November 2011 – Page 6

Itaú Unibanco: Interview with Daniel Gleizer

The Brazilian player Itaú Unibanco is rising in rank in the banking sphere. At the base of its business model is an approach that sees it working with and for the client, while strictly adhering to its DNA. European CEO speaks to the company’s Vice-President for Institutional Treasury Daniel Gleizer to learn more about the emerging force

The return of Mackintosh

The practical outerwear brand Mackintosh has contributed a great deal to British fashion. After having lost its way during the 1990s, it has returned with quite some force

The rise of new technology: e-readers, tablets, 3D and more

If there is one industry that appears to be immune to the global financial meltdown it’s the technology sector. What we have learnt is, regardless of limited budgets, people are still willing to splash their cash on the latest gadgetry. This has set in motion a race between manufacturers to release the next must-have accessory. So what innovations are next, and how can one product make or break an entire brand?

The world of luxury cigars

Creating the perfect cigar is as fine an art as wine or spirit making, utilising hundreds of years of painstaking ritual to define subtle nuances, strengths, aromas and tastes. We explore some of the best examples on the market today

Gloverall: the duffle coat is back

Originally designed to protect British Navy officers from the bitter winds of the Atlantic and North Sea, the duffle coat’s combination of style and substance has ensured it remains as relevant today as ever

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

Collaboration at Commerzbank

European CEO speaks to the bank’s Gerald Dannhaeuser and Abnash Grewal to find out how this is accomplished, and why their approach ensured they retained their award for Best FX & Treasury Management house in Central & Eastern Europe for the second year running.

Autumn 2011: Drakes London

Drakes of London has added a spin to the sartorial landscape since the 1970s. And now the brand has been given a home of its own, as the first Drakes store recently opened its doors in London, writes Emma Holmqvist

Millennium and Wallander boost Swedish tourism

A Scandinavian crime fiction wave is infiltrating the tourist trade of Sweden, as fans of the Millennium trilogy and the Wallander series descend on Swedish cities to immerse themselves in the mystery and intrigue that define the books

Middle East hedges buy up Europe

As more and more money swells around the Middle East, hedge funds based there are finding asset options on the European market

EU stands firm on oilsands crude legislation

Whilst Canada and the UK seem ready and willing to delve into oilsands production, the European Union remains sceptical

Sustainable energy takes root in Russia

The drive for sustainable resource management in the Russian Federation has gripped regulators and private organisations alike

Shariah law gains prominence

Islamic financial institutions – such as the Muslim Arbitration Tribunal – and the Shariah law they ascribe to, are gaining more importance within international commerce

Consultancy firms carve into new markets

Indian firms such as Tata and Mafoi expand into global markets with the helping hand of technology

It’s not your location, it’s your culture

Cathy Johnson, VP at Celerant Consulting UK, says that creating a culture of continuous improvement is vital whether you’re planning a move or not

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