Europe’s biggest activist investor shakes up management teams to unlock hidden value

The leader is a rare example of a foreigner running a German multinational

The brewery chief has staved off decline with emerging market acquisitions

After weathering the country’s worst recession, Candido Bracher is looking to expand

In an industry obsessed with algorithms, the media boss is focusing on quality

The Japanese trading house trusts its history of investment to create new lines of business

In a male-dominated industry, the executive says she has not been held back

Former head of UK Sport has set sights on winning the World Cup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your boss and possibly you have a completely outdated view of the Thai capital and need to give it a fresh look

A few of late summer’s more frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

From Hawaii to Hampstead, the columnist answers readers’ questions

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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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Get your finances on track and prepare for the new year

Review your savings, mortgage and insurance products

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Five ways legitimately to cut your IHT bill

Five steps to protect workers and employers from a cliff-edge end to temporary economic support

In a locked down world, the need to build connections has never been greater, or more physically impossible

A new series offers a fascinating glimpse into lives lost to history

Growth of artificial intelligence software is driving ‘democratisation of propaganda’

Economy minister says comprehensive inspection is part of measures needed to save economy

Uneven recoveries from pandemic expected to exacerbate decades-old inequalities

The emirate’s economy is especially vulnerable, and may need a bailout from its big brother, Abu Dhabi