BEST OF THE BROKERS October 8, 2009 YELLMorgan Stanley lowered its price target for Yell, which it rates “overweight”, from 115p to 90p, to reflect weaker revenue trends and the dilutive impact of a £500m equity issue. It said that refinancing is the key event for the shares, and that the next catalyst will be the deadline for lenders to accept the [...]
CITY MOVES WHO’S SWITCHING JOBS October 8, 2009 Religare Capital MarketsThe broking and investment banking group has appointed Martin Newson as its new chief executive of global investment banking. Newson will be tasked with bringing together the firm’s Indian capital markets franchise with its international investment banking operation. He was previously head of global equities at Dresdner Kleinwort, where he also led the [...]
Q&A: BUYING October 8, 2009 Camilla DellMANAGING PARTNER AT BLACK BRICK Q. Dear Camilla, I am looking to buy a property in London but every time I find something I like, it goes under offer and I don’t have the chance to buy it or I’m asked to participate in a sealed bid. What are your tips for succeeding? A. [...]
Take yourself out for a lovely dinner alone October 7, 2009 IT’S not just about where you eat, but who you eat with. Nothing says quiet confidence like dining alone. Indeed, Suzanne Pirret, the pin-up chef, wrote a whole book called The Pleasure’s All Mine, about the joys of dining alone. If the thought of sitting at a table for two on your own puts you [...]
THE LONG LAUNCH… October 7, 2009 JEFF GALVINWE FOLLOW THE GALVIN BROTHERS AS THEY COUNT DOWN TO THE OPENING OF THEIR NEW CITY RESTAURANT THIS week my two boys Daniel and William and my brother Chris’s children, Jessica, George and Joey visited the site of the restaurant and were totally overwhelmed by the 30m high ceiling, marble pillars, church-like arched windows, [...]
How to make a career part of a happy life October 7, 2009 WOMEN, WORK AND THE ART OF SAVOIR FAIREBY MIREILLE GUILIANOSimon and Schuster, £12.99**** BEFORE WRITING the bestseller, French Women Don’t Get Fat, Guiliano was a top business woman – she took Veuve Cliquot’s American subsidiary from a three-person band with zero market presence to a 25 per cent market share and purchase by French luxury [...]
Strategic investors show thirst for world’s most liquid market: water October 7, 2009 IT MIGHT seem to be a fairly common substance, but fresh water’s growing scarcity means that it is quickly becoming known as blue gold in development and investment circles. While the amount of water in the world is finite – and fresh water only accounts for 1 per cent of the total – demand for [...]
EMERGING MARKETS ARE GROWTH PLAY October 7, 2009 NIZAM HAMIDHEAD OF SALES STRATEGY, iSHARES EUROPE AS THE global economy begins the slow path to recovery, investors are starting to take a view on economic growth. Oddly, perhaps, emerging markets have been ahead of advanced economies in exiting recession. Over the first half of 2009, equity markets around the world have restored part of [...]
Managers can take steps to prevent stress in the office October 7, 2009 IT’S hardly a stretch to work out that economic gloom will exacerbate workplace stress. And that means more than just a few tough deadlines – it can cause serious mental health issues. The Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health says that such problems cost UK organisations about £26bn each year. The latest Health and Safety Executive [...]
CAREERS CLINIC October 7, 2009 LINDA JACKSONMANAGING DIRECOR, FAIRPLACE After three years in my current role, I want to start looking for my next job. I’m a bit worried that my experience looks light on my CV though. How can I make sure my CV is competitive? IF your experience is a bit light, you can still break down the [...]
