Rolf Breuer expands on how Europe's largest economy can regain sustained and vigorous economic growth.
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Dynastic prince is not averse to risks
December 2, 2002SEB chairman Jacob Wallenberg talks to Karina Robinson about family business Investor AB and about the many strategic ventures that SEB has tried out.
Milan's fashion for finance
November 2, 2002Milan has always been a capital of style but it is now being recognised as Italy's financial centre. David Lane reports on the city's banking trends.
Battle for the benchmark
October 2, 2002The fight to sell government euro bonds has never been fiercer. The French and Germans are battling it out for benchmark status while other eurozone countries are increasing liquidity and issuance size. Troubled equity markets make it all very attractive to investors.
Are Dresdner's days numbered?
September 2, 2002All signs point to Allianz dismantling the once powerful Dresdner Bank, says Jan F Wagner in Frankfurt.
Paris aims for European supremacy
July 2, 2002Six months after the launch of the euro, the finance markets of Paris are enjoying the success that it has brought. As Helena Frith Powell reports, the French capital has London firmly in its sights.
London calling
November 2, 2001Henry Harington looks at the effect of September 11 on foreign banks in London, and finds many questioning their policy of maintaining all their operations under one roof.
Right, said Fred, both of us together
April 2, 2001Karina Robinson talks to Fred Goodwin, group chief executive, Royal Bank of Scotland.
All power to the super regulator
February 2, 2001Karina Robinson talks to the FSA’s Sir Howard Davies.
Better in than out
November 2, 2000Kerin Hope reports on how Greece’s banking sector is preparing for entry into the euro-zone.