New research has revealed that striking up a connection with the property host is the factor that drives repeat bookings on holiday accommodation platforms such as Airbnb.

In an in-depth interview published in Risk Sciences, Lim Siong Guan, former senior leader of Singapore’s public service, shares how governance systems can manage uncertainty through long-term strategy, leadership culture, and trust. Drawing on decades of experience, he explains Singapore’s approaches to scenario planning, institutional design, and leadership development in an increasingly unpredictable global environment.

A new study finds that since 2013, expansive growth has been seen in affiliations between fertility clinics and private equity firms, and that over half of IVF cycles in the country in 2023 were done at clinics affiliated with private equity firms.

This special issue examines the multifaceted impact of climate change on business and finance, bringing together eight studies that explore how climate risks, opportunities, policies, and sentiment shape corporate behavior, investment decisions, and market dynamics. Key findings reveal that state ownership and environmental regulations significantly influence corporate environmental investment, while climate opportunity exposure can lower firms’ cost of capital in emerging markets. The research also highlights how climate policy uncertainty drives ESG performance improvements, and how both physical and transition climate risks amplify volatility in cryptocurrency markets. These insights underscore the growing integration of climate considerations into financial decision-making and point to actionable strategies for firms, investors, and policymakers navigating a climate-conscious economy.