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Investment needed to meet energy policy objectives
Diminishing financial returns for utilities have put at risk the ability of the electricity sector in OECD markets to raise the estimated $7.6 trillion (€6.5 trillion) in investments needed by 2040 to meet energy policy objectives,…
CBI calls on WEF forum to push global trade deals
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has called on world leaders to drive trade deals during the World Economic Forum, taking place in Davos, Switzerland this week.
“The UK economy is in good shape. Whilst the pace of growth is…
New Global Context to take 10 global challenges
Over 40 heads of state and government, as well as 2,500 other leaders from business and society will convene at the 45th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, from 21 to 24 January 2015 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, to discuss The New…
WEF takes action on cyberthreats
The World Economic Forum and its partners have developed a new way for organisations to calculate the impact of cyberthreats. The framework, called ‘cyber value-at-risk’ comes at a time when cyberattacks are increasing in velocity and…
Public opinion to spark debate at WEF 2015
The public will get to have their say on burning issues related to the global economy, business, politics and civil society during this year’s World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2015, taking place in Davos, Switzerland this week.
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Businesses needs to work hard to attract new talent
Business should focus on people and purpose, not just products and profits according to Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited's (Deloitte Global) fourth annual Millennial survey. This and other findings from the survey suggest businesses,…
Increased operating costs putting strain on SMEs
More than half (59%) of small and medium sized businesses across the UK are experiencing increased operating costs, and of that figure, 58% say it is having a negative impact on their cash flow.
The figures come from the Close…
