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Ex-Fastweb CEO sought in money-laundering probe

Italian investigators probing a money-laundering racket have issued an arrest warrant for Italian telecoms billionaire Silvio Scaglia, the founder and former top executive of broadband operator Fastweb

Nicholas Logsdail’s Lisson Milan

In 1967, Nicholas Logsdail opened the first Lisson Gallery, a central London space that championed contemporary art in a way that was yet to be seen in the UK at the time. Forty-four years on and he’s gone international. Jo Caird investigates

Patrizio Di Marco

This year, fashion house Gucci celebrates its 90th anniversary. Thanks to some wise moves initiated by company CEO Patrizio Di Marco, the Italian fashion and leather goods maker is stronger than it has been for years

Silvio Berlusconi: Wrong man for every job

No-one, however, has pushed the boundaries of selective employment more than Italy’s former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who has spent the last 20 years filling Italy’s cabinet with people who do not seem qualified for their jobs

Autumn Accessories: Seiko, InCase, Simon Carter and more

Classic accessories should be practical and long-lasting in order to endure the test of time. Whether for office or off-duty use, it’s definitely worth investing in a few key pieces to finish off the perfect ensemble

Zoellick’s view on the eurozone crisis

As one of the oldest continents falls into depression, you might think the World Bank would be banging on its door to offer some support. Despite much finger-wagging and fatherly advice, Robert Zoellick and his men are nowhere to be seen

EU reform plans target fairer farm subsidies

The EU’s executive has proposed making farm subsidies fairer and more environmentally friendly, in a bid to win support for keeping EU agricultural spending at €55bn-a-year up to 2020

The law of the jungles

Major corporations operating across national boundaries, many of them showing (by fair means or foul) scant regard for their competitors, have become increasingly cavalier. John Pontios explores the aptitude of European competition laws

Alexandre Bompard

The new CEO of retail giant Fnac looks the part and is brimming with ideas. There are going to be plenty of opportunities to prove himself as he outlines significant changes to the company’s future

Flavio Briatore: A victim of his own success

Success can do strange things to people. Whilst most continue to reap the rewards, others throw it all away. Unfortunately for Briatore, he is one of the latter

Gold sales would not solve Europe’s debt troubles

Europe’s indebted nations are unlikely to mimic impoverished gentlefolk of old by selling the family silver, or gold, to do so

Marketing Lapo Elkann

There are few businessmen to have lead as extraordinary a life. Born into a rich heritage, Lapo Elkann turned his back on the path laid out to him

Europe’s naked post

In an era that is not clearly defined by rules or patterns of history; we are very much writing the rulebook as we see fit. Greece for example seems to be the guinea pig for what happens when a eurozone member goes bust, Simon Johnson explores

Late bill payments add to the squeeze

European companies write off a staggering €312bn for unpaid bills in 2010

Rebranding the Colosseum

How far can a company take sponsorship before the public scorns it for promoting its brand in the disguise of serving the state? A question for Diego Della Valle, CEO of Tod’s, who recently struck a deal with the Italian Ministry of Culture to refurbish the Colosseum

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