Global Watchdog Recommends Banks Provide Thorough Climate Reports

On Wednesday, a global watchdog suggested that banks release comprehensive data about the effects of climate change on their operations beginning in January 2026. This would enable investors and regulators to assess the risk management practises of the banks. In order to ensure that banks have adequate capital to stay stable and to facilitate investor…

In The Midst Of The Recession, KPMG Freezes The Salaries Of 12,000 UK Workers: Reports 

For 12,000 workers in the UK, KPMG has frozen pay; they will not receive raises unless they are promoted. This follows the deals advisory arm’s layoffs and salary freezes. Roughly 12,000 UK employees’ salaries have apparently been suspended by KPMG, one of the Big Four accounting firms. The Financial Times reported that KPMG executives told…

How Israel’s Economy Is Being Harmed By The Gaza War

After weeks of deadly bombings and naval bombardments in response to Hamas’ offensive on October 7, the Israeli army began a military campaign in Gaza. In keeping with its pledge to demolish Hamas, Israel has murdered at least 13,000 Palestinians, including more than 5,500 children, and damaged or destroyed up to 51.4% of the buildings…

Much More Subdued Black Friday Attracts Bargain Hunters

In what looked to be a more muted Black Friday than in previous years, consumers descended upon stores worldwide in search of deals on electronics, apparel, and household products as the start of the holiday shopping season—a critical period for major retailers. Brokerage TD Cowen predicted flat Black Friday traffic, so it cut its projection…

Oxford Street Sees The Comeback Of UK Music Retailer HMV A Century After Its Founding

In a show of support for physical businesses in an increasingly online era, British music retailer HMV will open its former flagship location on Oxford Street in London on Black Friday after a four-year hiatus. The store will sell vinyl records, apparel, and merchandise. Composer Edward Elgar opened the first HMV store at 363 Oxford…

BNP Paribas Refuses To Work With Mining Customers That Use Metallurgical Coal

The largest bank in the euro zone, BNP Paribas, announced on Thursday that it was no longer funding initiatives aimed at metallurgical coal production. “This new commitment is part of BNP Paribas’ efforts to align its credit portfolio in the steel sector with its ‘Net Zero’ commitment,” the Paris-based lender said in a statement. The…

Altman, The AI Golden Child, Is Back At OpenAI And Might Have Fewer Power Checks

As the firm launches technologies that might upend industries, Sam Altman’s return to the CEO position at OpenAI will likely tighten his hold on the company and reduce the number of checks on his authority, according to analysts and specialists in corporate governance. Only a few days after being fired, Altman is returning to OpenAI,…