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Banking group’s Bitcoin block ‘won’t halt crypto trading’

Lloyds Banking Group has blocked credit card transactions for cryptocurrency purchases, but that lacks logic – and may even increase demand, say experts By HAL...
Paris Eiffel Tower La Defense

Macron’s Man is Sniffing Out Europe’s Business Opportunities

France’s Benjamin Griveaux is rising up the ranks of the French president’s inner circle, and he’s been handed a special mission by Emmanuel Macron...
Holdun Family Office

Patience and discipline will deliver family prosperity

The Holt-Dunn family has been managing investments and assets for generations SIR HERBERT HOLT created a business empire that spanned three continents during one of...
Make Up

L’Oreal sells Body Shop

L’Oreal never quite managed to get to grips with what it bought from Dame Anita Roddick in 2006, but was it all worth it? WHEN...
New York Cabs

It’s up to you, New York!

Is paranoia over vanishing industrial heritage keeping the city that never sleeps awake? Business Vision’s Tony Lennox examines the changing face of commerce in...
Red Ferrari

Status symbols in and out of the boardroom

From cufflinks to cars, Blackberries to dog breeds: status symbols are evolving. BV’s RICHARD THOMAS cranes his neck to get a glimpse of the...
Asteroid mining

There’s platinum in them there stars

Goldman Sachs Group predicts a new top-earner will soon be in our midst By HAL WILLIAMS THE American multinational investment bank and financial services company Goldman...

From Serena’s socks to rabbits’ feet – superstition is all around

HAVE you ever worn your “lucky” shoes to a job interview, or knocked on wood after saying something hopeful? Experts aren’t surprised… SUPERSTITIOUS actions aren’t...
Corporate Rebels

Workplace savants bringing magic to the daily grind

The Corporate Rebels travel the world to brighten up your working day and take a challenge to management. HAL WILLIAMS reports EVER felt overlooked and...
Paul G. Allen

Paul Allen – The Forgotten Man Of Microsoft

When two school friends set up their own software business, one of them didn’t expect it to become one of the most successful companies...