The brain-dead era of Angela Merkel is limping to a finish December 9, 2019 The always interesting French President Emmanuel Macron got it precisely wrong in November when he airily derided Nato — the most successful alliance in the history of the world — as experiencing “brain death”. Brazening it out, Macron doubled down, defending his remark at the Nato summit of last week. As I never tire of [...]
Responsible innovation: how can European asset managers lead? February 18, 2020 By Alejandro Hiniesto, CFA, Fabrizio Palmucci, CFA and Rhodri Preece, CFA Technology, regulation, and competition, as well as macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds, mean the investment industry stands at a pivotal juncture. Pressure on profit margins and evolving client expectations serve to underscore that ‘business as usual’ is no longer sufficient. How can firms and practitioners adapt? Responsible [...]
Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham: Aurier and Eriksen poor as Alexander-Arnold and Salah shine for league leaders October 27, 2019 It wasn’t straightforward, but the Liverpool juggernaut rumbles on at the top of the Premier League. Tottenham came to Anfield with a clear game-plan designed to suppress the hosts and Harry Kane’s header after just 47 seconds gave them the opportunity to implement it. But, as they keep doing, Liverpool found a way to win. [...]
DEBATE: Who should be the next Prime Minister, Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt? July 23, 2019 Who should be the next Prime Minister? Mark Wallace, executive editor of ConservativeHome, says BORIS JOHNSON. Theresa May is reported to be searching for a legacy, but she has already got one. It’s just one she doesn’t like very much: a dire political situation born of muddle, indecision, and broken promises. She demolished the Conservative [...]
We cannot afford to be timid about calling out the threat of radical Islam December 5, 2019 Once more, the spectre of terrorism has come to impact upon the daily lives of those living and working in our capital city. Last Friday’s London Bridge attack was sadly unsurprising in terms of its occurrence, although that in no way diminishes its horror. Two young graduates, Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones, were cut down [...]
The Twilight Zone: The best way to find powder snow in Morzine? Try uphill skiing in the dark… February 14, 2020 It’s a still night on the mountain, with the full moon glinting on the snow. By the light of the torch on my head I can only see a narrow path as I trudge through the forests of Morzine in the French Alps. Despite the freezing cold I’m rapidly stripping off layers, overheating with the [...]
Premier League Golden Boot: Harry Kane boosted in pursuit of Mohamed Salah after Tottenham striker is credited with goal against Stoke April 11, 2018 Tottenham striker Harry Kane’s hopes of finishing as the Premier League’s top scorer for a third year in a row have received a boost after he was credited with an extra goal. Kane has been awarded Spurs’ second goal from their 2-1 win at Stoke on Saturday after persuading league chiefs that he got a [...]
Cricket betting tips: Guptill and Latham fancied to fall short of expectations July 2, 2019 ALTHOUGH a semi-final place is not yet confirmed, New Zealand will be happy with their tournament so far. Only a heavy defeat to England and a big Pakistan win against Bangladesh on Friday could see them in trouble. Kane Williamson has of course been their main man, averaging 113.5. His knock against South Africa typified [...]
The best of travel: Spending a week in an ‘apocalypse dome’ January 12, 2021 Throughout January we’re remembering better times and sunnier climes by reposting some of our favourite travel stories from the last decade. In the second instalment, our Life&Style editor Steve Dinneen retreats from civilization to live inside an artist’s “apocalypse dome”. Read more: Pink goes offline as Covid takes the shirt off its back The more we [...]
Swim with manta rays and dine on lobster curries at the Maldivian island resort of Vakkaru March 3, 2020 Any island resort staffer can say “welcome to paradise”, but when it comes from a seaplane pilot with no shoes on it feels more like a religious ritual than a tired cliche. It’s contagious, as the staff at Maldivian island resort Vakkaru can vouch for, guests – certainly me – ditch the formality and stress [...]