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Above, No Single Individual’s Abigail Olivas and Sydney B, strategise on a team brief“What does ‘talent’ look like moving forward?”, is a big question for anyone in the industry to answer. For Christine Olivas, founder of No Single Individual, who earlier this year told LBB of a mantra that “great talent comes from anywhere”, it means embracing a fluid model that understands the importance that freelancers operating as part of a bespoke ‘teamlance’ unit, can play in bolstering an agency’s capabilities and solving unique business problems.The strategy discipline in particular has seen a notable increase in the amount of talent…

The dollar rallied on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates, but retreated from the day’s highs after markets stabilised from an early shock caused by the detention of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival. Traders are also digesting the Bank of Japan’s earlier decision to hold interest rates steady, while the Fed’s policy decision later will be crucial for investors eager to know what the central bank makes of Trump’s policies and their impact on the U.S. economy, and how that affects the rate outlook.Fed policymakers are widely expected to keep rates on hold, and will…

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Africa’s youth population is growing at an unprecedented rate. By 2050, the continent’s population is expected to double, with 60 percent of its people under 25. Yet, despite this demographic advantage, youth unemployment remains a persistent crisis, with rates exceeding 35 percent in Nigeria and similar figures across many African nations. The gap between job seekers and available opportunities is widening, leaving millions of talented, ambitious young people without sustainable employment. But what if the solution isn’t more traditional jobs? What if Africa’s workforce could be seamlessly connected to the global economy through technology, breaking down barriers of geography, access,…

Warren Buffett, one of the world’s most successful investors, has built his wealth through strategic investments and a keen understanding of passive income streams. At the helm of Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett has consistently demonstrated a preference for generating passive income by investing in high-quality businesses that produce consistent cash flows.His investment philosophy and portfolio reveal key methods he employs to build wealth. This article explores Buffett’s top five passive income cash flow assets, offering insights into how his approach can be applied by individual investors seeking to create sustainable financial success.1. Dividend-Paying StocksWarren Buffett’s love for dividend-paying stocks is a…

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is looking for freelance transcribers who are proficient in the Filipino and Cebuano language.Transcribers who will be hired by the ICC will be assigned in its Language Services Unit, Integrated Services Division under the Office of the Prosecutor.“A roster of freelance transcribers will be established as a result of this selection process. Once accredited, freelance transcribers may be offered contracts for the provision of remote transcription services in keeping with the operational needs of the Unit,” the job posting read.“Mindful of the nature of the ICC’s mandate and operations, freelance transcribers must understand that the…

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) announced on Wednesday that it maintained the short-term interest rate target in the range of 0.40%- 0.50% after concluding its two-day monetary policy review meeting. The decision aligned with the market expectations. The Japanese central bank stood pat after delivering a 25 basis points (bps) interest rate hike to 0.50% in January. Summary of the BoJ policy statement Japan’s economy recovering moderately, albeit with some weak signs. Consumption increasing moderately as a trend. Inflation expectations heightening moderately. Must be vigilant to impact of financial, FX market moves on Japan’s economy. Expect underlying inflation to converge…

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What to expect in the Midweek and Weekend Reads People on this bus tonight have memories of their past and are burdened with their thoughts. The Midweek Read which comes tomorrow at 2 pm, was one of the most haunting and mysterious freelance stories we have printed.The author, Richard Smith, seems to have been in his early 20s when he wrote these conversations with the people he photographed while riding the San Diego Transit at night. The story came out Jan. 20, 1983. Is Smith still alive, how would one ever find him?This bus story was matched by Smith’s longer…

Investors often overlook the power of compounding and it’s a big mistake, according to Barry Ritholtz, chairman and chief investment officer of Ritholtz Wealth Management. The widely followed investor believes compound interest, the ability to earn not only interest on the principle but also reinvested interest on the interest, is the key to successful investing in the long run. “Longevity is a giant asset if you’re trying to put up numbers,” Ritholtz said at Future Proof Citywide in Miami Beach. “If you’re in your 20s, 30s, 40s, you have to think about, hey, I have 50 years to let the…