New European “Ownership Investing” Firm Enters The Fray
By Wendy Spires Group Deputy Editor in London From Wealth Briefing A new asset management firm has entered the fray in Amsterdam called Ownership Capital – a name which its founders say speaks to its “ownership investing” approach. Ownership Capital…
Silvio Berlusconi: Ruby sex trial plea rejected
An Italian court has denied the request of former PM Silvio Berlusconi to halt a trial where he is accused of having sex with an under-age prostitute. The court in Milan also decided it did not need to hear testimony…
Fast-food ‘linked to childhood asthma and eczema’
Eating fast food three times a week may lead to asthma and eczema in children, say researchers who have looked at global disease and dietary patterns. Data from more than 500,000 children in more than 50 countries suggests poor diet…
Losing sleep
By Paul McGowan of PS Audio We’re still on the trail of defining the basic requirements for the output stage of a DAC or, for that matter, a preamplifier because the two are quite the same in terms of requirements….
U.S. Natural Gas is Flowing – Now What?
From The Financialist As part of our series looking at the future of American energy, The Financialist spoke to Osmar Abib, global head of Credit Suisse’s oil and gas investment banking group, about the rise of natural gas production in…
The history and benefits of aerobics
The word ‘aerobic’ means “with oxygen”. Researchers consistently recommend that regular physical activity with healthy eating habits is the most efficient way to keep yourself fit and control your body weight. Aerobic activity helps you to control or reduce your…
DCFS Office Closure
The Cayman Islands Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), including its district offices, will close on Friday, 25 January, to facilitate a staff function. The offices will re-open for normal hours on Tuesday, 29 January. DCFS apologizes for any…
The Editor Speaks: Strong words from Ezzard but can he deliver?
He who shouts the loudest will always be heard and there is no doubt that Ezzard shouts as loud as McKeeva Bush and often with more sense. However, his latest announcement via a telephone call to his favourite media site…
CBO 2013 celebrates 10 years
The tenth annual Cayman Business Outlook, the pre-eminent annual business conference for Cayman residents, will be held on January 24th, 2013. Fidelity Bank announces that for this year’s conference, the venue will once again be The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. For…
PLEASE READ: This is how Britain recognises what its heroes have done for it
These shameful stories have been appearing in the UK press over the last six months concerning disabled veterans from the British Second World war and the complete disregard for the part the Arctic Convoy veterans played. Not only that the…
