German industry production slumps as fears mount
October 7th, 2014
German industrial production contracted 4 per cent in August, the biggest decline in over five years and much worse than expected – fuelling fears that even the eurozone’s economic powerhouse is now flirting with a recession. Germany’s economy unexpectedly ...
Amazon to face EU investigation over Luxembourg tax deal
October 7th, 2014
The European Commission is set to begin a formal probe into allegations that Luxembourg allowed Amazon.com Inc to benefit illegally from state subsidies for its European operations for almost 10 years, the Financial Times reported on Monday. The investigation ...
Russia against Bitcoin use and promotion with monetary penalties
October 6th, 2014
The Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation has published the full version of the draft bill which, if passed in current form, would effectively ban the creation and distribution of software that allows for the use of money ...
When the carnival is over: Australia’s surprising G20 legacy
October 6th, 2014
The genesis of the G20 is a tale of two crises. The first — the Asian financial crisis — led to the creation of the G20 as a meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors from 19 of ...
French court to begin Airbus insider trading trial
October 3rd, 2014
A long-awaited French corporate trial involving allegations of insider trading in the shares of Airbus Group gets under way on Friday, marking the climax of an eight-year investigation. Seven current and former managers at Europe’s largest aerospace group, and ...
Incoming antitrust head promises action on tax deals
October 3rd, 2014
Europe’s incoming antitrust chief has promised a tough line on state-subsidised tax avoidance, saying she will “send a signal” with the speedy conclusion of probes into deals with the likes of Apple, Fiat and Starbucks. At her European parliament ...
Dr. James Leontiades
October 3rd, 2014
Dr. James (Jim) Leontiades is currently Academic Dean at the Cyprus Institute for International Management. His Business experience includes several years in the Planning Department of General Motors Overseas Operations as well as positions with consulting firms in London ...
Putin sees strong Russian Economy, but advisers disagree
October 3rd, 2014
Though the president depicted an open and stable economy, senior officials acknowledged slow growth and the flight of foreign investors. President Vladimir V. Putin did his best to paint a rosy picture of the Russian economy in a speech ...
Why is Cyprus Tourism Failing?
October 2nd, 2014
World tourism is the one industry that does not seem to have been affected by the financial crisis. Tourist arrivals to various global destinations have grown steadily. The numerous upbeat statements of the Cyprus Tourist Organization (CTO) give the ...
Contributing Authors
October 2nd, 2014
Dr Alan Waring Dr Alan Waring has 35 years’ experience in risk management. His several books include Managing Risk (1998), co-authored with Prof Ian Glendon, Practical Systems Thinking (1996) and Corporate Risk and Governance published in May 2013. He has presented numerous conference and ...
