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Businesses unprepared for eurozone split reveals FT/Economist Global Business Barometer

LONDON: 18 May 2012: The Financial Times and The Economist today publish the results of the Global Business Barometer, which show that three quarters of business executives admitted their companies have no contingency plans for the break-up of the eurozone despite a similar majority recognising this could have a “somewhat” or “very” significant effect on more …

FTChinese.com Launches ‘Lux Avenue’ Section

HONG KONG: 11 May 2012: FTChinese.com today announced the official launch of a new channel called “乐尚街” or Lux Avenue which offers readers profiles and stories about the luxury industry, highlights new trends in luxury products and provides a window into an international designer lifestyle. “China’s rapid economic growth and rising interest in and consumption more …

First cohort of the FT Non-Executive Director Certificate to graduate

The first cohort pursuing the Financial Times Non-Executive Director Certificate is set to graduate on May 23rd.  The ceremony will be held at the Grosvenor Hotel, London, and the keynote speaker will be Vince Cable MP and Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills. The FT launched the FT Non-Executive Director Certificate in September more …

Financial Times appoints Emily Steel US media and marketing correspondent

NEW YORK: 2 MAY 2012: The Financial Times today announces the appointment of Emily Steel as US media and marketing correspondent, covering content and distribution companies, digital media innovators and the wider marketing industry. Steel joins the FT from the Wall Street Journal, where she most recently served as a social media editor. Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, more …

Shortlists announced for 2012 Sustainable Finance Awards

LONDON: 3 May 2012: The Financial Times and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, have announced the shortlist for the 2012 FT/IFC Sustainable Finance Awards, which recognise environmentally and socially responsible banking and investment globally. Now in its seventh year, the 2012 awards attracted 161 entries from 145 financial institutions and 36 non-financial more …

Financial Times hosts ‘Lifestyle Revolution’ themed Luxury Summit in Marrakech

The Financial Times will host its eighth annual Business of Luxury Summit on 30 May – 1 June 2012, at the Four Seasons, Marrakech, Morocco. Lionel Barber, editor of the Financial Times, will chair what has become the must-attend annual global gathering for luxury executives, corporate decision-makers and financiers. This year’s Summit is themed ‘The more …

How To Spend It iPad app surpasses 100,000 downloads

iPad app from the Financial Times’ multi award-winning luxury lifestyle magazine reaches a new milestone Just seven months after its launch, the FT’s How To Spend It iPad app has surpassed 100,000 downloads.  The free app, which has been profitable since launch – and which was shortlisted this week for a Webby Award – offers more …

Financial Times appoints Jon Slade to commercial director, digital advertising

LONDON: 3 April 2012: The Financial Times has appointed Jon Slade to the newly created role of commercial director, digital advertising, effective 2 April. In his new position, Jon will assume responsibility for global digital advertising revenues and the development of new business propositions for FT.com, howtospendit.com and the FT’s mobile products. His role will more …

Financial Times launches interactive marketing campaign at New York’s Grand Central Terminal

Partners with award-winning designer David McCandless to explain global economy and mobile technology through 3-D projection mapping NEW YORK: 27 March 2012: The Financial Times today launches a stunning interactive marketing campaign focused on new ways to engage its US and global audiences. Housed in Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal, FT Graphic World will more …

Financial Times launches FTChinese.com MBA Gym iPad Application

Hong Kong: 23 March 2012: The Financial Times today announced the launch of an MBA Gym app for FT Chinese.com. The new Chinese-language iPad application aims to bring business-savvy global insights to decision makers, business managers and MBA students in China. FTChinese.com has designed the MBA Gym app as a creative education tool with tailored more …