In the quest for diversity, many companies are diligently working to crack the code, striving to balance the scales of both gender and ethnic representation. But does one inevitably cast a shadow over the other? In 2021, a McKinsey survey…
Weekly Market Snapshot Markets Experience Setback Amidst Sector Variations and Economic Factors Behind the Headlines: What happened? The MSCI Emerging Market Index experienced a setback last week, sliding by -2.10%, a dip that contrasted sharply with the 1.27% gain observed…
Weekly Market Snapshot The developed market sectors took a hit across the board, leading to a downturn in weekly performance. Behind the Headlines: What happened? The penultimate trading week of this month saw the US large-cap stock witness a negative…
The dynamic trio of diversity, equity, and inclusion has been making significant waves in today’s business world. A study by the Harvard Business Review disclosed that companies with greater-than-average diversity had 19% more innovation revenues – demonstrating that DE&I aren’t…
Company Overview Safaricom is a Kenyan telecommunications company established in 1997 as a fully-owned subsidiary of Telkom Kenya but is presently under the management of Vodafone Group Plc. According to Safaricom’s 2023 report, the company remains the frontrunner in the…
Weekly Market Snapshot The Real Estate Sector Returns Plunged by Debt Behind the Headlines: What happened? Emerging markets displayed resilience, rebounding 1.27% for the week ending September 15, 2023, following a turbulent period. However, in this sea of gains, the…
Weekly Market Snapshot The Information Technology sector hit a rough patch in both the S&P 500 and FTSE Eurotop 100. Behind the Headlines: What happened? Large-cap stocks in the United States wrapped up the previous trading week on a disappointing…
In the present dynamic professional world, there is a well-known hurdle often referred to as the ‘glass ceiling’. This metaphorical concept has been used for years to explain the invisible but powerful barriers that prevent women and other marginalized groups…
Weekly Market Snapshot Divergent Trends in the Markets Amidst Broader Declines Behind the Headlines: What happened? The MSCI emerging market index had a rough week, taking a dive by -1.16%. This is a substantial drop when compared to the…
Weekly Market Snapshot The Utility and Energy Sectors Escape Broad Decline in the S&P 500 and FTSE Eurotop 100. Behind the Headlines: What happened? The preceding trading week of September 2023 was a rather forgetful one as declines were…
