Debt forgiveness, something of a taboo in the previous decade, is now being discussed more frequently, courtesy of the pandemic and climate change

The COVID-19 crisis stopped economies across the globe in their tracks, but it’s far from being the only outbreak to have shaken the world in the past. From Spanish Influenza to SARS, we look into the costs of previous epidemics and pandemics, and how economies recovered in the aftermath

For SMEs in Africa the effects of the pandemic have exacerbated a woefully under-financed area of the economy, but by cultivating the right environment and encouraging SMEs to formalise their operations, hybrid financing might provide the key to recovery

The man behind the world’s fastest vaccine ever to have been made, Albert Bourla might just be the epitome of a transformative CEO. With sheer determination and a demanding leadership style he steered the pharma giant towards making history

All savvy businesses have disaster recovery plans for worst-case scenarios, such as earthquakes, fires or security breaches – but what recourse or plans do any of us really have when something on a much larger scale happens?

In response to the economy-crippling stagflationary era of the 1970s, the two percent inflation target was adopted by many central banks as a means of preserving purchasing power. But what are the implications of raising this target?

There is a culture of secrets and lies built into Silicon Valley that has led to investors with capital buying into fraudulent start-ups. Can this change?

Across many sectors the pandemic has acted as a catalyst for the adoption of digital channels, and in the Philippines, BDO Trust was able to do this while also advocating for financial wellness, inclusion and literacy to encourage a nation of savers to become investors

Despite a turbulent jobs market, the demand for senior roles has remained high. With decades of experience behind them, InterExec is continuing to help its clients secure roles that would be difficult to find alone

The economic turmoil inflicted in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis has left many a trader and investor disorientated. While its effects continue to play havoc in the markets, Olymp Trade provides clear analysis and market strategy to help make sense of it all

In a year beset by so much hardship and tragedy, it has, for many, been difficult to see a silver lining, but Standard Insurance has continued to promote care for its customers and to go above and beyond to make a difference as a company

Projects to harness the rich resources of Eastern Siberia have continued at pace over the last few years, with investments in the construction of the Irkutsk Polymer Plant having reached $1bn. Irkutsk Oil Company is on the precipice of bringing about meaningful change in the region as a result

The COVID-19 pandemic has radically reshaped the world of outsourcing, ushering in new customer demands and expectations as well as driving technological growth. In order to survive and thrive in this new landscape, outsourcing companies will need to adapt

Special drawing rights issued by the IMF to help governments across the world tackle the pandemic disproportionately favour high-income countries. More needs to be done to ensure that those who need them most receive the funds

The past 18 months have radically transformed our way of living and working due to the pandemic, and the changes in the banking industry have also been profound. The commitment that Banorte has with the Mexican people led to the acceleration of its digital transformation to their benefit and assumed a key role in the sustainable recovery of the economy