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A subtle security revolution
The world of finance and insurance is by definition conservative, prone to slow-motion decisions and risk-averse. And let’s hope it stays this way, as such features are inherent in entities whose very […]
Financial News / Сryptocurrencies
G20 leaders must embrace cryptocurrency regulation – failure to do so would be negligent
G20 leaders must take decisive steps towards a multilateral cryptocurrency regulatory framework – failure to do so would be negligent. This is the bold message from the CEO of one of the […]
What is Facebook’s new digital currency Libra?
The currency has some heavy-hitting companies behind it — the independent association governing the currency from Geneva, Switzerland will be made up of representatives from an initial group of 28 companies including […]
Financial crimes / Financial News
Swedbank suspends Estonian heads in money laundering inquiry
Swedbank has suspended with immediate effect the two most senior executives of its Estonian business, which is being investigated over alleged money laundering. Sweden’s oldest retail bank has already parted ways with […]
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New Year’s at the Burj Khalifa
As I was going through my camera’s spare memory card the other day, I discovered that there were still tons of video and photos from our New Year’s eve celebration in Dubai […]
Burj Khalifa spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration
The breathtaking fireworks display, perfectly timed to the show on the facade of the Burj Khalifa, was complemented by dazzling lights and lasers, all synchronised to The Dubai Fountain show, leaving global […]
The 73-year-old Vietnamese refugee is responsible for bringing Sriracha to American consumers
After settling in Los Angeles in 1979, Tran founded Huy Fong Foods Inc., named for the Huey Fong boat that brought him to the U.S., and started making hot sauces for local […]
Russia’s indigenous peoples campaign against Arctic pollution
Across the Russian Arctic, indigenous peoples are asking Elon Musk not to buy nickel from Norilsk Nickel, one of the largest nickel and palladium mining companies in the world. For the past […]
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