At the beginning of 2011, the Bradesco brand was considered the most valuable among Brazilian banks in a survey conducted by consulting firm Brand Finance, and the sixth most valuable among banks worldwide. This is just one of many international acknowledgments Bradesco has received over the years. Building on a 68-year tradition of excellent results…
Founded in 2005, Arab Financial Brokers (AFB) provides online brokerage and trading services, alongside micro trading services through its AFB and AFB Multi Terminal online trading platforms. Its clients can be found in 52 countries – they vary from individual speculators to asset managers, white labels and introductory brokers. And as a mark of the…
To protect the planet, as well as to ensure its competitiveness and develop its business, the Enel Group is investing in the best technologies available for reducing emissions of GHG and pollutants, as well as in innovative research. Enel’s strategy is based on five specific approaches, which cover all of the main elements of carbon…
Along with its business opportunities, Trinidad and Tobago has committed to an open, market-driven economy, fuelled by trade liberalisation and both local and foreign investment. Its strategic location makes it a gateway to the Americas; and natural resources, a highly-educated labour force, excellent infrastructure developments and a pro-investment climate continue to attract business. The country…
Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, Procter & Gamble, Astra Zeneca and Johnson & Johnson are among the immediately recognisable global brand names in the pharmaceuticals industry. Due to the non-cyclical nature of the industry, pharmaceuticals companies were some of the most likely to have prospered during the economic crisis, and the industry is expected to grow by five…
Vestas, as the market leader, is taking wind power to new, unprecedented heights. Solid financial results for Vestas, in a testing year, have helped confirm wind as the leading source of renewable energy. Vestas’ order intake in 2010 increased by 182 percent, rising from 3,072 to 8,673 MW, the highest in the company’s, and the…
The investment management area of Banif, the Portuguese financial group, has been establishing a successful track record in terms of Growth and Innovation. Banif Investment Managers (BIM) recorded strong growth in 2010, with assets under management (in mutual funds, real estate funds, alternative asset funds, pension funds and other managed portfolios) reaching €4bn in December…
Apple has filed a lawsuit against South Korean electronics group Samsung alleging its mobile phones and tablet computer are a copy of its iPhone and iPad. The case against Samsung was filed by Apple on Friday at the US District Court for the Northern District in California but details were not released until Tuesday when the…
Swiss medical device manufacturer Synthes said on Monday it is in preliminary takeover talks with health conglomerate Johnson & Johnson. The deal could be worth up to $20bn and if completed would be one of the largest healthcare takeover deals in recent years, according to sources familiar with the process. The company said in a statement:…
Kit homes are rapidly increasing in popularity across the globe, especially in Australia. It is important to consider how to actually buy a kit home though, as they are not the same as regular houses – the buying process is slightly different.Why are they so popular?The main reason for the growth of the kit home…
