The start of the year is always a good moment to consider the key themes set to drive policy in the UK and EU over the next 12 months

While fintech is typically thought of as being something of a ‘boys club,’ some of the most exciting and forward thinking firms in the industry today are founded and led by women

Latin America is fast emerging as one of the world’s most exciting tech hubs. While the COVID-19 recession has impacted tech investment in the region, the continent’s entrepreneurial start-up communities are proving resilient in testing times

The events of the past year have put many things in perspective – and have served to highlight the urgency of the climate crisis. Sustainable start-ups are attracting increased interest from ethically-motivated consumers, as the world looks towards a greener post-pandemic future

With vaccines providing some light at the end of the long, dark COVID-19 tunnel, the global economy is expected to enter a period of recovery in 2021. However, recovery will be fragile, and remains dependent on a number of essential and changeable factors

With remote working becoming the ‘new normal’ in 2020, workers across the globe have been adjusting to new daily routines and habits. It isn’t always easy to maintain productivity when working from home, but there are some steps you can take to improve your output from your home office.

The Coronavirus pandemic has put considerable strain on businesses of all sizes, but some sectors have proved more resilient to lockdown pressures than others. It comes as no surprise that big tech has fared well over the past 12 months, but other more traditional sectors, too, have proved buoyant in testing times

China’s weakened global position could be the blessing countries need to boost investment and grow their manufacturing sectors

Only a handful of economists can truly claim to have played an integral role in shaping US monetary policy. These five figures changed the direction of economic theory across the world, with their works continuing to influence policy

Employee engagement is a priority for many businesses, although it’s increasingly difficult to implement it. Measures that can help include listening to your staff and taking a different approach to measuring success

AI and automation will enable financial services institutions to redefine their resourcing models, freeing up their best talent to focus on higher-value work

GDPR has created a more challenging regulatory landscape. However, it also presents new opportunities for the digital banking sector

Fintech companies are bringing disruption to all segments of finance, from payments to wealth management. A number of cities are poised to unlock business opportunities as a result of this transformation

The rise of artificial intelligence is inevitably going to have a disruptive effect on businesses across every sector, but further transformation is expected

Whether it’s unemployment or cyber-security, every country has weaknesses in its economy, which if exploited, could drive it into recession