The past year has shown a rapid response to global crises is possible when policymakers, universities, entrepreneurs and corporations work together.

If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it

Extract of “If–” by Rudyard Kipling

To place one’s heart, that is to trust, is at the centre of the financial system. The Latin verb “credere” – to believe or to trust – is the root for credit and hence much of finance.

After all, it is hard to lend money to someone if you are…

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