The original Wolf of Wall Street
He was the man who Americans loved to hate, yet his achievements were revered. Selfish, unfriendly, single-minded and with a merciless desire to beat...
Électricité de France (EDF): Thinking Big and Outside the Box
Determined to become the world’s largest supplier of renewable energy, Électricité de France (EDF) in July took an 80% stake in Hong Kong-based wind...
OECD: 21st Century Trade Agreements & Regulatory Coherence
In the past, services markets were largely local and countries mostly worked out their regulation without consideration for how other countries regulate. As a...
Seriously Funny: Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis has been called “the funniest serious writer in America” – the sort of contradictory label that has been pinned to the 55-year-old...
Middle East: Qatar – Speak Softly and Carry a Large Bag...
Looking to buy up a fair chunk of the world around it, Qatar has set its sights on Asia and the US as it...
Khoa Phan: Six Life-Changing Seconds
Vine has propelled Khoa Phan to fame and fortune. The young Californian explains: “I started making “vines” to bring my imagination into reality for...
Mohamed A El-Erian: Is the Perfect Storm Over for Markets?
Earlier this year, financial markets around the world were forced to navigate a perfect storm – a violent disruption fuelled by an unusual amalgamation...
Mervyn King: Opinionated Lord
During his time as governor of the Bank of England, Sir Mervyn King – now Lord King – had a habit of using sporting...
Martin Scorsese: A Life Saved by Rock & Roll
If Martin Charles Scorsese hadn’t made the momentous decision to become a film-maker, he would have joined the priesthood. A celibate life of serenity...
Jan Koum: He Won’t Stop
“We want to know as little about our users as possible,” Jan Koum claims. Mr Koum is cofounder of instant messaging app WhatsApp. It...
