Exams alone aren't the answer for financial planners
A new exam that ensures that the skills and knowledge of financial planners are up-to-date can only work if part of a broader framework of standards.
Seizing opportunities amid an oil price slide
The plunge in oil prices has dislocated credit markets in certain subsectors of the energy industry, but has also created pockets of value.
The Chinese dream on wheels
The Shanghai Auto Museum exhibits the contradictions and occasional surreality of contemporary China.
Five trends that will shape the workplace of the future
It won't be long before cubicle farms, individual desks and even the concept of a traditional office is changed for the better.
Why the bull market still has legs
Asset prices look set to continue to defy the odds this year, fuelled by the lowest cost debt in a generation.
What can we expect from China in 2015?
2015 is set to be another testing year for Chinese policymakers who are trying to push through a host of difficult reforms without bringing about a hard landing.
Fragile or fine, China continues to puzzle
Given its history of excesses and imbalances, it's difficult to categorise or identify China as a political-economic risk. But fragility could be its black swan event in 2015.
Plunging Swiss sends Franc warning
The collapse of the Swiss Franc reveals just how fragile global economies are.
Switzerland's bombshell is a taste of the volatility to come
The Swiss decision to scrap its cap on the franc has provided a timely lesson on the unexpected consequences of unconventional measures.
A good move or a Swiss miss?
The economic implications of Switzerland's decision are staggering and one of the biggest losers will likely be the country's export sector.
Oil's plunge ensures more stimulus will be on offer
With the oil plunge driving down inflation in the developed world, central banks will be in no rush to turn off the stimulus tap.
China's state media: We are not Charlie
Media coverage of the Paris shootings in Mainland China actually reflects the different values of many average Chinese people.
Globalisation and consumerisation: The twin challenges for the app economy
Investing in the right application delivery solution is the first step in meeting the growing expectations of employees as they navigate the connected world.
Does your organisation have a 'data fairy godmother'?
The recent spate of high-profile security breaches continues to highlight the fact that data security continues to take a back seat.
'Facebook at Work' is no pie in the sky
Why is a social network with 1.25 billion users to sell advertising jumping into the nasty, competitive business of enterprise software against the likes of IBM, Microsoft, Salesforce and Google?
Coca-Cola's revival will hinge on product innovation
Alison Watkins wants to bring the magic back to the company and a focus on health will continue to be a key component of the brand strategy.