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Behind Schedule and Running Out of Ideas: Germany is On-Track for a Homegrown Infrastructure Crisis
A once-immaculate transport system is now underfunded and overstretched, reports Wim Romeijn. The trains in Germany no longer run on time. This is a big issue for a country that derives its national identity from punctuality, order, and Gründlichkeit —
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Forging an Enviable Reputation in the Investment Sphere — via Consistency, Teamwork, and Risk-Modelling Genius
This UK asset management firm stands out — and here’s why… In the investment world, success hinges on a combination of factors, from meticulous analysis to a strong ethical foundation. At Murdoch Asset Management, these elements have seamlessly converged under the
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A One-Day Commitment for a Lifetime of Freedom
The gateway to a Greek golden visa in just one day? Emelia Beeson reports on a rapid route to the European dream… Picture the scene, just months from now… You’re at a beautiful beach, minutes from the ruins that gave
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Poles Apart: TGE has Created its Own Space in the Energy Market
Towarowa Giełda Energii (TGE) is a key institution in the Polish energy landscape. CFI talks with chief executive PIOTR ZAWISTOWSKI. For more than two decades, TGE has been implementing innovative wholesale trading solutions focusing on energy products. It has become
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Paolo Sironi, IBM: 7 Bets for 7 Trends That’ll Future-Proof Industries and Society
From generative AI to quantum technology, things are moving on a-pace. When US President John F Kennedy gave his famous “Moon speech” in September 1962, against the backdrop of the Cold War, he described “an hour of change and challenge,
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A Challenger with its Head and Heart in the Cloud has Dropped Latency to Mere Microseconds
Aquis Exchange, the UK-based creator and facilitator of financial markets, has a track record of innovation and disruption — and this leopard isn’t changing its spots CFI wanted to know more about Aquis, and the developing technologies and strategies in
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Daily Challenges of a Matchmaker: Linking the Benevolent with the World’s Most Deserving Projects
Club10mPlus is a London-based investment club seeking ethical investors for projects that benefit people and planet — and Relationship Director Christa Atwood is the matchmaker in the middle. “We find projects and then we find investors. Our core business is
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Working Hard — and Loving It: James Caan in his Element
On the face of it, James Caan has the whole enchilada: TV celebrity, philanthropist, and champion of entrepreneurship — with several global companies to his name. He’s also the founder and chair of the government-funded Start-Up Loans Scheme — which
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The Rise and Rise of ESG, from Investment and Worker Safety to the Ethics of the Defence Industry
‘Immediate actions — necessary to mitigate losses from catastrophic events like the war in Ukraine and the pandemic — should be distinguished from the steps that are necessary to preserve a company’s long-term value.’ In April 2013, the concrete roof
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Women’s Brain Project: Campaign Raises Awareness of Migraine on Women’s Careers
Migraine is the leading reason for lost work days for people under 50 — and women are three times more likely than men to suffer from the disorder. The neurological condition comes with a barrage of debilitating symptoms including pain,
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