Can an ex-Goldman banker finally fix Julius Baer?
The Swiss wealth manager’s new chief executive Stefan Bollinger takes on a troubled legacy — and Zurich’s establishment
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Blinding lights: the hidden science behind gambling’s glow
MMPhoto21/ShutterstuckThere’s a reason casinos rarely have windows or clocks, they’re engineered to make you lose track of time. But what if it’s not just time you’re losing?
Why Israel-Iran tensions might not raise prices at the pump as much as feared (for now)
GreenOak/ShutterstockThe unexpected attack by Israel on Iran, a major oil-producing nation, may undermine anaemic global economic growth and hinder central banks’ ability to cope in an already uncertain market.
China positions itself as a stable economic partner and alternative to ‘unpredictable’ Trump
After the second world war, the US and its western allies created a set of international agreements and institutions to govern attitudes to mutual defence, economics and human rights. For decades this created stable alliances and predictable economic plans.
Investing in NHS staff wellbeing could produce economic benefits the UK desperately needs
Drazen Zigic/ShutterstockHealth emerged as a major beneficiary in the UK government’s recent spending review. It highlighted a clear ambition to modernise public services — particularly the NHS — through digital transformation and expanded use of artificial intelligence (AI).
The battle for TikTok is at the forefront of a deeper geopolitical trend
Mijansk786/ShutterstockAfter years of mounting scrutiny over TikTok’s data practices, in 2024 the Chinese video platform was threatened with a forced sale in the US or a nationwide ban. With the deadline looming on June 19, US–China tech rivalry has entered a new and more aggressive phase.
The Club World Cup 2025 shows sharing the stage is the future of global sport
Before it kicked off, the all new revamped and expanded men’s 2025 Fifa Club World Cup had already attracted controversy.
Nuclear energy is a risky investment, but that’s no reason for the UK government to avoid it
Sizewell B on the UK's Suffolk coast. Nick Beer/ShutterstockThe UK government’s investment of around £14 billion in a new nuclear power plant marks a big economic shift for the country’s approach to energy.
The UK’s small businesses should be fuelling the country’s growth ambitions. Here’s why that’s not happening
Today a van, tomorrow the world … with the right support. jgolby/ShutterstockThe UK government’s spending review has set out its priorities for the next three years. But behind the rhetoric about boosting growth lies growing concern about small businesses being locked out of the wider UK economy. Government funding and regulation are increasingly out of step with the reality of micro-enterprises and sole traders, shutting off their potential to boost GDP growth.
The deteriorating justice system in England and Wales is hindering economic growth
Tupungato/ShutterstockThe Labour government has made economic growth its top priority, committing to planning reforms, business partnerships and millions of pounds of investment in science and technology.
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