Kaiane Ibarra, Author at Revivre Magazine

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Why is private credit attracting more institutional and retail capital?

The growing role of private credit in institutional and retail portfolios

Private credit refers to non-bank lending where capital is provided directly to companies, often through private funds, rather than through public debt markets or traditional banks. Over the past decade, this asset class has moved from a niche strategy to a core allocation for many institutional investors and, increasingly, for retail investors as well. The surge in interest is not driven by a single factor but by a combination of structural changes in financial markets, evolving investor needs, and the search for resilient income.The Search for Yield in a Low-Return WorldOne of the strongest drivers behind private credit’s popularity is…

Jul

26

2026

By Kaiane Ibarra

Switzerland: CSR cases advancing responsible finance and corporate transparency

Swiss financial sector’s response to public pressure on corporate responsibility

Social Responsibility

Switzerland’s global financial and commodity centers have long been engines of wealth management, banking, insurance and trading. Over the past two decades, public pressure, regulatory shifts and high-profile crises have pushed Swiss corporations and financial institutions toward greater corporate social responsibility (CSR), more robust environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, and improved transparency. This article maps the regulatory context, highlights emblematic corporate cases and institutional responses, and extracts lessons for responsible finance in Switzerland and beyond.Regulatory and international context shaping Swiss CSRGlobal standards as anchors. Swiss companies increasingly align reporting and due diligence with the UN Guiding Principles on Business…

Jul

26

2026

By Kaiane Ibarra

How are perovskite solar cells moving closer to commercial scale?

How do efficiency gains increase commercial interest in perovskite solar cells?

Science and technology

Perovskite solar cells are a class of photovoltaic devices that employ a perovskite-structured compound as their light-harvesting layer. Throughout the past ten years, these systems have evolved from experimental laboratory novelties into major players within the worldwide solar industry. Their attractiveness stems from a blend of high power conversion efficiency, low manufacturing cost, and design flexibility. Laboratory efficiencies have surged swiftly, moving from under 4 percent during the early 2010s to exceeding 26 percent for single-junction cells, and climbing past 33 percent in tandem setups paired with silicon.This rapid pace of advancement is totally unprecedented within the solar energy sector,…

Jul

26

2026

By Kaiane Ibarra

Titanic Movie Remake - Who Should Star in a New Version of the ...

How did Titanic’s technical innovation affect movies in the 1990s?

Culture and entertainment

Released in December 1997, James Cameron’s Titanic emerged as not just a box office juggernaut but a transformative cinematic event. This film’s unprecedented success significantly shaped filmmaking trends, business strategies, and audience expectations through the late 1990s and beyond. By dissecting the facets of its influence, one can better understand how Titanic left a lasting mark on the landscape of 1990s cinema.Production Values and Technical InnovationOne of Titanic’s most profound influences lay in its technical ambition. With a then-astronomical estimated budget of $200 million, the film set new standards for production scale and realism. Studios noticed Cameron’s meticulous attention to…