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West Africa piracy: Regional navies face wave of maritime crimes
The hijacking of ships has doubled in the Gulf of Guinea, according to the International Maritime Bureau.
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Syrian government seizes assets of businessman Rami Makhlouf
Makhlouf, the Syrian president's cousin, was among several Syrians whose assets were frozen due to 'customs violations'.
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Sudan's convicted Omar al-Bashir faces charges beyond corruption
While Saturday's trial was about corruption and illegal possession of foreign funds, al-Bashir also faces additional charges.
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Vancouver's $4.8M chandelier draws criticism
The art installation located in Vancouver’s Granville neighbourhood is made up of 600 faux crystals.
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UK's Corbyn outlines plan to boost taxes on the wealthy
Britain's main opposition Labour Party has unveiled its manifesto for the December 12 general election.
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Can widening income inequality ever be bridged? | Inside Story
Despite the pandemic, billionaires have never been richer as millions are being pushed into extreme poverty.
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Has the world order failed? | Inside Story
The UN Secretary General argues inequality starts at the top and calls for a new global deal.
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College Cheating Scandal Exposes Underbelly of Cutthroat Admissions Process
For Christopher Hunt, a former journalist and author who works as a college essay consultant for high school students, the wide-ranging federal college cheating case that ensnared dozens of wealthy and famous parents this week was not...
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MARKET MELTDOWN: Stocks Tank Again After Flirting With Gains
The Dow was back to session lows late Thursday morning after briefly entering the green following Wednesday's widespread sell-off.
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Elizabeth Warren: Housing Bill Will Be Paid for With Estate Tax
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is currently promoting a new housing bill that calls for $450 billion to be used to build and renovate affordable housing over the next 10 years. Warren is suggesting an estate tax on the 10,000 top earners...
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How Black Women Can Compete in the Boys' Club of Tech
Kathryn Finney, founder of DigitalUndivided, wants to help minority entrepreneurs gain access to venture capital money for their start-ups.
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Why You May Need a Financial Advisor, Even if You're Not Rich
Financial planners are often seen as a luxury service that the rich use to manage their wealth. But that only applies to institutional planners, with new ones coming in to help build wealth, says Shannon McLay, the founder and CEO of The...
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Davos kicks off with good and bad news
Global growth will continue to strengthen this year and next, but a buildup of debt poses risks and too many people are left out of the recovery, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said on Monday. On the first day of the annual...
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Why International Financiers Turn to a Penniless Monk for Advice
Monk and author Radhanath Swami says the principles he lives by are helpful for anyone in a leadership position. He explains how he helps people find their "real wealth."
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Global inequality
Sheila Block of The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives on Oxfam's new report on wealth gap
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Congressman Al Green Calls Senate Healthcare Bill a “Wealthcare Bill”
Congressman Al Green (D-TX) says the Senate healthcare bill should be called the "Wealthcare Bill" because it transfers wealth from those in need of healthcare to the pockets of the rich.
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Largest Canadian hospital donation by a private citizen
Billionaire Jim Pattison has donated $75 million to the St. Paul's Hospital Foundation to build a medical facility near Vancouver's downtown railway station
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Addressing inequality
Chris Kutarna believes globalization and automation are leading to greater inequality
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Housing plans
Evan Siddall, the CEO of CMHC, on the national agency's vision for affordable housing.
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Ellevest’s founder ditched Wall Street to launch a $2 billion empire building women’s wealth
Ellevest's founder went to Wall Street when she didn't secure a journalism job. Now her $2 billion empire is helping women build their own wealth.
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Ellevest's founder is using her $2 billion empire to help women build their own wealth
Ellevest's founder Sallie Krawcheck climbed the glass cliffs at Wall Street only to see a growing issue once she reached the top. The wealth inequality between men and women was staggering, and women's wealth was even going backwards...
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WorthIT| Here’s How The World’s Richest Hindu Temple Tirupati Balaji Makes Its Money
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, the world's richest Hindu Temple, has amassed an impressive wealth of Rs 18,817.13 crore as of March 31, 2024. With 11,329 kg of gold worth Rs 8,496 crore and other investments, it surpasses big names like...
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Arthur Irving dies at 93
Saint John-born billionaire and member of the powerful Irving family ran Irving Oil Ltd., including Canada's largest oil refinery, for decades.
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‘Infiltrators’: Modi accused of anti-Muslim hate speech amid India election
The Indian PM turned to old anti-Muslim tropes in an election rally, potentially signalling a shift in his campaign strategy, say analysts.