Category: Finance

On Jan. 5, 2025, at about 2:35 in the afternoon, the first severe hailstorm of the season dropped quarter-size hail in Chatham, Mississippi. According to the federal storm events database, there were no injuries, but it caused $10,000 in property damage. How do we know the storm caused $10,000 in damage? We don’t. That estimate […]

Imagine that a hurricane has destroyed your home. The roof is gone. The floors are flooded. Your family’s belongings are ruined. When this happens, you can apply for federal disaster aid, hoping for a lifeline. For many low-income families and other people of modest means, funding for that aid is often channeled to the states […]

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a loan of up to $25 million to support the exploration programme at the Boumadine polymetallic mine in Morocco, operated by Aya Gold & Silver Inc. This initiative marks a strategic step to bolster sustainable mining and inclusive development in the Drâa-Tafilalet region of southern […]

Charitable donors often make gifts despite having little information about the organizations they support. Without relevant data, that money may not flow to the charities that evidence suggests are delivering the biggest bang for donors’ bucks. But getting good information about what donors call “impact” takes money, time and effort. If donors are responsible for […]

Venture capital funding in the medtech sector surged to $4.1 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking the highest quarterly total since early 2022. The rebound reflects growing investor interest in whole-body screening, smart diagnostics, and longevity-focused platforms. Key deals included a $260 million round for Sweden’s Neko Health and $120 million for U.S.-based […]

Procuring lifesaving drugs is a daunting challenge in many low- and middle-income countries. Essential treatments are often neither available nor affordable in these nations, even decades after the drugs entered the market. Prospective buyers from these countries face a patent thicket, where a single drug may be covered by hundreds of patents. This makes it […]

Every year, I tell my students in my business analytics class the same thing: “Don’t just apply for a job. Audition for it.” This advice seems particularly relevant this year. In today’s turbulent economy, companies are still hiring, but they’re doing it a bit more carefully. More places are offering candidates short-term work experiences like […]

Picture this: On your way out of the office, you notice a manager berating an employee. You assume the worker made some sort of mistake, but the manager’s behavior seems unprofessional. Later, as you’re preparing dinner, is the scene still weighing on you – or is it out of sight, out of mind? If you […]

Vantage Data Centers has successfully raised €720 million (approximately $821 million) through the first-ever euro-denominated asset-backed securitization (ABS) backed by European data center infrastructure. The landmark transaction marks the creation of a new asset class for institutional investors across Europe and reflects surging demand for data center capacity amid the ongoing global AI and cloud […]

As carbon markets evolve from niche climate interventions into a multi-billion-dollar industry, a critical truth is emerging: gender inclusion is no longer optional. It is essential to the permanence, equity, and scalability of carbon projects.   Integrating gender considerations into project design not only improves long-term outcomes – it is also increasingly recognized by standard-setting […]