2014 – Page 2 – European CEO

The economic committee of the EU parliament and EU member state negotiators have hiked up fees for processing debit and credit card transactions to their highest levels

EU caps debit and credit card transaction fees

After months of deliberation, an initial deal has been reached to limit charges paid by retailers

Cisco has invested both money and time into developing 'internet of everything' - a massive global network that will see transformations to the ways in which people and businesses communicate information

Cisco promotes the development of the ‘internet of everything’

The interconnected nature of internet-enabled devices has transformed the networks that link them. These networks are starting to revolutionise everyday life

Standing on Finn ice: Finland blames Apple for economic woes

Due to an aging population, reduced exports and a rapidly shrinking workforce, Standard and Poor’s has downgraded Finland’s sovereign debt rating from AAA status to AA+

Stress tests conducted by the Bank of England suggest that the Co-op Bank, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds had insufficient capital at the end of 2013 to resist the effects of another recession

Co-op Bank fails BoE stress tests

The Co-operative bank has failed a UK stress test carried out at the end of 2013 and two other major banks are also at risk, according to results published by the PRA

As the Eurozone faces intense pressure as oil prices dip, the ECB is rapidly gaining support for a proposed quantitative easing programme - advocated by its President Mario Draghi

Is it time for the ECB to introduce a quantitative easing programme?

Growing deflationary pressure in the eurozone means that the time has finally come to trial the uncertain fix of an ECB-backed QE programme

Business School campus. The school has become a global leader in business education, and has recently announced exciting plans to run a full-time MBA programme

Lagos Business School: a business academy for a rising economy

Business education is set to surge in Africa. Lagos Business School is prepared for this

Homes development. An increasingly older population can be expected across Europe, making investments in residences for the elderly safer than ever

Senior Homes caters for Europe’s ageing population

The average age of the European population is growing at pace. The changes that this will bring about are creating some interesting opportunities for investors

Patrizio di Marco, CEO of Gucci, and his wife Frida Giannini - its creative director - are to step down from their roles. The pair had been with Gucci for six and 12 years, respectively

Gucci CEO and creative director to leave as luxury goods sales fall

Gucci has announced its CEO and creative director are stepping down in the new year, amid tumbling sales and a challenging climate for luxury brands

Wuxi and Lake Tai by Wu Guanzhong. ArtBanc has created a unique CMS to help art connoisseurs manage their collections

ArtBanc’s CMS system allows art collection without the drama

Fine art is increasingly considered a wise investment option, though the rigours of managing a collection often deter would-be investors

Frank Appel began his career in scientific research after completing a PhD in neurobiology. He then changed direction at 32, entering the corporate world as a consultant at McKinsey & Co. He has stayed at the top ever since, rising to become CEO of Deutsche Post

Frank Appel | Deutsche Post

Frank Appel, a PhD neurobiologist, became CEO of Deutsche Post in 2008. His scientific approach, coupled with a sense of humanity and faith in individuals, has seen him enjoy considerable success

Does remuneration actually work?

Bonuses and high salaries are hot topics. Many blame the financial incentivisation of risk-taking for the recession in Europe, but Aaran Fronda questions whether people are mistaken in their assumption that money brings results

The Churchill Industrial Zone at the Port of Antwerp. The port, which is one of the busiest rail and inland waterway hubs in Europe, offers great connections to countries such as Germany, Belgium and France

The Port of Antwerp boasts excellent connections at the heart of Europe

Uniquely positioned and extremely well connected, industrial investment opportunities don’t come much better than at the Port of Antwerp

Prof Dr Alexander Hemmelrath

best tax consultantProf Dr Alexander HemmelrathEurope’s most trusted tax professional and partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, Dr Hemmelrath advises on high profile cases, specialising in cross-border tax and M&A deals.

Reports suggest that the head of New York's Department of Financial Services has installed detective monitors at Barclays to investigate whether the bank is illegally using forex algorithms

Barclays and Deutsche Bank to be investigated over forex algorithm

The forex fixing scandal continues as New York regulators probe allegation of manipulation

Nike RE2PECT

best integrated marketing campaignNike RE2PECTBringing together television, digital, print and other marketing forms, Nike’s RE2PECT campaign infiltrated markets far and wide, with classy and effective results.

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