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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Thursday, February 13, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. Amid India-China geopolitical tensions, China's Fosun Pharmaceutical is in discussions with three global private equity firms to sell its majority stake in the Hyderabad-based Gland Pharma. Fosun currently owns about 51% of Gland Pharma, after initially acquiring a 74% stake for $1.2 billion. They have hired investment banks Morgan Stanley and UBS to assist with the sale. Global private equity firms Blackstone, Brookfield, and Warburg Pincus are interested in buying this stake, valuing the company at nearly $3 billion. Gland Pharma, founded in 1978, specializes in making generic injectable medicines and serves nearly 90 countries, focusing on India and the U.S. markets. In the December quarter, the company reported revenues of ₹1,384 crore and a profit after tax of ₹204.7 crore.The potential sale is expected to trigger an open offer to Gland Pharma's shareholders, with the buyers aiming to own between 60-65% of the company after the transaction. In a major step toward strengthening digital payment security, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed additional factor authentication (AFA) for international card-not-present (CNP) transactions. This means Indian consumers will have an extra layer of security when making payments to foreign merchants—just like they already do for domestic transactions.Now you may wonder what prompted this move by the RBI?It's primarily due to Rising Fraud Cases in international transactions involving unauthorized charges on foreign websites with minimal authentication. Now adding AFA will ensure stronger security standards that safeguard Indian cardholders against such risks.   US-based industrial and aerospace giant Honeywell and Greenko founders-led AM Green signed an agreement on Wednesday to collaborate on manufacturing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in India from biofuels, including ethanol, methanol, and green hydrogen. Under this agreement, Honeywell's cutting-edge technology will be leveraged to produce SAF from renewable sources, aligning with global efforts to transition toward greener energy solutions. AM Green, a company backed by the founders of renewable energy giant Greenko, will focus on production and scaling operations in India, catering to both domestic and international markets.The companies will assess the feasibility of making SAF in India to reduce the country's oil import dependence, helping shipping companies adopt the low-emission fuel, and aiding aviation companies to meet International Civil Aviation Organisation guidelines for low-carbon fuel replacements. The global aviation industry is under increasing pressure to cut carbon emissions, and SAF has emerged as a key solution. This partnership strengthens India's role in the green energy revolution, supporting global decarbonization goals while reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Over two dozen Indian startups are expected to go public in the coming months, including big names like Groww, Lenskart, and Zepto, which could see billion-dollar IPOs. Smaller companies like Ather Energy, BoAt, Bluestone, Infra.market, PhysicsWallah, PayU, and Pine Labs are also gearing up for their stock market debuts. This is a jump from last year when only 13 startups, including Swiggy, Ola Electric, and FirstCry, went public. However, market conditions are getting tougher. Investment bankers say startups might need to adjust their IPO sizes and valuations due to recent global economic shifts. The US stock market has been hit hard after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs, leading to uncertainty in global equity markets. India's Nifty 50 index is down 12.5% from its peak last September, with foreign investors selling off shares. Amid tough market conditions and lock-in expiries those looking to invest in upcoming IPOs could also be staring at losses in the short term      At the Maha Kumbh Mela, India's largest spiritual gathering, several startups are seizing the opportunity to engage with the vast influx of pilgrims. Zomato-owned Blinkit has set up a temporary store offering ritual-related items and other essentials. Swiggy's Instamart has established a stall near the Triveni Sangam to serve attendees. PhonePe, in collaboration with ICICI Lombard General Insurance, is providing affordable travel insurance plans tailored for Kumbh visitors. Chai Point has deployed around 175 personnel and 18-20 mini stations, utilizing brewing bots capable of producing 15 liters of tea every 12 minutes, resulting in daily sales of approximately 160,000 cups reports Peiyamvada C. Now these initiatives not only cater to the immediate needs of pilgrims but also serve as strategic moves for brand visibility and customer acquisition. By adjusting pricing and packaging, these startups aim to connect with a broader audience beyond their typical urban clientele, gathering valuable insights for future expansions.

