Ariel Re Makes Key Promotions in Bermuda & London, Including Kerr to SVP, Capital
Ariel Re, a global reinsurer specializing in insurance‑linked securities, announced a series of senior promotions across its Bermuda and London offices. Andy Kerr was elevated to Senior Vice President, Capital, taking charge of the firm’s capital‑raising and ceded‑risk purchasing functions. The promotion roster also includes new leaders in actuarial, analytics, technology, finance, operations and underwriting, reflecting the company’s “academy firm” talent development model. CEO Ryan Mather highlighted the moves as a commitment to nurturing internal expertise and supporting growth.
How Financial Crime Enables Child Exploitation Networks
Financial crime fuels a massive global child sexual exploitation market, with an estimated half‑million Filipino children forced to produce content and 105 million abuse files identified worldwide in a single year. Demand originates mainly from high‑income Western economies, where offenders may...
SA Pitches Itself as Africa’s Gateway Amid Global Market Turbulence
South Africa is gearing up for the sixth South African Investment Conference, with more than 31 countries sending delegations. The conference builds on a five‑year drive that has attracted roughly R1.56 trillion (about US$82 billion) in investment pledges, exceeding its original target...
Inside the €1bn Huel Sale to Danone
Danone has agreed to buy UK nutrition brand Huel for €1 billion, expanding its portfolio into plant‑based, ready‑meal offerings. Huel, founded in 2014, grew through a digital‑first direct‑to‑consumer model, leveraging social media and creator partnerships to reach a global, younger audience....
Panattoni Promotes Cripps to Head of International Capital Markets
Industrial developer Panattoni has promoted Nick Cripps to head of international capital markets, expanding his remit to 18 markets across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and India. Cripps, who joined five years ago, previously built joint ventures and helped...
African Pride Sales Head David Holland to Retire After 40 Years+
David Holland, head of sales at African Pride, announced his retirement after more than four decades in the travel sector. Holland joined African Pride in 2011, became a co‑owner in 2017, and has been pivotal in expanding the company’s UK...
Side Letter: Disrupting Secondaries
AI-related risk assessments are reshaping private‑equity secondary market processes, prompting firms to embed stricter side‑letter provisions. In Japan, limited partners are rapidly rotating commitments, creating a “musical chairs” dynamic among dealmakers. Meanwhile, a recent poll shows half of general partners...
Sirona Hygiene Eyes Rs 500 Cr Revenue in 2 Years; Targets 150 Pc YoY Growth with Retail, Category Expansion Push
Sirona Hygiene, the Indian feminine‑hygiene brand, is targeting roughly $60 million in revenue within two years, driven by an ambitious 150% year‑on‑year growth plan. The strategy hinges on expanding its retail footprint, especially modern‑trade outlets, while deepening its product range into...
Accounts in Transit: F/W/V Salutes Allegiance Flag
French/West/Vaughan (FWV) has signed a public‑relations and integrated‑marketing agreement with Allegiance Flag Supply, a Charleston‑based maker of U.S.–made American flags, to boost its national presence amid the America250 flag‑in‑classrooms initiative. FINN Partners was appointed agency of record for Benchmark Wine...
Gender Identity | From Masking to Meaning: Rethinking What 'Normal' Means in the Workplace
In December 2024 HR and wellbeing director Rachael Haynes completed her gender transition, officially changing her professional name and email to reflect her identity as a trans woman. She reports a supportive workplace that enabled her to live authentically, while...
Africa Needs to Fight for a Better Deal on World Trade Rules: It Should Lead the Charge on These 3...
African leaders are using the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé to demand fairer trade rules, focusing on agriculture, e‑commerce and green industrialisation. They aim to curb subsidised imports, boost digital trade infrastructure and secure flexible carbon‑pricing mechanisms. The conference...
What to Do With Mastermind Time | 2-Minute Video
HRMorning’s 3‑Point episode introduces "Mastermind Time," a peer‑thinking framework championed by Jenna Armato, CEO of Armato & Associates. The method uses a structured facilitator‑led session to surface challenges, decisions or opportunities, applying models such as the Red‑Yellow‑Green traffic‑light system. Participants...
