Global CEOs downsize physical office spaces, accelerate move towards digital workspace: KPMG survey

According to the results of a survey released on Tuesday, companies across the glove are moving their operations online so as to cut expenses related to office space and make recruiting and retaining staff part of their top priorities. The survey by accounting firm KPMG showed, 80% of business leaders had accelerated their digital expansion…

Google partnering with Carnegie Mellon University to forecast Wuhan coronavirus spread

In a statement, Alphabet Inc’s Google disclosed, over the last three days, it had surveyed a few users on their health at the request of Carnegie Mellon University researchers who are aiming to forecast the spread of Wuhan coronavirus infections. Google’s Opinion Rewards app, which exchanges responses to surveys from Google and its clients for…

Large financial institutions need to tie up with fintech startups to stay relevant

The results of a study done by PricewaterhouseCoopers is an eye opener. No wonder BlackRock’s Larry Fink is focused on emerging financial technologies. As per the results of a new study done by PricewaterhouseCoopers, large financial institutions across the world could lose 24% of their total revenues to advances made by financial technology companies in…