In Episode 19 of Season 5, we bid farewell to Gary O'Neil and raise a glass of Esfuerzo Wines' One Pack wine in a "vino for Vitor" Pereira toast. We discuss how things on the pitch might change under the incoming manager, FOSUN turning back to Mendes and what kind of unexpected madness we might see Sunday at Leicester. --- Follow the show on X @wlwpod, on YouTube @WholeLottaWolves and on Facebook. E-mail us at hello@wholelottawolves.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wlwpod/support

Nathan Judah and Liam Keen bring you the latest Wolves poddy in association with University of Wolverhampton at The Halls. The boys discuss the news that Gary O'Neil is set to stay as Head Coach for the foreseeable future. There's some exclusive news surrounding Nelson Semedo's future and an in depth discussion around Fosun. The defeat at West Ham is a big topic of conversation and how the team can rebound vs Ipswich. All your questions are answered and there's the chance to win a very special prize!

In this fiery episode of The Wolves 77 Club, Sam, Harry and Jack dive into the breaking news that Wolves Chairman Jeff Shi has decided to stand by manager Gary O'Neil—despite the club languishing in the relegation zone. The team unpacks the fallout from Wolves' 2-1 loss to West Ham, with Harry and Jack offering heated analysis of the tactical mishaps, questionable substitutions and defensive frailties that have defined O'Neil's tenure. Jack recounts his frustrating trip to the London Stadium, highlighting the dire atmosphere on and off the pitch, while Harry dissects the captaincy woes surrounding Mario Lemina and the broader struggles of Wolves' leadership both on and off the field. Listener comments take centre stage, showcasing the growing frustration among fans as the team debates whether the current squad is truly good enough or if ownership and management have let the club stagnate. With Ipswich Town and Leicester City on the horizon, the Wolves 77 Club discuss the enormous pressure on O'Neil to deliver results, while questioning the long-term vision of FOSUN and Jeff Shi. To lighten the mood, the episode closes with a quiz on Wolves captains throughout history—proving that while the team may struggle with Gary O'Neil's tactics, their Wolves trivia knowledge isn't much better! Join the conversation as the Wolves 77 Club tackles the tough questions: Can Wolves escape relegation? Is Gary O'Neil the right man for the job? And just how long can the fans endure the current chaos? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this episode of the Wolves 77 Club, the team dives into a heated discussion about whether Wolves should part ways with manager Gary O'Neil after a humiliating 5-3 loss to Brentford. Sam, Harry and Baylis break down the defensive chaos, baffling tactics and frustrations surrounding O'Neil's leadership. With a record of six points from a possible 66, the panel debates the critical question: Is it time for a managerial change? The episode also explores the fan backlash, the club's ownership issues with Fosun, and key player performances, including some head-scratching substitutions. Plus, discussions on the recent sacking of set-piece coach Jack Wilson, and the team's struggles despite talented players like Andre and Ait-Nouri. Tune in for a deep dive into Wolves' current crisis and whether a new manager could save the club's season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nathan Judah and Liam Keen bring you the latest Wolves poddy in association with University of Wolverhampton at the Halls. The boys go over the defeat at Arsenal before attention turns to the transfer window. How much is there to spend really? Is the situation fluid? How many will come through the door and what is the ambition of Fosun long term? All the latest links are discussed plus all your questions answered. There's a sneak preview of the live poddy at Molineux next Thursday and a full preview ahead of Chelsea.

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Nathan Judah and Liam Keen bring you the latest Wolves poddy in association with Kettle and Toaster Man. The boys have plenty to discuss as they analyse the 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace and look towards the future with plenty of big decisions this summer. Which assets are likely to go and where is new investment coming from. What is the Fosun end goal and will that keep supporters content? All your questions are answered and there's a full preview of the trip to Anfield.

Depois de duas tentativas de fusão sem sucesso, o BBVA continua a querer juntar-se com o Sabadell. Esta quinta-feira, a instituição financeira liderada por Carlos Torres não desistiu e decidiu avançar com uma oferta pública de aquisição. Segundo o BBVA, esta é uma “proposta excecionalmente favorável” aos acionistas do Sabadell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wolves are back in Premier League action after the international break. Joao Gomes played 90 minutes for Brazil against England - has his performance put him in the shop window? Villa way up next - and will Fosun spend in the summer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neste episódio, falamos sobre o futuro do Millennium BCP, que tem em aberto a possível saída do seu maior acionista, a Fosun. Apesar desta hipótese ser vista como um plano B, a empresa chinesa, que tem cerca de 20% do banco, já se reuniu com decisores políticos e supervisores em Portugal. Um puzzle com implicações potencialmente mais vastas. Na segunda parte, analisamos o futuro do Governo, depois de Luís Montenegro ter sido indigitado como primeiro-ministro. Com Paulo Ribeiro Pinto, editor de Economia, e Hugo Neutel, coordenador de Empresas. O anfitrião é Vítor Rodrigues Oliveira.

