Economic Outlook
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The economic landscape of Central and Eastern Europe looks very different to its pre-recession form. Many previously wealthy countries have slid by the wayside, while the former underdogs, such as Poland, have thrived. David Bartlett looks at which CEE countries will continue to struggle throughout 2010 and which ones are set to flourish.
Investing Cash: Back to Basics
In this excerpt from the book QFINANCE: The Ultimate Resource, Mark Camp and Emma Du Haney examine the options for...
In this excerpt from the book QFINANCE: The Ultimate Resource, Mark Camp and Emma Du Haney examine the options for...
Playing God
In an extract from his book Lecturing Birds on Flying: Can Mathematical Theories Destroy the Financial Markets?,...
In an extract from his book Lecturing Birds on Flying: Can Mathematical Theories Destroy the Financial Markets?,...
Wall Street Revalued
In an exclusive extract from his new book Wall Street Revalued, author and one of the world’s foremost economists,...
In an exclusive extract from his new book Wall Street Revalued, author and one of the world’s foremost economists,...
Recession, Regression and Pessimism Porn
In the wake of the G20 summit, Stephen Archer, director of Spring Partnerships, tells FDE why a change in attitude is...
In the wake of the G20 summit, Stephen Archer, director of Spring Partnerships, tells FDE why a change in attitude is...
Why Bubbles Matter
In an exclusive extract from ‘Bubbles and How to Survive Them’, author John Calverley, head of research, North America,...
In an exclusive extract from ‘Bubbles and How to Survive Them’, author John Calverley, head of research, North America,...
Water and Diamonds
Why is it that an object as essential as water is worth a fraction of the price of something with no practical use, like...
Why is it that an object as essential as water is worth a fraction of the price of something with no practical use, like...
Management in an Economic Crisis
In times of economic crisis, it is tempting to address the drop in demand by lowering prices, but this strategy is...
In times of economic crisis, it is tempting to address the drop in demand by lowering prices, but this strategy is...
2008’s Challenges, 2009’s Opportunities
What have been the major challenges that Shared Services and BPO practitioners have faced in 2008, and what are the...
What have been the major challenges that Shared Services and BPO practitioners have faced in 2008, and what are the...
How Traditional Resources Failed Us
An exclusive extract from When Markets Collide: Investment Strategies for the Age of Global Economic Change by Mohamed...
An exclusive extract from When Markets Collide: Investment Strategies for the Age of Global Economic Change by Mohamed...
Surviving the Credit Crunch – Taking Control of The Company's Cash.
While finance directors remain accountable for corporate spend, most are powerless to prevent budget overspend.
While finance directors remain accountable for corporate spend, most are powerless to prevent budget overspend.
Global Fallout of the US Subprime Crisis
What started as turbulence in segments of the US subprime mortgage market has become a global financial crisis.
What started as turbulence in segments of the US subprime mortgage market has become a global financial crisis.
Credit Crunch Fall-Out: An Unexpected Bonus For Borrowers?
The impact of the credit crunch has seen some private equity groups grasp the opportunity to purchase discounted debt.
The impact of the credit crunch has seen some private equity groups grasp the opportunity to purchase discounted debt.
A Private Function
The credit crunch means FDs and CFOs in private equity-backed businesses are even more exposed – and valuable.
The credit crunch means FDs and CFOs in private equity-backed businesses are even more exposed – and valuable.
Changing DC Pension Structures
With DC pension contributions now close to 15% of salary, they should no longer be viewed as the poor relation.
With DC pension contributions now close to 15% of salary, they should no longer be viewed as the poor relation.
Economic Trends in the BRIC Countries
David Bartlett, economic advisor for RSM International, looks at the growth of BRIC countries in a slowing global...
David Bartlett, economic advisor for RSM International, looks at the growth of BRIC countries in a slowing global...
Commoditisation – a Strategic Threat or Golden Opportunity?
Andrew Holmes, author of 'Commoditisation and the Strategic Response' explores this key issue and its impact on...
Andrew Holmes, author of 'Commoditisation and the Strategic Response' explores this key issue and its impact on...
Privileged Password Management
The actions of rogue trader Jérôme Kerviel have raised questions over password security and access management.
The actions of rogue trader Jérôme Kerviel have raised questions over password security and access management.
Credit Blues
Following the collapse of the sub-prime market, Carolyn Swain of Halliwells examines how banks can manage their credit...
Following the collapse of the sub-prime market, Carolyn Swain of Halliwells examines how banks can manage their credit...
The Route Most Travelled
Despite a predicted slowdown in the growth of offshoring, Soeren Dressler says the trend was not all hype.
Despite a predicted slowdown in the growth of offshoring, Soeren Dressler says the trend was not all hype.
Resilience and Agility: The Two Ingredients of Competitive Supremacy
Andrew Rogoyski explains how to negotiate the perils of change and make the first move before your competitors.
Andrew Rogoyski explains how to negotiate the perils of change and make the first move before your competitors.
Private Equity in Europe
Once overshadowed by hedge funds and stock exchanges, private equity (PE) has become a major international asset class.
Once overshadowed by hedge funds and stock exchanges, private equity (PE) has become a major international asset class.
The Future of Stock Options
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has turned its attention to the grant of stock options.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has turned its attention to the grant of stock options.
The Options Backdating Scandal – Could it Happen in the UK?
A new threat to the perceived propriety of American business has emerged in the wake of past financial scandals.
A new threat to the perceived propriety of American business has emerged in the wake of past financial scandals.
Bright Economic Outlook for 2007
Financiers around the world are overwhelmingly positive about the economic outlook for 2007.
Financiers around the world are overwhelmingly positive about the economic outlook for 2007.
A Mixed Performance in Q2 of 2006
Euler Hermes UK has recently released the quarterly Cash Flow and Profit Report (2006) for Q2.
Euler Hermes UK has recently released the quarterly Cash Flow and Profit Report (2006) for Q2.
Eastward Enlargement of the European Union
The European Union's eastward march continues, as discussed by David Bartlett, Economic Advisor to RSM International.
The European Union's eastward march continues, as discussed by David Bartlett, Economic Advisor to RSM International.
