Biden’s Trip to Lake Tahoe Has Not Been Free From Presidential Business
President Biden’s weeklong vacation to Lake Tahoe has been punctuated by crises at home and abroad.Read More
For Some Culture Executives, a Housing Perk Is Rolled Back
Amid sensitivity over income inequality in their ranks as well as post-pandemic financial strains, several cultural organizations have reduced the housing benefit they provided former directors.Read More
Culture World Dream Jobs and What You Get for Doing Them
The hours are punishing and the politics — internal and external — can be demanding. But executives at some of America’s most influential arts organizations are compensated handsomely.Read More
Hawaii Wildfires Spur Insurers to Reassess the State’s Risk
Hawaii has long been a low-risk and profitable market for insurers, but the Maui disaster could change that, and even have a global ripple effect.Read More
Yevgeny Prigozhin, Renegade Mercenary Chief Who Rattled Kremlin
A tycoon and a Putin ally, he built a paramilitary force that fought by Russia’s side even as he castigated its military leaders. He is believed dead at 62 in a plane crash.Read More
SmartSearch Reveals Worrying Trend as Challenger Banks Display Lack of Commitment to Compliance
Challenger banks may be failing to successfully scan new customers against sanctions or politically exposed persons (PEP) lists; according to a new survey commissioned by digital compliance firm, SmartSearch. In the SmartSearch survey, only 24 per cent said they always verify new customers, while 54 per cent also freely admit to performing such checks only […]
Institutional Investors Show Growing Interest in DeFi Investments
A shift is underway in the world of institutional investments, with decentralised finance (DeFi) gaining traction as a viable and attractive option. Nickel Digital Asset Management, a London-based firm, has revealed key insights from its global research, which sheds light on the evolving perspectives of institutional investors and wealth managers. The investment manager‘s study encompassed […]
iPhone 15 Pro Could Ditch Glitzy Gold For Titanium Elegance: What You Need To Know
Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) upcoming iPhone 15 Pro model could bid farewell to its iconic gold finish, opting instead for the pizzazz of a sleek titanium exterior. What Happened: Apple might be preparing for a significant design departure with its next-generation iPhone 15 Pro model, set to be unveiled this September. According to 9To5Mac, the gold-colored option, Cupertino’s signature style since the iPhone XS […]
JCB’s Whitepaper Unveils Strategies to Tackle Cart Abandonment
In the intricate realm of online commerce, a thorny challenge persists – cart abandonment. Shoppers initiate transactions but halt just short of completing their purchases. This phenomenon has puzzled retailers globally, leading to lost revenues and unrealised potential. However, a new whitepaper by JCB International Co., Ltd aims to shed light on this issue. The […]
Alvarez & Marsal Reveals Top 10 Largest Bank Trends in the UAE in Q2’23 Banking Pulse
The UAE banking sector’s profitability has been growing. According to research from global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), this has been primarily the result of an increase in non-interest income and reduced impairment charges. The report, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Banking Pulse for the second quarter of 2023, reveals that on a quarter-on-quarter […]
