Professor Deon Rossouw, BnEI Chairman: In His Take on Dealing Corruption
The Banknote Ethics Initiative (BnEI) is a collective action initiative that was established in 2013 with the purpose of promoting ethical business practices in the banknote industry. It is specifically focused on combatting corruption and anti-competitive conduct. Companies involved in any aspect of banknote production can voluntarily become members of BnEI by formally adopting the BnEI Code of Ethical Business Practices.
Jan 18, 2024 11:11 PM EST
Rustam Gilfanov - Entrepreneur, Age & Family - Biography
Rustam Gilfanov is a famous IT businessman, a founder of a large IT company, and a partner of the LongeVC Fund.
Dec 21, 2021 9:47 PM EST
Can Money Buy Love or Friendship?
While researchers have suggested that individuals who base their self-worth on their financial success often feel lonely in everyday life, a newly published study by the University at Buffalo and Harvard Business School has taken initial steps to better understand why this link exists.
Jul 20, 2021 5:24 PM EDT
Study: Millennials and Generation Z More Sustainability-Orientated -- Even When It Comes To Money
The younger generations are willing to put their money where their mouth is when it comes to sustainable living.
Jul 20, 2021 5:20 PM EDT
Scientists Develop New Magnetic Nanomaterial For Counterfeit Money Prevention
An international research team led by NUST MISIS has developed a new iron-cobalt-nickel nanocomposite with tunable magnetic properties. The nanocomposite could be used to protect money and securities from counterfeiting. The study was published in Nanomaterials.
Jul 14, 2021 11:36 AM EDT
Loan Applications Processed Around Midday More Likely To Be Rejected
Bank credit officers are more likely to approve loan applications earlier and later in the day, while 'decision fatigue' around midday is associated with defaulting to the safer option of saying no.
Jun 28, 2021 1:55 PM EDT
Researchers Find Optimal Way To Pay Off Student Loans
After graduating or leaving college, many students face a difficult choice: Try to pay off their student loans as fast as possible to save on interest, or enroll in an income-based repayment plan, which offers affordable payments based on their income and forgives any balance remaining after 20 or 25 years.
Jun 28, 2021 1:34 PM EDT
Language Used On Credit Card Websites The Hardest To Understand
New research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveals how easy it is for consumers to understand the language used on personal finance websites.
Jun 28, 2021 12:53 PM EDT
You Can Have Too Much Of A Good Thing, Says Study Financial Analysts' Work-Life Balance
Last winter, Goldman Sachs reported it was working to make things better after a group of junior analysts revolted against 100-hour work weeks.
Jun 28, 2021 12:46 PM EDT
Top 9 Best Ways To Create Wealth
Wealth creation is something that everyone aspires to do. Every budget made or financial planning done aims to create wealth using different strategies such as cutting cost to save more, investing in instruments which has higher returns, investing for a longer duration and much more.
Jun 28, 2021 11:35 AM EDT
Top 6 Tips To Manage Finances During COVID-19
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought in a lot of challenges for one and all. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought in a lot of challenges for one and all.
Jun 28, 2021 11:32 AM EDT
World Needs USD 8.1 Trillion Investment In Nature By 2050 To Tackle Triple Planetary Crisis
A total investment in nature of USD 8.1 trillion is required between now and 2050 - while annual investment should reach USD 536 billion annually by 2050 - in order to successfully tackle the interlinked climate, biodiversity, and land degradation crises, according to the State of Finance for Nature report released today.
Jun 25, 2021 3:05 PM EDT
Urban Green Space Brings Happiness When Money Can't Buy It Anymore
Urban green spaces, such as parks, backyards, riverbanks, and urban farmlands, are thought to contribute to citizen happiness by promoting physical and mental health.
Jun 25, 2021 3:02 PM EDT
Mobile Money Improves Economic Well-Being In Kenya
Access to digital financial services lifted 194,000 Kenyan households out of poverty, a new study estimates, and increased consumption levels, especially among female-headed households.
