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UBS GUEST COMMENT   BY CONSTANTIN VAYENAS Every economic cycle expands our vocabulary. The 1990s were the years of “irrational exuberance,” ending in the 2000-01 downturn dubbed the “shallow recession.” The recovery

. With less than four weeks to go before the European Parliament elections, now is the time to urge future MEPs to commit to end corporate dominance over EU decision-making. The nearly-40

. Over the years, contrary to the views of sceptics who have been calling for more scrutiny of family businesses, a series of investigations has found family-controlled, quoted firms are outperforming their

Higher regulation, slower growth, says EIU Capitalism entering new era of lower risk tolerance Higher regulation, slower growth, says EIU After close to 30 years of light-touch regulation, globalisation and free-markets, many

By Jason Benham and Sinead Cruise European investors have mothballed plans to invest in Dubai's bombed-out property in favour of more familiar and mature markets, prolonging the emirate's maiden bust until at

By Grant McCool High-profile New York lawyer Marc Dreier pleaded guilty on Monday to criminal charges of running a $400 million investment fraud involving fake promissory notes, and a judge released him

. BY OZAY MEHMET Before uncorking the champagne bottle to celebrate, the Greek Cypriot side should take a realistic step back and ask: What exactly has been won? And what comes next?

. A few nights ago, at a comfortable modern house not far from Zakaki, set amid citrus groves and gardens, two men met for the first time, both of whom I admire

. The need to promote the ‘Made in Cyprus’ branding for goods within the current financial crisis, the urgency to attract tourists from alternative markets and the unique opportunity to market the

. In this time of great economic uncertainty and lack of liquidity, real estate companies are looking for ways to effectively manage risk, streamline operations and enhance their business relationships so they