Neste episódio centramos a atenção na Fosun, que esta semana reduziu a participação que detém no Millennium BCP para cerca de 20%. O que pode significar esta operação para a estratégia da empresa chinesa em Portugal? Na segunda parte, tomamos o pulso à economia portuguesa, em véspera de novos dados anuais do Instituto Nacional de Estatística relativos ao crescimento económico em 2023. E traçamos as diferenças face ao que se espera para este ano. Com o coordenador de empresas, Hugo Neutel, e o editor de Economia, Paulo Ribeiro Pinto. Vítor Rodrigues Oliveira é o anfitrião.

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THE BLACK COUNTRY DERBY IS BACK! The fixtures will take place in front of fans for the first time since 2012, after Wolves came from behind to beat Brentford at Molineux 3-2. Cunha scored the winner, and Nathan Fraser - the local lad - scored his second goal for the club in a game that Wanderers largely dominated. Next up is Brighton though... but there's only one fixture on everyone's lips - the FA Cup Fourth Round tie at the Hawthorns! Wolves also avoided FFP charges - with credit going to Jeff Shi and Fosun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Eurotales Football Podcast, every club, league & fanbase has a story to tell and we aim to tell it. This week we are explore two clubs on contrasting journeys.  Chapter 1 - A Turbulent Summer For Wolves Could Get Worse Harry joins us from the excellent The Wolves 77 Club  to discuss all things Fosun and Lopetegui, where is Mr Vaseline Adama Traore gone, has the symbiotic relationship with super agent Jorge Mendes been beneficial, is Fabio Silva set to explode and more. Chapter 2 – Sheffield Wednesday's Exotic Revolution newly promoted and signing players from foreign lands, we get the lowdown on the Owl's current transfer business and what more shiny new toys might come through the door from the magnificent Joe Crann is there a potential new hero akin to Benito Carbone from the new foreign legion, could a premier league loan be completed before the window closes and what is the Xisco way?   Follow us on twitter - @Eurotalespod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a feature of Planet FPL pre-season content that James has expressed concerns about Wolves ahead of the coming season. On the latest Correspondent Week Podcast Wolves fan Bradley Parker joins James to answer if it's correct to have concerns and if there's any Wolves FPL assets managers should consider. Jose Sa has posted 140+ point seasons in consecutive seasons, can he be considered at 5.0? The ‘Doc' Matt Doherty has returned and many paid 6.0 for him three years ago, can he roll back the years and be considered at 4.5? Who will start up front? Can 5.5 Fabio Silva return from successive loan spells and finally establish himself? Plus, what do The Fosun owners want to do with the club? Is investment required? Are they restricted by FFP? Is the club for sale? And could manager Julen Lopetegui walk before the season even starts!? Follow Bradley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/parker_bradley Next on Correspondent Week: ep. 9 – Manchester United with Gary Robinson, Wednesday 7pm BST Today on Patreon: The Correspondent Week Debrief with Suj: on Crystal Palace, Brentford, Luton and Wolves For the full Planet FPL Schedule this week view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/86901192 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast?  Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #FPL #CorrespondentWeek #WWFC

The Saints fans went marching out before the final whistle, as 10-man Wolves ran out winners again in the Premier League. Despite Mario Lemina getting a completely ridiculous second yellow, new star boy Joao Gomes curled in the winner after a Bednarek own goal. And who are the best players of the Fosun era? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 16 of Season 3, Alex Winter joins the show to discuss the breakdown against Brighton before pivoting to what could be brighter days ahead, with Julen Lopetegui's coaching staff taking shape and arriving at Compton this week. Does Lopetegui have what it takes to keep Wolves in the Premier League? And to what level will Fosun be backing him in the January transfer window? Plus, the latest on Fabio Silva, Raul Jimenez, and a preview of Saturday's meeting with Arsenal with Sam Graham from the DU Football Show. --- Follow the show on Twitter @wlwpod and on Facebook. Part of a new supporters group in the USA? E-mail hello@wholelottawolves.com to get in touch and promote your group. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wlwpod/support

