Billionaires

EDBI-Backed Singapore Fintech Startup Thunes Wants To Take On SWIFT

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EDBI Backed Singapore Fintech Startup Thunes Wants To Take On SWIFT

After seven years of addressing the challenges in cross-border payments for businesses, Singapore-based startup Thunes is now setting its sights on a grander ambition—to challenge the hegemony of SWIFT, the world’s dominant international financial network. In a video interview, Thunes CEO Peter De Caluwe envisions a future where treasurers and CFOs say, “I wire you … Read more

The World’s Biggest Philanthropist Just Gave Away Another $4.6 Billion

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World’s Biggest Philanthropist Just Gave Away Another $4.6 Billion

Warren Buffett, the world’s sixth-richest man, carried on his tradition of generous philanthropy by donating $4.6 billion worth of stock from Berkshire Hathaway, his conglomerate, this week. This annual summer tradition of large gifts has been ongoing since 2006. The recipients of his recent donations are familiar names. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, focusing … Read more