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Jonathan P. Noble on Cross-Border M&A Trends at Leaders League Miami 2025

“From navigating fragmented regional laws to aligning with evolving sector needs, cross-border M&A today demands more than legal expertise—they require commercial fluency.” That insight, posted by the team at AMERELLER, accompanied an announcement that Jonathan P. Noble, Partner at the firm, would be speaking at the 2025 M&A Landscape: Americas & the Middle East panel...

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Is ESG Costing Us or Saving Us? The Debate Returns

“Is ESG costing us—or saving us?” This provocative question, raised by Ray Elshout, quickly became a viral conversation starter on LinkedIn. With a thought-provoking graphic and a detailed breakdown of where ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) value creation might be falling short, Elshout tapped into an ongoing debate: Is ESG costing us or saving us?...

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Follow the Money: Inside MENA Fintech Funding Spree

MENA fintech funding is surging. In just two weeks, $157.6M was raised across 10 fintech startups, signaling a robust and rapidly expanding market. This update, shared by Zoë O’Dwyer on LinkedIn, is more than just a news piece—it’s a snapshot of the booming MENA fintech funding ecosystem. O’Dwyer’s post, detailing the funding activity and the...

Two Gulf businessmen discussing Sharia-compliant BNPL strategy in Doha with modern architecture behind them.
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LuLu AI Invests in PayLater Qatar to Promote Sharia-Compliant BNPL in the Gulf

Sharia-compliant BNPL is no longer a fringe fintech trend—it’s a pillar of ethical innovation in the Gulf. The recent announcement—”LuLu AI backs PayLater Qatar to champion financial inclusion in the Gulf”—signals more than a partnership. It marks a strategic move toward transforming consumer finance across the region with a focus on trust, transparency, and inclusion....

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Why Sustainability Job Descriptions Are Driving Away Top Talent

Why Sustainability Job Descriptions Are Often Unrealistic Sustainability job descriptions have become a minefield of acronyms and inflated expectations. A now-viral LinkedIn post in the Sustainability & CSR community humorously captured this reality with the line: “You’ll need to be an expert in GRI, CDP, SASB, GHG, TCFD, TNFD, TPT, ISO, MSCI, BREEAM, ESG, CSRD,...

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How to Build a Personal Brand as a Consultant

In today’s competitive marketplace, clients don’t just hire consultants—they buy into their personal brand as a consultant. Whether you’re a legal advisor, business strategist, or marketing expert, your personal brand as a consultant shapes how potential clients perceive your expertise, credibility, and values. And the good news? You don’t need to be famous to build...