A fortuna pessoal de Guo, 55 anos, fixou-se, em 2022, no equivalente a cerca de 5,5 mil milhões de euros, de acordo com a lista elaborada pela Hurun Report Inc, unidade de investigação sediada em Xangai e considerada a Forbes chinesa.

This week we're diving into healthcare; what could be more critical? To help me understand how behavioural science is impacting this field, I'm joined by Dr. Ada Le, healthcare expert at BEworks and Dr. Mousumi Sannigrahi, newly installed as Head of Commercial for Innovative Medicines at Fosun Pharma US, having spent the last 8 years at Novartis Pharma.Show notesWhat's happening at the intersection of behavioural science and the pharma industry?How behavioural science plays out at Fosun vs. NovartisThe next frontier for healthcare and behavioural scienceWhat needs to happen to move to a more human-centric approach to healthcare?The goal of the 1% Steps for Health Care Reform ProjectWhat are easy wins that the pharma industry can enact now?Psychological barriers for patients with autoimmune disease Rosy retrospection bias and failure to prescribe the right treatmentDavid Robson and expectation effects: how mindset can alter our livesDan Ariely's end of life theories and researchThe scientific method of problem solving vs. more subtle placebo effectsHopes for healthcare in the next yearCheck out my partner BEworksSubscribe for more hereFollow me on TwitterPodcast music: Tamsin Waley-Cohen's Mendelssohn's violin concerto

In Episode 14 of Season 3, we try to make sense of the Wolves unraveling against Leicester and go straight to a listener question which questions the mentality of many on the squad. Do they have what it takes to withstand a relegation battle? And is it too late to rescue this season? We try and make sense of Scott Sellars being involved in match day decisions, attempt to clarify what his role is and question whether Fosun would make a bold decision to get rid of Jeff Shi. --- Follow the show on Twitter @wlwpod and on Facebook! Part of a new supporters group in the USA? E-mail hello@wholelottawolves.com to get in touch and promote your group. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wlwpod/support

Henri Giscard d'Estaing, PDG du Club Med, était l'invité de Laure Closier et Christophe Jakubyszyn dans Good Morning Business, ce mardi 27 septembre. Ils se sont penché sur les résultats dynamiques qui ont été réalisés par le Club Med dès sa montée en gamme, sur la réduction de 73% de ses activités en Asie dû au Covid-19, ainsi que sur les dettes du groupe Fosun, propriétaire du Club Med, qui se retrouve dans le viseur du régulateur bancaire chinois, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.

0:45 The (new!) livestream starts with some differences in playing club tennis around the world.2:37 Both hosts express anxiety about their upcoming returns to Beijing.5:14 Chengdu is set to go ahead with the World Team Table Tennis Championships later this month, despite an ongoing lockdown. What lessons have organizers learned from the Beijing Olympic closed loop? And has China's dominance in the sport impacted the decision to proceed?11:58 One of the biggest storylines from Beijing 2022, the Kamila Valieva doping scandal, has some updates from Russia. What can we expect next — and when? 16:44 A shoutout to former podcast guest Rachel Llanes, who just accepted a job with the San Jose Sharks organization.18:24: The IOC releases its human rights strategy six months after the Beijing Olympics. What's the significance of this, especially given the recent UN report on Xinjiang? 20:48: What does this mean for future Olympic host cities? Could Saudi Arabia ever be in the mix? 23:38: Chelsea's new American owner suggested the possibility of an All-Star game for the Premier League, with English fans up in arms. But is it really such a big deal? 27:53: A Bloomberg report this week says that Fosun, the Chinese conglomerate that owns Premier League team Wolverhampton Wanderers, may be in financial trouble. What does that mean for the club? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Please Support the Channel (It's just me making China Update):https://www.patreon.com/chinaupdatehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/chinaupdateChina Update is about China economic and political news and analysis, today we discuss the Chinese economy, housing crisis, Evergrande US-China, Taiwan and other China news #chinaupdate00:00 Introduction00:11 Beijing02:19 Housing Crisis | Evergrande04:33 US-China: Taiwan08:33 FosunChannel email: chinaupdatechannel@gmail.comMy consulting firm:https://www.chinaupdateconsulting.com/China Update provides you guys with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic analysis on China - so that you are on top of the world's number 2 economy. I was originally a lawyer who later moved to China to work in policy. My videos are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese. The views and analysis are all my own and I make the videos.Disclaimer: China Update is not a financial advisory channel. Nothing I say should be taken as investment advice. Please speak to a professional before making any investment decisions. While I take great care in researching everything discussed in my videos, I do not guarantee that all claims are 100% accurate, all claims should be verified by viewers.

Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the International edition from Interest.co.nz.Today we lead with news markets have reacted sharply to a 'small miss' in the US inflation data. The impact on the NZD has been large.This small change in the American inflation rate has brought huge reactions. The US CPI slipped in August from 8.5% to 8.3% at an annual rate. Month-on-month the rate rose from 0% in July to +0.1% in August, or an annualised rise of +1.2%. The data may seem tame, but it wasn't the fall to 8.1% markets were expecting and there has been a truly outsized reaction.Equity markets have dived. Bond yields have jumped. The USD has strengthened sharply. Markets are bracing for a Fed that says it is more determined than ever to squash inflation and benchmark policy rate hikes may now be higher for longer given the policy action so far isn't working, apparently.The American CPI benefited from sharp falls in fuel cost. But it was food and rent that is creating the latest upward pressure, showing the inflationary impulse is much more embedded that many had assumed. The prior assumption was that falling petrol costs would be enough to quell inflation. It isn't. Core inflation actually rose.The market reaction seems to be based on the fear that the inflation fight might necessitate their economy suffering a hard landing, and a period of recession.Meanwhile last week, same store retail activity rose more than +11% from a year ago. That remains much more than can be accounted for by inflation and continues a long run of 'real' gains and far above what this tracking showed pre-pandemic.And as at June 2022, deposits at US banks flowed out, falling -US$370 bln to US$19.6 tln. It is the first quarterly decline since 2018 and comes as households seem to be shifting to a more active investing stance. It is an enormous shift, on a global scale. It's even an enormous shift in terms of their economy, equivalent to about 1.5% of GDP.In China, it appears that another very large hi-profile company is in trouble, mainly because of its exposure to the property sector. This could be another HNA-style meltdown. This company is Fosun International. Beijing has apparently told its state-owned banks and other SOEs to review their exposures to the company. The Shanghai based company was built on debt, and has seen its share price wither by half in the past year. Today's official warnings may trigger some sharp moves when the Hong Kong Stock Exchange opens later in the day.Economic sentiment in Germany has dived to its lowest level since the GFC, obviously driven by concerns about what lies ahead in a winter without the backstop of Russian energy supplies. The September fall is being described as 'significant'.In Australia, there are 10.8 mln dwellings. In total they were worth AU$10.146 tln as at March 2022. But by June they had fallen in value to AU$9.983 tln. That is a loss of value of -AU$162 bln - or -AU$1.8 bln per day.Staying in Australia, that value retreat hasn't hurt business confidence - yet. The widely-watched NAB business sentiment survey for August improved, with conditions holding high and confidence improving. Westpac had a consumer sentiment survey out too, and that improved as well.The UST 10yr yield starts today at 3.42% and another +6 bps firmer from this time yesterday.The price of gold will open today at US$1704/oz and down a sharpish -US$25 from this time yesterday. But that was a minor fall compared to some other precious metals.And oil prices start today -50 USc lower at just under US$87.50/bbl in the US while the international Brent price is now just over US$93/bbl.The Kiwi dollar will open today sharply lower at just on 60.1 USc and an overnight fall of -1½c from this time yesterday. That is a 28 month low. Against the Australian dollar we are down at 88.9 AUc and a -½c fall. That is a nine year low. Against the euro we are also -½c lower at 60.2 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at 69.8 and a fall of -90 bps over the past day. The last time we were this low on the TWI-5 was November 2020.The bitcoin price is now at US$20,747 and a sharp -6.7% retreat from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been extreme at just over +/- 5.0%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.And get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston and we'll do this again tomorrow.

