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Your boss is now allowed to read your private messages, but will they?

A recent European Court of Human Rights ruling has determined that bosses can read employees’ private messages. However, permission does equal ability, and any employer trying this may be sorely disappointed

Hollande announces scheme to cut French unemployment

French President François Hollande is hoping that his new €2bn plan will reduce France’s high rate of unemployment and, in particular, youth unemployment

BT gets green light for acquisition of EE

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has provisionally approved BT’s takeover of EE, in spite of fears that the move will reduce competition in the industry

Berlin is constantly evolving, and welcomes start-ups and new entrepreneurial talent all the time. As a result, its real estate sector has become increasingly attractive to investors

Berlin: Europe’s top real estate investment destination

As Berlin cements its reputation as one of Europe’s best places to live, Rubina Real Estate is helping investors further their understanding of the city

A number of businesses are sharpening up their algorithms so as to better serve customers and understand their individual needs

Online retailers sharpen up their consumer understanding

Time-poor consumers can’t find what they’re looking for online, so instead they’re leaving it in the hands of someone else

Jean-Claude Biver, who has had a profound impact over the Swiss watch industry

Jean-Claude Biver | TAG Heuer

Known as the man who saved the mechanical watch, Jean-Claude Biver’s philosophical imprint on the Swiss watch industry has been as profound as his business success through the years

Appletree specialises in developing dermatological medicines, as well as on paediatric investigations, and is the only contract research organisation in Europe with combined expertise in medical devices and ophthamology

Appletree enhances clinical research in Europe

The regulatory landscape for clinical trials is changing. Europe is losing ground when it comes to pharmaceutical advancement, especially when compared to the US

With the introduction of country-by-country tax reporting, businesses must understand the implications of the regulations

Companies must gear up for Europe’s new tax reporting requirements

As the EU prepares for country-by-country tax reporting requirements, businesses would do well to understand the minutiae of the upcoming regulations

Michael Rentmeister

Michael Rentmeister is the CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board of the European financial advisory group OVB Holding. With 3.2 million customers, it’s one of the largest financial advisory organisations on the continent. Prior to assuming his role as CEO in January 2012, Rentmeister spent nearly two decades working in sales at BHW Bausparkasse […]

Harren Jhoti

Harren Jhoti co-founded Astex Pharmaceuticals back in 1999, taking on the role of chief scientific officer, a position he held until November 2007, at which point he took the title of CEO. During his time at Astex, he has also served as a member and president of the company’s board of directors. Over the years, […]

Ahmed Abou Hashima

One of the most prominent businessmen in Egypt, 40-year-old Egyptian Steel Group CEO Ahmed Abou Hashima is one of a new generation of entrepreneurs to emerge from the country. Though he co-founded the Egyptian Steel Group in 2010, Abou Hashima has worked within Egypt’s steel industry since 1996. One of his key ambitions is to […]

Xeltis has become one of the most attractive start-up companies, and has created some of the most innovative cardiovascular products. It is currently developing the first ever bio-absorbable cardiac valves and vessels

Xeltis’ cardiovascular solutions whet investors’ appetites

As funding for new medical technology becomes harder to secure, it takes true innovation and a solid business proposal to get the attention of investors

[T]he EU’s stagnant economy is conditioning its response to the external pressures it confronts; internal crisis has left EU leaders little room for manoeuvre

Without economic reforms, Europe is lost

The 2008 financial crisis was seen as a long-term problem to be overcome by state intervention. A rapid response and quick liberalisation of labour markets may have been a better approach

Many experts have suggested that finance could be the main weapon in the war against climate change

Finance can save the world from climate change

Companies know what needs to be done to reverse climate change. However, the reality is that without financial incentives they will only do the minimum, and governments are unlikely to force them

Al Gore, a prominent environmental campaigner. Environmental issues will take centre-stage at Davos 2016

World Economic Forum: 2015’s highlights, and expectations for 2016

Across the world, there is but one event that brings the most powerful human beings on the planet together in the same place – the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

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