Healthcare and life sciences industry: on the cusp of a revolution 24/06/2015 by Andrea Fantechi Digital technology is changing the way we consume products, the way we use data… in fact, almost every strand of lifestyle is being enhanced by...
‘Persist & prevail’: how to confront corruption 24/06/2015 by Andrea Fantechi Economic policies, trade regulatory controls and cultural changes are working together to withstand the pressures of corruption…
Europe on the road to recovery 24/06/2015 by ben_woodward Some economic pundits have been questioning whether it’s for real. After all, they’ve witnessed European Union (EU) stagnation, become tired of the EU showdown with...
Travellers around the world face complex web of taxes and charges 08/06/2015 by Andrea Fantechi Average levy on ‘outbound’ economy flight now US$2 Taxes on flying inhibit economic growth and competition
Western European economies saddled with tax burden 40% higher than the global average 20/04/2015 by Andrea Fantechi Low tax centres Dubai and Singapore hoping to lure high value industries from ‘Old Europe’
G7 economies risk undermining entrepreneurship with excess taxes on the sale of businesses 19/01/2015 by Andrea Fantechi German business owners may pay almost half gains in tax and in France a third By contrast BRICs economies pay just 16.7%.
Mexico: the new middle way 09/12/2014 by Andrea Fantechi Mexico is on the move, empowered not just by large modern firms but small to medium-sized (SME) traditional businesses that are stepping up to take...
ASEAN: A region of complexities and contradictions 09/12/2014 by Andrea Fantechi With a rising economic profile, investors are examining one of the world’s most diverse, fast-moving and competitive regions...
India: pipedream or reality? 09/12/2014 by Andrea Fantechi India gives a whole new meaning to diversity. Will growth create one urban middle class whose interests transcend region, caste, religion by 2022?...
Top earners in Western Europe hit with bigger tax bills than their global peers 03/11/2014 by ben_woodward Eastern Europe and emerging economies offer most generous tax regimes for higher earners. Western European economies hit their highest earners with 25% more in tax...