We recap a somewhat uneventful offseason for Wolves as the dawn of a new Premier League season has arrived. Danny from Baltimore Wolves joins Josh and Paul to touch on the need for a striker, Raul's injury and how it can change Bruno Lage's approach to the start of the season, the signing of Nathan Collins and other possible incomings. Then the guys give predictions for the 22-23 season in the form of a rapid fire question round, touching on possible outcomes for Wolves in the league table, individual awards and whether Bruno - and possibly even Fosun - will be around for the long haul. Our guest David Geckle helps preview the Leeds match and creates a bit of envy within the group at the new American flair that now exists at Elland Road. --- Follow the show on Twitter @wlwpod and on Facebook! Part of a new supporters club in the USA? E-mail hello@wholelottawolves.com to get in touch and promote your group. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wlwpod/support

In the 39th and final episode of Season 2, Paul and Josh are joined by a panel of friends of the podcast to recap the first season under Bruno Lage and what this summer will hold for Wolves. Dan John, Brian Donley, Andrew Smith, Ryan Gray and Danny from Baltimore Wolves all contribute their thoughts on whether a 10th place finish was a successful season, if Lage will remain with the club, who on the squad should be sold and what incoming transfers might look like. One thing is unanimous: this off-season will be be telling as to whether or not Fosun is serious about taking Wolves to the next level. Plus, the crew laments about the pre-season tour in the U.S. being cancelled and say (possibly) their final farewell to Ruben Neves. --- Follow the show on Twitter @wlwpod and on Facebook! Part of a new supporters club in the USA? E-mail hello@wholelottawolves.com to get in touch and promote your group. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wlwpod/support

In episode 34 of season 2, we discuss a rested Wolves squad making the trip to Turf Moor with the aim of getting back on the winning track. What approach will Lage take in order to try and find goals against an always defensive Burnley? Plus, it's silly season with rumors about summer transfers. Who on the squad now is expendable and who would make for a good depth piece? We then hop in the time machine thanks to one of the No Stupid Questions from a listener, and we make predictions on what the next 20 years of Wolves football will look like. Will they be frequent contenders for the top 4? Will they be comfortably in the Premier League for the next few decades? And will Fosun still be in charge? --- Follow the show on Twitter (@wlwpod) and on Facebook! Part of a new supporters group in the USA? E-mail hello@wholelottawolves.com to get in touch and promote your group to others in your area. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wlwpod/support

In episode 33 of season 2, we chat about what went wrong (spoiler alert: everything) in the uninspired performance against Newcastle on Friday night and the implications it has on the rest of the season. With Ruben Neves' name swirling in the media - and the chat about a possible Neves transfer fee from Bruno Lage himself - we discuss what it would take for us to be willing to part with our beloved Neves and what Fosun would have to do to replace him. Plus, with reports of Trincao being unhappy at Wolves, we chat about what to do with his future and ways to move forward after he returns to Barcelona. It's an eye on the future in this episode, with plenty of No Stupid Questions sprinkled in throughout, and an update on the title run of Wolves Women and their promotion to the Championship with some help from Danny from Baltimore Wolves! --- Follow the show on Twitter (@wlwpod) and on Facebook! Part of a new supporters group in the USA? E-mail hello@wholelottawolves.com to get in touch and promote your group to others in your area. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wlwpod/support

In Episode 30 of Season 2, Brian Donley from Charlotte Wolves joins Joshua and Paul to discuss the controversy surrounding Raul Jimenez's sending off which played a large role in the second half collapse against Leeds on Friday night. With it being Trincao's best performance of his young Wolves career, Paul's man crush reaches new heights forcing Joshua to lean on the listeners to help cast the roles of Paul and Trincao in the latest romantic comedy... "Bromance With An Option To Buy." Plus, what does Raul's future hold at Wolves? And if you were spending Fosun's money come the summer, who would you bring in to bolster the squad? All that and more No Stupid Questions from the listeners on this week's show. --- Follow the show on Twitter (@wlwpod) and on Facebook! Part of a new supporters group in the USA? Or looking to connect with others throughout the country? E-mail hello@wholelottawolves.com to get in touch. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wlwpod/support

