Tag Archives: Investment
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Latin giants set to surprise doubters
As the world is gripped by economic crisis, Latin America could be a long-term haven for investors who can benefit from favourable exchange rates, writes Joe McGrath
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Mastering rules, regulations and taxes will pay off
Red tape and taxes could be discouraging, but as Charles Orton-Jones discovers, these are obstacles which can be overcome
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Investors building on housing boom
Despite recent caution in the market, demand for housing remains strong in South America and, as Elizabeth Pfeuti reports, there are profits to be made
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Banking on lessons from Libor
Professor Chris Bones, of Manchester Business School, discusses the role of directors in ensuring good governance and upholding a brand’s reputation
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Smart women can lead recovery
Caroline Neville, founder member and president of Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) UK, stresses the importance of entrepreneurial spirit in the beauty industry
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Cities need smart thinking
Many see a smart city as one where a network of sensors brings together data to be analysed for the more effective management of its systems. Yet this alone will not solve a city’s problems of finance, sustainability and the protection of its citizen’s health, security and wellbeing, writes Felicia Jackson
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Innovation pays off for city life
Low-carbon transport systems, buildings that automatically switch off electrical appliances when energy demand is high, increased efficiency and lower operational costs are all good reasons why cities should spend scare resources on smart upgrades, as first Felicia Jackson and then Jess McCabe discover