Cryptocurrency Risk Worries Multiply Investment is a perpetual search for superior returns relative to risk. At different points in time, various asset classes came into vogue. In the 1970s, gold was in favor. The 1990s saw emerging markets take on a new prominence. This century has seen the rise of alternatives. All of
New Inflationary Regime Takes Hold Around the world major economies are grappling with an extraordinary bout of inflation that has put to an end a disinflationary regime that lasted for 40 years. The euro area hit a record 8.1% rate in May. The UK’s consumer price index (CPI) rose by 9% in April
Digital Therapeutics and Their Role in the Future of Modern Medicine Technology conveniences us at every turn. It empowers our behaviors and crystalises our understanding for the world through the tools we use to interact with it. We crutch our livelihoods on these systems, and depend on their advancement as our needs change, and our
Education as a strategy - Redefining emerging market access in pharmaceuticals “Impatience” is often cited as a major shortcoming among pharmaceutical companies trying their hand at emerging markets. The opportunity as discussed in theory, typically depicts the potential growth these countries have to offer, while the reality rarely presents itself so clearly. Emerging markets
How to Leverage Data Within Your Corporate Compliance Program ‘Tick the Box’ training initiatives are becoming a thing of the past. The last decade has seen a shift from traditional in-person initiatives to more interactive, online experiences. Simply put, organizations want to provide their audiences with flexible, engaging content that drives behavioral change
Compliance modernization and the role of digital training initiatives Beyond first principles, compliance initiatives have rarely made the case for adding value within the commercial contexts they are applied. At least not in terms of how we traditionally define value creation. The standard for measuring and retracing this input poorly reflects the reality, and
Adaptive Learning: A System to Improve Your Corporate Compliance Program In contrast to the traditional ‘one-size fits all’ learning approach, adaptive learning, also known as adaptive teaching, is the delivery of personalized learning experiences that cater to an individual's specific needs by offering just-in-time feedback, routes, and resources. If you’re looking to advance your
New Sanctions Regime Expands Frontiers of Financial Crime The wave of sanctions following the Russian invasion of Ukraine is a punctuation point in the fight against financial crime. Meanwhile, the massive expansion in sanctions has coincided with a burst of activity on the part of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global
Sustainable Funds Labelling Under Examination The public appetite for sustainable investment is by now well understood and something that is uppermost in the minds of those responsible for the marketing of investment fund products. But the ability of concerned investors looking to target funds that adhere to environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) standards
Active Investing Remains the Foundation of Fund Management Rock-bottom fees have propelled the popularity of passive funds over recent years but there are many reasons why active management will always have primacy in the business of fund management. Active fund management rallied in Europe in January, with mutual fund inflows of some USD 50
