60 seconds with Gary Cundill – Shareholder Influence

Business Economics and Finance

Shareholder Influence

Professor Joe Nellis looks the forces that are driving the global economy in the aftermath of the global financial crisis

Beyond the Horizon

Dr John Glen discusses the tournament, the impact on the Brazilian economy, the sponsorship, and finally gives his prediction of the winners.

FIFA World Cup 2014

The field of Corporate Finance has developed into a fairly complex one from its origins focussed on a company's business and financial needs (financing, risk management, capitalization and budgeting). Corporate Financial Strategy provides a critical introduction to the field and in doing so shows how organizations' financial strategies can be aligned with their overall business strategies.

Corporate Financial Strategy

Mark Baker is looking at how product ranges are built within a global branded business how to better performance manage that process - taking into account the various influencing factors.

Performance Management of Range Build within the Branded Footwear and Apparel Industry

Global trends are likely to have a substantial effect on businesses in the long-term. What are these trends and what action should managers take in response? Why it is important to tackle such issues now and not leave the future to take care of itself.

Global Trends: What next for business?

Steve Macaulay talks to David Parker about his book The Official History of Privatisation

The Official History of Privatisation

Ruth Bender discusses the proposal to give shares in the RBS and Lloyds bank to the British people. She concludes it is a bad idea on many counts.

Giving the Banks Away: Is it Fair?

The UK housing market is assessed, with comments on future market prospects and vulnerabilities.

UK Housing Market: A Safe Investment?

However good the intentions, Bob Geldof's new $1 bn African private equity fund should proceed with caution, says Ruth Bender.

Geldof's $1bn for Africa: Problem Solved?

Economist John Glen examines the economic implications of England's cricketing success in winning the Ashes, and how this translates into hard cash.

The Economics of The Ashes

Emerging economies are outpacing the west, even during a worldwide economic downturn. An accelerating shift towards developing countries means mature economies must look to emerging economies.

BRIC Economies and Global Growth

We are all aware that big money accrues - and is spent - by the top football clubs. John Glen discusses the findings of a report on where the money comes from for the top performers.

Football: Where the money comes from

Bankers' bonuses have been a subject of heated debate. Ruth Bender succintly lays out the arguments for and against.

Bankers' Bonuses: The case for and against

Joe Nellis looks at why debt is important to the economy and discusses strategies for payback.

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