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AstraZeneca in $1.15bn take-over
British drug manufacturer is buying California-based respiratory specialist in hopes of boosting R&D
IMF calls for French economic reforms to halt unemployment rise
France’s economy gets downgrade after once again failing into recession, causing the IMF to urge a focus on stimulating growth
Nick Buckles earns departure payout of £1.2m from G4S
Chairman of the Commons home affairs committee claims Buckles’ G4S payout is ‘astonishing’
UK reforms mean level playing field in libel trials
New regulations could mean London losing its title of libel capital of the world. This should be seen as an opportunity for greater transparency by businesses
Eurozone unemployment reaches record high; Greece hits 59.1%
New data from Eurostat shows more than 19m are out of work, with young people especially feeling the pinch, as inflation falls to a three-year low
Mastering the business world
E-learning, extracurricular activities and expectations from the industry are moulding the way business is taught. Claire Vanner investigates the future of the MBA and looks back on the industry in 2012
IronFX and the plan for global domination
With Markos A Kashiouris at the helm, IronFX has achieved exceptional growth since bursting onto the forex scene three years ago. Now it is setting its sights on becoming the global leader in online trading by disrupting conventional industry fundamentals
60 years at the top of the world
Talk of tackling Everest is usually in metaphorical terms. Nevertheless, mountaineering is a surprisingly popular hobby among professionals at present
Mongolian madness
Thrill seekers looking for their next great challenge should look towards an unconventional continent-crossing rally that culminates in Mongolia
Portuguese paradise
For some Portugal may only represent a small country located in South-western Europe. PortugalRur Estate Management attest that it has a great deal more to offer
Toxic taxing
Commentators argue that mankind’s priority should be overturning the damage done to the environment and economy. Perhaps in part through means of a carbon tax
A change in tides
Self-insurance methods have traditionally been used by large multinationals, but difficult economic conditions mean smaller firms are now looking at captives
Baltic superpower
Over the past two years Latvia has experienced robust growth and sustainable foreign investment. There are lessons to be learned from its experience
Bridging the digital divide
Having launched a revolutionary submarine cable last year, ACE consortium are planning the next stage of a project set to digitally connect Africa to the world