German Minister Says Trump's Iran Talks Announcement Could Mark Turning Point
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said President Donald Trump's recent announcement of talks with Iran could represent a turning point in the ongoing Middle East conflict. Trump posted on Truth Social that the United States and Iran held “very good...
UBS AM Expands LSE Offering with New Share Class of MSCI Europe ETF
UBS Asset Management has introduced a US‑dollar‑denominated share class of its Core MSCI Europe UCITS ETF on the London Stock Exchange, joining an existing sterling‑denominated class. The ETF tracks the MSCI Europe Net Return Index, holds roughly $1.14 bn in assets...
Rio Tinto Targets Broader Aluminium Footprint, Division CEO Says
Rio Tinto’s aluminium division is accelerating a global diversification strategy, adding projects in Europe, India and Brazil while expanding its low‑carbon AP60 smelter technology. The AP60 system, already operating in Quebec, reduces greenhouse‑gas emissions to about one‑seventh of the industry...
The Great Easing Pause: Treasury Strategy in a Wartime Economy
The Federal Reserve paused its easing cycle in March, keeping the federal funds rate at 3.50‑3.75% after three consecutive quarter‑point cuts. This “hawkish hold” arrives amid a wartime‑style energy shock that could lift headline inflation by 0.8 percentage points and...
Indigenous Engineer Takes Helm of Revived Mining Association
Kaella‑Marie Earle, an Indigenous engineer from Wiikwemkoong, has been appointed president of the Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association (CAMA) as the group emerges from a four‑year dormancy. The revival was announced at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference in...
Why Top Banking Executives Are Choosing Startups — and What It Takes to Get Them There
European fintech venture builder 0TO9, targeting 1,000 fintechs by 2045, launched Flow & Partners, a working‑capital financing startup. The firm offers cash‑flow‑based funding and factoring for deals up to €50 million ($54 million) across four European markets, with plans to expand to...
Hackett London and Pepe Jeans Owner AWWG Appoints New CEO
Madrid‑based fashion group AWWG, owner of Hackett London, Pepe Jeans and Façonnable, has promoted its Chief Financial & Business Officer Laura Fernandez Plaza to chief executive officer, effective immediately. She succeeds Marcella Wartenbergh, who steps down after seven years at the helm....
Accenture Warns Employees over Desk Booking as Office Space Tightens
Accenture has mandated that its India workforce pre‑book desks at least a day in advance, warning that employees who show up without a reservation could face disciplinary action. The policy is designed to tighten control over limited office capacity as...
Primark Launches Second Ever TV Ad ‘Shockingly Chic’
Primark has rolled out its second-ever television commercial, "Shockingly Chic," showcasing ten spring outfits priced from £12 (about $15) and available in stores worldwide and via Click & Collect in the UK. The multi‑channel campaign spans TV, video‑on‑demand, audio, out‑of‑home,...
Building a Powerlifting Empire: 5 Counter-Intuitive Lessons From the Origins of EliteFTS
EliteFTS grew from a backyard shed with a single sled and a donated 100‑lb plate into a global strength‑training brand. Founder Dave Tate prioritized logistics, moving to a house with an "invisible door" to streamline shipping and avoid theft. He...
How Juice It Up Leads the Modern Beverage Boom
Juice It Up CEO Susan Taylor told the Restaurant Operator Podcast that the brand’s focus on nutrition‑forward, customizable drinks has kept it at the forefront of the fast‑growing beverage franchise market. The company, which has sold cold‑pressed juices, smoothies, açaí bowls and...
If SoCal Hotels, Stadiums Host ICE Agents, Employees Can Miss Work, Union Says as World Cup Nears
Unite Here Local 11 has warned Southern California hotels and stadiums that hosting ICE agents ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup creates unsafe conditions for hospitality workers. The union cites recent violent incidents, including the Minneapolis killings and an...
Prudential Advisors’ Moira Buckley Tapped for Finseca Leadership Track Toward Presidency
Moira Buckley, a senior executive at Prudential Advisors, has been appointed secretary of Finseca, entering a four‑year leadership track that aims for the presidency by 2028‑29. Her three‑decade tenure at Prudential positions her to influence Finseca’s push for broader, holistic...
