Finance is getting smarter. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently talked about this at a financial stability conference. She said artificial intelligence (AI) could make things better or worse for the finance world. That's why regulators are paying close attention. Yellen mentioned how AI can he
Imagine a bank that reaches out to those who often get left behind. That's what Boost Bank is doing! Created by Axiata Group Berhad and Boost, this digital bank has teamed up with RHB Banking Group to make financial services more accessible. They’re focusing on safety measures against unauthorized a
The Southeast Asia 500 list has highlighted a significant trend: the region is becoming a major manufacturing hub. The COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions have sped up this transformation. While financial companies top both the U.S. Fortune 500 and SEA 500 lists, Southeast Asia has more ener
Simona Jankowski, who has been at the helm of investor relations and strategic finance at Nvidia for seven years, is leaving to join a startup as their chief financial officer. The move comes after her notable contribution to the company’s growth during her tenure. In 2017, when she joined Nvidia fr
Ever wondered how some finance chiefs climb the corporate ladder so quickly? Let’s take a look at three young stars who have proven their mettle in the world of business. Shawn Flores, 35, has been with Par Pacific Holdings for nearly a decade and is now its CFO. He believes in creating an efficient
Cryptocurrencies have been a big thing since Bitcoin came on the scene in 2009. Now, there are over 20,000 cryptos out there. But with this growth comes trouble – crypto scams are on the rise. The FBI says these scams went up by more than 50% between 2022 and 2023, reaching almost $4 billion in loss
Comedian Rory Scovel has shaken up the world of stand-up comedy trailers with his innovative approach. While many comedy special trailers rely on quick cuts and exaggerated expressions, Scovel decided to take a different path for his upcoming Max special, "Religion, Sex, and a Few Things in Between.
Imagine sharing something online that sparks a big controversy. That's what happened to a Turkish lawyer named Feyza Altun when she posted a Persian poem on social media. Some people thought the poem was attacking Sharia, which is a set of laws based on Islamic teachings. When Feyza replied with "Sh
Big Tech companies like Meta are playing a dangerous game of double standards when it comes to free speech. They claim to be neutral platforms while actively promoting or censoring content, all the while hiding behind Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act for protection from litigation and o
Actress Sydney Sweeney, known for her role in "Euphoria," faced a double whammy on July 2. Her Verizon phone number was hijacked, and her X (formerly Twitter) account was targeted by crypto scammers. Tech site 404 Media reported that her phone number was compromised, and a receipt showing a payment
