The market philosophy of Italy’s go-to fund manager July 20, 2011 FOR someone who runs a multi-million euro international investment group, Robert Tomei is a laid-back and affable man to sit down and talk to in the Connaught Hotel bar. Tomei’s Milan based international investment company has over €1bn of assets under management. As the group chairman, Tomei is responsible for the approval of every group [...]
Companies face forex risk on euro July 20, 2011 THE UK has a long history of having an outward looking economy and an ever-increasing number of companies are looking to garner profits abroad. But added to the regulatory and logistical problems of trading overseas, changes to the value of currencies can warp balance sheets. The volatility of the ongoing Eurozone crisis could present a [...]
The apps every foodie needs July 20, 2011 PIZZA EXPRESS Lanched a month ago, the high street chain’s new app could herald a no less than a change in the way we dine out. As well as expected functions like showing you the menu, telling you where your nearest Pizza Express can be found and enabling you to book a table, the app [...]
BOOKS: CHILDREN’S SUMMER READS July 20, 2011 PICTURE the scene: it’s quiet, the wind is playing with your hair, the birds are tweeting and you’re on your second margarita. This is not you and your partner alone on holiday: no, it’s the whole family sitting in peaceful, engrossed silence devouring your respective books. If this scene appeals, here are some suggestions for [...]
Top summer openings to keep you sated July 20, 2011 RECENT summertime openings are aiming to reinvigorate after-work drinking with masterful mixology, which is exemplified in Bishopsgate’s newest installation, The Drift at Heron Tower, from the same team behind The Folly and The Anthologist. Set over two massive floors with a sprawling bar on each and a secluded cabana overlooking Europe’s largest aquarium, The Drift [...]
Battle to be best of the Tests to end all square July 20, 2011 ENGLAND vs INDIA Today – 11 am Sky Sports 1 AFTER two and a half years of hard work England have the chance to officially become the number one Test side in the world. To do that they will need to beat incumbent rulers India by at least two clear Tests, with the sides about [...]
Nathaniel can strike with conditions to suit July 20, 2011 THE King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday is the UK’s most prestigious open-age horserace and this year’s renewal is absolutely mouthwatering. Workforce has been the subject of significant support during the week due to the softening ground and he undoubtedly has the best form. However, he had a very hard [...]
Strauss calls for repeat of Ashes effort July 20, 2011 ENGLAND captain Andrew Strauss believes beating India on home soil will require an effort on par with winning the Ashes in Australia. The eagerly anticipated four Test series between the two sides vying to be ranked the No1 Test team in the world begins at Lord’s today with Strauss confident his team are on the [...]
Anderson holds the key to halting Tendulkar and Co July 20, 2011 IT’S a measure of how far this England side has progressed in a short space of time that I make them favourites to win a series against the side currently ranked the best in the world. The depth of India’s batting means England will spend large periods of this series on the back foot and [...]
Lukaku bid turns up heat in Chelsea striker rivalry July 20, 2011 COMPETITION for forward places is only likely to get fiercer at Chelsea, but Nicolas Anelka and Daniel Sturridge, two of the men whose places look most under threat, insist they are in no mood to step aside. Anelka’s place has been increasingly under threat since January, when Roman Abramovich sanctioned the £50m signing of Fernando [...]
