All posts in Emerging Markets

Jason Puracal

By admin | 06/2012 | American Affairs, BUSINESS, Courage, Crisis Management, Diplomacy, Emerging Markets, Entrepreneurs, Family Relationships, Globalization, Great Achievers, Human Rights, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, Latin America, Law, Leadership, Motivation, Motivation - Non Sports, Overcomers / Adversity, Overcoming Obstacles, Political Media, Real Estate, Spirituality, Strategy, Success, Sustainability, Travel, Women's Issues | Comments Off

JASON PURACAL is now a free man after being wrongfully imprisoned in Nicaragua for two years. Jason attributes his freedom to a global effort of people who demanded that justice be upheld. He has now returned home to the Pacific Northwest with his wife and son to begin rebuilding their lives. Jason will continue his contributions to sustainable development, which began during his Peace Corps service in Nicaragua. He is currently studying for his Sustainable MBA degree at Bainbridge Graduate Institute, volunteering at the Innocence Project Northwest, and writing a book with his sister Janis.

Todd Buchholz

By admin | 01/2012 | Architecture, Authors, BUSINESS, China, Economic Outlook, ECONOMY, Emerging Markets, Global Economy/Trade, Globalization, International Affairs, Outsourcing, Political Analysis, The Market | Comments Off

Acclaimed author, former White House economic policy director and economist Todd Buchholz connects the dots between local and global markets, the politics that define business environments, and the people who drive it all. He puts global politics and financial markets into perspective and offers a positive understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing today’s markets. Buchholz “lights up economics with a wickedly sparkling wit,” says the Associated Press. Read more…

Clark Winter

By admin | 10/2011 | Asia, BUSINESS, Economic Outlook, ECONOMY, Emerging Markets, Financial Markets, Future Trends / Futurists, Global Economy/Trade, Investing, Latin America, Mergers & Acquisitions, Personal Finance, Risk Management, The Market, The Middle East | Comments Off

Clark Winter is an internationally known commentator on the world economy, global financial markets and geopolitics. He founded Winter Capital International, an independent advisory firm that structured multi-manager portfolios by harnessing the talents of independent investment managers working worldwide; the company was later acquired by Citigroup. Winter also served as the chief global investment strategist for Citigroup Global Wealth Mgmt, Citi Private Bank, Smith Barney and Goldman Sachs & Co as managing director and director of portfolio strategy. Read more…

Andrew Busch

By admin | 10/2011 | Authors, Economic Outlook, ECONOMY, Election Analysis, Emerging Markets, Europe, Global Economy/Trade, Globalization, Investing, Political Analysis, Risk Management, The Market | Comments Off

Author, columnist and television commentator, Andrew Busch has been connecting the dots between events and global financial markets for the last twenty-five years. As the Global Currency and Public Policy Strategist for BMO Capital and outside advisor to Congress and the US Treasury, Andrew Busch regularly crafts strategies for dealing with the volatile global markets. With a humorous and humble Midwest approach, Busch shows audiences how to interpret the seismic global and public policy shifts that are taking place for investors and corporations. His timely and energetic presentations show attendees how to live and thrive in the current economic chaos. Read more…

William Shipman

By admin | 02/2011 | Aging, Authors, Demographics, Economic Outlook, Emerging Markets, Financial Markets, Future Trends / Futurists, Global Economy/Trade, Globalization, Healthcare, HUMAN RESOURCES, Investing, Medicare, POLITICS / WORLD AFFAIRS, Retirement, Social Security | Comments Off

Perhaps the most trusted voice on Social Security and retirement finance reform, both in the United States and around the world, William Shipman enlightens audiences on a potential crisis of international proportions that has, up until recently, gone largely unnoticed. The rapid increase of the elderly population, combined with support systems that are unprepared to handle this unprecedented shift, have put our living standards, international strategic relationships and our very way of life in jeopardy. Shipman addresses real world, positive solutions and the tremendous opportunities that are possible with thoughtful reform. Read more…

Maddy Dychtwald

By admin | 01/2011 | Authors, BUSINESS, Change, Emerging Markets, Future Trends / Futurists, Healthcare/Pharmaceutical, Influence, Investing, Marketing, Personal Finance, Retirement, Spouse Programs, Women's Issues | Comments Off

Maddy Dychtwald, a leading authority on generational marketing and demographics, is co-founder and senior vice president of the premier think-tank Age Wave, Inc. In this capacity she analyzes and forecasts trends related to the baby boomer and over-50 populations, providing audiences with a thumbnail sketch of what the future will look like as the current crop of boomers ages, and, more importantly, how these demographic trends will influence the economy. Drawing on more than 15 years of research and analysis, Dychtwald’s presentations combine demographic facts with savvy business acumen. Read more…