Jun 25, 2021 1:18 PM EDT
Women Dominate OB/GYN Field But Make Less Money Than Male Counterparts
While women outnumber men as Ob/Gyn practitioners, they still make significantly less money and the pay gap extends to subspecialties like reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI), according to researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
Jun 25, 2021 1:11 PM EDT
Your Spending Data May Reveal Aspects Of Your Personality
How you spend your money can signal aspects of your personality, according to research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.
Jun 25, 2021 1:05 PM EDT
Moral Concerns Override Desire To Profit From Finding A Lost Wallet
The setup of a research study was a bit like the popular ABC television program "What Would You Do?"--minus the television cameras and big reveal in the end.
Jun 25, 2021 12:55 PM EDT
Lack Of Awareness Of Inequality Means We Penalize Those Who Have Least Money
People can automatically assume that someone who gives less money to charity is less generous, according to new research.
Jun 25, 2021 12:52 PM EDT
People Globally Return 'Lost' Wallets More As Money Increases
People Globally Return 'Lost' Wallets More As Money Increases In a study of how people in 40 countries decided to return (or not) "lost" wallets, researchers were surprised to find that - in contrast to classic economic logic - people returned the wallets holding the greater amounts of money more often.
Jun 25, 2021 12:39 PM EDT
Nice People Finish Last When It Comes To Money
Nice people may be at greater risk of bankruptcy and other financial hardships compared with their less agreeable peers, not because they are more cooperative, but because they don't value money as much, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
Jun 25, 2021 12:35 PM EDT
Parents: To Prepare Kids Financially, Give Them Practice With Money
Children learn more about finances from their parents than any other source, previous research has shown. The process through which parents impart this knowledge onto their children is known as "financial socialization."
Jun 25, 2021 12:28 PM EDT
Top 5 Tips For New Entrepreneurs To Manage Finances Better
Taking the entrepreneurial route is a big decision. Though this route has a lot of ups and downs, but it allows one to pursue what they want to do.
Jun 24, 2021 2:47 PM EDT
It's Not About Money -- Why Academic Scientists Engage In Commercial Activities
For scientists, engaging in commercial activities such as patenting and starting new ventures can be much more lucrative than relying on pure academic work.
Jun 22, 2021 6:32 PM EDT
Study: Women Entrepreneurs Are More Motivated By Social Impact Than Money
Entrepreneurial motivation is important to economic growth because entrepreneurs create companies that produce new products and services, which in turn, boost productivity.
Jun 22, 2021 6:24 PM EDT
Money Matters To Happiness--Perhaps More Than Previously Thought
What's the relationship between money and well-being? "It's one of the most studied questions in my field," says Matthew Killingsworth, a senior fellow at Penn's Wharton School who studies human happiness.
Jun 22, 2021 6:21 PM EDT
Budgeting With the 50/20/30 Budget Rule
What is a budget? For many, it is just like a schedule to pay bills, but, in reality a budget is a lot more than that.
Jun 21, 2021 3:38 PM EDT
Top 9 Rules To Follow Before Opting For A Personal Loan
Personal loans are a great way to make big purchases or to meet some unexpected expenditures. Personal loans are a great way to make big purchases or to meet some unexpected expenditures.
Jun 15, 2021 3:14 PM EDT
Top 5 Money Mistakes To Avoid In Your 30s
Handling the finances appropriately is essential for all age groups. Handling the finances appropriately is essential for all age groups. However, the financial decisions one make during their 30s make the most impact.
Jun 12, 2021 9:49 AM EDT
Finding the 'Goldilocks' level of enthusiasm for business pitches
When it comes to pitching business ideas to potential investors, an entrepreneur's excitement and enthusiasm can be the difference between dreams taking shape or ultimately falling flat.
May 18, 2019 11:12 AM EDT
What happens if there is no deal for Brexit?
Currently, a driver of a UK-registered car is allowed to drive anywhere in the EU, the EEA (European Economic Area), Switzerland and Serbia, and not have to carry a green card that proves you have insurance cover.
Feb 23, 2019 10:13 AM EST