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Prudential CEO takes over Credit Suisse

Prudential’s Tidjane Thiam is to replace Brady Dougan as CEO of Credit Suisse later this year, in the hope that he can replicate his performance at the UK insurer

Globally, the representation of women on boards remains embarrassingly low, with Asia being the worst offender

Women still underrepresented on boards across the world

In spite of a palpable change in the way society views gender equality, women remain underrepresented at the highest levels of business. There are promising signs, but a greater effort is needed

Employ women, solve more problems

Getting ahead in an established industry has traditionally been difficult for any woman. Kay Ellen Consolver worked her way up to become a leading figure in the global oil and gas industry

ECB kickstarts its quantitative easing programme

The European Central Bank has launched its quantitative easing programme despite qualms over the plan’s viability

From global phenomenon to cult favourite: localising a brand

An innovation expert sheds light on how global companies are increasingly being called upon to structure their enterprises in an agile manner

Do you have to be a psychopath to work in finance? | Video

What would happen if we let the Patrick Batemans of the world run amok?

Nine things successful people do every day

There are various ways of reaching the highest rung on the career ladder, yet, many successful people have certain daily rituals in common that have helped them to achieve their long-term aspirations

Russia announces new gas pipeline

Moscow has announced plans to build a new gas route through Europe to circumvent the troubles in Ukraine

Honda has waved goodbye to its CEO Takanobu Ito after a difficult year, which included 60 million vehicle recalls in 2014. He is to be replaced by Takahiro Hachigo, the company's current managing officer

Honda dismisses its CEO after recalls

Following a disappointing year and series of recalls, Honda’s CEO is being replaced by the company’s recently appointed Managing Officer

Kelvin MacKenzie on Murdoch, Charlie Hebdo, The Sun and the “big fierce debate” | Video

News is a business but what is more important, truth or profits? How much mainstream British press misses The Sun’s colourful former editor

Corporate social responsibility: the ultimate marketing tool

More companies are turning to corporate social responsibility in order to bolster their reputation, as well as their profits

In a record deal, Hilton Worldwide has sold its Waldorf Astoria hotel to China-based insurance firm Anbang for $1.95bn

Hilton sells Waldorf Astoria for record figure

Hilton sells its flagship hotel, the Waldorf Astoria, to a Chinese insurance group for $1.95bn

A European Commission shows that Ireland is set to become the EU's fastest-growing economy. Still, the country remains volatile, with a debt-to-GDP ratio of 115 percent

Ireland becomes EU’s fastest-growing economy

Growth expected to reach 3.5 percent over the next year would make Ireland the EU’s fastest-growing economy

Social tool WhatApp has become increasingly popular for business interactions. The app is one of the world's fastest growing communication mediums with over 700 million active users

WhatsApp wins hearts with small businesses

Communication apps are now starting to play a major role in how businesses interact with consumers, with Whatsapp more popular than Facebook or Twitter

Didier Rappaport: France’s mobile cupid | Video

The serial online entrepreneur tells European CEO what investors are looking for in new businesses

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