Category: Finance

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What Venture Capital Has to Teach Us All About the Primal Importance of Communications

AI is reshaping industries, requiring visionary leadership and storytelling to stay competitive. Venture capital firms showcase how clear communication builds trust, attracts talent, secures investments and drives long-term success....

April 29, 2026 / Abby Nickerson
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Chaebol Diplomacy: South Korea’s New 'Third Pole' Alliance

South Korea is reshaping the global order through strategic investments in South and Southeast Asia. Leveraging its industrial giants, Seoul is driving supply chain resilience, fostering innovation and establishing itself as a powerful, autonomous force....

April 23, 2026 / Danny Phan, Valerie Pinto
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A New Era of Leadership in 2026

A historic wealth transfer is reshaping global markets and elevating women as influential inheritors, investors and leaders. This piece explores the opportunities, gaps and transformative potential defining the next era of wealth and impact....

February 18, 2026 / Pamela Passman
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The New Asian Century: The Quiet Pivot to Southeast Asia 

Southeast Asia is redefining global influence through assertive economic policy, digital self-reliance, resource control and vibrant cultural exports—transforming from a hedged crossroads into the dynamic center of the “Asian Century.”...

January 29, 2026 / Danny Phan
Hong Kong

Hong Kong at the Center of the Gulf-Asia Capital Corridor

Hong Kong is emerging as a bridge between China, the Gulf and global investors, as shifting capital flows and tighter regulations drive companies to adopt multi-hub strategies, stronger governance and cross-border partnerships in an evolving financial landscape. ...

November 6, 2025 / Sherry Shi
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A Hinge Moment for Fintech

Fintech is entering a transformative phase where global digital finance is rapidly evolving, but fragmentation across national policies and regulations poses major challenges....

October 23, 2025 / Jeff Zelkowitz
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Global Economy at an Inflection Point: 10 Takeaways From the Greenwich Economic Forum 

Global finance leaders highlight rising geopolitical tensions, rapid advances in artificial intelligence and shifting investment strategies, urging investors to remain agile and informed amid mounting uncertainty, government intervention and new opportunities across emerging sectors and regions. ...

October 15, 2025 / James Allan
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Rethinking Quarterly Reporting: What President Trump’s SEC Proposal Means for Financial Storytelling

President Trump’s proposal to shift from quarterly to semi-annual reporting has reignited debate over transparency, investor engagement and the evolving role of financial storytelling between earnings, as companies navigate rapid information flows and changing investor expectations. ...

September 26, 2025 / Remi Becker, Jeff Zelkowitz
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QR Diplomacy: Chinese Payment Companies’ Expansion in Southeast Asia

Chinese payment companies are rapidly expanding in Southeast Asia, leveraging favorable policies and tech adoption to shape digital finance. The region’s openness and mobile-first markets create growth opportunities amid global competition in digital payments. ...

September 24, 2025 / Chin Ann Ho, Alec Nash
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$11.9 Trillion Reasons to Rethink the CCO’s Role

Expectations for senior communications leaders are higher than ever amid rapid change. Today’s CCOs must combine data-driven strategy, financial acumen and technology to drive reputation, business value and trust in a complex global environment. ...

September 11, 2025 / Seleana Bines