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Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have been a topic of debate and fascination for many years. While the frenzy around decentralized cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin may have waned, the interest in CBDCs, especially among central banks, remains undiminished. These digital currencies have profound implications, not only for retail banks but also for their customers. This article explores the impact of CBDCs on the traditional banking system and its place in the global economy.

In the contemporary business landscape, human capital has emerged as a cornerstone of value creation. Yet, when one delves into the granularities of the concept, it becomes apparent that human capital isn't just a macroeconomic abstraction. It is an aggregation of individual potential, capabilities, and expertise – each person a unique entity with the autonomy to decide where to deploy their skills.

Family businesses are integral pillars of the global economy, contributing significantly to employment and wealth generation. Over the past decades, they have enjoyed the tailwinds of favorable global economics, with their representation in the Fortune 500 growing. Yet, with only 30% of these businesses making it to the third generation, the transition of power and maintenance of the business ethos becomes paramount. The next generation's preparation, therefore, should be both meticulous and comprehensive. Let's delve into two crucial elements in this process.

October 16, 2023

How the Life Cycle of Business Models Commands Companies and Leaders to Perpetually Reinvent

In tumultuous economic landscapes, the spotlight often falls on a time-tested tactic: cost cutting. Understandably, with waves of unpredictability washing over businesses, the tangible nature of costs offers an illusion of stability. They are, on the surface, controllable. But is a scalpel approach—making cuts wherever feasible—the right one?

In the tumultuous economic landscape that companies traverse, the distinction between thriving and barely surviving can hinge on the leadership’s capacity to navigate through the storm. CEOs of companies that are cash-flow negative, or on the precipice thereof, find themselves in a precarious position where the mettle of their strategic decision-making is brought into stark relief.

Cyberattacks: A Silent Business Saboteur

In the present age of rapid technological advancements, companies are finding themselves on the slippery slope of safeguarding digital assets. Particularly for investors in the Caribbean region, understanding the robustness of a company's cyber risk governance has become integral, influencing stock prices, and in turn, affecting both short-term and long-term shareholder value.

Small businesses, with their varied structures, management styles, and sizes, have historically been considered difficult to categorize or understand through a unified lens. However, by zooming in on the journey of numerous small enterprises, a tangible commonality surfaces—each goes through identifiable stages of growth and related challenges. Rooted in the foundational work of Steinmetz and Greiner, this article ventures into exploring the utility and relevance of the growth stage framework amidst the eclectic dynamism of contemporary small businesses.