ESG Trends in 2024

While many may have seen ESG as something of a buzzword before 2024, all indications are that sustainability will become a far more concrete concern for companies, investors and other stakeholders this year. – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek

The global war against Big Tech: Why fines aren’t enough to protect user rights

Governments worldwide have imposed fines on tech giants to curb abuse of their dominance and protect user rights. However, these fines often fall short of achieving their intended goals. – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek

Exploring the concept of a “Sustainable Built Environment”

Sustainable built environments are not just about buildings; they encompass the entire built environment, including transportation systems, open spaces, and communities. – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek

World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects: Key Insights for 2024-25

The World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects report for 2024-25 provides a comprehensive analysis of the global economy’s current state and future trajectory. – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek

IEA confirms a new record for CO2 emissions in 2023

In 2023, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from energy use reached their highest levels on record, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA).- Written by Seref Dogan Doğan

Setback for Fed and ECB on interest rates. What happens now?

The Fed and ECB have decided to keep interest rates unchanged after a period of consecutive hikes due to growing fears about the global economy. So what happens now? – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek

The fear of global public debt: a looming economic crisis in Europe

The specter of global public debt has become an ever-present concern haunting economies across Europe. But with recent unprecedented rises in public debt burdens, there’s growing concern that the region’s finances are precariously poised. – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek

The AI boom in healthcare sector: results and expectations

AI has rapidly gained a strong foothold in the healthcare sector, creating exciting use cases that bode well for research, diagnosis and treatment. – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek

European economies see the first effects of rising interest rates

With nearly a year of interest rate increases behind us, it’s potentially time to ask (although perhaps prematurely): have the interest rate hikes had the desired effect? – Written by Seref Dogan Doğan

AI Makes Finance Better, But Only When Combined with the Human Factor

While AI is improving finance in so many ways, its growing global acceptance is creating uncertainty about the place of humans in a world that is increasingly machine-enabled. – Written by Seref Dogan Doğan