Lili Xu Brandt directs MITx u.lab China (www.presencing.org), making the distributed innovation / action-learning infrastructure available for Chinese business and social leaders. The award-winning program has globally enrolled more than 200,000 participants in 185 countries for various social and business renewal initiatives. She has also brought Theory U based innovation processes to various Chinese organisations and contexts, including globalisation strategy program at Ant Financial, top 400 leaders' sensing journeys at Alibaba, leadership capacity building programs at ICBC, Fosun, Save the Children Foundation (Hong Kong) and many other business, social and government agencies. With a diploma in Engineering, Lili has always been interested in the cutting-edge intersection between the collective human intelligence and technology. She was invited to become an executive team member of Council on Extended Intelligence founded by MIT and IEEE (www.globalcxi.org), and since 2020, she has also become a partner of a boutique Chinese tech firm Planet 178 with a focus on providing tech and human solutions for upcoming symbiotic business paradigm in China and beyond. She was a parent at Green School in Bali and has since involved with the Cousteau's family's Oceans 2050 foundation (www.oceans2050.org), service as an advisory board member.

No matter where you are in your career as a business owner, whether you're just starting out or if you've been doing this for more than ten years, you can always benefit from the experience of someone who's been through it all and found great individual success along the way.Mitch Garber certainly fits the bill. He is a Canadian lawyer and business executive. Mitch is the former Co-Founder and CEO of Optimal Payments/Paysafe (NASDAQ), CEO of PartyGaming Plc/PartyBwin (LSE), and Caesars Acquisition Company/Playtika Ltd. (NASDAQ). He's also a minority owner, executive committee member of the NHL Seattle Kraken, and an active investor, who co-invests with lead principals like Apollo, TPG, David Bonderman/Wildcat, and Fosun.In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Mitch Garber takes us through his illustrious career. He'll talk about all the valuable insights he's learned through the years about growing a business and taking your career to the next level, so stay tuned!Topics Covered:How did you get started as an entrepreneur? [1:38]Was it always a dream of yours to own a pro sports team? [4:06]What business lessons now come to fruition after owning a sports team? [5:43]What's Mitch's take on outsourcing? [7:40]What was your experience like on Dragon's Den? [9:53]At what point does patience become delusion? [12:13]Do you think entrepreneurship is being romanticized too much? [14:30]Do you think that there are people who are not cut out to be business owners? [16:52]How important has the principle of compounding been to growing a business? [19:42]When is the right time to go for an opportunity and what do the signs look like? [22:28]Are some people too emotionally attached to their businesses? [26:08]Mitch's thoughts on impostor syndrome and comparison in entrepreneurship. [29:37]What's the best way to stand out? [31:48]How do you get into the right room with the right people? [34:07]What are your thoughts on investment strategies if you were to start now? [38:50]Has philanthropy always been important for you? How did you start becoming philanthropic? [42:35]What advice do you have for entrepreneurs whose time is divided, but still want to give their kids all these lessons for success? [47:49]How do you stay up-to-date on trends? [49:46]What's one thing you regret from a business standpoint? [51:30]Connect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Interviews on YouTubePerfectly Mentored FacebookConnect with Mitch Garber:InstagramWebsiteLinkedInTwitterConnect with Jason PortnoyWebsiteInstagramWant to see how Jason and his team can help you grow your business? CLICK HERELike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube

The transfer window has now slammed shut and international break is close to ending. Wolves return to action this weekend but Matt, Fin, Dave and Harry chat about how Wolves have got on since our last episode including the Manchester United game, the end of the window and Fosun's faults. Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/TWtwit Like us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/TWfaceb Follow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/TWstagram

After a 70-year battle, WHO declares the country free of the infectious disease; Fosun Pharma scores $300 million for Covid jabs; and e-commerce sites could get shut down for violating copyright rules under draft law SPECIAL OFFER To enjoy 7-day complimentary access to caixinglobal.com and the English Caixin app visit this link: https://www.caixinglobal.com/institutional-activity/?code=J3XVJC

Resort operators and tour operators Fosun, TUI and Jet2 welcome - finally - the return of punters seeking sand, sun - and, in the case of Fosun's Club Med, snow too. Co-living recovers, and investors are looking to extract a yield arbitrage; and India's major hotel companies eye opportunities and corporate splits, as the pandemic panic in the country wanes.

