A new report finds global fintech revenues topped $504 billion as sector growth outpaced traditional finance. This article appears in the July/August issue of Global Finance Magazine. A shift in sentiment is underway in the global fintech sector. Two years ago, the industry was still recovering from the post-pandemic fintech reset, which brought capital shortages, plunging […]
Bernard Arnault has spent millions trying to change his image. It may have taken one sarcastic tweet to actually pull it off. The LVMH chairman, long nicknamed “the wolf in cashmere” and “the Terminator,” funded museums and underwrote the Paris Olympics over the past decade to soften his reputation, with little effect, the New York […]
Brazil remains a good old-fashioned emerging market play, while volatile semiconductor manufacturers distort Asian stock indices. Financials make up 40% of the MSCI Brazil stock market index, with energy and materials combined accounting for nearly 30%. The Ibovespa index enjoyed a thrilling spring as global investors looked for a hedge against surging commodity prices. While […]
The 8th central pay commission (CPC) in a notice on its official website announced a three-day visit to the union territory (UT) of Chandigarh in September 2026. The panel plans to hold meetings and discussions with employees unions, representative groups and stakeholders during the visit. This comes after the panel released dates for state and […]
Comprehending company structure is essential for your business success, affecting everything from taxes to liability. Each structure—be it a sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, or corporation—offers distinct advantages and challenges that can impact your operations. A clear organizational structure not just defines roles but additionally improves communication and decision-making. As you explore these concepts, you’ll uncover […]
Gross inflows totalled £69.3bn, against £68.2bn in H1 2025. Credit: Piotr Swat/ Shutterstock.com. Schroders has posted adjusted operating profit of £459.8m ($618.3m) for the first half of 2026 (H1 2026), compared with £316m in the same period a year earlier. Pre-tax profit came in at £396.8m, up from £196.9m in H1 2025, after accounting for […]
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In 1993, James Carville, an advisor to President Clinton, mused that if he were reincarnated, he wouldn’t choose to return as an elite athlete or historic figure—he’d come back as the bond market. “You can intimidate everyone,” he reasoned. At the time of writing, 30-year Treasuries remain over 5.1%. Yields tipped over 5.2%—a benchmark that […]
There was a time, not long ago, when bookkeeping firms were apprehensive of cloud solutions. Those days are fading. And with the expanding cyber threat landscape, growing client expectations and the evolution of AI, cloud bookkeeping is no longer just a concept; it has become essential for modern bookkeepers. Processing Content When I refer to […]
Earnings call transcript: Oriental Land posts record Q1 2026 sales, stock jumps 8.5%