Captain's knock
For many people, the name of Sir Allen Stanford, the Texan billionaire financier, is most closely associated with private wealth management and merchant banking. Lately however, cricket and in particular the shorter more spectacular version of the game known as 20/20 has also become synonymous with the Stanford nameSir Allen's new and innovative cricketing enterprise is merely the latest innings in a business empire that spans financial services to upmarket real estate development, hospitality and professional s...
CSRA new investment analytic
What do investors need to know when considering an ethical or socially responsible investment (SRI)? Michael Schmidt CFA, Managing Director and Head of Portfolio Management for Ins...
COMPETITIONOvercoming Russo-American tensions
Ambivalence characterises relations between Russia and the United States. President Vladimir Putin is sniping at American conduct and policies, while his foreign minister reaffirms...
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTYThe first line of defence
Intellectual property protection is an exciting and increasingly important area for many businesses. Martyn Cornell spoke with David Wilkinson of Stevens and Bolton Llp exclusively...
RISK MANAGEMENTCustodians juggle challenges of risk and reward
Asset-servicing firms are seeking partnerships with prime brokers, reports Richard Greensted...
FINANCIAL REGULATIONLooking for a successful outcome
The Securities and Exchange Commission has high hopes for XBRL reporting, but it needs to convince companies of the benefits...
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Greg Ballentine discusses a lifetime of success in transfer pricing. Daniel Gross offers his opinion on the effects of the rapidly deflating housing bubble, Henry Kissinger analyses a globalised world and Jeffrey Sachs ponders a sustainable solution to market problems. All alongside the usual foresight, insight and expert comment.
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Stagflation is a term that came into common usage in the 1970's, as first the Conservative Party, then the Labour government struggled with growing inflation and a slowing of the economy...
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Multinational corporations have for years been subject to a blizzard of regulations on the increasingly contentious subject of transfer pricing – the rules relating to the inter-company trading across international borders. In the US alone we have seen a host of regulatory measures. But has it all been a waste of time?...
Awards
World Finance magazine, an industry leader and respected voice in financial circles is pleased to announce its portfolio of awards for 2008. Rewarding the best in business is a tough task, but someone has to do it...