Gender discrimination: Naming, shaming asset managers
If gender discrimination isn't an issue, why do some of the world's largest asset managers refuse to divulge their employment breakdowns?
- Women's Day: Building institutions from the 90s to today
- Pioneering entrepreneur set to go global
- An Iron Lady who works for purpose and enjoyment
Business groups see 'home run' with Trump's lower corporate tax
Business groups have praised a proposal by Donald Trump to take the US federal corporate tax from the highest to one of the lowest among developed nations.
- WATCH: Buffett rips Trump on tax returns and bankruptcies
- WATCH: The many, many myths of Donald Trump
- More companies opt to sit out Trump's coronation in Cleveland
Wealth inequality may not work the way Piketty thinks
There's yet more evidence that Thomas Piketty may have got it wrong on what causes global inequality.
- EFF's Dali Mpofu: Changing the Constitution. Tackling inequality, poverty.
- Matthew Lester: Education lost between HR & CSI - key to addressing inequality
- Wealth tax - the way to end inequality?
In other news
Gaming may boost teens' school results, says studyAug 09 2016 09:31
Playing online games may boost teenagers' school results while spending time on social networks such as Facebook could do the opposite, according to an Australian study.
Asia stocks advance on positive China data
Aug 09 2016 07:53
Asian stocks have posted modest gains as fresh Chinese data provided signs of improving conditions for the world's second largest economy.
US stocks retreat from records
Aug 09 2016 07:51
US stocks have retreated from record highs while petroleum-linked shares rallied as OPEC hinted it could take action next month to strengthen oil prices.
Oil prices retreat in Asia trade
Aug 09 2016 07:48
Oil prices have retreated in Asia trade after rebounding overnight on news that OPEC is planning informal talks next month -- a sign it could intervene to strengthen prices.
Egypt proposes 18-month reform plan to IMF - reports
Aug 08 2016 17:24
Egyptian newspapers say Cairo has proposed to IMF delegates an 18-month reform programme in return for a $12bn loan over three years to shore up its economy
Tweeting grandma goes viral after Olympic victory
Aug 08 2016 16:42
The grandmother of British swimmer Adam Peaty has become a champion tweeter as she gushes with pride about the new world record holder's achievements
US stocks edge up on higher oil prices, Walmart deal
Aug 08 2016 16:05
Wall Street stocks have opened slightly higher, adding to records as oil prices rose and Walmart Stores edged up on news of its acquisition of online retailer Jet.com.
Pound in longest losing run since Brexit
Aug 08 2016 15:38
The pound has fallen for a fourth day, on course for its longest losing streak since the Brexit vote.
