This marks the 10th year that we have published an in-depth captive report. Today, global economic and political uncertainty is on the rise, and disruption from technology innovation is growing exponentially, exposing organizations to unfamiliar and sometimes unquantifiable risks. In parallel with these macro trends, more companies than ever see captive utilization as being at the core of innovative risk management strategies.  

The future in business is digital, and it is also collaborative. If it does indeed, require a new kind of leadership — as previously explored here on Forbes - perhaps it is through new partnerships. McLaren Applied Technologies, the advanced technology, innovation and design company, and Deloitte, the business advisory firm, today announced the launch of just such a new partnership: a collaboration to build data-driven business products.

The most recent findings of Gallup’s 2017 “State of the American Workplace” report opened my eyes to a potential opportunity for IT developers. A dramatic shift in the workforce, once viewed as a threat to the IT function, is now an open invitation for developers to flex their innovation muscle and add value to the employee experience.

This year's Via Bona Award has become a symbolic celebration of twenty years of Czech philanthropy. The Via Foundation awards those who help others and are trying to change their surroundings and society for the better already for two decades. During that time, 123 philanthropic stories were awarded. Expert committee has chosen 20 projects and divided them into 4 categories, and the public then voted for the most interesting. The bank received the main prize within the "Good Firm category" for its long-term social responsibility. ČSOB supports, for example, education, professionalism of non-profit organizations and various public benefit projects.

MONETA Money Bank and PASSERINVEST Group have signed an agreement for the long-term rental of Building A with a total area of 21 500 m2 in Prague’s BB Centrum. MONETA will be moving into the building, which is currently undergoing complete reconstruction, in the middle of next year, thereby getting new, modern and larger spaces for its further development.

RENOMIA, the largest insurance brokerage founded in Central and Eastern Europe, triumphs at the Insurance Broker of the Year Award 2016. Jiřina Nepalová, CEO RENOMIA, received the honorary award for the Personality of the Insurance Market for her extraordinary contribution to the development of the Czech insurance industry.