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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

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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

Insurance

GPI Holding Vienna Insurance Group to Launch Online Sales

The FINANCIAL -- GPI Holding Vienna Insurance Group has launched online sales. One can buy any particular desired insurance product without having to leave the office, even directly from the home. After submitting an order on www.gpih.ge online sales a company representative

by The FINANCIAL

February 4, 2008

3 mins read

Business

Zurich Financial Expands In Norway, Denmark

The FINANCIAL -- Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich) announced on February 4 that it will expand its services for corporate customers in Norway and Denmark through the establishment of two new branches of Zurich Insurance Ireland Limited (ZIIL), the main EU-wide risk carrier specializing

by The FINANCIAL

February 4, 2008

1 min read

Pharmacy

European Commission targets Germany over pharmacy rules

The FINANCIAL -- BRUSSELS, The European Commission has initiated infringement proceedings against Germany over its restrictions on the ownership of pharmacies, a spokeswoman said on February 1.

by The FINANCIAL

February 4, 2008

1 min read

BANKS

New MasterCard Benchmarking Tool Helps Organisations Optimise Their T & E and Purchasing Spend

The FINANCIAL -- Belgium. MasterCard Worldwide announced the launch of the MasterCard Optimiser for Travel & Entertainment and Purchasing.

by The FINANCIAL

February 4, 2008

1 min read

BANKS

Wells Fargo Sponsors State of the Black Union for Third Year

The FINANCIAL -- Tavis Smiley’s annual “State of the Black Union” (SOBU) symposium will focus on the role African Americans will play in the 2008 elections, and intends to mobilize 1,000 volunteers to rebuild some of the poorest areas devastated by Hurricane

by The FINANCIAL

February 4, 2008

2 mins read

BANKS

UBS completes acquisition of Caisse Centrale de Réescompte Group

The FINANCIAL -- UBS announced on February 4 that it has received regulatory approval to complete the acquisition of the Caisse Centrale de Réescompte Group from Commerzbank AG in France.

by The FINANCIAL

February 4, 2008

1 min read

BANKS

Disclosure of shareholdings

The FINANCIAL -- Based on the changes in the group according to article 15 para. 5 of the Ordinance of the Swiss Federal Banking commission on Stock Exchanges and Securities Trading UBS AG, Bahnhofstrasse 45, 8098 Zurich, received the following information from

by The FINANCIAL

February 4, 2008

1 min read

BANKS

Russia’s Vneshtorgbank tom penetrate Azeri banking sector by 2010

The FINANCIAL -- According to APA-Economics, Russia’s Vneshtorgbank (VTB) intends to penetrate Azerbaijan’s banking sector by 2010.

by The FINANCIAL

January 28, 2008

1 min read

Insurance

Tony Blair To Advise Zurich Financial On Climate Issues

The FINANCIAL -- According to Dow Jones, former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair will advise Swiss insurer Zurich Financial Services AG (ZURN.VX) on climate and political issues, Blair said Monday in a statement.

by The FINANCIAL

January 28, 2008

1 min read

BANKS