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Now in her second term as Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva plays a leading role in shaping the global economy, meeting with central bankers and finance ministers from around the world and often speaking bluntly about issues ranging from surging debt levels to artificial intelligence and a proliferation of trade barriers. ?? Save the date: Monday March 31st at 3pm ET / 7pm GMT (8pm BST) - register here: https://lnkd.in/ekfutAyq Join us NEXT Monday to hear Georgieva's insights on the challenges facing the global economy at a time when a new global trade war is fueling market uncertainty, driving up the price of gold, threatening a fresh wave of inflation and dampening already lackluster global growth prospects. #ReutersNEXT #newsmaker #debt #economy #tariffs #AI

?? Choosing the right digital transformation partner can make or break your strategy.?What are Asia-Pacific businesses looking for? Read more about digital transformation trends: https://lnkd.in/dSEvqEzd To find out more about FUJIFILM Business Innovation’s report with Reuters Plus, and their new comprehensive digital platform, click here: https://lnkd.in/eK-6Zb_v #digitalpartnerships #businesstransformation #data #AI #ReutersNEXT

?? In January, the International Monetary Fund predicted below-average global growth of 3.3% in 2025 and 2026 with a stark warning that unilateral tariffs could leave "every country worse off". In her first major interview after the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, Kristalina Georgieva will speak with Reuters’ White House correspondent Andrea Shalal about the challenges facing the global economy at a time when a new global trade war is fueling market uncertainty, driving up the price of gold, threatening a fresh wave of inflation and dampening already lackluster global growth prospects. ?? Save the date: Monday March 31st at 3pm ET / 8pm BST - register here: https://lnkd.in/ekfutAyq See you there! #ReutersNEXT #newsmaker #debt #economy #tariffs #AI

?? ??Are Australia and Taiwan lagging in their use of data? A recent report found notable differences in data utilisation between APAC markets – while Singapore and South Korea boast high digital literacy, full data use has been reported as low as Thailand’s. ?? How does your business use its data? Explore the latest trends: https://lnkd.in/dSEvqEzd #data #innovation #technology #digitaltransformation #ReutersNEXT

?? SMEs are the backbone of the Asia-Pacific economy, but are they digitally equipped to compete? ?? Agility and adaptability gives them a unique advantage in adopting new tech despite resource constraints. With global AI infrastructure spending expected to reach $200 billion annually by 2028, SMEs are well-positioned to thrive. Read more surprising findings about SME’s digital transformation journeys: https://lnkd.in/dSEvqEzd To find out more about FUJIFILM Business Innovation’s report with Reuters Plus, and their new comprehensive digital platform, click here: https://lnkd.in/dcqRnsnz #SMEs #digitaldivide #AI #digitaltransformation #ReutersNEXT

Fed Chair, Jerome Powell, admits it's 'really hard to know how this is going to work out' when discussing President Trump's economic policies earlier today. ?? Is the US heading towards #stagflation? Could they be heading into the weakest run of economic growth since Obama's first term? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eE9SDYd5

??73% of Asia-Pacific businesses say digital transformation has boosted their productivity but a new report reveals that nearly HALF of Asia-Pacific companies aren't fully utilizing their data. This has exposed a substantial void between digital ambition and execution in Asia. ?? Is your business stuck in the digital slow lane? Learn how you can bridge the digital gap and unlock efficiency gains: https://lnkd.in/dSEvqEzd #businessgrowth #innovation #technology #ReutersNEXT #digitaltransformation

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EXCLUSIVE: Citigroup?plans to dramatically reduce its reliance on information technology contractors and hire thousands of employees for IT as the lender grapples with regulatory punishments over data governance and deficient controls. By Elisa Martinuzzi and Tatiana Bautzer https://lnkd.in/eq6m7kPD

?? Despite progress in recent years, many companies are facing significant DEI challenges due to hostile pressure from Trump's administration. ("Corporate America is caught in a DEI ratchet" article earlier this week by Jennifer Saba, Reuters Breakingviews - https://lnkd.in/dahXGT8f) ?? Now, Bank of America has joined the list of companies scrapping diversity initiatives as it drops the rule requiring hiring managers to consider a diverse group of candidates, according to an annual filing on Tuesday. Read the full article by Lananh Nguyen here: https://lnkd.in/dB5Twiha