Selectable, Not Just Seen: Why Brand Visibility Isn’t Enough in AI Commerce
The article argues that traditional brand visibility is no longer sufficient in AI‑driven commerce. Retailers must become "selectable" by ensuring their product data is structured, consistent, and aligned with the language shoppers use. Algorithms now act as the primary referees,...
DOE: PH Fuel Supply Will 'Run Dry' If Middle East Tensions Escalate
The Philippines, which imports over 90% of its petroleum, faces a potential fuel shortage if Middle East tensions disrupt global oil routes, especially the Strait of Hormuz. DOE Secretary Sharon Garin warned that gasoline stocks could last about 64 days...
Retail Sales Expected to Grow 4.4% This Year
The National Retail Federation, partnered with Oxford Economics, forecasts U.S. retail sales to grow 4.4% in 2026, reaching about $5.6 trillion. This rate outpaces the ten‑year pre‑pandemic average growth of 3.6%, indicating renewed consumer momentum after the pandemic dip. The outlook,...
The Biggest Mistake Startup Founders Make Is Waiting for Certainty. Here’s Why Going All In Wins
Startup founders often stall by waiting for a perfect, certain moment, but real progress comes from committing publicly and moving forward despite uncertainty. The author likens this to his own high‑visibility wedding, illustrating that bold, all‑in actions force momentum and...
Submit to CW Top Shops 2026 Before March 31
CompositesWorld is launching its 2026 Top Shops Benchmarking Survey, requiring participants to complete a core set of questions by March 31, 2026. Respondents will receive a customized benchmarking report, qualify for Top Shops status, and gain honoree recognition. After the core survey,...
RIA Moves: Composition Wealth Lands $900M Edgewater Team Through Merger
Composition Wealth, a Los Angeles‑based registered investment advisor overseeing more than $10 billion in client assets, announced a merger with Edgewater Wealth Management, adding a $900 million advisory team. The 16‑person Edgewater group, which includes eight wealth advisors, is transitioning from Northwestern...
If Your Startup Vanished Tomorrow, Would Anyone Care? Why Hormuz-Level Importance Is the New Moat
The article uses the Strait of Hormuz analogy to illustrate that a startup’s true moat lies in its Hormuz‑level importance—being indispensable to a critical customer job. It argues that founders often focus on product coolness instead of assessing whether their...
N Brown Appoints CEO and Chair to Drive Next Phase of Retail and Financial Growth
N Brown Group has named Dan Joy as chief executive and Malcolm Le May as chair, succeeding Steve Johnson after a decade of leadership. Joy, who led N Brown’s financial‑services division for six years and previously held senior roles at...
Eurozone PMI Drops to 10-Month Low on Middle East Conflict
Eurozone's composite PMI fell to 50.5 in March, the lowest level in ten months, down from 51.9 in February. Manufacturing output remained modestly positive at 51.7, while the services PMI slipped to 50.1, indicating contraction. Input prices rose sharply as...
Dulux Revives Shaggy Mascot for Transformational Blitz
British paint giant Dulux is reviving its iconic Old English Sheepdog mascot, now a cheeky puppy named Dorothy, to mark the 65th anniversary of the original “Dulux Dog” appearance. The integrated “Life is what you paint it” campaign, created by...
10 Marketing Trends to Watch Now
Marketing leaders face a flood of emerging tactics, but AI, creator ecosystems, social commerce and advanced analytics stand out as durable shifts. Artificial intelligence and machine learning automate routine work while delivering hyper‑personalized customer journeys and refined segmentation. Social commerce...
This Simple Phrase Can Get You up to 20% More in Compensation, According to a Negotiation Coach
Executive negotiation coach Jacob Warwick advises job seekers to ask, "What's the chance there's a little more here?" The simple question can unlock 5%‑20% higher salary offers even in a tight labor market. Warwick emphasizes treating interviews like consulting engagements,...
Monument Hires Starling Chief to Target ‘Mass Affluent’
Monument Bank has hired Rachel Kerrone, former head of marketing at Starling Bank, to lead its brand, marketing and communications as it pursues the "mass affluent" segment—about 8 million households holding roughly $11.4 trillion in wealth. Kerrone helped grow Starling from a...
