MINT carries off the polo crown June 11, 2012 BACK for a fourth year, Hurlingham Park in Fulham once again thundered with the hooves of world class polo players for MINT Polo in the Park. Over 30,000 people packed the stands at the three-day event, to cheer on the six international teams from all over the world including Sydney (IG Index), Moscow, Buenos Aires, [...]
WHAT THE OTHER PAPERS SAY THIS MORNING June 7, 2012 FINANCIAL TIMES Barristers face up to bankruptcy Growing numbers of criminal barristers are facing possible bankruptcy at a time the government is making cuts to legal aid funding. Figures confirm that in the last three years, 130 barristers have given notification that they are facing bankruptcy proceedings, directors disqualification proceedings or have entered into CVAs [...]
Airline traffic growth is knocked off course by Eurozone worries June 7, 2012 IAG, the parent firm of British Airways and Iberia, has been hit by Spain’s economic woes in the last month, undermining the strength in its long-haul London routes. IAG said yesterday that its traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometres, rose 6.6 per cent last month versus May 2011, while passenger load factor – a measure [...]
The movies to look out for this Jubilee weekend May 31, 2012 FILM PROMETHEUS Cert 15 | By Steve Dinneen *** So Alien prequel Prometheus has finally landed, 30 years after Ridley Scott first directed the universe’s most terrifying life-form. That’s a lot of time to gestate, especially in a world where alien offspring take just a couple of hours to burst from your chest in a [...]
The investment credential with valuable assets May 28, 2012 FOR THOSE with four years’ work experience in the investment profession, and with an undergraduate degree or equivalent, the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credential is a serious opportunity. It’s a globally-recognised standard, a qualification meant to provide the practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and professional outlook to succeed in any relevant investment position. And it’s more [...]
Sheffield in September is the place to get Made May 27, 2012 IN LONDON alone there are more events to guide and inspire entrepreneurship than any entrepreneur would, or could, dare to attend. That’s why it’s important to discriminate. One event not to miss is the Made festival. On Friday, deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg officially launched Made, which will take place in Sheffield from 19 to [...]
Facebook hit by lawsuit over its float May 23, 2012 FACEBOOK shares rose three per cent to $32 yesterday, reversing the stock’s two-day slide. But the internet idol’s IPO woes are far from over after Facebook was yesterday hit by lawsuits from disgruntled shareholders. US law firm Robbins Geller filed a class action on behalf of new Facebook investors, alleging that the prospectus issued ahead of the IPO was [...]
WHAT THE OTHER PAPERS SAY THIS MORNING May 15, 2012 FINANCIAL TIMES EU to push for binding investor pay votes Shareholders in Europe’s listed companies will be given a binding vote on pay while those who invest in banks will gain powers to set a cap on bonus levels, under plans being drawn up by senior EU officials. The initiative from Michel Barnier, the EU’s [...]
We are in a world without leaders: The G-Zero will soon replace the G7 May 13, 2012 WHEN so many problems bestride borders, the need for international cooperation has never been greater. Cooperation demands leadership, however. Only leaders have the leverage to coordinate multinational responses to transnational problems. They have the wealth and power to persuade other governments to take actions they wouldn’t otherwise take. They pick up the bills that others [...]
HOSPITALITY PACKAGES May 10, 2012 FRIDAY 8TH JUNE The Ultimate Club Package offers private or shared tables of 8, 10 or 12 Veuve Clicuot Champagne reception with canapes at The Hurlingham Club. There’s a sumptuous lunch at The Hurlingham Club with selected complimentary wines, coffee and chocolates. Full Afternoon Cream Tea in private VIP pitch side enclosure. All day complimentary [...]