The dire warnings of operators as UK budget looms Summary The article summarises major UK gambling operators’ warnings ahead of the Autumn Budget, amid strong speculation of gambling tax rises. Industry leaders — including Betfred, evoke (William Hill), Flutter (Sky Bet / Paddy Power), Entain and Rank Group — have publicly warned that higher taxes […]
Will Sri Lanka’s regulator shift usher in a new era? Summary Sri Lanka is set to centralise its gambling oversight with a new Gambling Regulatory Authority taking effect from 1 December. The move repeals century-old and late-20th-century ordinances to create a single independent regulator responsible for licences, enforcement and tax collection across land-based, online and […]
Consumer groups demand casino action in Netherlands Summary Dutch consumer organisations Consumentenbond and the Consumers’ Competition Claims Foundation have formally demanded that licensed online casinos compensate players they say were misled or pushed into excessive gambling before the Remote Gambling Act (KOA) came into force on 1 October 2021. Named operators include bet365, Betcity, Holland […]
7 essential leadership traits for a world of AI Summary This opinion piece by Campbell Macpherson argues that as AI automates routine tasks, leaders should double down on the human skills machines cannot replicate. The article identifies seven traits leaders must develop to remain relevant and to help their organisations thrive: embracing and leading change, […]
How to Approach Fortune CEOs in Person at Conferences: The Definitive Guide for Elite Executives Summary This concise guide distils research and practical tactics for securing meaningful, in-person time with Fortune CEOs at conferences. It emphasises meticulous preparation — researching priorities and recent company moves — combined with pre-event digital engagement to build familiarity. The […]
Future-Ready Fundraising: Earning Attention and Building Trust in an Age of Distraction Summary This piece by Cherian Koshy explains how fundraisers must adapt to a world of shrinking attention spans and digitally mediated relationships. It argues for designing communications for “adaptive attention”: short, clear, emotionally compelling messages delivered across channels. The article stresses transparent, human-centred […]
A $100 Billion Chip Project Forced a 91-Year-Old Woman From Her Home Summary Azalia King, 91, faced eviction from her long-time home in upstate New York so Micron can build a proposed $100 billion “megafab” on a 1,400-acre site north of Syracuse. County officials threatened eminent domain unless King moved; after litigation and public protests, […]
From Black Swan to Black Dragon: A New CEO Playbook for Global Disruption Summary The article argues that the old ‘Black Swan’ idea — rare, unforeseeable shocks — no longer fits today’s reality. Disruption is now continuous, interconnected and often visible in weak signals that are ignored. Miloud Alain Hassene introduces the ‘Black Dragon’ paradigm […]
The Butterfly Effect of Crisis: How Laid-Back Approaches Create Pandemonium Summary This opinion piece by Dr Manoj Joshi argues that in today’s VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) world small oversights or complacent choices during crises can trigger far-reaching and long-lasting damage — financial, reputational and moral. The article uses historical corporate, political and public‑health examples […]
How AI is Rewriting the Rules of Executive Influence Summary The article explains how Artificial Intelligence is transforming executive presence and influence. Traditional markers of leadership — charisma, physical presence and persuasive speaking — are being supplemented (not replaced) by new capabilities: data literacy, digital persona management, real-time engagement and AI-assisted emotional intelligence. Leaders who […]
