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11 days to the London Olympics

Posted on July 16, 2012

The Olympic Games are nearly here! Whilst thousands of visitors are flocking into London by the minute, Londoners are expecting serious delays and transport gridlock on the tube, bus and overground networks. “But if you’re not one of the lucky … Continue reading →

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Europe’s Top Universities

Posted on November 2, 2011

Hello dear readers, In these tough economic times, good education can make a difference in starting a successful career. The good news is the UK is apparently a great place for higher education. Times Higher Education, a London magazine that … Continue reading →

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Companies that Rule the World

Posted on October 27, 2011

Hello dear readers, I came across some very interesting research material I would like to share with you: Three systems theorists at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have taken a database listing 37 million companies and investors … Continue reading →

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Top European Streets for Luxury Retail

Posted on October 19, 2011

Hello dear readers, I came across an article that shares interesting key insights from a recently released study of Europe’s most important luxury shopping destinations. The global market for luxury goods has emerged from the financial crisis significantly faster than … Continue reading →

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No Business like Show Business: Celebrity 100 List

Posted on October 13, 2011

Hello dear readers! I recently came across Forbes’ annual Celebrity 100 list – the list of the most powerful people in the entertainment business. The women and men on the list earned $4.5 billion over the last 12 months by … Continue reading →

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Five Minutes with… Giovanni Amodeo

Posted on October 5, 2011

Hello dear readers, I had the chance to speak with Giovanni Amodeo, mergermarket’s Global Editor-in-Chief about the latest M&A activity in Europe and future trends. Giovanni became Editor of mergermarket in October 2007 after having been appointed Editor of wealthmonitor … Continue reading →

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The Forbes 400: The Richest People in America

Posted on September 28, 2011

Hello dear readers, A few days ago, Forbes launched its 400 Richest Americans List, the annual list of America’s richest citizens. The list is (not very surprisingly) headed by Bill Gates, Warren Buffett and Larry Ellison. In this context, I … Continue reading →

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Climbing the Career Ladder: The Latest Appointments in the Luxury Sector

Posted on September 21, 2011

Hello dear readers, During London’s fashion week many people were talking about Marc Jacobs, the artistic director at Louis Vuitton, moving to Dior after John Galliano’s dramatic exit. Outside the fashion industry we recently saw some exciting new appointments on … Continue reading →

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New Temple of Consumerism in East London

Posted on September 14, 2011

Six years after planning permission was granted, Westfield Stratford City has opened its sliding doors to the public yesterday. The new mega shopping mall is Europe’s largest urban shopping centre. The £1.45bn complex houses more than 300 shops, 70 restaurants, … Continue reading →

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wealthnews of the week!

Posted on August 19, 2011

Happy Friday dear readers! We’re finally there; the end of the week is very close. According to the weather forecast we can expect sunshine this weekend in London but we’ll see when we get there. Let’s just hope for a relaxed … Continue reading →

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