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• Banks are reconsidering the role of fund management

• The market in wind and solar power is well developed, but some fear a bubble

• Science and innovation minister Cristina Garmendia outlines her vision - -

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Global forces bring rewards and risks

As a construction slowdown casts a gloomy shadow, Spaniards are now paying the price for rapid development, writes Victor Mallet

Globalisation: Captains of industry lead new conquest

Victor Mallet looks at the challenges facing groups that are venturing into emerging markets

Stock exchange: Exposure puts Bolsas’ long period in the sun at risk

A dependence on cash equities business could slow a long growth run, says Jeremy Grant

Banking: Confidence that may not be a hostage to fortune

Victor Mallet on how stern regulation has created foundations that saved the country from the direct effects of the US subprime loan fiasco

Commitment to asset management in question

Increasing numbers of investors have taken their money out of fixed income and equity funds to reinvest in bank deposits, writes Kate Burgess

Energy: Slowdown set to test green commitment

Subsidies have created a well-developed market in wind and solar power, but some fear a bubble, writes Mark Mulligan

Property: Foundations of housing sector crumble

A toxic combination of oversupply and the credit crunch has debilitated the residential market, says Mark Mulligan

Cristina Garmendia: The battle to boost high-tech innovation

The science and innovation minister sees business schools as a model for change, says Mark Mulligan

Guest column: Shared culture will improve ability to serve customers

Modern Spain is strongly equipped with prerequisites for the efficient pursuit of business and commerce, says Fulvio Conti

Yachting: Base of choice for big-budget sailing events

Official backing has given the country a lead in the race to secure top events, reports Victor Mallet

Tourism: Uncertainty as crisis casts wintry shadow


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