How the Economy Would Weather Private-Credit Defaults Rising to Financial Crisis-Like Levels
Goldman Sachs’ latest research argues that even if private‑credit defaults surge to 10%—a level seen during the 2008‑09 financial crisis—the macroeconomic fallout would be modest, trimming U.S. GDP by only 20‑50 basis points. The sector, with roughly $1.7 trillion in leveraged...
Employees Can Use Their HSA for Their International Medical Tourism Expenses
Health savings accounts (HSAs) are being positioned as a strategic benefit for employers, allowing employees to pay for qualified international medical tourism expenses tax‑free. The article outlines how HSAs retain their triple‑tax advantage—deductible contributions, tax‑free growth, and tax‑free withdrawals—while supporting...
Mild Bargain Hunting Lifts PSEi Amid Hopes of US Easing Middle East Tensions
The Philippine Stock Exchange index edged higher on March 24, gaining 37.02 points (0.63%) to close at 5,936.20, led by mining stocks as gold prices rose, while trading volume slipped to 634 million shares worth roughly $102 million. The rally was sparked by...
Lawrence Scoops President Role at ATSG’s CAM
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) appointed Andy Lawrence as president of its Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM) leasing unit. Lawrence will oversee global leasing, portfolio optimisation, customer relationships, and growth initiatives as ATSG expands its leasing, airline operations, and MRO capabilities....
SK Hynix Lines up $8B EUV Order with ASML
South Korean memory leader SK Hynix has signed a KRW11.95 trillion (~$8 billion) contract with Dutch lithography supplier ASML to acquire up to 20 extreme ultraviolet (EUV) scanners over the next two years. The agreement covers equipment, installation and modification costs, with...
Open Media Expands Programmatic Digital Out-of-Home Offering with VIOOH Partnership
Open Media announced a programmatic partnership with VIOOH, linking its premium digital out‑of‑home inventory to the leading global supply‑side platform. The deal adds 42 high‑visibility LED screens to VIOOH’s marketplace, generating over 120 million monthly impressions and representing roughly 1‑2 % of...
Understanding Creator Performance Metrics: A Guide for Influencer Marketing Agencies
Creator performance metrics give influencer agencies a data‑driven framework to move beyond surface‑level likes and views. The guide outlines why trust and adaptability make influencer marketing valuable and presents key direct and indirect impact statistics, such as a $5.78 return...
Álvaro Mayol Appointed CEO of Taptap Digital
Taptap Digital, a global location‑intelligence marketing platform, announced Álvaro Mayol as its new CEO, while founder Álvaro del Castillo shifts to a non‑executive President role. Mayol, who has spent over a decade building Taptap’s product, client, and operational capabilities, previously...
‘It Feels Slimy’: My Friend Offered to Be My Adviser, but Didn’t Tell Me He’s Paid to Push Financial Products....
A CFP at a major firm, referred to as ACME, offered advisory services to a friend without disclosing his revenue‑sharing arrangements, raising conflict‑of‑interest concerns. The client discovered that about 21% of advisers receive similar incentives, which the SEC requires to...
Pediatric Wellness Startup RN Kids Raises Pre Seed Round
RN Kids, a pediatric wellness startup founded in September 2025, secured a $760,000 pre‑seed round led by Ashish Kacholia and Lashit Sanghvi, alongside several angel investors and family offices. The company plans to launch six clean‑label, clinically backed health products...
Why Connected Worker Strategies Are Leaving Workers Behind
Manufacturers have poured billions into PLM, ERP and MES systems, yet shop‑floor workers still rely on static PDFs and printed checklists. The digital thread breaks at the “first mile” of capturing engineering knowledge and the “last mile” of delivering it...
I Turned My Side Hustles Into a 7-Figure Career. Here Are the 14 Tools that Made It Possible.
Andrew Yeung, a former Google and Meta employee, turned his side hustles into a seven‑figure enterprise by leveraging a curated stack of 14 AI‑driven tools. The suite includes Claude Code as an LLM operating system, cloud‑based Zo Computer, low‑code Lovable,...