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Venture capitalists invested over $19.8bn in total in 2014 to companies, predominantly to tech start-ups. Taxi network Uber is one of the highest valued organisations back by venture capitalists

2014 biggest year for US venture capitalists since 2000’s dot-com bubble

$48.39bn was invest by venture capitalists last year, but a variety of factors make today’s start-ups appear a more secure investment than those of the turn of the century

President of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, has for a long time been keen that the institution should implement a quantitative easing scheme

ECB quantitative easing plan approved

Mario Draghi’s bond buying scheme gets tentative ECJ approval after challenge from German courts

Prime Minister since 2008. Renzi plans to resurrect the country's faltering economy by increasing debt - a move he believes will stimulate growth. Industry experts believe this will only serve to create demand that is artificial and short-lived

Italy must address lack of competitiveness to restore economy

As Italy enters another recession, the country’s new PM has a tough task, writes Hans-Werner Sinn, Professor of Economics and Public Finance, University of Munich

Kiev faces tough questions about its future. European Union membership could have transformational effects for the country

EU membership could tame Ukraine

The grim reality in Ukraine compares poorly with its neighbour Poland, writes Erik Berglöf, Chief Economist at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

MTGox lost $575m in total after the digital currency exchange was attacked by hackers in 2014. Many are concerned losses for bitcoin exchange Bitstamp could be just as bad

Security breach halts operations at bitcoin exchange Bitstamp

Europe’s leading bitcoin exchange has lost around $5m after “operational wallets” were compromised

Companies such as ayondo are helping traders adapt to the internet age. Its social trading platform allows investors access to cutting-edge financial products and information

ayondo’s social trading platform opens doors for investors

Navigating financial markets can be a nightmare for beginners. However, retail investors who feel bogged down by confusing jargon and technical terminology can now find solace in the burgeoning world of social trading

Zero corporation tax: the arguments for and against

Once a niche proposal, the recent public focus on corporate tax avoidance has sparked real interest in the idea of eliminating corporation tax altogether. Surprisingly, the statistics suggest that employees and other stakeholders may also benefit from this

Watford’s cultural gems. The town's infrastructure, culture and commercial assets have made it one of the UK's most best destinations to live in and do business

Watford develops into dynamic business hub

As London expands, places like Watford are transcending commuter town status

the OECD’s Paris HQ. The OECD's latest set of recommendations will have many implications for businesses

What does the OECD’s tax overhaul mean for companies?

A set of recommendations is the OECD’s first step in it’s upheaval of international tax. This will benefit companies, but those unprepared may find compliance costly

Research suggests that mid-market companies are more likely to be positive about their prospects, even when the economy is fragile. It is this optimism that may encourage them to make bolder moves - which can, in turn, lead to great gains

GE Capital International: mid-market firms have reason to be confident

In spite of mixed confidence in Europe, mid-market firms are buoyant about their individual prospects. Research suggests that this is with good cause

Chrysler production in Mexico City. More and more manufacturers are moving to countries such as Mexico - whose manufacturing costs are lower on average than China's

Entrada Group illustrates Mexico’s potential as a manufacturer

There is a lot to be gained from moving manufacturing to a new location, but there are also risks. The importance of local expertise should not be overlooked

Justin Upton of the Atlanta Braves. The team moved to Cobb County in 2013 after a public-private partnership between the government and Cobb Chamber developed its Competitive EDGE programme

Cobb Chamber’s PPP boosts county’s prospects

Conveniently located close to the world’s busiest airport and home to an MLB team, Cobb County has a lot to offer

Finding top talent in a short amount of time is a huge challenge for businesses across the globe. CEO Worldwide seeks to counter this problem by recruiting executives in a reactive and flexible way

CEO Worldwide transforms the executive search industry

In our increasingly globalised world, outdated timeframes and inflexible working patterns are on the way out. Today, companies need worldly, adaptable executives without going through long recruitment processes

The stunning scenery of Montreux Riviera, which is nestled between Lake Geneva Alps. The spot was a favourite with celebrities such as Charlie Chaplin, Freddie Mercury and Igor Stravinsky

Montreux Riviera’s beauty attracts businesses from across the globe

Nestled between one of the world’s most beautiful mountain ranges and most stunning lakes, Montreux has an infrastructure and convention centre to match its natural beauty

The economic committee of the EU parliament and EU member state negotiators have hiked up fees for processing debit and credit card transactions to their highest levels

EU caps debit and credit card transaction fees

After months of deliberation, an initial deal has been reached to limit charges paid by retailers

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