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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The writer is chief financial officer at SchrodersAdvances in a range of technologies have brought the investment industry to the brink of a major step into the future. The evolution of artificial intelligence, big data and distributed ledger technology are the game-changers. While the world of investment has modernised in recent decades with processes automated for efficiency, a switch towards digital assets could fundamentally rewire the industry.This could bring together the current plethora of processes across the industry and enable transactions that…

By 2028, the global social commerce market is projected to reach $2.9 trillion, growing at a rate of 28.4%. The influence of social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok has been a key driver behind this incredible rise. If you’re looking for strategies to drive direct sales through social media, look no further. It’s time to look at these channels as a profitable sales tool. Key Takeaways 5.07 billion people use social media, totalling an average time of 2h 20m per day! That’s a lot of screen time that you can harness to increase sales.  There are pros and cons…

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldAlmost 600 years ago, when the Ottomans conquered Constantinople, they learnt the danger of imperial over-reach. In a bid to punish the European merchants they disliked, the Ottomans imposed fees and sanctions on traders using the famed Silk Road. The Portuguese duly responded by developing sea routes to Asia. The resulting struggle led to the long-term decline of the Silk Road; the power-grab backfired. Is this now happening again? It is worth pondering. US President Donald Trump is not only…

Image: WAM The UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Donald Trump witnessed the launch of the new UAE-US 5GW AI campus in Abu Dhabi, the largest such facility outside the US, as part of a deepening technology partnership between the two countries. According to a report published by state news agency, WAM, the campus will host US hyperscalers and large enterprises with regional compute resources targeting nearly half the global population. The facility will provide 5GW of capacity for AI data centres powered by nuclear, solar, and gas sources to reduce carbon emissions. It will…

Mastercard and Boost, the business-to-business (B2B) commerce platform, partnered to drive the growth of small businesses operating in last-mile fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) distribution networks. The collaboration will provide digital payment options, embedded credit and integrated supply chain finance solutions to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Supporting Mastercard’s goal of bringing one billion people and 50 million MSMEs into the digital economy by 2025, the multi-country collaboration focuses on high-growth markets, starting in Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. “Small businesses are the backbone of thriving economies, yet they often face significant barriers to growth. Through our partnership…

When Stella Shaw left her job in the NHS in 2018 to set up a homecare agency, she found she had to advertise for months on end to hire staff locally in the north west of England. Now, every member of her 45-strong team is an international recruit on a sponsored work visa, several of whom qualified as doctors, nurses, a physiotherapist, a pharmacologist and a sports scientist in their home country. The government’s decision in 2022 to open an immigration route for entry level care workers has “changed the landscape” in the sector, where a quarter of workers are non-UK nationals.…

Are you struggling to find relevant networking opportunities? Struggling to develop relationships that drive tangible results? Are you thinking about how to create more brand opportunities for your business? However you feel about networking, this is the guide for you! Dive into strategies and practical tips to effectively network and build connections that lead to new brand opportunities.  Key Takeaways Effective communication is key: 80% of professionals credit networking for their career success highlighting the importance of making professional connections.  Brand opportunities are a two-way street: focus on what value you can offer to your connections.  Levage in-person and digital…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Japan has signalled it is prepared to hold out for a better deal with US President Donald Trump over trade tariffs, pushing for full removal of his 25 per cent duty on imports of Japanese cars rather than risk a domestic political backlash.Japan, the US’s biggest outside investor and closest ally in Asia, is keen to avoid any souring of relations with Washington and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba initially made a priority of getting to the US negotiating table ahead of other…

Image credit: Getty Images (Picture used for illustrative purposes) Marine fuel sales at the United Arab Emirates’ Fujairah port reached more than a year’s high in April, extending recovery for a second straight month, latest data showed. Read-UAE’s Fujairah marine fuel sales extend monthly climb Sales, excluding lubricants, totalled 669,378 cubic metres (about 663,000 metric tons) at the world’s third largest bunker port, based on Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) data published by S&P Global Commodity Insights late Thursday. Bunker volumes in April climbed 4.6 per cent from the previous month, while edging 4.8 per cent higher from the same…

A new hub designed to empower young Emirati entrepreneurs has officially launched at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The ‘Emirati District,’ spearheaded by the Federal Youth Authority in collaboration with the Fatima bint Mohammed bin Zayed Initiative (FBMI), marks a significant milestone in the UAE’s National Youth Agenda 2031. This initiative aims to position Emirati youth as global role models while supporting their access to international markets. Strategically located between Concourses B and C in Terminal 3, the Emirati District is set to attract an estimated six to seven million travellers annually. The space serves as a launchpad for small and…