Technology is often thought about in terms of physical devices that are electrical or digital. When in fact, technology encompasses far more than simply tangible objects. New and emerging technologies often impact the value of existing models and services, resulting in digital disruption, which leads to many companies re-evaluating and…
Strategy
Capital Flows – Real estate outlook for 2018
2017 was a strong year for the real estate industry. Despite a number of external factors that could have easily affected market performance, low interest rates remained stable and demand in real estate investment products continued to rise. BrexitBrexit has clearly had an effect on the UK but…
A Modern Economy
Henry Martin speaks with the Icelandic Minister for Foreign Affairs, Gudlaugur Thór Thórdarson CEO Insight: As you asses the External Trade potential for Iceland going forward, what do you consider to be important short term goals for the Ministry? Gudlaugur Thór Thórdarson: As a small island country with an open…
Elon Musk – Cosmic Dreamer Come Good
Few other entrepreneurs have risked so much and taken such gambles as Elon Musk. And few have had such incredible successes. Even more amazing, the real impact of his entrepreneurship – whether in the area of space travel, electric vehicles or solar energy – has yet to be felt by…
An interview with Herbert Wigwe, Group Managing Director, Access Bank Plc
Over the past 26 years, Access Bank Plc has evolved from being an obscure Nigerian Bank into a world-class African financial institution. Today, it is one of the five largest banks in Nigeria in terms of assets, loans, deposits and branch network, a status that has been achieved…
Tailor Made
Henry Martin speaks with Gerardo Garcia, CEO. Barents RE CEO Insight: Can you give us an introduction to Barents Re? Gerardo Garcia: We established Barents Re in 1996 and over the past two decades we have built a reputation as a leading specialty and niche reinsurer that…