2014 – Page 11 – European CEO

The FRC has revised its UK Corporate Governance Code in order to address pay disparity in companies between executives and the lower ranks

FRC tackles executive pay

The Financial Reporting Council’s revised UK Corporate Governance Code has set out a number of proposals to improve the health and management of listed companies

Advertisers are increasingly using social media stars such as Nash Grier (above) - whose Vine account is the most followed in the world - to promote their products and services to the teen market

Social media stars more popular than mainstream celebs for teen market

Social media has given rise to new opportunities for brands to connect with a different breed of consumer

Southampton Parish, Bermuda. The island is known for having one of the leading reinsurance centres in the world, and firms such as Appleby are perfectly placed to guide clients through the intricacies of operating there

Bermuda has become a global reinsurance market leader, says Appleby

Bermuda has always been known for its prominent role as one of the leading reinsurance centres in the world, and continues to innovate and broaden its product offering

Buildings on Lagos River in Nigeria. Innovative construction projects in Lagos are now entering the production phase

Engineering is critical to Nigeria’s economic development, says Stag

Nigeria has come to the fore as a major economic superpower in recent years, spearheaded by a thriving engineering sector

EU and US enforcing further sanctions against Russia

The EU has imposed a fresh round of sanctions against Russia as it continues in the battle to ease the Ukraine crisis, and the US is set to follow suit

The Port of Sunderland: a key economic force for decades

Sunderland’s flexibility makes it one of the UK’s major manufacturing hubs

Sunderland has become one of the UK’s major manufacturing hubs – so much so that it’s even capable of competing with the continent’s more established names

Why is London the divorce capital of the world? | Video

Ayesha Vardag, the lawyer who fought for pre-nuptial agreements to be recognised in the UK, tells European CEO why London is the favoured jurisdiction for top-tier business people to get divorced

First National Pictures Inc., Warner Bros./TASCHEN. The classic is considered one of the best pictures of the film noir genre ever made

From Drive to The Maltese Falcon: film noir continues to illuminate the world

For over six decades Hollywood has been fascinated with film noir. But why are cinemagoers endlessly drawn to the gritty storylines, dramatic cinematography and cynical anti-heroes?

RBS and Lloyds to quit Scotland if voters say yes to separation

RBS and Lloyds have said they would relocate their head offices to the UK in the event of a Yes vote in the Scottish referendum, amidst growing concern over their credit ratings and customers

European airliner shocks with strong result

SAS records impressive profits for past quarter, as the airline’s earnings are improved by years of cutbacks and restructuring

The euro symbol in front of the Frankfurt Tower. According to Afschrift, there has been a misunderstanding regarding tax competition among some EU member states

Afschrift helps individuals and businesses understand tax competition

There are several common misconceptions about tax competition among EU member states, which is something that Afschrift Law Firm is determined to address

Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission. His appointment has upset the likes of David Cameron and Iain Duncan Smith, the latter of whom said that giving him the role was "flicking two fingers at the rest of Europe"

Juncker’s presidential appointment ruffles feathers in Europe

Jean-Claude Juncker’s appointment as the new President of the European Commission smacks of a nice retirement role for an EU stalwart and flies in the face of widespread anti-EU sentiment

Allianz Global Benefits on the launch of its new unit | Video

European CEO speaks to Dirk Hellmuth, CEO of Allianz Global Benefits, to find out about the launch of its global benefits unit

Obamacare supporters in Washington DC. Critics fear 43 million Americans will lose access to employer-based health insurance as a result of the system

Europe benefits from healthcare tourism

Medical tourists from the US and beyond are revolutionising European healthcare markets, say President of the MTA Renée-Marie Stephano, and Executive Vice President of Dünyagöz Hospital Selin Yildirim

Maurice Benisty, CCO of GE Capital International

GE Capital: the challenges and opportunities of fleet management

There are more strings to GE Capital’s bow than just financial solutions. Its fleet services cover over 200,000 vehicles in Europe and will get customers where they need to be

Digital Editions