Monthly Archives: February 2012

How Can Global Banks Plan for the Coming Volatile Decade?

Global Banks will face many tough hurdles over the next 10 years, including stricter regulatory regimes, higher funding costs, lower margins and non-traditional competition. Global Banking 2020: Foresight & Insights, a video-enhanced eBook just published by Knowledge@Wharton and Ernst & Young, takes a scenario-planning approach towards a growth path.

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Warren Buffett’s Big Secret

How smart was Warren Buffett’s decision last week to announce that he had chosen a successor to some day take over the reins at Berkshire Hathaway — without divulging that person’s name? We offer some contrasting viewpoints.

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A Year Later, Egypt’s Wael Ghonim Talks about ‘Revolution 2.0’

The former Google marketing executive might be better suited to help inspire a budding entrepreneur community throughout Egypt, but circumstances have thrust him into the political forefront as Egyptians navigate the maze of democracy.

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A Secondary Market for the iPad 2?

Consumers are rushing to buy the new and used Apple iPad 2 following news that the iPad 3 is about to launch. What are the pros and cons of these secondary markets?

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How the Arab Spring Creates Growth Potential for Islamic Finance

A new report indicates that the Arab Spring may create new opportunities within the Islamic finance industry.

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Mastering ‘Social Media Etiquette’

In the ever-changing social media landscape, how can marketers and community managers figure out the most effective ways of interacting with consumers?

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Are Germany, the Netherlands and Finland Pushing for a “Grexit?”

Greece’s finance minister – Evangelos Venizelos — seemed to think so last week, though he now favors the 130 billion euro bailout with its harsh terms. But has the thinking really changed? And will poor countries be subsidizing richer ones under the new deal?

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India’s Largest Coffee Chain Prepares to Take on Starbucks

Cafe Coffee Day, India’s largest coffee chain, is gearing up to take on Starbucks, which will open its first locations in the country later this year.

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