Living the Iberian Dream, Fair and Square: A Risk-Control Real Estate Asset Management Firm

Square Asset Management has history behind it, and big plans for the future. Square Asset Management has celebrated its 18th year of sustained growth – and it’s clear that company’s steadfast commitment has contributed to that success. Commitment to proper

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João Pedro Oliveira e Costa: Banco BPI’s Compassionate Touch

The CEO of the Portuguese bank, João Pedro Oliveira e Costa, puts human values at the centre of all operations — but values AI’s contribution, too. A company, according to the Banco BPI philosophy, is like a person, with its

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To Get Ahead, Get a Head with a Heart

Behind every go-ahead company is a go-ahead personality – and in the case of Square Asset Management, that person is Pedro Coelho. The CEO and founder of this firm heads a 70-person team dedicated to consistent performance for its clients

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Cement Recycling: a Breakthrough for More Sustainable Construction

Reuse and recycle — it makes sense, even in the most basic steps of the building trade… The global construction industry is a major contributor to carbon emissions, but it’s facing up to its responsibilities. Recent British breakthroughs are revolutionising

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Economy has ‘Turned a Corner’ as UK Emerges from Recession

The UK economy has emerged from a recession fuelled by stronger-than-expected growth between January and March, according to official figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Having fallen into a mild recession at the end of last year, with

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Recycling Plastic: Is it Working, and are we Doing Enough…?

Once seen as a ‘wonder material’, this by-product of the oil industry has become a global environmental menace. Millions of tonnes of plastic garbage are dumped into landfills and oceans each year, wreaking havoc on marine life and ecosystems. We

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Esther Duflo: Reshaping the Fight Against Global Poverty

Esther Duflo’s name is well-known in the field of development economics. Her groundbreaking research and innovative approach to combating global poverty are the reason for her fame. Born in Paris, France, in 1972, Duflo’s intellectual journey was shaped by her

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The Most In-Demand Office Amenities Around Europe

Privacy appears to be front-of-mind for office workers globally, with conference rooms, private office space and lockers prioritised. Health and privacy are key concerns for workers in Europe — standing desks are this year’s surprise office amenity, with a search

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Wilhelm Celeda: Charting the Future — with Clients at the Very Centre of Our Universe

Wilhelm Celeda, chief executive of Kathrein Privatbank, on the forces and values galvanising change at the institution. In an era defined by digital transformation, staying ahead requires continuous innovation and a keen understanding of evolving customer needs. At Kathrein Privatbank,

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BBE’s CEO & MD Victor van der Kwast: AI is Certainly Coming to Banking Sector — It’s All About Integration

BBE’s CEO and managing director Victor van der Kwast initiated an all-encompassing, digitally focused transformation journey in 2020. It has been challenging and intense for BBE at times, but the trajectory has been marked by impressive impacts on efficiency and

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