The year 2023 has witnessed a significant reshuffle in the tech and financial technology (FinTech) landscape, as several prominent CEOs have stepped down from their leadership positions. These departures have left many
In the landmark U.S. antitrust case against Google, CEO Sundar Pichai testified in defence of the company’s practice of paying Apple and other tech firms to have Google as the default search
Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly known as Twitter), is known for his outspoken comments and he recently took a jab at Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta. Musk mocked Zuckerberg
Francesca Carlesi, a seasoned financial professional with a PhD in banking and finance, has assumed the role of CEO for Revolut’s UK division. Revolut, recognised as the UK’s most valuable start-up with
The GCC Board Directors Institute (GCC BDI), a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting board directors, has entered into a three-year partnership agreement with Nesma and Partners Contracting Company Ltd. (N&P), a prominent
Tax evasion by multinational corporations has become a contentious issue of global concern. In 2022, a substantial $1 trillion in profits was reportedly stashed in tax havens by major companies, comprising around
Wells Fargo & Co. has unveiled a series of strategic appointments aimed at enhancing its investment banking sector. These moves are part of the San Francisco-based lender’s broader strategy to solidify its
John Chen, CEO of BlackBerry, is set to retire at the end of the week, concluding his decade-long tenure at the helm of the Canadian technology company. During his leadership, Chen oversaw
HSBC Holdings Plc has recently announced a new share buyback program and hinted at the potential for additional returns to investors, despite its third-quarter profits falling below market expectations. The London-based bank
Katherine Maher, the former executive director of the Wikimedia Foundation, has been announced as the new executive president of the Web Summit. The Web Summit is a prominent technology conference that connects
Ted Pick, a banking veteran and co-president of Morgan Stanley, will become the next CEO of the bank effective January 1. He will succeed long-time CEO James Gorman, who announced his plans to
