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News that five of the world’s biggest banks will plead guilty to rigging global currency markets has raised concerns about whether fines are effective deterrents to fraudulent behavior. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joey Hundert -- social entrepreneur start-up consultant and founder of the “Sustainival” -- has been working for a decade and a half to promote ventures that both make money and make the world a better place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With its bid to buy AOL Verizon is eying big ad revenues and a move up the industry food chain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kohl’s didn’t merge its way to the top of the retail sector; instead it clicked with customers by staying ahead of the curve on trends former president Jay Baker says in the second part of a two-part interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A book by Reggie Love former personal aide to President Barack Obama explores what he has learned from his mentors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former GE CEO Jack Welch and wife Suzy a former Harvard Business Review editor discuss the “real life” MBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton marketing professor Peter Fader and New York University’s Errol Kolosine talk about whether Tidal the music streaming service from Jay-Z will succeed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Kohl’s president Jay Baker discusses his decades-long career in retail and charts the retail chain’s path to success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tesla Motors may have overcome the affordability hurdle in energy storage. The technology holds the power for bigger transformations experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ido Aharoni Israeli consul general to the United States in New York says that nations must be proactive in building their brand image. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The tragic aftermath of the Nepal earthquake that left widespread damage and thousands dead is a clarion call for other countries to become better prepared for disasters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A book by Brian Little explains why we are the way we are -- and what we can do about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Syncsort Chief Marketing Officer Gary Survis discusses how companies can lead the way in sustainability efforts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The changes in the way technology figures into our lives is altering the way the next generation will view many other aspects of society and business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crowdfunding is proving capable of taking on commercial real estate deals worth less than $10 million. Is it just a matter of time before it moves up the ladder and disrupts the whole industry? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finnish telecom equipment maker Nokia has a chance to reclaim a significant share of the telecom industry with its proposed purchase of Alcatel-Lucent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In their new book Wharton’s Michael Useem Howard Kunreuther and Erwann Michel-Kerjan examine how Chile’s leaders facilitated its rebound after the massive 2010 earthquake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brazil has a fighting chance to turn the Petrobras corruption scandal into an opportunity to bounce back with stronger institutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter has changed the advertising world a development that company vice president Shailesh Rao describes as a positive-sum game for traditional and social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

California’s drought-related water usage regulations will work best if they become a social norm with a higher level of awareness says Wharton’s Howard Kunreuther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can a data-driven approach to managing people at work help organizations make better HR decisions? Wharton professors Cade Massey and Adam Grant share their insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Germanwings suicide-crash has focused attention on the pressures pilots face and how airlines can respond. Experts call for better training and health monitoring of pilots among other improvements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cuba has been steadily liberalizing its economy. The likely reconciliation with the U.S. will drive a new entrepreneurial rush according to Hugo Cancio CEO of Fuego Enterprises. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last month’s copyright infringement case over the song “Blurred Lines” has implications for the entire industry experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U.S. businesses may have big opportunities in Cuba after sanctions are lifted. However they will have to compete and earn their place according to a former Canadian ambassador to Cuba. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.