Software and technology enabled businesses were considered risky by debt finance providers a mere decade ago as “classic companies” still dominated the landscape and the perceived threat to disruption from many ‘known unknowns’ was almost impossible to predict. The dotcom crash at the turn of the century constantly reminded investors…
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Global Reliance
Euro Exim Bank has been at the forefront of the Trade Finance Industry for many years, and continues to show strong growth. Whilst not letting a global pandemic slow them down and continuing to provide a fast and effective service to global businesses. We sit down with Dr Graham…
Jack Dorsey is Hodling
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is a cryptocurrency zealot. In recent years, he has been a notable cheerleader and public defender of Bitcoin, promoting it regularly from his Twitter feed. He has said that he believes Bitcoin can bring about world peace, eventually becoming the world’s single currency. He’s negative about…
Nothing Compares
Phone developments and innovations are often lacklustre. Tweak this, improve that, change nothing. But Nothing, an innovative company, aims to challenge this sluggish atmosphere that’s currently consuming the mobile industry. The London-based company has partnered with Qualcomm and has raised over $144 million from investors like Tony Fadell, the iPod…
Many Boards Are Abdicating Their ESG Responsibilities – They Need To Wake Up To The Realities Of Sustainability
Sustainability is not something you achieve. It is a state you have to strive for continuously and it needs a radical change of mindset. Research tells us responsibility for environmental, social and governance (ESG) is not a priority for boards; they are content to be ‘fast followers’ of trends, but…
The Most Influential Business Women From Around The World
It wasn’t long ago that possibilities for women were severely restricted. Executive and managerial roles were reserved for men, whereas female employees could only aspire to second-class positions. However, with the advancement of gender equality, women are finally being offered the possibility to showcase their qualities as leaders and directors…