Category: Finance
Arlequim Technologies: The Latest Chapter for Haroldo Jacobovicz
When Arlequim Technologies commenced operations in 2021, it marked another entry point into the technology sector for its founder. Brazilian businessman Haroldo Jacobovicz had already spent three decades building companies across hardware services, software solutions, and telecommunications before turning his attention to cloud virtualisation. An Untraditional Route into Technology Born in Curitiba to parents who…
Read MoreHaroldo Jacobovicz: Multiple Technology Enterprises Over Four Decades
Haroldo Jacobovicz studied civil engineering at the Federal University of Paraná after completing seven years at Military College, yet directed his professional activities toward information technology during the 1980s. This represented a shift from the path his education and family background might have suggested, as his parents both worked in civil engineering—his father Alfredo practiced…
Read MoreContinuous Learning Key to Finance Career Success, Says Levi Pettit
In an industry as dynamic as finance, the ability to adapt and continuously learn can make the difference between career stagnation and growth. Few understand this better than Levi Pettit, an investment professional whose commitment to education has shaped his career trajectory from college graduate to family office executive and beyond. “You think that you…
Read MoreGlobal Finance Watch: Consumer Spending Cools as Bank Executives Anticipate Economic Headwinds
As prominent bank leaders point to cooling consumer spending trends, the financial world is abuzz with growing concerns over a potential economic slowdown. After a period of robust growth driven by pandemic-related factors, recent data suggests a significant deceleration in consumer expenditure, raising questions about the economic outlook for 2023. Bank of America, a key…
Read MoreGlobal Finance Watch: Major Banks Signal Economic Cooldown as Consumer Spending Loses Steam
The financial sector is witnessing a notable shift in consumer spending patterns, with leading U.S. banks reporting signs of an economic slowdown. This development emerges against the Federal Reserve’s ongoing efforts to curb inflation through interest rate hikes. Bank of America, a key player in consumer banking, has observed a significant deceleration in its card…
Read MoreGlobal Finance Watch: Fed’s Rate Hike Trifecta Sparks Economic Unease
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest move to combat inflation has sent shockwaves through the economic landscape, leaving experts and the public alike pondering its far-reaching implications. In an unprecedented display of monetary tightening, the Fed has implemented its third consecutive 0.75% increase in benchmark interest rates, matching the aggressive hikes of June and July. This…
Read MoreDon Manifold’s Journey: A Catalyst for Wealth Creation
Don Manifold, a prominent figure in the financial sector, has dedicated over 30 years to helping others achieve financial success . As the Joint Managing Director of Equity & Advisory, a leading corporate advisory firm in South Australia, Manifold has played a crucial role in numerous high-stakes transactions. Manifold’s career began in Adelaid e before…
Read MoreMarcel Stalder: De Innovator zwüsche Politik und Wirtschaft
I de letzte Ziit isch viel passiert, und de Marcel Stalder staht immer wieder im Rampelicht. Ob’s um d’Beziehige zwüsche de Schwiiz und de EU gaht oder um neui Gschäftsidee – de Stalder isch überall vorne debii. Fange mer mit de EU-Gschicht a. S’isch kompliziert, aber es tuet sich öppis. De neu Chefunterhändler vo de…
Read MoreLuis Horta e Costa Avalia o Impacto do Fim do Regime Fiscal RNH em Portugal
Desde 2009, Portugal tem sido um verdadeiro eldorado fiscal para estrangeiros e investidores abastados, graças ao seu programa de Residentes Não Habituais (RNH). Este regime, criado para atrair negócios e investimentos estrangeiros, provou ser um sucesso retumbante. No entanto, o governo atual está considerando encerrar o RNH já em 2024, gerando especulações sobre as possíveis…
Read MoreCase Study: Tandem Bank’s Approach to Sustainable Investment Products
In the rapidly expanding realm of sustainable finance, Tandem Bank stands out as a leader, particularly under the guidance of Paul Pester, its Chair. Known for its commitment to green banking, Tandem Bank has pioneered several sustainable investment products that not only offer financial returns but also contribute positively to environmental conservation. This case study…
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