60 seconds with Gary Cundill – Shareholder Influence


    Shareholder Influence
  

Professor Joe Nellis looks the forces that are driving the global economy in the aftermath of the global financial crisis


    Beyond the Horizon
  

Dr John Glen discusses the tournament, the impact on the Brazilian economy, the sponsorship, and finally gives his prediction of the winners.


    FIFA World Cup 2014
  

The field of Corporate Finance has developed into a fairly complex one from its origins focussed on a company's business and financial needs (financing, risk management, capitalization and budgeting). Corporate Financial Strategy provides a critical introduction to the field and in doing so shows how organizations' financial strategies can be aligned with their overall business strategies.


    Corporate Financial Strategy
  

Mark Baker is looking at how product ranges are built within a global branded business how to better performance manage that process - taking into account the various influencing factors.


    Performance Management of Range Build within the Branded Footwear and Apparel Industry 
  

Global trends are likely to have a substantial effect on businesses in the long-term. What are these trends and what action should managers take in response? Why it is important to tackle such issues now and not leave the future to take care of itself.


    Global Trends: What next for business?
  

Ruth Bender discusses the proposal to give shares in the RBS and Lloyds bank to the British people. She concludes it is a bad idea on many counts.


    Giving the Banks Away: Is it Fair?
  

Steve Macaulay talks to David Parker about his book The Official History of Privatisation


    The Official History of Privatisation
  

The UK housing market is assessed, with comments on future market prospects and vulnerabilities.


    UK Housing Market: A Safe Investment?
  

However good the intentions, Bob Geldof's new $1 bn African private equity fund should proceed with caution, says Ruth Bender.


    Geldof's $1bn for Africa: Problem Solved?
  

Economist John Glen examines the economic implications of England's cricketing success in winning the Ashes, and how this translates into hard cash.


    The Economics of The Ashes
  

We are all aware that big money accrues - and is spent - by the top football clubs. John Glen discusses the findings of a report on where the money comes from for the top performers.


    Football: Where the money comes from
  

Sean Rickard sees significant changes ahead in England's universities, following the major revision of the student fee structure. Will there be a rise in the student as active consumer and a change in emphasis towards teaching? Watch the debate and express your views.


    University Fees: Rise of Consumer Students?
  

Emerging economies are outpacing the west, even during a worldwide economic downturn. An accelerating shift towards developing countries means mature economies must look to emerging economies.


    BRIC Economies and Global Growth
  

Bankers' bonuses have been a subject of heated debate. Ruth Bender succintly lays out the arguments for and against.


    Bankers' Bonuses: The case for and against
  

Joe Nellis looks at why debt is important to the economy and discusses strategies for payback.


    Debt: Fast or Slow Payback?
  

Business Economics and Finance

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