Ecclestone shows signs of cracking in budget cap row May 21, 2009 F1 CHIEF Bernie Ecclestone has admitted to serious concerns for the future of the sport ahead of today’s showdown with rebel teams over the controversial budget cap plans. Governing body the FIA and teams’ association FOTA will meet in Monaco, ahead of Sunday’s Grand Prix, for last-ditch talks aimed at resolving the row that threatens [...]
Clay success for Anne is Britain’s first in 26 years May 21, 2009 LONDONER Anne Keothavong became the first British woman to reach a WTA Tour clay-court semi-final in 26 years with a crushing victory in Warsaw. The 25-year-old thrashed Ioana Raluca Olaru 6-0, 6-1 to match the feat of Jo Durie in 1983. Despite two previous WTA semi-finals this year, Keothavong is bidding for a first-ever final [...]
Horsey battles tragedy to lead at Wentworth May 21, 2009 ENGLAND rookie David Horsey battled against his emotions to enjoy a dream debut in the PGA Championship at Wentworth.Horsey, winner of last season’s Challenge Tour, is suffering personal turmoil with his mother battling breast cancer. But the 24-year-old from Cheshire still managed to make the most of the calmer early morning conditions to shoot a [...]
EXPENSES IN CITY CAN’T HALF GET EXPENSIVE May 20, 2009 ALL THIS palaver over outrageous Parliamentary expenses has got Square Milers reminiscing about the good old days in the City, when sky-high monthly expense bills were de rigueur. Of course, there are the usual tales of drink, drugs and girls, as well as a few quirkier ones – one gentleman who went to Ascot to [...]
Mix of ethics and business is boosting CFA’s appeal May 20, 2009 AT a time of mass job cuts, it is no surprise that City workers are trying to make themselves more attractive to employers. One increasingly popular way to do this is to take the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification, a globally-recognised certificate for those working in investment management and financial analysis. According to figures released on [...]
ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS THE CFA CODE May 20, 2009 Members of CFA Institute (including charterholders and candidates for the CFA designation) are obliged to adhere to a code of conduct designed to instill a high level of ethical and professional standards in the financial services industry. They must: • Act with integrity, competence, diligence, respect, and in an ethical manner with the public, clients, prospective [...]
CFA PROGRAMME WHAT’S INVOLVED May 20, 2009 To achieve the CFA charter, candidates are required to pass three levels of exams. They must also prove four years of professional experience, provide professional references and submit a professional conduct statement. CurriculumThe curriculum is split into Investment Tools, Asset Valuation and Portfolio Management, each covered to varying degrees at each exam level. Subjects covered [...]
Dumb luck and accidents can make you rich May 20, 2009 FALSE ECONOMYBy Alan BeattieViking, £20 FOR THE past two centuries, Argentina has had almost identical economic potential to the USA: plentiful natural resources, a large population and fantastic trade links. But while the US is the richest country on earth, in 2001 Argentina went bust. Why? The World Trade Editor of the Financial Times tries [...]
OUT OF OFFICE May 20, 2009 PAMPERING AT SELFRIDGESCutting-edge skin care brand 3LAB will be in situ at Selfridges throughout June and July, inviting shoppers to “experience pure pampering” with its range of treatments, moisturisers, toners and cleansers. On offer will be express facials, skincare consultations and the chance to win the whole Pure Pampering Collection (worth over £600), which includes [...]
