In March 2025, Tan Su Shan became CEO of DBS Group — the first woman to lead Southeast Asia’s largest bank, an institution with a market capitalisation above US$100 billion. Her path there is notable for its length and consistency. Born in 1968 and educated at Oxford in politics, she began her banking career at […]
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TS Anil – Veteran Banker and Former CEO of Monzo
When TS Anil took over as CEO of Monzo in 2020, he arrived not as a disruptor from outside the system but as a seasoned insider who had spent more than 25 years working within it. His career threads through some of the biggest names in global finance — Citi, Standard Chartered, Capital One, and […]
Naïm Abou-Jaoudé – CEO, New York Life Investment Management
Based in New York, Naïm Abou-Jaoudé runs one of the largest asset management operations in the world, yet he remains far less recognized than the size of his portfolio would suggest. Born in Lebanon in 1966 and educated at Sciences Po in Paris and Université Paris II – Panthéon, he built a career spanning roughly […]
San Diego Charles Brandes on Middle East Investments
When one invests, there are a lot of issues to take into consideration. Along with the fiscal issues plaguing potential investments, the “geopolitical developments of the Middle East” have to be taken into consideration. This is an issue Brandes Investment Partners, LP, has been aware of in recent times. According to the firm’s investment director, […]
The Wage Gap in Virginia
A recent report shared that the difference between the top 10% and bottom 10% of earners in Virginia is the widest in thirty years, second only to New Jersey. The report, published by the Commonwealth Institute, revealed that the top 10% made a minimum of 5.7 times more than the bottom earners. Michael Cassidy, the […]
Jellyfish Eat Up Fishing Business Along the Coasts of Alabama and Mississippi
Natural disasters have been popping up around the world recently, the latest of which being slightly unusual. Affecting fishermen and shrimpers along the coasts of Alabama and Mississippi, jellyfish have clogged the northern waters of the Gulf of Mexico. One year ago, the same fishermen were left to deal with the consequences of the BP […]
“Missouri Get Your Business Online” Helps Small Businesses Establish Online Presence
To many, it seems obvious that all modern-day businesses have online presences. However, while 97% of Americans look for local services on the web, only 63% of small businesses have any information available there. So while it may be true that “the nation’s 27.5 million small businesses comprise half the US GDP and create two-thirds […]
Good Economic News: Port of Miami in Growth Mode
While the rest of the US economy seems to be in slow growth mode or in some sectors stagnating, work is continuing apace as a $1 billion tunnel is being dug in the Port of Miami. The tunnel will connect Dodge Island to area highways, while this summer will bring forth the beginning of work […]
Relais & Chateaux Luxury Collection
To be included in the Relais & Chateaux collection of inclusively luxury hotels and gourmet restaurants is a great honor for any hotel or restaurant owner. Here, we offer a list of a few of the finest hotels that are included in this exclusive list of 480 of the finest locations in 55 countries. First […]
Magazine Subscription Savings
Certainly, in a difficult economy, everyone needs to look for ways to trim costs. One way that people will often recommend is to get rid of the extras in your life. This might include cable T.V., magazine subscriptions, drinking soda and coffee, going out to the movies and more. These are great ideas – but […]