Sustainability Teams: The Architects of Future Proofing Corporate Strategies December 21, 2023 | Sponsored After 13 days of meetings, events and deals, nearly 100,000 delegates and finally an acceptance that the world must transition from a dependence on fossil fuels towards climate-neutral energy systems, COP 28 has come to an end. Having been there on behalf of Arcadis, my reflections are that while the principle of holding an important [...]
Sniffer dogs root out drug use at Tory donor JCB’s UK factory: report December 20, 2023 Manufacturing giant JCB is investigating a string of drug use incidence among its workers based at its Staffordshire headquarters.
FTSE 100 soars to three-month high as inflation data bolsters case for interest rate cuts December 20, 2023 A sharp fall in inflation added further fuel to a Christmas rally as London's FTSE 100 closed at its highest level since 20 September on Wednesday.
Bahrain widens grip on McLaren Group December 20, 2023 McLaren Group shareholders have approved a "full recapitalisation" of the company under a deal with Bahrain's sovereign wealth fund.
What are AI experts predicting 2024 will bring? December 20, 2023 According to leading industry mavens, 2024 is slated to be a year defined by the rapid expansion of AI across multiple sectors.
SIGWATCH 2023 Campaigning Wrap Up: A Snapshot of Activism and Corporate Impact December 19, 2023 | Sponsored As we close the chapter on 2023, let’s take a concise look at the key highlights from SIGWATCH’s analysis of global activism and corporate scrutiny. This summary, designed to complement an embedded PDF featuring detailed data analytics, encapsulates the trends and dynamics that defined the year. Energy Industry Takes Centre Stage The “Most Criticized Organizations [...]
Exclusive: Record number of women starting businesses despite funding challenges December 19, 2023 A record number of female-owned companies have been created this year
Brits hit with double whammy as credit card costs and loan rates are highest in years December 19, 2023 The cost of credit card borrowing has reached its highest level in at least 17 years while Britons also face decade-high personal loan rates, according to data from financial information website Moneyfacts.
UBS shares jump after Cevian bets £1bn on Credit Suisse merger success December 19, 2023 Cevian Capital, Europe’s largest activist investor, has taken a €1.2bn (£1bn) stake in UBS in a bet that the lender will double its share price after taking over Credit Suisse.
Power and Potential – gender and generational dynamics across ASEAN December 19, 2023 | Sponsored DiverCity® Podcast · Power and Potential – gender and generational dynamics across ASEAN Recorded live at the Women in Payments ASEAN Symposium, in Singapore on 25 October 2023, with senior leaders, rising stars and industry experts from across the ASEAN region in attendance. Our host Julia Streets is joined by Danielle Sharpe, Chief of Staff [...]