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How AC Immune CEO Andrea Pfeifer plans to conquer dementia

Already affecting millions of people around the world, Alzheimer’s disease is only set to become more prevalent as the global population ages. AC Immune CEO Andrea Pfeifer believes her company can tackle this unmet medical need

European Central Bank struggles to bring its numbers to heel

Europe has been struggling to meet its inflation target for some time. While this hasn’t had an adverse effect on the bloc’s economy, the European Central Bank’s credibility could be at stake

Sustainable methods and local materials are replacing exoticism in interior design

Modern interior design has become preoccupied with opulence and exoticism. But with the planet unable to support this trend, designers must return to tradition by making furniture locally and with soul

Accelerating change: new technology is transforming transport

From automated trucks to electric vehicles, new technological breakthroughs are redefining the transport and logistics industry

Ilmatar CEO Erkka Saario puts wind in Finland’s sails with Google PPA

Wind energy production has tripled in Finland over the past four years, but it still represents just nine percent of the country’s total mix. Ilmatar Energy CEO Erkka Saario is determined to increase this figure

Puut’s all-in-one wallet embraces blockchain and artificial intelligence

Puut Wallet is the world’s first blockchain-based replacement for physical wallets, using digital technologies to deliver financial services and social features in one package

Calls for European Central Bank to keep new president on a shorter lead

Former IMF Director Christine Lagarde faces a host of challenges in her new role as European Central Bank president amid lingering uncertainties

Getting VAT right first time can save companies expensive headaches

Correctly inputting VAT is crucial to a company’s financial health, but it’s rarely simple. Understanding local law goes a long way

Florian Reuter leads air taxi firm Volocopter to new heights

As the urban air mobility market becomes more crowded, German start-up Volocopter has a shot at launching the world’s first commercial air taxi service

Following the LIBOR scandal, the EBC has launched its own benchmark interest rate

In 2012, an international investigation confirmed that some banks had been rigging LIBOR to inflate their profits. With several financial markets publishing alternative benchmarks, the European Central Bank is aiming to consolidate its own

Puut Wallet is using blockchain and AI to create smart payment systems

New technology is transforming the financial services sector. While blockchain and artificial intelligence hold a great deal of untapped potential, they are already providing numerous opportunities for industry players

Learning from start-ups and their speedy development processes

Rather than adopting the ethos of disruption embodied by many Silicon Valley giants, businesses should acquire a start-up mindset if they want to innovate intelligently

Live long and prosper: how to make the most of delayed retirement

As life expectancy increases in wealthy nations, people are expected to work for longer and retire later. Many are railing against the idea of a career extension, but it could be an opportunity to seek greater fulfilment in old age

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