KBZ Bank’s Philanthropic Efforts: From Immediate Relief to Long-Term Resilience
KBZ Bank, Myanmar’s largest privately-owned bank, serves millions while combining financial leadership with social responsibility. KBZ Bank’s philanthropic journey began in 2008, providing immediate humanitarian aid when Myanmar was devastated by Cyclone Nargis. The disaster left more than 130,000 people dead or missing, and millions displaced. This initial response, rooted in the values of Metta […]
23rd Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025
Date: 13 August 2025 Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Theme: Digitizing Economies: Driving Financial Inclusion for Sustainable Growth The 23rd Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 is a landmark gathering designed to accelerate Ethiopia’s journey toward a digitally inclusive financial ecosystem. Set to take place in Addis Ababa, the summit will bring together senior executives, policymakers, […]
Queen Máxima Appointed Chair of GFTN’s International Advisory Board
GFTN announced the appointment of Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, the UNSGSA, as Chair of the IAB. Agustín Carstens, former General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements, and Sanjiv Bajaj, Chairman of Bajaj Finserv, also join the Board. The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) announced the appointment of Her Majesty Queen […]
How Multinational Teams Can Collaborate Across Languages
Multinational collaborations have now become a major success criterion as firms keep developing their business operations across international geographical boundaries. Nonetheless, language is one of the strongest insurmountable challenges that these teams encounter. Language intimidation may hamper productivity, cause confusion, and depress team spirit. To counter this it is in the best interest of companies […]
The Evolution of HR from Administrative Function to Strategic Partner
Traditionally, Human Resources (HR) has been viewed as a support function, tasked with administrative responsibilities such as hiring, onboarding, compliance, and employee record-keeping. While these tasks remain important, the role of HR has significantly evolved in the modern business landscape. As organizations face increasingly complex challenges—ranging from globalization and digital transformation to workforce diversity and […]
Overcoming Gender Bias as a Female Entrepreneur in Today’s Market
Although entrepreneurship is praised for dynamism and meritocracy, it remains tainted by pervasive gender bias. Female entrepreneurs encounter unique biased challenges that their male counterparts seldom experience. Yet this reality only highlights the resilience, ingenuity, and strategic acumen women must develop to thrive in today’s market. In this article, we’ll examine how female entrepreneurs conquer […]
