worldbank

Global Economy Set for Weakest Half-Decade Performance in 30 Years

Reforms to boost investment and strengthen fiscal policy could help turn the tide WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2024— As the world nears the midpoint of what was intended to be a transformative decade for development, the global economy is set to rack up a sorry record by the end of 2024 —the slowest half-decade of GDP growth in 30 years, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. … Continue reading Global Economy Set for Weakest Half-Decade Performance in 30 Years

International Transport Forum

Reducir las emisiones de CO2 del transporte puede reducir las necesidades de inversión en infraestructuras

Por iniciativa del Ministerio de Transportes y Movilidad Sostenible de España se publica, por primera vez, la edición en español del último informe Perspectivas del Transporte del ITF 2023 Una transición ambiciosa hacia el transporte sostenible podría reducir los costes en términos de inversión de infraestructura de transporte , comparando con los costes de la senda actual, si se actúa ahora. Este es el principal … Continue reading Reducir las emisiones de CO2 del transporte puede reducir las necesidades de inversión en infraestructuras

PPM AMERICA

PPM America Continues Global Distribution Team Expansion

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PPM America, Inc. (PPM) is pleased to announce the addition of Bob Meikleham to the Global Distribution team as Managing Director, Insurance. Meikleham comes to PPM from DWS, where he was responsible for the sale and distribution of their alternative and traditional investment solutions to insurance clients and prospects. His previous positions also include Vice President, US Institutional Business Development at Unigestion and various sales … Continue reading PPM America Continues Global Distribution Team Expansion

Voya Financial

Voya Financial announces leadership-succession plan for Voya Investment Management and new head of investments

Voya Investment Management Chief Executive Officer Christine Hurtsellers announces plans to retire in 2024; Matt Toms, currently Voya Investment Management global chief investment officer, named her successor.Eric Stein joins Voya Investment Management as head of investments and chief investment officer, fixed income. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today that Christine Hurtsellers, chief executive officer (CEO) of Voya Investment Management (IM), has informed … Continue reading Voya Financial announces leadership-succession plan for Voya Investment Management and new head of investments

Piper Sandler

Piper Sandler Appoints Kate Clune as Chief Financial Officer

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, today announced that effective January 1, 2024, Kate Clune became chief financial officer (CFO) at Piper Sandler. The firm previously announced in September that Clune would be assuming the CFO role from Tim Carter, who will remain with the firm through April to assist with the transition. Clune will oversee all financial operations of Piper Sandler, including leading the investor … Continue reading Piper Sandler Appoints Kate Clune as Chief Financial Officer