UBS overhauls leadership at wealth management division
UBS’s flagship global wealth management business on Thursday announced a raft of management changes triggered by the Swiss bank’s takeover of Credit Suisse. Several former Credit
Twitter threatens Threads lawsuit against Meta
Twitter has threatened to sue Meta Platforms over its new Threads platform in a letter sent to the Facebook parent’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg by Twitter’s lawyer Alex Spiro.
Tesla rolls out global customer referral incentive as EV price war heats up
Electric-vehicle maker Tesla rolled out a new program globally allowing buyers to earn extra incentives through referrals from existing customers, a strategy long used by traditional
How to get out of coal – some political economy considerations
To date, climate change policy actions have primarily been considered from technical and financing perspectives. To make change happen, governance aspects also matter – institutional
The “Invisible” Water Crisis: Groundwater Sustainability in Asia and The Pacific
Rapid socioeconomic development and population growth are escalating groundwater overexploitation, creating a potential crisis in Asia and the Pacific. Demand for groundwater has increased steadily
A focus on improving the learning experience in the classroom
Every child should have access to a high-quality classroom learning experience that is joyous, transformative, and prepares them for life. That is not happening. The
How we can better measure migration through the integration of different sources of data
Last year saw a rebound in migration flows following a pandemic-induced decline in 2020-21. Today, an estimated 184 million migrants live outside the country of
Navigating Climate Risk: The Crucial Role of Insurance in the Transition to a Low Carbon Economy
The insurance sector can be a game-changer by managing risks from climate change in Asia and the Pacific, protecting ecosystems, and supporting the shift towards
Why energy storage matters for the global energy transition
A sandy corner of South-Eastern Morocco hosts what could be the key to achieving the world’s net zero ambitions. It is a research center for
Inflation In Asia and the Pacific: The Good, The Bad, And How to Prevent The Ugly
Inflation in Asia and the Pacific’s developing economies has declined, but the fight may not be over. Underlying price pressures remain persistent, even as growth
