Markets to focus on major central banks’ rate decisions this week

ANKARA – As Fed-driven volatility continues in asset prices, markets will focus on the many data releases scheduled for this week, especially US non-farm employment, as...

How to manage traditions for the continued success of the family business

Traditions are important to family businesses. Founders don’t only pass on ownership to the next generation, they also pass on traditions. Early studies suggest that traditions...

PH GDP grows 5.6% in 2021, on track to surpass pre-pandemic level

MANILA – The Philippine economy expanded by 7.7 percent in the last quarter of 2021 as easing mobility restrictions perked up consumer spending and business activities, bringing...

Three ways for Sony to avoid getting left behind by Microsoft

Sony has had a rough few days. The Japanese tech giant has lost a whopping US$14 billion (£10 billion), or about 9% of its total value,...

Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate target on hold, but warns of looming hikes

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada kept its key interest rate on hold Wednesday, but warned higher interest rates are coming to help it reel in...

Apple keeps crown as world’s most valuable brand at $355-B

ANKARA – Apple has kept its crown as the world’s most valuable brand in 2022 with USD355 billion, as its value jumped 35 percent from last year,...

ADB eyes blockchain for Asia cross-border securities transactions

MANILA — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a project to make cross-border securities transactions in Asia and the Pacific more efficient and secure through...

Inflation hits 3.5%, but one high number won’t budge the Reserve Bank on interest rates

Australia’s Consumer Price Index rose 1.3% in the three months to December, bringing inflation for the full 2021 year to 3.5%. This is above the Reserve...

IBC welcomes AIG to its industry association

PH digital transactions to grow despite challenges: BSP chief

MANILA – Digital transactions in the Philippines are expected to further increase as regulators and other stakeholders continue to strengthen the system and put additional safeguards...