  Author: Anne Krueger, Former first deputy managing director, IMF At an economics conference in the early 1960s, one speaker began his presentation on development by citing India as an example. Before he could continue, an economist interrupted and asked: “What other country in the world is like India?” The room fell silent. To this … Read more
  Author: Anne Krueger, Former first deputy managing director, IMF At an economics conference in the early 1960s, one speaker began his presentation on development by citing India as an example. Before he could continue, an economist interrupted and asked: “What other country in the world is like India?” The room fell silent. To this … Read more
Lenders across Europe are ramping up M&A efforts to scale operations, strengthen balance sheets, and navigate an evolving financial landscape. The European banking sector is experiencing a wave of consolidation as institutions seek to bolster their market position, expand their asset base, and improve returns. With interest rates stabilizing and capital reserves at healthy levels, … Read more
  When US private equity firm 777 Partners decided that the world of sports would become its new playground, it went all in. Early investments included promising assets like the UK basketball powerhouse London Lions and a minority stake in the country’s basketball league, but its real speciality was football. Like a collector of old … Read more
  Author: Neil Hodge, Features Writer The focus on executive leadership setting the example for the rest of the organisation to follow is deeply ingrained in corporate life. The idea behind the concept of ‘tone from the top’ is laudable: if the rest of the board, management, and employees see the exemplary conduct set by … Read more
The executive order to create America’s first sovereign wealth fund has sparked debate over its governance, transparency, and potential impact on global markets. US President Donald Trump announced last week the creation of the first American sovereign wealth fund. He had pledged during his campaign to pursue such a policy, but this time, he formalized … Read more
The changing dynamics of the asset management industry The asset and wealth management industry is facing a transformative moment. Despite an 12% increase in global assets under management (AUM) to $120 trillion, the profitability and revenue gains have not kept pace. The revenue needle barely moved in 2023, while profits fell 8.1%. Asset managers are … Read more
  Author: Kimberly Kay Hoang, Professor of Sociology, University of Chicago Over the last decade, exponential growth rates have turned Southeast Asia into an unmitigated success story of 21st century capitalism. However, behind the facade lurks a murky underworld, argues the University of Chicago sociologist Kimberly Kay Hoang in her book Spiderweb Capitalism. Through fieldwork … Read more
Credit: Christina Morillo  Author: Neil Shah, Director of Content and Strategy, Edison Group A series of high-profile controversies at leading global companies has forced a re-evaluation of corporate governance. Tensions between corporate boards and investors persist, as seen during 2023’s AGM season, with notable disagreements at companies like Disney, Ocado and Smith & Nephew. Internal … Read more
  Author: Scott Rouse, Features Writer It was in 2014 that many were introduced to the term ‘conscious uncoupling,’ a term originally coined by sociologist Diane Vaughan, when Gwyneth Paltrow announced her separation from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. For those emotionally invested in the love lives of celebrities, I imagine such events induce a lot … Read more