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Marcos Galperín, MercadoLibre

The dotcom entrepreneur who built Argentina’s largest company is now eyeing the banks




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The Fast Lane: Round the world in seven days — and counting

Avoid eating too much and say yes to that extra glass of wine before you go to sleep in flight




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How to travel with grandmother

For her 99th birthday my granny wanted to fly from Ottawa to Italy and get out her bikini




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The Fast Lane: the key to a healthy neighbourhood

Casual familiarity triggers a sense of belonging and happiness in most of us and this in turn makes us more resilient




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Tokyo’s tourism boom is a barometer for Europe’s health

The capital is the cleanest, most orderly and safest bet for spending time in a global city




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The Fast Lane: who’s going to be the ‘global culture cop’?

‘What does it mean if you can’t comment on a sector of society unless you’re part of it?’




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The Fast Lane: blinded by the light

Eurostar’s new on-board lighting makes me think of an operating theatre lit for intricate surgery




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The Fast Lane: summertime, and the working gets easy

A summer office set-up reminds us that we don’t need gimmicks in the workplace to keep colleagues happy




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The Fast Lane: pining for an old favourite

The great thing about many Alpine resorts is that they understand the value of leaving things alone




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The Fast Lane: how to embrace a stint in the slow lane

Returning to 500 emails that need attention is far worse then checking in every other day




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The Fast Lane: house rules for Hotel Brûlé

Your company secrets don’t need to be revealed to the tanning masses. Your shareholders will thank you




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The Fast Lane: A Swiss bunker and other border myths

The Swiss bunker mentality has always felt at once quaint, menacing and oddly reassuring




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The Fast Lane: what you can learn from Bangkok

Your boss and possibly you have a completely outdated view of the Thai capital and need to give it a fresh look




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The Fast Lane: from Swiss post to Swedish retail

A few of late summer’s more frequently asked questions




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The Fast Lane: what makes the best in-flight experience?

I can’t help but question if airlines wouldn’t be further ahead if they had just stuck to getting the basics right




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The Fast Lane: how newspaper delivery has missed a trick

Many media companies still maintain a direct relationship with readers — but few still have access to foyers




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The Fast Lane: Where am I?

‘It’s a snapshot of a nation on the go, but in the most courteous and respectful manner’




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The Fast Lane: why all the world is going to Lisbon

While other countries spend a fortune attracting ‘influencers’, in Portugal it has happened organically




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The Fast Lane: my plan to make Canada great again

Young Canadians should do like Aussies and Kiwis by getting out into the world for extended periods




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The Fast Lane: What it feels like to be hit by a bullet

The facts are very simple: automatic weapons have no place in civil society, even when licensed




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The Fast Lane: playing the train game

The concepts on offer in Japan are exercises in extreme styling and peerless service




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The Fast Lane: Toronto — a Scarry, busy city

Toronto has a troubled history with its waterfront, much of which is cut off by an overhead expressway




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The Fast Lane: Can I walk around a hotel lobby in my underwear?

From Hawaii to Hampstead, the columnist answers readers’ questions




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The Fast Lane: Design that’s in a different class

Is Bombardier C Series the plane business travellers have been waiting for?




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The Fast Lane: What your desk says about you

My desk and I are having issues. I’m away so often, it’s decided to lead a life of its own




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The Fast Lane: A tale of two skyscrapers

Two tall stories that take place up in the clouds, high above two dazzling Asian cities




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United States 52 Week Bill Yield

US 52 Week Bill Bond Yield was 0.15 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the United States 52 Week Bill Yield reached an all time high of 17.31 in September of 1981.




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United States 4 Week Bill Yield

US 1 Month Bill Bond Yield was 0.10 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the United States 4 Week Bill Yield reached an all time high of 5.17 in November of 2006.




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United States 3 Year Note Yield

US 3 Year Note Bond Yield was 0.21 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the United States 3 Year Note Yield reached an all time high of 9.11 in May of 1990.




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United States 2 Year Note Yield

US 2 Year Note Bond Yield was 0.15 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the United States 2 Year Note Yield reached an all time high of 16.95 in September of 1981.




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France 6 Month Bill Yield

France 6 Month Bond Yield was -0.46 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the France 6 Month Bill Yield reached an all time high of 11.34 in January of 1990.




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France 12 Month BTF Yield

France 1 Year Bond Yield was -0.47 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the France 12 Month BTF Yield reached an all time high of 4.74 in July of 2008.




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France 3 Year BTAN Yield

France 3 Year Bond Yield was -0.57 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the France 3 Year BTAN Yield reached an all time high of 4.86 in July of 2008.




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France 3 Month Bill Yield

France 3 Month Bond Yield was -0.54 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the France 3 Month Bill Yield reached an all time high of 12.30 in January of 1993.




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Australia 5 Year Note Yield

Australia 5 Year Bond Yield was 0.42 percent on Saturday May 9, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Australia 5 Year Note Yield reached an all time high of 6.93 in June of 2008.




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Australia 2 Year Note Yield

Australia 2 Year Bond Yield was 0.25 percent on Saturday May 9, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Australia 2 Year Note Yield reached an all time high of 7.25 in June of 2008.




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Top twelve tips for efficient investing

Use your tax allowances to maximise the returns from your investments




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Top ten tips for investing in wine

Wine as an asset class is gaining credibility and many commentators cite recent demand from the Far East as the main driving force.




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Tips on how to protect your car from theft

What can you do to lower the chances of your motor being stolen




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Tips for investing in volatile markets

For investors tempted to put money into the stock market, there are some basic rules to consider




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Top 5 pension issues for consumers

Tips on how to improve your retirement income




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Top tips for investing in Europe

Kevin Lilley of Old Mutual picks out investment themes for the eurozone




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How to select an exchange traded fund

Top five areas investors should focus on when buying an ETF




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Top Tips for trading contracts for difference

Ten ways to improve your chances when placing a bet




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Top tips for financial planning in 2012

Get your finances on track and prepare for the new year




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Get your personal finances in shape for 2012

Review your savings, mortgage and insurance products




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Top tips for landlords reinvesting in their properties

Effective ways to reinvest in existing buy-to-let property portfolio




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Top tips for insuring artwork

Ensure you have the right cover for collectables




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Top tips to cut your tax bill

Make the most of this year’s allowances




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Top tips on how to add value to property

Five ways to improve your home