Lebanon is at a defining moment—a fragile economy teetering between recovery and collapse. “People are hopeful now, but the problem is, people are poor,” says …
Lebanon’s ESG and IFRS Compliance Gap: A Challenge or an Opportunity?
As global financial markets prioritize transparency, sustainability, and corporate accountability, countries worldwide are integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards into their financial regulations. The adoption of the International Financial…
Outside the cigar lounge: Breaking barriers in Lebanon’s finance sector
Gender quotas and inclusion requirements: are they just a window-dressing tool or a driver of real change? For decades, the finance industry worldwide has been predominantly male, with Lebanon’s financial…
Burying the Lead: Obstacles for women in leadership and renegotiation of care...
There is no question that having women in leadership positions boosts economic outputs. One 2014 study on women on boards from the Academy of Management found that “female board representation…
Bright, hospitable lights are blinking by comparison: A Q&A with Haitham Mattar
Sustainable tourism is one important vertical under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8, for achieving decent work and economic growth. While the clock is ticking hazardously for all…
Betting on Lebanon: The high stakes game of bonds, stocks, real estate,...
Lebanon is at a defining moment—a fragile economy teetering between recovery and collapse. “People are hopeful now, but the problem is, people are poor,” says Khalid Zeidan, founder and chairman/general…
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Gender quotas and inclusion requirements: are they just a window-dressing tool or a driver of real change? For decades, the finance industry worldwide has been …
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Gender quotas and inclusion requirements: are they just a window-dressing tool or a driver of real change? For decades, the finance industry worldwide has been …
