LISTED PRODUCT NEWS July 7, 2010 ETF SECS ROLLS OUT ETCS TO GERMANY ETF Securities has extended its euro-based exchange-traded currencies (ETCs) offering to the German stock exchange this week, giving further flexibility to European investors – they were first listed on the LSE in November 2009. They now include eight euro-based ETCs with long or short exposure to the US [...]
Don’t let technology take over your life July 7, 2010 RECENTLY I went to a presentation of some research into the uses of technology at work, at the London office of Google. They had commissioned a think-tank to look into the ways that technology will help us “collaborate” and become more “creative” in the years ahead. But there was a strange situation when those of [...]
Drama in the Deep South July 7, 2010 FORD COUNTY BY JOHN GRISHAM ARROW PAPERBACK, £7.99 BY ZOE STRIMPEL John Grisham, trusty friend of travelling businessmen for 20 years, is the definition of “best-selling author”. But what distinguishes him from the slews of so-called best-selling thriller writers, many of them attempting to be just like him, is the watertight quality of his writing [...]
LIFE COACH July 7, 2010 LIVING in the city and working full time might not seem very compatible with dog owning, but it can be done. London’s myriad park spaces make this a better city for dog owning than most. However, if you think giving your dog a quick run around before you leave for work and then leaving it [...]
OUT OF OFFICE July 7, 2010 BIKERADAR LIVE 2010 Cycling enthusiasts should check out BikeRadar Live at the Brands Hatch circuit in Kent this weekend. Now in its second year and just in time for Tour de France fever, the event gives you the chance to test-ride the latest road and mountain bikes, including the Colnago C59 Italia bike (left), which [...]
Let your phone keep you fit and healthy July 7, 2010 EDITOR, MOBILEB2B.CO.UK Mobiles are smart and know all our intimate details. So it was only a matter of time before they’d reach doctor status. Here’s how they control our hearts and minds – and everything else. DR INABOX Ericsson has launched a new Dr In a Box service that obviates the need for you to [...]
Six ways to spice up your kitchen July 7, 2010 LIKE your fellow time-pressed City denizens, you know you should be eating healthy home-made bread and organic frozen yoghurt instead of endless ready meals, but during that rare evening off who really has time to drop everything for hours of authentic home-cooking? Luckily, thanks to the wonders of human progress and the innovative genius of [...]
Puyol power takes Spain to the brink July 7, 2010 GERMANY (0) VS SPAIN (1) CARLES PUYOL finally broke German hearts by heading Spain into their first-ever World Cup final in an intriguing match in Durban. The Barcelona centre-back thundered home a winner from Xavi’s corner 17 minutes from time to hand the European champions a date with Holland – their first-ever World Cup meeting [...]
It’s a final for the purists July 7, 2010 WITH their slick passing styles and fantastic quality on show, Holland and Spain will provide the perfect showpiece at Soccer City on Sunday. We saw last night just what a complete side Spain are. Xavi and Andreas Iniesta controlled the midfield, while Carles Puyol was a real hero at either end, scoring what proved to [...]
Koscielny seals £10m Arsenal deal July 7, 2010 ARSENAL new boy Laurent Koscielny set his sights on the Premier League title after completing his £10m move to Emirates Stadium last night. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has tracked the 24-year-old centre back for some time after he impressed for French Ligue 1 side Lorient. And Koscielny, who can play for either France or Poland, [...]
