WBN Finance
WBN Finance Edition delivers daily insights, trends, and expert analysis focusing on small business—empowering entrepreneurs and leaders to navigate today’s fast-changing financial world.



Microsoft just laid off 6,000 employees as it doubles down on AI. Here's what happened, who it affected, and what it means for the future of work and small businesses.
by George Moen & WBN Ai & WBN News Global & WBN Finance
Blockchain is reshaping how nonprofits, governments and citizens fund public works, from clean water to housing, with smart contracts and trust.
by Macharia Waruingi & Wendy S Huffman & WBN News Africa & WBN Finance & WBN News Nashville
Deflation sounds like relief—but it can stall economies, shrink wages, and erode confidence. From China’s real estate slump to Japan’s lost decades, here’s what consumers should know.
by Miika Makela & WBN News Abbotsford & WBN News Langley & WBN Finance & WBN News Global & WRNNews London Desk & WBN News Winnipeg
MPesa was not merely a fintech success. It was a socioeconomic reengineering; a case study in how technology can democratize finance, bypass legacy systems, and empower the grassroots.
by Macharia Waruingi & Wendy S Huffman & WBN News Africa & WBN Finance
Property insurance can feel like a safety net—until a claim reveals what’s really covered. Misunderstanding your policy could lead to unexpected, out-of-pocket expenses.
by JOEL GOLDMAN & WBN News Global & WBN Finance
Inflation acts like a hidden tax, reducing what your money can buy—even if your paycheck stays the same. Learn how inflation works, who benefits, and why understanding it protects your future.
by Miika Makela & WBN News Abbotsford & WBN News Langley & WBN News Global & WBN Finance
Nigeria offers major FDI opportunities in fintech, energy, and agriculture. To invest successfully, foreign firms must understand key laws like NIPC, CAMA, and CCI rules. Legal compliance is crucial for safe, profitable investment in Africa’s largest economy.
by Olasunkanmi Ibrahim & WBN News Africa & WBN Finance
Stagflation—rising inflation, high unemployment, and stagnant growth—may be returning. Learn how it affects consumers, why it's hard to fix, and why Canada and the U.S. could face it again soon.
by Miika Makela & WBN News Abbotsford & WBN News Langley & WBN News Global & WBN Finance