Latest Global News
7th January 2021
North AmericaUS Congress confirms Biden's victory after violent assault on the CapitolDonald Trump commits to a peaceful transition of power at the end of a chaotic day that caused four deaths.
5th January 2021
EuropeNorth AmericaBritish justice blocks Julian Assange's extradition to the USThe US government has 14 days to appeal the ruling, while the activist's lawyers request his immediate release on …
5th January 2021
Blockchain and paymentsBlockchain has been a “hot topic” for the last 12 years since its first practical implementation in 2009 in …
30th December 2020
Scaling Financial-Reporting Accuracy in the Age of High-Dimensional Big DataFamily offices and ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWI) are shocked when they learn the magnitude and consistency of data …
28th December 2020
North AmericaDonald Trump signs stimulus plan after blocking it for daysThe ratification turns this aid package into law for families and companies in the midst of the health and …
27th December 2020
North AmericaProviding Financial Education for WomenFinancial education as a way of empowering women. Athena Bank works as a platform that offers educational courses for …
23rd December 2020
North AmericaAfter months of negotiation, the US Congress approves 900,000 million dollars COVID-19 relief packageOn Monday, the United States Congress approved a stimulus package worth 900,000 million dollars (735,000 million euros) to face …
23rd December 2020
MENAInvest in Sharjah: Fuelling local economy by maximising investor experienceSharjah’s investment promotion arm is building on the emirate’s vision of inspiring sustainable development by identifying and facilitating opportunities …
22nd December 2020
AsiaOkkami: Perfecting the art of serviceIn order to adjust to the ‘new normal’ hospitality industries need to change their services. Okkami shows how technology …
21st December 2020
EuropeCountries halt travel from UK over new coronavirus variantThe new strain of coronavirus found in the UK has Europe on the brink.
21st December 2020
AfricaThe benefits of a shared geospatial infrastructureThe global leader in location intelligence, Esri, has announced a joint initiative that aims to promote policies that foster …
18th December 2020
Bitcoin hits all-time high and is approaching $ 24,000The cryptocurrency reaches its maximum thanks to the entry of institutional investors. It has risen by 9% to 23,256 …
18th December 2020
Climate’s risky businessThe effects of climate change are becoming more noticeable, leading to growing concerns about their human and economic impact.
17th December 2020
Top 5 emerging markets to invest in renewable energy in 2021The consulting firm Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) published the ranking on energy transition in emerging markets.
16th December 2020
EuropeBritish pound surges on reports of Brexit trade deal progressSterling pound climbed 0.4% against the dollar following the remarks, breaking above the $1.35 barrier, and the euro also …
14th December 2020
EuropeNationwide lockdown in Germany as coronavirus surgesGermany closes schools and non-essential stores from next Wednesday until the 10th of January.
14th December 2020
Global outage for Google services45-minute global outage for Gmail, YouTube and other Google services.
11th December 2020
Digiterre Leads the Way in Technology and Data for Investment ManagersDigiterre advices investment management firms how to manage data at a time of significant business and technology disruption.
10th December 2020
Davos forum moves to Singapore due to pandemicThe organisation alleges that the change in location from central Europe to the Asia-Pacific region reflects the Forum's priority …
10th December 2020
North AmericaUnited States sues Facebook over monopoly, WhatsApp and Instagram at riskThe US Government and 48 states denounce the platform for monopoly.
10th December 2020
Making Finance Work for WomenWomen’s World Banking and industry experts met for the annual Making Finance Work for Women Virtual Summit to discuss …
8th December 2020
Asian assets come up as this season’s must havesAsian assets become what investors are looking for in this holiday season.
7th December 2020
Final stage of Brexit trade dealBrexit trade talks are coming to an end, but the situation has become critical. Both parts failed to narrow …
1st December 2020
Cryptocurrency Deposits: Is Bitcoin Good For Investment?Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are experiencing a new wave of popularity in 2020. Prices are soaring and the market is …
30th November 2020
British retailer Arcadia group collapse into administrationBritish fashion group Arcadia has collapsed into administration, putting over 13,000 jobs at risk and becoming the country’s biggest …
25th November 2020
Central & South AmericaDigitization, a challenge for Latin AmericaThe region falls behind in terms of digital procedures. The only countries that have the possibility of carrying out …
24th November 2020
North AmericaPostal voting in the US election: what is the controversy and will it affect the outcome?Votes cast by post are expected to be high this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Not everyone can …
11th November 2020
EuropeThe changing landscape of tradingAs the trading industry changes; traders are becoming more and more skilled. However, they are facing the problem of …
