Paolo Pellegrini, founder of PSQR Partners and formerly the managing director at Paulson & Co. who conceived the greatest trade in Wall Street history, reflects on Paulson’s multi-billion dollar “subprime short” a decade after the financial crisis.
A surge in retail loyalty memberships, to nearly 2 billion, means shoppers expect more than mere points in return for their dedication and data. A new report details important changes for retailers offering rewards programs, and how some, including Amazon and Ralph Lauren, keep shoppers engaged.
The world of investing is changing by the minute, but patience will never go out of style for stock-pickers and quants alike. Ali Khan of Fidelity Investments debates Verdad Adviser’s Dan Rasmussen.
Understanding the psychology of hate shows that President Trump is fully responsible for the MAGABomber.
Investing in fintech startups continues to surge, reaching more than $5.4 billion in the first quarter of 2018. Patricia Kemp of VC firm Oak HC/FT and Spencer Lazar of General Catalyst discuss the areas they think are most ripe for disruption.
Tesla bears argue that major car makers like Ford, Mercedes, Honda and Toyota will eventually release a "Tesla-killer." Gorden Lam, one of my managers, doesn't see this happening anytime soon. If a serious competitor does not emerge soon, Tesla looks poised to dominate the auto industry.
Enigma Technologies' Hicham Oudghiri discusses how he went from managing private sustainable finance projects in Africa to serving the world’s largest financial institutions.
With so much advice available on why we’re not sleeping, tips on how to sleep better, and ways to quiet yourself and relax into slumberland it's perplexing that so many of us are actually doing it. The ultimate fix is at a much deeper level than simply more tips and tools.
The late University of Chicago president, Robert Maynard Hutchins, said it best: “Freedom of inquiry, freedom of discussion, and freedom of teaching—without these a university cannot exist.”
Forbes' Jeff Kauflin opens the day with an introduction to a discussion between staff writer Samantha Sharf and Brex CEO Henrique Dubugras.
When an uninsured friend in Tanzania died because he couldn't afford medical treatment, Lilian Makoi founded a company to provide affordable insurance, via a mobile platform.
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Three years of brutal civil war have destroyed Yemen's economy and created a devastating humanitarian crisis.
Real estate investors are poised to spur economic growth in low-income neighborhoods designated as opportunity zones in return for federal tax benefits. The Treasury Department recently released rules to help funds navigate the program.
Tom Jessop, former president of blockchain startup Chain, talks about what Fidelity is doing with crypto, blockchain opportunities inside Fidelity, what their customers want them to build & how to win over enterprises while you startup is still young
A McKinsey and Company report quantifies the value of design for a business' bottom line. The report found that design pays.
Columbia Business School Professor and graduate Brendan Burns reflects on the shortcut leading to his fast-growing art startup.
The most outspoken cryptocurrency follower and blockchain enthusiast within the U.S. central bank, Jim Cunha, talks about how central banks around the world are exploring the potential benefits of decentralized cryptocurrency.
Blockchain was once called “trustless” because of its ability to facilitate transactions without middlemen, but as these panelists know, trust is exactly what blockchain needs. Jalak Jobanputra, Yin Wu, Gregory Ryan, and Will Warren discuss.
Do you follow the home improvement industry? If so, the Home Improvement Research Institute thinks you should pay attention to these five key consumer and remodeling trends in 2019.
Bitcoin was supposed to be a more trustworthy alternative to central banks, but broken promises and fraud have caused this early adopter to to re-evaluate the future of cryptocurrency. Meltem Demirors of CoinShares discusses her story.
The term, gender, has been weaponized to such a degree that most people don’t understand the distinction between the two. This article highlights much of the misinformation behind this political tactic and the technological shifts driving this current trend.
'Brewmaster' strives to tell the story of American craft beer in 2018. It both succeeds and doesn't.
Creating large indoor and outdoor installations made out of bright, durable water-resistant materials, The Color Condition is a collaborative art project between Sunny and Marianne, with clients like Refinery 29's 21 Rooms and the Dallas Contemporary.
What areas of your life can your credit score affect? Ultimately, your credit score can impact your life in significant ways, Its effects are often hidden and hard to perceive.