We researched and wrote an article for the international development website Devex on the future challenge that the World Bank faces in a rapidly changing global aid environment. The report was prepared just as President Robert Zoellick announced his decision to step down in June 2012 after five years at the helm. We spoke to a large number of senior development figures for the article which can be read here (free registration required).
Dividend reinvestment explained on eZonomics
Our latest column for eZonomics, the personal finance and behavioural economics website, look at dividend reinvestment. The column, which can be found here, looks at the greater long-term gains available to investors who reinvest their dividends rather than taking the cash.
New findings on impact of project management on share prices
We carried out research for Oracle into a link between portfolio project management and the share price of the company involved. The report, Stock Shock, uses data, research and anecdotal evidence to point to a link between successful – and unsuccessful – project management and a company’s stock price. The report is here.
Creating jobs in a global economy
We helped with the writing of this major document published by Hays and Oxford Economics looking at likely changes in global employment patterns between now and 2030. It has been out for several months but is now attracting interest in many emerging economies in 2012. The report is here.
Emerging middle classes as source for UK growth
Financial Director magazine’s latest edition includes an article on the potential for the burgeoning middle class in emerging economies to provide a much-needed engine for growth for UK businesses hit by a downturn in domestic consumer spending. The article is here.
Impact of a break-up of the euro on British businesses
In an article for Financial Director magazine, we examined what a fragmenting eurozone means for UK business and what steps firms should take now to hedge against the worst outcomes.
eZonomics article on compound interest
We contributed towards a new blog entry on eZonomics, ING’s personal finance website that looks at financial education, personal finance and behavioural economics. The article, which is here, looks at why both savers and borrowers need to understand how compound interest can rapidly add to their interest earnings…or their debt.
