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Digital solutions allow forex investors to trade at the midpoint

Banks have had a stranglehold on the foreign exchange market for decades. Fortunately, smaller competitors are now able to offer clients a cheaper, more convenient service

19 Mar 2019

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Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank begin official merger discussions

Germany’s two largest listed lenders, Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank, have confirmed exploratory talks over a potential merger, prompting fears of job losses

18 Mar 2019

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Nothing personal: the importance of creating data ownership frameworks

The fortunes of tech companies were built on the abundance of free personal data provided by their users. Today, as allegations of misuse stack up, consumers are beginning...

18 Mar 2019

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Penguins: how to get the most out of employee rewards programmes

Employee incentives have traditionally centred on salary increases and company cars. Today, however, businesses are increasingly turning to personalised, experiential rewards to boost productivity and employee engagement

15 Mar 2019

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Carole Walker’s innovation drive delivers for Hermes Europe

Artificial intelligence and data analytics are changing the face of the delivery market. As CEO of Hermes Europe, Carole Walker has embraced these new developments without compromising on...

14 Mar 2019

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Thales UK: digital trust crucial to technological progress

Thales UK: digital trust crucial to technological progress

The technologies required to unlock the rich rewards of digitalisation have existed for years. In order to progress, however, we must breed a culture...

12 Mar 2019 | Concerning: cybersecurity | Defence | digitalisation | Thales UK

A costly affair: why Europe is losing the fight against money laundering

A costly affair: why Europe is losing the fight against money laundering

Over the past decade, the eurozone has struggled to wash its hands of dirty money. As a result, money laundering has become a global...

11 Mar 2019 | Concerning: Danske Bank | eurozone | Financial reform | money laundering

Structured succession plans key to successful CEO appointments

Structured succession plans key to successful CEO appointments

Appointing a CEO can be a lengthy process, but it needn’t be arduous. A structured succession plan provides companies with the best chance of...

8 Mar 2019 | Concerning: CEOs | Human Resources | Succession | UBS

Top 5

Top 5 European IPOs of all time

Thanks to technological developments, remote working has become seamless. Companies should make use of technology to ensure employees are able to communicate easily and in real time

Top 5 ways to keep remote workforces happy

It is the responsibility of organisations to manage their employees’ stress and uphold positive mental health within the workplace

Top 5 ways employers can support positive workplace mental health

Eggs have been proven to enhance reaction times and improve memory, as well as being a rich source of protein and choline

Top 5 foods that improve workplace productivity

Top 5 EU trade partners

Top 5 EU trade partners

Top 5 reasons SMEs fail to get the most out of sales training

Top 5 reasons SMEs fail to get the most out of sales training

Profiles

Carole Walker’s innovation drive delivers for Hermes Europe

Carole Walker

Hermes Europe

Happn CEO Didier Rappaport is bringing digital dating to life

Didier Rappaport

Happn

Vasiliki Petrou – the woman behind Unilever Prestige’s healthy culture

Vasiliki Petrou

Unilever Prestige

Inditex profits under Pablo Isla despite high-street challenges

Pablo Isla

Inditex

OECD downgrades growth projections across the eurozone

OECD downgrades growth projections across the eurozone

The global economic outlook continues to darken, with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development slashing its growth...

7 Mar 2019 | Concerning: Economic outlook | Europe | GDP growth | OECD

Global taxation for the digital age

The European Commission’s attempts to target big tech firms with a digital services tax are counterproductive. In the end, it will be European SMEs that suffer the consequences

14 Mar 2019 | Concerning: digital economy | European Commission | SMEs | Tax

Global taxation for the digital age

Edmond de Rothschild shares rise after privatisation announcement

The Rothschild family has announced its intentions to take Edmond de Rothschild private, with the Swiss bank expected to be delisted from the SIX Swiss Exchange in Q3...

13 Mar 2019 | Concerning: Edmond de Rothschild | SIX Swiss Exchange | Stocks | Swiss banking

Edmond de Rothschild shares rise after privatisation announcement

Learning from Europe’s quantitative easing experiment

Learning from Europe’s quantitative easing experiment

The European Central Bank’s quantitative easing programme has come to an end. The policy has earned many detractors,...

7 Mar 2019 | Concerning: Deutsche Bundesbank | ECB | monetary policy | quantitative easing

Awards Supplement 2018

The European CEO awards 2018 have now been announced, presenting our pick of the CEOs, companies and campaigns leading their sectors. View the winners here or browse the supplement in your browser or on your mobile device.

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Education key to managing the threats posed by new technology

Education key to managing the threats posed by new technology

International security faces a new threat landscape. To remain protected amid the exponential growth of technology, countries must...

6 Mar 2019 | Concerning: Defence | Education | Geneva Centre for Security Policy | Technology

Italy's myopic budget is harming the education sector – here's how

Italy’s myopic budget is harming the education sector – here’s how

Education in Italy has been neglected for years. Now that new populist premiers want to cut spending even...

5 Mar 2019 | Concerning: Education | Government Policy | Italy | student protests

European nap bars are boosting employee creativity and productivity

While napping is a cultural norm in many parts of the world, it remains a taboo across much of Europe. Now, the continent is finally tapping into the...

13 Mar 2019 | Concerning: leisure | Nap bars | productivity | workplace culture

European nap bars are boosting employee creativity and productivity

ECB set to supervise PNB Banka amid Latvian banking scandals

The European Central Bank will take on a direct supervisory role at Latvia’s seventh-largest bank, PNB Banka, following a series of financial scandals in the Baltic state

12 Mar 2019 | Concerning: bribery allegations | ECB | Latvia | money laundering

ECB set to supervise PNB Banka amid Latvian banking scandals

Red Points: artificial intelligence key to tackling counterfeit goods market

Red Points: artificial intelligence key to tackling counterfeit goods market

The market for online counterfeit goods is booming. As businesses grapple with increasing rates of intellectual property infringement,...

4 Mar 2019 | Concerning: artificial intelligence | counterfeit goods | Intellectual Property | Red Points

Yachting gets eco-conscious with Oceanco’s new LIFE Design

Yachting gets eco-conscious with Oceanco’s new LIFE Design

A fully customisable yacht is often seen as a highly luxurious purchase. Thanks to Oceanco’s new LIFE Design,...

1 Mar 2019 | Concerning: Environmentally friendly | Oceanco | Travel | Yachting