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Randi Gardypie, a 42-year-old Cree mother and teacher from Merritt, B.C., is hiking to Mount Everest base camp. Gardypie, originally from Saskatchewan, has been preparing for this challenging trek by taking ice baths and cold showers to acclimate to the cold. Despite facing difficulties with altitude and breathing, she remains determined to complete her journey. Gardypie is motivated by her desire to do something for herself after years of focusing on her children's needs. Her kids have been supportive, encouraging her to pursue this personal goal. Source: CBC News #MountEverest #Hiking #PersonalGoals #Cree #Indigenous #Adventure #AltitudeChallenge #FamilySupport #Inspiration #OutdoorActivities #MentalStrength #PhysicalFitness #Nepal

Many of the world's top billionaires had humble beginnings, starting with odd jobs before amassing their wealth. For example, Michael Bloomberg began by shoveling snow and selling Christmas wreaths door-to-door. Bill Gates worked as a computer programmer during high school. Oprah Winfrey started as a grocery store clerk. Warren Buffett sold gum and delivered newspapers. These early experiences shaped their work ethic and contributed to their success. Source: Vanguard News #Billionaires #FirstJobs #SuccessStories #MichaelBloomberg #BillGates #OprahWinfrey #WarrenBuffett #CareerBeginnings #Entrepreneurship #Inspiration #HardWork #WealthBuilding

A recent United Nations report highlights the growing threat to Himalayan pastoral livelihoods due to the rapid melting of glaciers. The accelerated glacier loss has reduced the quality of pastures, impacting livestock grazing and pastoral communities. Additionally, the melting has led to increased flooding and destruction downstream, posing further challenges to those relying on natural water resources. The report warns that water scarcity along traditional migration routes is worsening, and the expansion of lakes on the Tibetan Plateau is forcing herders to alter their seasonal movement patterns. This disruption could lead to future political tensions among neighboring riparian countries. Source: The New Indian Express #ClimateChange #Himalayas #GlacierMelt #PastoralLivelihoods #EnvironmentalImpact #WaterScarcity #SustainableDevelopment #UNReport #GlobalWarming #Ecosystem #GeopoliticalTensions #NaturalResources

Allianz has appointed Dr. Lara M Martiner, LL.M. as the new Global Head of Alternative Risk Transfer at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS), effective April 1, 2025. Martiner will continue in her role as CEO of Allianz Risk Transfer AG. She succeeds Grant Maxwell, who will leave Allianz at the end of June. This appointment underscores Allianz's focus on expanding its non-traditional risk transfer solutions, including structured insurance, captive fronting, and parametric products. Source: Insurance Business Asia #Allianz #Leadership #RiskManagement #Insurance #AlternativeRiskTransfer #BusinessNews #FinancialServices #CareerMove #CorporateStrategy #ParametricInsurance #StructuredInsurance #CaptiveFronting

QBE Insurance Asia has appointed Chie Yamamura as the head of its Japan desk, effective April 1. This newly created role is part of QBE's strategy to expand its facultative reinsurance business across Asia. Yamamura brings nearly 30 years of expertise in non-life and facultative reinsurance, having previously worked with Guy Carpenter. Source: Reinsurance News #QBEAsia #Reinsurance #Leadership #JapanDesk #InsuranceIndustry #BusinessExpansion #FacultativeReinsurance #AsiaPacific #CareerMove #FinancialServices

Equiom Group has appointed Sharon Yam as its new Regional Head of Asia. Yam will be responsible for driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and business development across the region. With over 20 years of experience in private wealth, fiduciary, and corporate services, Yam has held senior leadership positions at major financial institutions, including BNP Paribas Private Bank and Citigroup. Her expertise spans business transformation, change management, and corporate governance. Source: Finews Asia #EquiomGroup #Leadership #Asia #BusinessDevelopment #PrivateWealth #CorporateServices #FinancialServices #StrategicGrowth #BusinessNews #CareerMove #ProfessionalServices

Sean Tay, the former head of Malaysia market at UOB Private Bank, is expected to join BNP Paribas Wealth Management. Tay, who was based in Singapore, will cover the Southeast Asian market for the French private bank. A spokesperson from BNP Paribas declined to comment on the hire. Source: Citywire Asia #BNPParibas #UOB #PrivateBanking #WealthManagement #Finance #BusinessNews #SoutheastAsia #Leadership #CareerMove #BankingIndustry

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan is realigning its private equity strategy by prioritizing partnerships over direct control of portfolio companies. This shift is a response to current global economic conditions, including high interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty, as the fund looks to mitigate operational risks and enhance flexibility. CEO Jo Taylor indicated that the complexities of operating companies have prompted this reevaluation, particularly across its C$60.4 billion private equity portfolio. The fund will continue to grow existing investments through targeted bolt-on acquisitions. Source: Private Equity Insights #OntarioTeachersPensionPlan #PrivateEquity #InvestmentStrategy #Partnerships #GlobalEconomy #RiskManagement #BusinessNews #FinancialServices #EconomicConditions #Leadership #PortfolioManagement

Warburg Pincus LLC has hired Andrew DiGeronimo from LGT Capital Partners to co-lead its GP-led secondaries strategy. DiGeronimo, who has nearly 17 years of experience in secondaries, will join Vishnu Menon, a long-time Warburg veteran, in leading the firm's new Partnership Solutions unit. This strategy will focus on single-asset and concentrated multi-asset continuation vehicles, primarily in North America and Europe, with some investments in Asia. Source: Secondaries Investor #WarburgPincus #LGTCapitalPartners #PrivateEquity #Secondaries #InvestmentStrategy #Finance #BusinessNews #GPled #ContinuationVehicles #GlobalInvestment #Leadership

Large private credit deals now account for 50% of the market, according to Barclays India CEO Pramod Kumar. Barclays has been actively involved in these transactions, including financing Hinduja Group’s acquisition of Reliance Capital. As competition intensifies in smaller transactions, the bank is shifting focus toward bigger, more complex deals. Kumar expects 2025 to see a balanced mix of equity and debt financing, driven by increased sponsor involvement and aggressive domestic M&A moves. Source: Moneycontrol #PrivateCredit #Barclays #Finance #InvestmentBanking #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessNews #FinancialServices #MarketTrends #EconomicGrowth #IndiaBusiness #CorporateFinance