Global Finance (GF): Converse Bank has recently received a ratings upgrade from Moody’s. How will this improved rating impact the bank’s strategic initiatives and your ability to attract foreign capital and business? Andranik Grigoryan (AG): A ratings upgrade enhances our credibility with International Financial Institution partners, which is a well-known axiom. However, for us, it’s…
Across Venezuela, residents wonder how long they’ll be waiting. Venezuela has experienced a severe decade of economic and political crisis, led by Nicolás Maduro. Now, as the threat of US intervention looms, Venezuelans are going through a cycle of anxiety and uncertainty. How long will this standoff last? Who would replace Maduro? In the meantime,…
What would possess a young couple to pack four sons – aged seven, six, two, and six months – into a Toyota camper van and drive 15,000 miles from Australia to England? For Julian and Becky Little in 1977, the answer was simple: because they could. Six Littles Go A Long Way: How one family…
Your boiler will break down in January. Not maybe. Will. This isn’t pessimism. This is statistics. During winter, boiler engineers across Norfolk are booked solid for weeks. We’re not booking appointments for February. We’re booking for three weeks out. People are cold, frustrated, and wishing they’d done something about their boiler before the season started….
If you are planning to work in Saudi Arabia, clearing the Wafid (formerly GAMCA) medical test is one of the most important steps. No matter which job category you belong to—skilled, semi-skilled, or unskilled—every applicant must pass this medical examination to receive a “FIT” status. Without a proper medical clearance, your visa process simply cannot…
The Financial Times app is fast becoming one of the publisher’s most valuable retention tools. Nearly 70 percent of daily traffic from subscribers comes through the app. This can be attributed to mobile being the dominant way people consumer content these days. “If we want to retain subscribers, we have to meet them where they…
The sting of the Kansas City Chiefs’ narrow loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday still lingers, but Patrick Mahomes’ postgame words about Travis Kelce carried an even deeper emotional punch. In a season already marked by offensive hiccups and mounting pressure, Mahomes opened up in a way that felt profoundly personal, hinting at the…
By Damian Radcliffe The narrative that local news is in crisis is a familiar one, often told through the well-worn story of shuttered newsrooms and shrinking budgets. But a recent gathering of European media leaders at WAN-IFRA’s inaugural Local Day painted a different picture; one of resilience, reinvention, and – dare I say it –…
eBook versions of “Accessible UX Research,” a new Smashing Book by Michele A. Williams, are now available for download! Which means soon the book will go to the printer. Order the eBook for instant download now or reserve your print copy at the presale price. Smashing Library expands again! We’re so happy to announce our…
We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. Americans are feeling increasingly uneasy about the economy and their own job prospects. According to a new Gallup report, confidence in finding a quality job…