Political turmoil may be good for business

The political earthquakes of 2016 have upended conventional thinking about the global economy and have ironically brightened the outlook, according to new analysis released today at the World Economic Forum in Davos by IHS Markit. Global growth is expected to increase...

WEF calls for new priorities on inequality

The World Economic Forum has issued a report proposing a shift in economic policy priorities to respond more effectively to the insecurity and inequality accompanying technological change and globalisation. “The Inclusive Growth and Development Report...

Business interruption a top concern for 2017

Companies increasingly worry about the unpredictable business environment where markets are volatile and political perils, such as protectionism or terrorism are on the rise. Other growing concerns are digital dilemmas arising from new technologies and cyber risks ,...

Android joins ‘attack the router’ club

A newly-discovered Trojan uses unsuspecting Android device users as tools to redirect traffic from WiFi-connected devices to websites controlled by the attackers. Kaspersky Lab experts recently uncovered a remarkable evolution in Android OS malware: the Switcher...

Technology not enough for interoperability

No matter how well designed the technology, interoperability in digital financial services will not reach its full potential unless the right business structure and incentives are in place. This is one of the finding from a new CGAP report, “Digital Finance...

Sustainable business could unlock $12tn

Sustainable business models could open economic opportunities worth up to $12-trillion and increase employment by up to 380-million jobs by 2030. CEOs and civil society leaders of the Business & Sustainable Development Commission reveal that putting the...