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Chief Executive Christian Mumenthaler of the world's second largest reinsurer Swiss Re addresses a news conference to present the company's full year results, in Zurich, Switzerland, February 23, 2018.

Big companies lack concrete plans for dealing with climate change despite their outcry about the problem, Davos panelists warn

Akin Oyedele, Business Insider US -
According to one insurance CEO, companies talk about the problems 90% of the time and devote only 10% to real solutions.
A sign is pictured at the Congress Center ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland January 20, 2020.

Davos isn’t glamorous for everyone. Here’s what it’s really like to attend the exclusive economic conference that brings billionaire...

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Business Insider US -
Between the long lines, freezing cold weather, and boring panels, the World Economic Forum's annual meeting isn't as exciting as it may seem.
Western Union CEO Hikmet Ersek.

Western Union’s CEO explains why leaving corporations to lead societal change is wrong, and why it must come down to citizens making decisions

Richard Feloni, Dakin Campbell, Business Insider US -
Western Union CEO Hikmet Ersek has driven his company to embrace ESG policies. But he wants Davos attendees to recognize the systemic challenges.

Jamie Dimon says financial markets’ only bubble is in sovereign debt

Ben Winck, Business Insider US -
When asked if he views the US stock market as overvalued, Dimon claimed the bull market's resilience is supported by the US's steady economic growth.
Julie Love, senior director of quantum business development, Microsoft

Quantum computing, climate change, and interdependent AI: Academics and execs predict how tech will revolutionize the next decade

Mark Abadi, Charlie Wood, Business Insider US -
A panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos forecasts the technological changes in store for the next 10 years.
Hiromichi Mizuno Executive Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer at Government Pension Investment Fund in Japan and Co-Chair at Global Capital Markets Advisory Council for Milken Institute, speaks during the Milken Institute's 22nd annual Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 1, 2019.

Sustainable capitalism requires ‘outside-the-box’ thinking and systemic change, panelists say at WEF in Davos

Ben Winck, Business Insider US -
Legal frameworks prevent companies from prioritizing sustainability over profits, Columbia Law School professor Katharina Pistor said.
Brian Reaves, Dell's chief diversity and inclusion officer, at the Watermark Conference for Women in February 2018.

The tech industry’s diversity problem won’t get better unless tech companies unite to solve it, Dell exec urges at World Economic Forum

Aaron Holmes, Cadie Thompson, Business Insider US -
Dell itself recently partnered with 20 companies to form a new Women in Technology Consortium, aiming to reach gender parity in tech.
U.S. President Donald Trump attends a bilateral meeting with the President of the Swiss Confederation Simonetta Sommaruga at the 50th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2020.

Billionaires and heads of state have descended on a ski town in Switzerland. Here’s what’s happening in Davos, explained in 60 seconds.

Bryan Pietsch, Business Insider US -
If you've heard of "Davos" but never understood what it is or why it's important, here's what you need to know about the World Economic Forum.
Director of the National Economic Council Larry Kudlow arrives to speaks to the media at the White House in Washington, U.S., September 6, 2019.

Trump’s top economic adviser just made a unique fashion statement at the World Economic Forum

Bryan Pietsch, Business Insider US -
Larry Kudlow, Trump's top economic adviser, wore an interesting combination at the snowy meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg takes part in a panel discussion during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 25, 2019.

Everything you need to know about Davos, the invitation-only conference that brings billionaires together with business and political leaders at a Swi...

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Business Insider US -
The program features big names including President Trump, Greta Thunberg, and Marc Benioff, but the most impactful discussions happen after hours.
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