Everyone gets their 15 minutes of fame February 9, 2011 THAT the merger between the London and Toronto Stock Exchanges was old news by the end of the day on which it was announced is indicative of just how quickly consolidation in the sector is moving. By the afternoon, Deutsche Börse and NYSE Euronext had stolen the limelight, announcing they were in advanced talks to [...]
Romantic relaxation for two February 7, 2011 THE SPA AT CHANCERY COURT, HOLBORN This chi chi spa in Holborn is another with an oh-so-smart couples treatment room, called the Harmony Suite. For its Valentine’s package, you can unwind in the relaxation area before lying side-by-side for a 55 minute personalised massage by candlelight, followed by chocolate-dipped strawberries and a glass of bubbly [...]
AEG: O2 shows we can make Spurs bid work January 26, 2011 TOTTENHAM’S partner in their bid for the Olympic Stadium, entertainment giant AEG, says its transformation of the 02 proves they can deliver a financially successful venue that attracts visitors all year round. Spurs, managed by Harry Redknapp (above), are locked in a two-way fight with West Ham for the £537m facility and want to develop [...]
LISTED PRODUCT NEWS December 22, 2010 DB X-TRACKERS LISTS GLOBAL SECTOR ETFS Deutsche Bank’s ETF division db x-trackers yesterday announced that it had launched 10 global equity sector-based ETFs, listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). All 10 products will track the various MSCI?World sector indices, which give access to developed world equity sectors. This launch enhances db x-trackers’ offering of [...]
LISTED PRODUCT NEWS December 22, 2010 DB X-TRACKERS LISTS GLOBAL SECTOR ETFS Deutsche Bank’s ETF division db x-trackers yesterday announced that it had launched 10 global equity sector-based ETFs, listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). All 10 products will track the various MSCI?World sector indices, which give access to developed world equity sectors. This launch enhances db x-trackers’ offering of [...]
Desert dreaming: a second home in the sun March 31, 2011 BUSTLING markets, scorching heat, exotic dress and fantastic food. It is hard to believe that the almost otherworldliness of Marrakesh is just three and 35 minutes away from London. Charl Ackerman, a London-based property developer with Aylesford International, uses his home in Marrakesh like many do their country home: “I often fly out on weekends. [...]
CAR TALK February 8, 2011 ASTON V8 VANTAGE S Aston Martin has released details of its new V8 Vantage S. The S version has an extra 10bhp over the N420 V8 which means its 4.7 litre V8 now produces 430bhp. The car has quicker steering and a chassis with new springs and dampers and wider rear wheels. An improved seven-speed [...]
Inside Track February 21, 2011 IT’S been a good few days for some of the world’s investment banks, with merger mania hitting the stock exchanges, the final consummation of the drugs merger between Sanofi-Aventis and US biotech firm Genzyme and then yesterday’s £1.3bn spirits bid from the drinks group Diageo. It’s not quite an unrestrained takeover environment but it certainly [...]
The games that ruled the roost in 2010 December 8, 2010 RED DEAD REDEMPTION (PS3, X360) £29.99 What was merely potential in gritty Wild West game Red Dead Revolver became reality in this blistering follow up, in which former outlaw John Marston tracks down his former compadres. The technical brilliance of the gunplay is more than matched by the beautiful scenery and oppressively tough, dusty atmosphere. [...]
The games that ruled the roost in 2010 December 8, 2010 RED DEAD REDEMPTION (PS3, X360) £29.99 What was merely potential in gritty Wild West game Red Dead Revolver became reality in this blistering follow up, in which former outlaw John Marston tracks down his former compadres. The technical brilliance of the gunplay is more than matched by the beautiful scenery and oppressively tough, dusty atmosphere. [...]