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International Festival of Arts and Talents in London: World Talent Award 2025

July 2, 2025

Business

The traditional large-scale festival of talents, organised by the cultural platform Golden Time Talent, has once again captivated London. This event became a true international celebration of talent, culture, and creativity. In 2025, the event brought together artists and performers from all over the world at two prestigious venues. The exhibition of paintings and decorative arts and crafts took place

New Ageing Test Could be Gold Standard for Whisky Producers

British Reporter — Researchers at a Scottish university have found a way

by British Reporter

October 16, 2022

3 mins read

Short-Term Earnings Goals Drive More Pollution, Especially for Green Companies

Yale SOM’s Frank Zhang and Jacob Thomas suspected that firms might increase

by British Reporter

October 9, 2022

4 mins read

One in four companies globally have suffered a data breach that cost them US$1 – 20 million or more in the past three years

British Reporter — One in four companies (27%) globally have suffered a

by British Reporter

October 3, 2022

2 mins read

BANKS

HSBC Holdings plc 2007 final results – highlights

Total operating income up 25 per cent to US$87,601 million (US$70,070 million in 2006). For the year: Net operating income up 13 per cent to US$61,751 million (US$54,793 million in 2006). Group pre-tax profit up 10 per cent to US$24,212

by The FINANCIAL

March 3, 2008

10 mins read

Markets

Small Caps Down Under’ Promotion in the US

The FINANCIAL -- The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), in association with global investment banks, brokers and industry associations, is holding an event to showcase some of Australia’s leading small and mid-cap companies to investment managers in the United States.

by The FINANCIAL

March 3, 2008

1 min read

Markets

Asian markets fall, while China advances

The FINANCIAL -- According to Gulfnews, most Asian markets fell on March 3 as investors reacted to a steep decline on Wall Street on February 29 after disappointing economic and corporate news reignited worries about a US recession.

by The FINANCIAL

March 3, 2008

1 min read

BANKS

Investment bank Shuaa Capital appoints deputy CEO

The FINANCIAL -- According to Gulfnews, Dubai-based Shuaa Capital investment bank said it created the position of deputy chief executive officer, promoting Kerim Mitri to the role as it expands in the Gulf.

by The FINANCIAL

March 3, 2008

1 min read

BANKS

Noor Financial eyes stake in Egypt bank

The FINANCIAL -- According to Gulfnews, Kuwait's Noor Financial Investment Co said yesterday it was in talks with potential banking partners about bidding for Egypt's Banque du Caire, which the Egyptian government is looking to sell.

by The FINANCIAL

March 3, 2008

1 min read

BANKS

Gulf banks take $1.5b subprime hit

The FINANCIAL -- According to Gulfnews, Arab Banking Corp., Gulf Investment Corp. and Gulf International Bank BSC wrote down a combined $1.5 billion of losses from the subprime crisis, Middle East Economic Digest reported, without saying where it got the information.

by The FINANCIAL

March 3, 2008

1 min read

Insurance

Zurich proposes two new members for election to the Board of Directors

The FINANCIAL -- Zurich Financial Services (Zurich) announced on March 3 that the Board of Directors will propose to the 2008 Annual General Meeting of shareholders on April 3 the election of Dr. Susan Bies (age 60, US Citizen) and Victor L.L. Chu (age 50,

by The FINANCIAL

March 3, 2008

1 min read

BANKS

World Bank Group Statement on Kenya

The FINANCIAL -- WASHINGTON, The World Bank released the following statement on March 2 on the signing of the agreement in Kenya:

by The FINANCIAL

March 3, 2008

1 min read

Business

Oscars Advertising Winners – Ad Polls by MIMIEO

Using MIMIEO, fans on Oscar Night watched and voted on ads shown during the Feb. 24th broadcast of the Academy Awards on ABC. High marks were awarded by viewers to J.C. Penney, MasterCard, Coca-Cola, and L'Oreal.

by The FINANCIAL

February 25, 2008

1 min read

BANKS

Bank of America appoints Bo-Hee Hur as Senior Banker in Seoul

The FINANCIAL -- Bank of America on February 25 announced that Bo-Hee Hur, Principal, has been appointed as a senior banker in Seoul, where she will lead the bank’s Financial Institutions Group’s (FIG) business in Korea.

by The FINANCIAL

February 25, 2008

1 min read