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Aldo Perracini was appointed CFO of Meren Energy, formerly Africa Oil Corp., in March, following its acquisition of Prime Oil & Gas Coöperatief. Listed in Toronto and Stockholm, Meren focuses on production, development, and exploration, with assets across Africa. Its largest shareholder is BTG Pactual, where Perracini began his career …

The world’s poorest countries suffer from civil wars, ethnic and sectarian strife. COVID-19, soaring inflation and cuts to international aid made their bad situations worse. The world has enough wealth and resources to guarantee a decent standard of living for all of humanity. Yet, people in countries like South Sudan, …

Klarna goes public, aiming to raise $1.25B after rebounding from a $6.7B slump with renewed growth. Meanwhile, BNPL rival Revolut is watching closely. Klarna, the Swedish buy-now-pay-later giant, went public Wednesday, Sept. 10, after 20 years as a private company. The stock price closing at $45.82, up 15%, after the …

The valuation of the largest companies in the world fluctuates day to day, even minute by minute, but true success is a marathon, not a sprint. You heard the news: on July 9, 2025, propelled by the AI frenzy, the chipmaker Nvidia surpassed the $4 trillion market cap and became …

As cyberattacks and privacy breaches mount, Nordic nations are leading the move to recalculate how digital-dominant economies operate. The global shift toward cashless payments—a shift driven by speed, convenience, and digital innovation—has gained significant momentum in recent decades. The Covid-19 pandemic and the preference of younger generations for digital transactions …

Despite political turmoil and global uncertainties, Poland anticipates several years of strong growth will continue. Anyone looking for proof of Poland’s enduring investment appeal found it following the June 1 presidential election, which saw the right-wing Law and Justice Party candidate Karel Nawrocki narrowly defeat the governing Civic Platform’s Rafal …

Trump’s tariffs are forcing Cambodia Inc. to rethink its business model. But change needs to happen fast. Cambodia’s economy is under pressure as the second half of 2025 gets underway. In April, the Southeast Asian nation faced the highest tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on any country as part …

Drew DeLong, global lead of Geopolitical Dynamics at consultant Kearney, advises executives and board directors on navigating transnational instability and other global risks to their organizations. With a career start in the White House and at the State Department during the first Trump administration, DeLong joined Kearney in 2021. He …

Latin American banks are leaning on digital transformation to improve customer experience, efficiency, and accessibility. Banco Santander exemplifies the trend by focusing on automation, efficiency, and deliver of a superior customer experience through the bank’s digital strategy. More than 90% of the Santander’s services are now available online. Adopting a …

Home Awards Award Winners Best Consumer Digital Banks in Central and Eastern Europe 2025 Banks in Central and Eastern Europe are driving digital transformation with AI, mobile banking, and customer-focused innovation. In the CEE, Bank of Georgia (BOG) excels in digital-customer acquisition and engagement, thanks to its AI-powered ecosystem. BOG’s …