Pension funds are among the most influential actors in the global financial industry. They manage more money than all the sovereign wealth funds, hedge funds … Canadian pension funds grab farmland in BrazilRead more
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Appleby data breach may expose the world’s richest individuals
Appleby, a well-known Bermuda-based law firm, has confirmed that it suffered a ‘data security incident’ last year that compromised some of its data but it … Appleby data breach may expose the world’s richest individualsRead more
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Glencore Congo Deals Are Part of Latest Offshore Data Leak
Glencore Plc could face renewed scrutiny of its business in the Democratic Republic of Congo after confidential information was released in the data breach of … Glencore Congo Deals Are Part of Latest Offshore Data LeakRead more
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Don’t Lie to Poor Kids About Why They’re Poor
Work hard and you’ll get ahead — that’s the mantra driven into young people across the country. But what happens when children born into poverty … Don’t Lie to Poor Kids About Why They’re PoorRead more
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The real economy has little to gain, and much to lose
When tighter regulations were imposed on the banks after the Financial Crisis, the largest among them, the very ones that threatened to bring down the … The real economy has little to gain, and much to loseRead more
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The role of global supply chains
The Trump administration has been outspoken in its criticism of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which the president has called “the worst deal … The role of global supply chainsRead more
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The high costs of being poor in a rich land
The US is as divided as it has ever been. The simplest marker – which has been a topic of discussion among economists for many … The high costs of being poor in a rich landRead more
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Black women have to work 7 months into 2017 to be paid the same as white men in 2016
July 31st is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, the day that marks how long into 2017 an African American woman would have to work in … Black women have to work 7 months into 2017 to be paid the same as white men in 2016Read more
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Let’s Move Toward a System That Works for All
Beyond the Minimum Wage Debate Once more with feeling, the old debate rises into the headlines and the talk show circuit: Should governments — state, … Let’s Move Toward a System That Works for AllRead more