November 2011 – Page 4

Why Guernsey makes business sense

Guernsey’s successful economy has many defining characteristics, but there are probably three areas which are particularly key, writes Carla McNulty Bauer, Minister of Guernsey’s Commerce and Employment Department

Economic opportunities in Guernsey

Guernsey provides a competitive and stable environment in which to do business, writes Lyndon Trott, Chief Minister of Guernsey

IndoChine Group: Entertainment in the East

Since 1999, IndoChine Group has been continuously expanding and refreshing its unique, holistic brand of Indo-Chinese cuisine across its Asian and European restaurants and bars. Eugene Lim, Marketing Manager for the group, explains why

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

Live Bookings take on Groupon

At present, 70 percent of people use search engines to decide where to eat and 68 percent expect to be able to book online – Colin Tenwick, CEO of Live Bookings, explores the growing popularity of online reservations

Estate Planning with the Aamil Group

Estate planning was once viewed as a one-time operation. One met with the clients, drafted their plan, reviewed it and signed it. Today, that view is very different, writes Dr. Ludovic C. Verbist, Managing Director of AAMIL Group

Business Education at Aarhus University, School of Business and Social Sciences

Aarhus University’s School of Business and Social Sciences is a broad business school covering both traditional disciplines and those typically found in social science faculties

Business at the Channel Islands Stock Exchange

The Channel Islands Stock Exchange (CISX) attracts business from all over the world. Its Official List is comprised of 23 countries and more than 200 international issuers who have made it the launch pad for the primary listing and the trading of their securities

The Institute of Hospitality: Customer Service

Excellence can be defined as a talent or quality which is unusually good, surpassing ordinary standards. It should also be considered the aimed standard of performance for any company operating in the service sector

António’s banker’s block

António Horta-Osório performed minor miracles at Banco Santander, and hopes were high that he would do the same at Lloyds. Things aren’t exactly going to plan however, his tenure being besieged with problems

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

Bus ed at Hankamer informs elite

Holistic, global, entrepreneurial: Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business is the embodiment of these ideas. No wonder it’s been named the most innovative business school in the southern US

Trading with IronFX

Dedicated to maintaining its exponential international growth and excellent customer service, IronFX prides itself not only on its best-of-market products and customer service, but also on its ability to continually develop cutting-edge software for its novice and experienced traders alike

Rogue trading: The ultimate fraud

Despite examples of catastrophic investment errors and chequered administration practices, banks rarely close down and their CEOs are seldom dismissed. there are events, however, that can bring banks and their executives to their knees

Nikolaus von Bomhard

Operating within a highly volatile market as a reinsurer is no mean feat. But Nikolaus von Bomhard, CEO of Munich Re, manages the task with flair and charisma, while also pursuing the fight against global warming

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