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Incentives Market Getting Crowded

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:01:31 GMT

If the recently announced launches of two meetings, incentives and corporate travel hosted-buyer tradeshows in 2011 targeting the U.S. market are a sign of anything – the Americas Incentive Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition and IMEX America – it might be that the travel industry is in recovery

Lawyers: government misconduct in Blackwater case

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:09:15 GMT

Defense lawyers are alleging misconduct by Justice Department prosecutors in the case against one of five Blackwater security guards accused in the killings of 17 Iraqis in Baghdad.

Companies urged to tackle climate change

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:31:04 GMT

SOUTHWOLD brewer Adnams features in a new film which aims to encourage small and medium sized firms to cut their carbon emission in the fight against climate change.

Security minister Lord West stopped and searched in profiling row

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:13:58 GMT

Police used controversial stop and search powers against the governments own security minister it has emerged.

The problem with bond fund performance figures

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:11:09 GMT

Corporate bonds aren't traded on exchanges the way stocks are and so there is a degree of judgement involved in valuing themAlexander Prineas reports...

Did Toyota Fall From Supply Chain Grace? - MetalMiner

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:09:52 GMT

All of these models were recalled for a rapid acceleration problem which has resulted in 100 NHTSA (National Highway Transportation Safety Administration) complaints and more than 12 fatalities, according to several press reports and Toyota’s website.

Dubai debt problems knock shares

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:01:30 GMT

Financial markets are hit by concerns over Dubai's financial health, with banking shares particularly affected.

Fidelity's Bolton Comes Out of Retirement

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:01:54 GMT

Anthony Bolton, a star money manager from Fidelity, is canceling retirement to launch a fund focused on companies exposed to Chinese consumers.

Mutual Funds Weekly: Fund investors, be thankful

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Another Thanksgiving gives reason to remember what is most important. For some investors, it might be the stock market’s strong rebound this year. For others, what really matters perhaps is having a better understanding of how mutual funds work, using realistic strategies to meet short- and

Biggest daily fall for FTSE since March on Dubai and LSE woes

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:58:05 GMT

As the market went into freefall following debt problems in Dubai, the London Stock Exchange systems crashed for nearly three and a half hours, adding to the growing sense of anxiety among investors

TalkTalk highlights growing Digital Economy Bill unrest

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:50:00 GMT

Internet service provider TalkTalk has renewed calls for the government to reassess its Digital Economy Bill, arguing today that widespread public outrage over the legislation is growing. Andrew Heaney, executive director of strategy and regulation at TalkTalk, told V3.co.

Obama pledges climate support | Business | ICM Commercial & Busin...

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:35:14 GMT

The US President has pledged his support for the war on climate change by announcing his attendance at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December.

Colorado mortgage rates sink to 4.54%

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:32:50 GMT

Colorado home mortgage rates continue to sink this week, reaching 4.54 percent on a 30-year fixed loan Wednesday, according to Zillow Mortgage Marketplace. Rates averaged 4.62 percent last week, 4.66 percent the week of Nov. 9 and 4.77 percent the week of Nov. 2, Zillow reported.

Brand and Name Protection at the Social Web

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:20:19 GMT

claim.io is a further service to manage and register identities and brand names within the social web. Similar to KnoweEm, namechk and usernamecheck.com the service offers the central registration of personal names and brands at about 300 social media services.Opposite to the other services

Chinese eBay rival branches out with branded mobile phone

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

China's biggest online auction and retail Web site plans to stamp its brand on a new mobile phone, the first time it's name will be put on a device, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

Chi-X says LSE blocked routing of trades to rivals

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:43:01 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - Chi-X Europe criticized the London Stock Exchange for adopting a procedure that prevented trades being routed to rival venues when glitches halted trading for more than

UK resisting "superwatchdogs"- sources

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:23:00 GMT

The government is blocking European Union plans to set up "superwatchdogs" to monitor banks and risks to the economy because it fears London could be sidelined, sources

Lawyers: government misconduct in Blackwater case

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:09:37 GMT

Defense lawyers are alleging misconduct by Justice Department prosecutors in the case against one of five Blackwater security guards accused in the killings of 17 Iraqis in Baghdad. Recent pretrial proceedings that took place behind closed doors led the...