Annual Investment Meeting Highlights Digital Transformation, Financial Inclusion and Sustainable Finance in the Arab World
Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 2023: The 12th edition of The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) hosted interactive and insightful discussions on digital transformation, financial inclusion and sustainable finance in the Arab world at the “Future Finance Forum,” which took place at the Sustainability Room of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre. The opening ceremony featured welcome […]
Green Entrepreneurship: A Key Driver for Competitiveness and Sustainability Highlighted at the Annual Investment Meeting’s Entrepreneurs Investment Summit
The Entrepreneurs Investment Summit opened its doors to industry leaders and experts from around the world to discuss new strategies and opportunities for investment. Held at the 12th edition of the The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), which took place at the Entrepreneurs Room located at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, The Summit witnessed a range of distinguished speakers who shared their thoughts and insights on the subject.
Dyson to Develop New Facilities in Singapore, UK and Philippines
The Singapore headquartered consumer electronics major Dyson on Wednesday announced that it will be building new manufacturing facilities and technological hubs at Tuas in region Singapore, the Philippines, and the UK as part of its ongoing five-year $3.4 billion global investment plan for the development of its software and AI capabilities.
Ant-linked firms’ shares rise after news of Jack Ma ceding control; Alibaba jumps
Shares of listed Chinese companies that count Ant Group as a major shareholder rose on Monday after announcements that Ant founder Jack Ma is giving up control of the fintech giant following an overhaul.
FTX says Bahamas regulators hold $296 million, not $3.5 billion of company’s assets
FTX on Friday disputed claims by the Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB) that the regulator was holding $3.5 billion of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange’s assets.
Improbable bets on break of Hong Kong dollar peg adding up
It’s what is known in the markets as a “tail risk”: a highly unlikely scenario in which Hong Kong’s currency peg suddenly snaps. Yet market pricing suggests bets on such a shock are building in the hedge fund world, and some traders say it makes a lot of sense.
Sony trims profit forecast after games business falters
Sony Group Corp (6758.T) trimmed its profit forecast on Friday after a weak first quarter for its PlayStation business, which it blamed on waning consumer interest due to a lack of new games and an easing of COVID-19 constraints dampening stay-at-home gaming.
FedEx’s new CEO to chart growth plan as challenges mount
FedEx Corp’s (FDX.N) new chief executive on Wednesday will lay out long-term growth plans for the global shipping firm that is grappling with cooling economies, rampant inflation and pressure from both an activist investor and unhappy delivery contractors.
EXCLUSIVE Pearson buys certification group Credly in deal valued at $200m
Education group Pearson has agreed to buy the certification company Credly to expand its offering to businesses looking to train and retain workers at a time of tight labour markets and rapid technological innovation.
