The opioid epidemic has ravaged the US over the last 20 years, costing the country over $1trn since 2001. This national calamity is a central theme in the respective campaigns of many candidates in the upcoming midterm elections

The Versace family has owned the eponymous luxury clothing brand since its inception in 1978, but the company is now set to be incorporated into a new global conglomerate

With rapid technological advances and a fragile geopolitical landscape, uncertainty reigns in commodity markets. It is critical, therefore, that companies have access to cutting edge software

Governments and NGOs are under more pressure than ever to find new ways of funding international development programmes. One promising option is the development impact bond, an innovative financial instrument that looks set to change the global financing landscape

Combined, the Canadian and British rivals will produce more than six million ounces of gold a year

A vast number of renewable energy projects are being undertaken in Latin America, but companies must be aware of the environmental, social and commercial pitfalls that these ventures may encounter

Gulf airline Emirates is reportedly in talks to take over its unprofitable regional competitor Ethiad. A merger would allow the joint company to rival American Airlines at the top of the international aviation market

Diamonds have traditionally been seen as the riskier alternative to gold as an asset for investors. But as the market begins to open up, this could be about to change

Despite significant foreign investment, China still remains a vast pool of untapped potential and its ambitious Belt and Road Initiative makes it an even more attractive prospect for western businesses looking to expand globally

Payday lending frequently hits the headlines across the globe – but not always for the right reasons. We take a look into the history of payday lending, and examine the strictest and most lenient markets for lenders

As the demand for recycling diamonds has grown, one Belgium organisation has led the way for producing premier products

The September reshuffle announcement confirmed analysts’ predictions of stability and provides a confidence boost for investors amid Brexit uncertainty

As evolving regulatory and advertising requirements redefine what forex and CFD brokers can and cannot do, having the agility to roll with the punches is key

With attempts to secure funding from capital markets proving more difficult than ever, SMEs should each develop their own ecosystem to provide themselves with capital

In India, Virgin has partnered with the state of Maharashtra to build the world’s first hyperloop track. The ultra-fast rail system will link Mumbai and Pune and help to modernise the South Asian nation’s transport infrastructure