John Kissane is the NY Area President and a Health & Welfare practice leader at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. - one of the world’s largest insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firms with operations in 34 countries and client-service capabilities in more than 150 countries. Founded in 1927 by its namesake, Gallagher fosters a differentiated […]
With views of both the Mediterranean Sea and the Sierra Blanca mountains from almost every corner of the town and an astonishing 320 days of sizzling sunshine, Marbella is sought after by the most rich and famous from across the globe. Earlier this year, Nobu opened its latest venture set on the Andalusian town’s glitzy […]
In today’s connected world, we are constantly bombarded with marketing messages. Whether it be social media posts, online blogs or direct mail, important customer communications are in danger of becoming lost among the digital noise. So how do financial institutions ensure that communications are impactful and capable of enhancing the customer experience? The answer, says […]
For an insight into Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), Finance Monthly connected with the Managing Partner of zeb - Bertrand Lavayssiere. The rise of service-based platforms Improving cost-income ratios by 15% or more is becoming a necessity for most financial institutions looking to win through in the new age of banking. Moving operations to a service-based model such […]
On the 31st July, the Mauritian financial sector took a big step forward through the listing of the first ever local company, GRIT, on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), one of the most important stock exchange platforms in the world. We spoke to Oliver Hare of AXYS Corporate Advisory, which acted as GRIT’s Lead Global […]
Tapia, Linares y Alfaro (“Talial”) through Linklaters LLP, London, advised a group of Banks on a high yield bond offering by means of which Blackstone would finance a portion of the acquisition price of Cirsa Gaming Corporation S.A (“Cirsa”). LHMC Finco S.à r.l., a Blackstone special purpose vehicle, has completed a Rule 144A and Regulation […]
Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea’s largest automaker, has announced a partnership with Revv, India's fastest growing self-drive car sharing company to develop an innovative car sharing service and conduct creative marketing activities in India. The strategic partnership, including Hyundai Motor’s investment in Revv, sees innovative future mobility services gain the company’s first foothold in the […]
Artificial intelligence (AI), Big Data, and Cloud are no longer just buzzwords as enterprises globally are embracing all types of next-gen technology to drive significant business transformations. Blockchain, a more recent addition to the roster, fits within the same technology bracket and is poised to become a major disruptive force across all industries. However, despite […]
Trust, context, the story, the relationship; these and many more are the strategy picks of today’s challenger banks, and the weapons of choice in today’s battle for the high street consumer. Below Finance Monthly hears from Yelena Gaufman, strategy partner at Fold7, who explores the current banking landscape and the increasing dominance of social good. […]
What are really the concerns, risks or benefits of incoming Brexit changes? Below Finance Monthly hears from Todd Latham, CMO & Head of Product, Currencycloud, who explains what’s truly rocking the fintech sector. Am I the only one who has had enough of all the “Brexit is coming; the UK is doomed” headlines dominating the […]
Following the autumn budget announcement yetrerday, Finance Monthly has heard the initial reactions from experts at top accountancy firm Crowe UK. From Corporate Finance to Small Businesses and IR35, there are tax implications for many… Matteo Timpani, Corporate Finance partner: Entrepreneur’s Relief (ER) remains an attractive, and essential, tax incentive that drives UK innovation and […]
New research from eFront shows that while the 1990s might be thought of as a “golden era” for venture capital, returns figures do not back this assumption up. Conventional wisdom has it that in the decade 1990, returns of venture capital funds were higher and cash was returned faster. The decade 1990 can indeed be […]
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