Eastern time: shoppers pass a luxury store in Shanghai. Prices in China are higher because of import duties ©Getty 4:48pm

Business of Luxury

The Chinese pay less when they are away from home. This may lead European brands to raise prices

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World’s Top Analysts 2012

Stock pickers say the key to success was staying focused on opportunities in their sectors, while keeping a close eye on macro developments

Deals & Dealmakers May 2012 illustration ©Nick Lowndes 1:03am

Deals & Dealmakers

A look at mergers and acquisitions in the financial sector, from banking and insurance to private equity and asset management

revellers celebrate Vappu, or Walpurgis Night ©Lehtikuva May 29, 2012

Finland

Budget discipline has been impressive and there is a wish to stay in the euro

Corporate Responsibility illustration ©MEESON May 29, 2012

Responsible Business

Few big organisations dispute the need for social engagement but not all consumers have been won over

illustration for Arab Banking and Finance May 2012 ©David Bromley May 29, 2012

Arab World: Banking & Finance

Most Gulf states, flush with cash, have remained clear of turbulence

polo players chase the ball ©Reuters May 26, 2012

Polo

The state of the game in various countries, its stars, rule changes and new developments

Monaco F1 ©Reuters May 25, 2012

The Business of Formula One

The dominance of the European races may be declining, but Monaco’s appeal is still highly marketable

crew gets to grips with the J Class Velsheda ©The J Class Association May 23, 2012

Yachting and Marinas

The shift in global economic power is changing the game for the superyacht and pleasureboat industry

yuan notes and US dollar bills ©AFP May 22, 2012

Renminbi: The Global Challenge

The time is approaching when the currency will rival the dollar as a global reserve

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