Never go into business with friends. We’ve all heard it before – this snippet of advice has been uttered countless times, given in grave tones that allude to apocalyptic scenarios. And with good reason. Yet that doesn’t stop some from attempting to make it work. When childhood buddies or newfound social allies decide to work…
Never go into business with friends. We’ve all heard it before – this snippet of advice has been uttered countless times, given in grave tones that allude to apocalyptic scenarios. And with good reason. Yet that doesn’t stop some from attempting to make it work. When childhood buddies or newfound social allies decide to work…
Wolfgang Schäuble, who is set to leave his post as Germany’s finance minister this month, has warned of increasing risks to the global economy that could lead to another financial crisis. In an interview with the Financial Times, the German politician said central banks’ post-crisis policies have created a danger of “new bubbles”. Schäuble said…
Wolfgang Schäuble, who is set to leave his post as Germany’s finance minister this month, has warned of increasing risks to the global economy that could lead to another financial crisis. In an interview with the Financial Times, the German politician said central banks’ post-crisis policies have created a danger of “new bubbles”. Schäuble said…
Bank of Sabadell, the fifth-largest lender in Spain, has revealed it will move its headquarters to the southern city of Alicante, in the aftermath of the independence conflict in the region. The financial institution, which has more than 130 years of history in Catalonia, announced the decision on October 5, amid rising tensions between the region’s…
Bank of Sabadell, the fifth-largest lender in Spain, has revealed it will move its headquarters to the southern city of Alicante, in the aftermath of the independence conflict in the region. The financial institution, which has more than 130 years of history in Catalonia, announced the decision on October 5, amid rising tensions between the region’s…
Not only are advanced industries (AIs) key drivers of the US economy, they are also the prime economic drivers for the state of Colorado. Comprising engineering and R&D-intensive companies, they deliver products and services in a wide range of markets, from aerospace to medical devices. To ensure the progression of this vital aspect of Colorado’s…
Not only are advanced industries (AIs) key drivers of the US economy, they are also the prime economic drivers for the state of Colorado. Comprising engineering and R&D-intensive companies, they deliver products and services in a wide range of markets, from aerospace to medical devices. To ensure the progression of this vital aspect of Colorado’s…
On April 4, Krispy Kreme owner JAB Holdings signed a $7.5bn deal to acquire bakery chain Panera Bread – representing the biggest restaurant deal in US history. The news caused shares in Panera to jump 14 percent, reaching record highs of $312.98. The companies hope to close the deal in the third quarter of 2017,…
On April 4, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a $43bn merger between Swiss chemical company Syngenta AG and China National Chemical Corp (ChemCorp). While Syngenta hailed the decision as a “major step” in the process, FTC approval carried the condition that each company must divest three types of pesticide: the herbicide paraquat, the…
