2014 – Page 10 – European CEO

Is reputation recovery viable for Tesco? | Video

When Tesco overstated its profits, it lost over £2bn in value – sending shockwaves across the world. We examine whether it’s possible for the company to recover its reputation

Manila, Philippines. International trade can be risky for any business - but with the right strategy, the rewards are great

The pros and cons of international trade

Buying and selling in overseas markets offers the potential for businesses to develop and expand opportunities but not without risk

Transfer pricing: arms length alternatives needed

There’s no doubt the arms length principle has holes, and it may be the time to reconsider the way governments approach transfer pricing

The pros of micromanagement: why some traits can be good for business

Interfering bosses can be the bane of workplaces, but recent arguments have concluded some traits of a micromanager can ultimately boost morale

Companies including L'Oréal, Southwest Airline and Google have employed unique methods to find their next recruits

How unconventional recruitment strategies can benefit businesses

Unorthodox recruitment procedures are often considered unnecessary gimmicks, but there could be real merit in businesses shaking up their hiring strategies

In a determined effort to restore the UK economy, the government is to sell 40 percent of Eurostar, with private-equity group Ardian and French firm Antin Infrastructure Partners rumoured to be potential bidders

UK to sell 40 percent stake in Eurostar as part of privatisation plans

The British Government is set to sell its 40 percent Eurostar share in a move to cut the country’s public debt

Gap CEO Glenn Murphy set to resign

Gap’s CEO is standing down in February after several successful years at the helm, with the company’s President of Growth, Innovation and Digital, Art Peck, set to replace him

Tesco brings in retail veterans to rebuild reputation

Tesco is adding two new members to its board amid turnaround plans by new CEO Dave Lewis, after the struggling retailer overstated its profit forecasts by £250m

BP appeals against $18bn Deepwater Horizon oil spill ruling

BP lawyers have requested a revision of the court ruling that the company acted with gross negligence in the offshore oil spill in 2010, writes Laura French

Yesterday, President of the ECB, Mario Draghi, gave more information about the bank's asset purchase programme, due to start later this year. The institution hopes the purchases will add essential liquidity to its flagging financial system

ECB announces details of asset purchase programme

ECB president Mario Draghi has announced further details of the bank’s asset purchase programme; set to begin in the fourth quarter of this year

Cracking down on market abuse: can high frequency traders be reined in? | Video

European CEO speaks to Richard Metcalfe, Director of Regulatory Affairs at the Investment Management Association in London, to find out how new MiFID rules will deter market abuse, and whether governments are levelling enough criminal charges against high frequency traders

Hong Kong is overtaking London, New York and Paris when it comes to retail rental prices, according to data by CBRE. Some worry the costs will damage the city's cultural identity as legions of local traders are forced out

Hong Kong’s excessive retail rental prices are damaging local trade

Data by CBRE shows Hong Kong overtaking New York, Paris and London as the world’s most expensive city for retailers by a landslide

Air France-KLM delays expansion

Europe’s second biggest airline Air France-KLM is postponing plans to expand its low-cost subsidiary Transavia outside of France, following continued strikes by pilots

Scottish independence could have profound implications for Brits, with many concerned about the future of the Great British pound and national debt

How could Scottish independence have affected the average Brit?

With the Scottish referendum fast approaching, how a Yes vote might affect the average Brit is an increasingly pressing concern. We count down five implications of independence

What could Scottish independence mean for the Great British pound? | Video

European CEO speaks to Philippe Gelis, a currency expert, to discuss the future of Scotland’s currency

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