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The generations that shape our world - baby boomers, Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z - are distinct in their outlooks on life, wealth, and success. These differences affect everything from work to family dynamics, particularly as the "Bank of Mum and Dad" now defines the fortunes of many...

October 3, 2024

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What's the return on investment from attending one of the world's top business schools?

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Structural changes in the US and eurozone economies suggest that so-called neutral interest rates may stabilize at higher levels than seen in the past.

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Children learn fastest and most instinctively through stories and games. So parents looking to teach their children financially literacy are in luck: there is a whole range of games, books and podcasts available that will awaken the financial genius in every child.

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October 3, 2024

What's the return on investment from attending one of the world's top business schools?

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Lateral thinking involves looking at problems from new and different perspectives. It's a powerful way to promote innovation and uncover growth opportunities that might otherwise remain hidden.

For start-up founders, exiting their company can be difficult. So if they want to get the timing right, they need to be strategic. What to look out for.

More Hong Kong auctions are bringing "African Art" to an international audience. Many welcome this development, while others observe that reducing an entire continent to a single aesthetic brings its own problems.

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Silicon Valley isn’t the world’s only centre of technology and innovation. We take a look at six growing tech hubs around the globe and what makes them attractive for founders and start-ups.

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Overnight success and huge profits are no longer the driving forces behind entrepreneurship. Dietmar Grichnik, Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of St.Gallen (HSG), explains why the focus has instead shifted to sustainability, purpose and happiness.

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On Bristol's local art scene, hot air balloons and the reason why the city is ten minutes behind.

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William Ury has been at the centre of many of the world’s most intractable conflicts. In this interview, he shares his insights on how to defuse the toughest stand-offs.

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New work seems to be an omnipresent topic. Hans Rudolf Maag, Executive Head of the Liechtenstein Academy, explains what new forms of organisation are all about and how they can be successfully implemented.

Structural changes in the US and eurozone economies suggest that so-called neutral interest rates may stabilize at higher levels than seen in the past.

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In a race focused on the economy and social issues, Harris vs Trump presents the electorate with stark choices - at least when it comes to the rhetoric. The implications for GDP growth and the fiscal deficit in the US are not as grave as you might think, however, while the inflation outlook...

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The US economist is a leading proponent of modern monetary theory, which challenges conventional ideas about government debt, inflation, and pretty much every other aspect of monetary policy. Her views have attracted plenty of attention - and not a few critics.

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Systematic hedge fund strategies have been around for years. But thanks to technological advances and an ever-growing pool of data, they're more sophisticated than ever.

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Bogle's conviction that low-cost index funds can deliver more for investors than active management was vindicated during his lifetime and sustains his reputation as an investment guru today.

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Modify fast-growing softwood to make it durable and as pleasing to the eye as tropical hardwood. That's the mission of Kebony, a Norway-based "nature tech" boutique that has drawn the interest of architects, construction companies and consumers. Private investors have come on board too...

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On land, forests are the largest storehouses of carbon. This places the forest industry at the forefront of the battle against climate change. From seedlings to cultivation to high-tech innovations, the European forest industry is rising to this challenge.

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The shift to a circular economy promises to reduce waste and lower the world's carbon footprint. Companies involved in the circular economy are not only fighting climate change, they also offer attractive investment opportunities.

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Diversity, equity and inclusion aren't just buzzwords. A growing body of evidence suggests that companies that score highly on these metrics also perform better.

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Lifestyle

The generational divide: How boomers, Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z see the world differently

The network effect

Understanding neutral interest rates

Financial literacy for children

Which topics are you interested in?

Lifestyle

The generational divide: How boomers, Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z see the world differently

The network effect

Lateral thinking: the key to unlocking business growth

Exit strategies: When should founders sell their start-up?

The rise of contemporary "African Art" in Hong Kong

Global hotbeds of innovation

"Camels instead of unicorns"

My Bristol: More than Banksy

"Negotiation starts from the inside out"

"New forms of work are successful if employees have a say"

Understanding neutral interest rates

Financial literacy for children

The US presidential election 2024

Stephanie Kelton and the deficit "myth"

Algorithmic masterpieces

How Jack Bogle took on Wall Street - and won

Of nature for nature: modified wood

European forests and the battle against climate change

Turning rubbish into riches

Why DEI matters in equity investing

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The generational divide: How boomers, Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z see the world differently

The network effect

Understanding neutral interest rates

Financial literacy for children

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