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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

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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

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BANKS

MasterCard Reports $314 million net income

The FINANCIAL -- MasterCard Incorporated last week reported quarterly net income of $314 million, or $2.31 per share on a diluted basis, which includes after-tax gains of $70 million or $0.51 per share on a diluted basis from the partial sale of

by The FINANCIAL

November 5, 2007

2 mins read

Insurance

Fed rate action commentary from Swiss Re

The FINANCIAL -- After last week’s decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve to lower the target fed funds rate 25 basis points to 4.5%, Swiss Re’s Chief US economist, Kurt Karl, commented, “The Federal Reserve Board has made a second, but more

by The FINANCIAL

November 5, 2007

2 mins read

Business

Marriott International Adds Hotel in Amsterdam

The FINANCIAL -- Marriott International, Inc. will add a second Renaissance-branded hotel to its lodging portfolio in the greater Amsterdam metropolitan area, under a franchise agreement with Realotel & Partner Schiphol Management Hoofddorp B.V.

by The FINANCIAL

October 29, 2007

1 min read

Business

STARWOOD reports strong third quarter 2007 results

The FINANCIAL -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. last Friday reported EPS from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2007 of $0.61 compared to $0.71 in the third quarter of 2006. Excluding special items, EPS from continuing operations was $0.68

by The FINANCIAL

October 29, 2007

1 min read

Insurance

Pan-European partnership with TomTom

The FINANCIAL -- Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich) is announcing a pan-European partnership with the world’s largest navigation solutions provider, TomTom. “As Zurich’s insurance products and TomTom’s navigation devices are both based on the idea of security and service, the arrangement will

by The FINANCIAL

October 29, 2007

1 min read

BANKS

5 883 Shares Of “Bank Of Georgia” Traded At LSE

The FINANCIAL – The price on shares of “Bank of Georgia” (LSE: BGEO, GSE: GEB) fell by0,24%-and made up USD 33,52 at the regularly scheduled trading at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) on October 29.

by The FINANCIAL

October 29, 2007

1 min read

BANKS

VTB Bank enhances its positions in mid-sized business segment

The FINANCIAL -- For the nine months of 2007, VTB Bank lending to mid-sized customers has grown by 54% and reached RUR 87.5 billion, company reported. This year, growth dynamics of the Bank’s loan portfolio in this customer category has exceeded the

by The FINANCIAL

October 29, 2007

1 min read

GeoBanks

VTB Bank enhances its positions in mid-sized business segment

by The FINANCIAL

October 29, 2007

1 min read

RealEstate

The EBRD to Acquire 21% of GRDC Stakes

The FINANCIAL -- With a loan of USD 42.6 million and the purchase of a 21 percent stake worth USD 15 million, EBRD financing will assist the Georgian Reconstruction and Development Company (GRDC) in the construction, refurbishment and operation of four commercial

by The FINANCIAL

October 22, 2007

2 mins read

Press Releases

EBRD financing boosts Georgia’s property sector

Tbilisi, October 15, 2007— GRDC (Georgian Reconstruction and Development Company) and EBRD European Bank for Reconstruction and Development are signing agreement at Courtyard Marriott. The agreement will be signed by Mamuka Khazaradze the President of GRDC and by Michael Davey, EBRD Director

by The FINANCIAL

October 15, 2007

1 min read