The Business Growth Map: What to Do Next, No Matter Where You Are

The Business Growth Map: What to Do Next, No Matter Where You Are

No one tells you this at the beginning, but business growth doesn’t follow a straight line – it zigs, it zags, it doubles back on itself when you least expect it. Whether you’re just breaking even or bringing in your first seven figures, the question is always the same: What’s the next move? And if you don’t have that answer, you’re either spinning your wheels … Continue reading The Business Growth Map: What to Do Next, No Matter Where You Are

Nikhil Rathi

Nikhil Rathi reappointed as Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed the reappointment of Nikhil Rathi as Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for a second five-year term until September 2030. Press Release – 10 April 2025 – Nikhil Rathi will lead the FCA as it continues to drive reform to make the UK the best place to do business by removing unnecessary, outdated and duplicate regulations – … Continue reading Nikhil Rathi reappointed as Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority

pwc

PwC and Google Cloud to advance strategic alliance deal to transform tax compliance services

Press Release – April 07, 2025 – PwC has expanded its global strategic alliance with Google Cloud as part of a multi-year agreement to advance tax compliance services. The pioneering agreement, spanning the next five years, includes options to increase investment based on market demand.  The collaboration will focus on rapid innovation combining Google Cloud’s strengths in data, cloud, and AI, with PwC’s tax, risk, … Continue reading PwC and Google Cloud to advance strategic alliance deal to transform tax compliance services

Cassava Technologies Secures USD 310 Million in Funding

Cassava Technologies Secures USD 310 Million in Funding and Completes Business Reorganisation

Cassava Technologies (Cassava), a global technology leader of African heritage, proudly announces three significant milestones: a substantial equity injection, the successful completion of its South African Rand (ZAR) debt refinancing, and the finalisation of its legal reorganisation. These strategic initiatives position Cassava for robust growth underpinned by a strong balance sheet. Cassava has closed an equity investment round of $90 million with participation from U.S. … Continue reading Cassava Technologies Secures USD 310 Million in Funding and Completes Business Reorganisation

FICO

FICO Data Uncovers Positive Impact Pandemic Had on UK Consumers’ Payments

Consumers are still prioritising paying off credit card bills post-pandemic News Release – LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar. 31, 2025– Global analytic software leaderFICO’s analysis of UK credit card payments data from the past six years has revealed that consumers developed healthier credit card payment patterns during the pandemic, and those patterns have not fallen back to pre-pandemic levels. The COVID-19 lockdown and its reduced spending opportunities, as well as … Continue reading FICO Data Uncovers Positive Impact Pandemic Had on UK Consumers’ Payments

Environmental and Social Impact

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the Serra Verde Pesquisa e Mineracao Ltda, Brazil

The following are links to various documents related to the environmental and social impact of this project. To open a document, click on a link. To save a copy of a document, right-click on a link and click “Save Target as…” . Note that because of the large size of some of these documents, it is recommended that you download and open them locally rather … Continue reading Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the Serra Verde Pesquisa e Mineracao Ltda, Brazil

AFD and SEforALL strengthen their partnership to accelerate universal energy access in Africa

Cape Town, February 26, 2025 – On the sidelines of the Finance in Common Summit (FiCS) 2025, the Agence française de développement (AFD) and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) announce the signing of a statement of intent to strengthen their collaboration in accelerating universal access to sustainable and affordable energy in sub-Saharan Africa. This initiative is part of Mission 300, a large-scale program led by … Continue reading AFD and SEforALL strengthen their partnership to accelerate universal energy access in Africa

EON

€45 million in EU funding: E.ON, Eldrive and ZSE expand European charging infrastructure for electric trucks and cars

Joint Press release 02/21/2025 A consortium led by E.ON receives €45 million in EU funding to expand charging infrastructure for electric cars and commercial vehicles in Europe. The DRIVE-E project is one of 39 innovative projects lately selected by the European Union to develop alternative fuel infrastructure. It will create a total of 1,400 new public charging points by the end of 2027. This includes … Continue reading €45 million in EU funding: E.ON, Eldrive and ZSE expand European charging infrastructure for electric trucks and cars

World Bank Group

WRI and the World Bank Present Landmark Assessment of Nature-Based Solutions in Africa

The assessment includes contributions from the African Development Bank. WRI also launches Green-Gray Infrastructure Accelerator, supporting 11 African cities in building climate resilience. NAIROBI, February 19, 2025 — A new report by World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Bank, with contributions from the African Development Bank (AfDB), provides one of the most comprehensive assessments to date on how Sub-Saharan Africa — one of the world’s most … Continue reading WRI and the World Bank Present Landmark Assessment of Nature-Based Solutions in Africa