Wandering along the beach in Italy’s Viareggio you could be forgiven for thinking it’s simply a holiday resort. Yet the umbrella-lined, sandy beaches dotted with tourists mask another role, one at the heart of the shipping industry. This unassuming seaside city is where some of the world’s largest and most exclusive vessels are made. Its […]
What on earth is euro clearing and why should you care?
The European Union has announced plans to give itself more powers over the regulation of a business worth billions of pounds to London’s financial sector. The draft law calls for a new system to vet the vast market in euro-denominated derivatives following the UK’s exit from the European Union. Currently London is the undisputed market […]
You dont have to be a squillionaire to buy art
You don’t have to spend millions of pounds to buy an original piece of art. It’s no longer just famous names who are selling their works. A growing number of art fairs and online marketplaces mean new artists starting out are also able to reach buyers well beyond their home markets. “It’s just a crazy […]