06 Nov, 2024
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Can extreme weather events threaten the rise of solar?

Rooftop solar panels destroyed by the violent wind in Nantong, China&nbsp Author: Sara Ver-Bruggen, Features Writer Solar is the fastest-growing energy source in the world. Between 2013 and 2022, 46 percent of global renewable energy investments flowed into solar photovoltaics, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), which also highlighted that in 2022 solar […]

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Too much power: the problem of private equity

&nbsp Interview with: Prof. John Coates, Harvard Professor As a Professor of Law and Economics at Harvard Law School, as well as former Acting Director for the Division of Corporation Finance for the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), John Coates doesn’t mince his words when it comes to regulating the wildest beasts of modern […]

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Navigating cryptocurrency regulations | World Finance

&nbsp Author: Vikki Davies, Features Writer Despite its meteoric rise, the cryptocurrency market operates within a regulatory grey area in many jurisdictions. The decentralised and borderless nature of cryptocurrencies poses significant challenges for regulators, who must grapple with issues ranging from investor protection to money laundering and financial stability. James Burnie, a partner at legal […]

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Unlocking growth in the experience economy

&nbsp Author: Peter Vindevogel, CEO, The Park Playground Today’s business leaders and consumers alike are facing turbulent economic times. The goal of any business is to be profitable but there is no doubt that several recent world events have made it incredibly difficult for some. Amid these challenges, businesses are striving for growth in 2024 […]

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Can immigration fix Canada’s economy?

This article is about the economic effects of immigration, so as a Canadian citizen, let me begin with the customary acknowledgement that I am totally pro-immigrant! Yes I was born in Canada, but my parents were immigrants. My wife is an immigrant. Even one of my daughters was born outside the country and technically immigrated. […]

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Unprecedented rain in Dubai raises questions

&nbsp Author: Maryam Shahvaiz, Features Writer On April 16, Dubai experienced its heaviest rainfall in 75 years, disrupting lives across the city. While the city is typically associated with a dry climate and scorching heat, residents found themselves unexpectedly rushing for umbrellas to protect themselves against heavy rainfall. It hardly rains in Dubai, which is […]

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The next phase of digital banking

&nbsp Author: Antonia Di Lorenzo, Features Writer The proliferation of smartphones and the increasing reliance on mobile technology have created a fertile environment for digital wallets and real-time payments, which are undergoing rapid evolution. This is progressively transforming the banking industry worldwide, especially in the UK, the US and European countries, driven by rising consumer […]