Sources say Beijing plans to use the mRNA Covid jab as a booster shot for people inoculated with inactivated-virus forms of vaccines; China prepares to launch its first nationwide carbon trading market; and Lenovo retains its crown as the world's largest seller of PCs   Correction: In the episode, BioNTech is wrongfully referred to as a Chinese company. BioNTech is actually a German company. SPECIAL OFFER To enjoy 7-day complimentary access to caixinglobal.com and the English Caixin app visit this link: https://www.caixinglobal.com/institutional-activity/?code=J3XVJC

China pledges to provide more support for foreign trade even as its exports surge. Suning.com founder steps down as chairman of the company. Fosun seals a deal to sell mRNA vaccines to Taiwan. A polysilicon manufacturer under U.S. sanctions will list in Shanghai. If you haven't already, click here to sign up for this briefing.

Birmingham Mail Reporter Alex Dicken shares the insight into the club he has developed while reporting exclusively on them. FOSUN are finding the fine line between global development and community values impressively well.

Beijing's embassy in London denounces summit and slams communique for ‘slandering' China and interfering in its domestic affairs; Didi reveals plans to go public in the U.S.; and Fosun expects to start producing BioNTech jab in China later this summer SPECIAL OFFER To enjoy 7-day complimentary access to caixinglobal.com and the English Caixin app visit this link: https://www.caixinglobal.com/institutional-activity/?code=J3XVJC

Hundreds of questions were submitted to the Wolves hierarchy to answer before the end of the season. They were put to the team by Wolves fan and Sky Sports presenter Johnny Phillips. Over the four part series, all topics across the club will be covered by those making the decisions. In part four, Johnny sits one on one with Jeff Shi to ask more questions about Fosun's vision for the club and their five years of ownership.

Le Club Med en Asie, les touristes Chinois et le ski, le futur « revenge tourism » post-covid  Cet épisode est sponsorisé par IZIVAT: récupérer la TVA sur tous vos achats. Code partenaire "SESAME" pour bénéficier de 5% de remboursement supplémentaire - Principaux sujets abordés dans cet épisode:  Faire une carrière d'expatrié, travailler chez Rémi Cointreau aux Etats Unis, à Singapore  Vin et spiritueux, montée en gamme, devenir leader sur un segment haut de gamme  Changer d'industrie, le tourisme, rejoindre le Club Med, être basé à Shanghai  Club Med: 10 villages en Asie   Construire un univers de marque, acquisition clients  Notoriété du Club Med et « legacy » de la marque en France, vs situation Asie  Formule du Club Med « tout en un » , aspects cultures, adaptation à la culture locale  Business model: vente en direct et a travers partenaires / agences de voyage  Stratégique: obtenir un accès direct à la donnée client et fidéliser  Stratégie online: site brand.com, plateformes: Wechat mini program, Alibaba Fliggy 飛豬， Meituan Dianping  Gérer l'omnicanal, l'unicité du prix à travers les canaux  Covid: fermeture des villages Club Med, 1er village à rouvrir: en Chine  L'engouement pour le ski en Chine, des millions de nouveaux skieurs  Apprendre aux chinois à skier, former ses futurs clients  Travailler avec un actionnaire / propriétaire Chinois: Fosun  Chine vs France: des temporalités différentes, vision long terme à 10 ans et urgence de l'immédiat, pas d'entre deux  Respect des marques et du savoir faire étranger en Chine  Envie de voyager pendant le Covid, « backlog » de marriages,  “revenge tourism“  La reprise du tourisme sera fonction de la vitesse des vaccinations  En Chine, il faut savoir rester humble, réceptif, capter les signaux faibles, se méfier des préconceptions  - Liens:  Club Med Chine  Fosun International (Wikipedia) - Autres épisodes cités: Stephane Monsallier, comment les marques peuvent gérer la complexité de l'e-commerce chinois, le grand nombre de plateformes  Olivier Dessajean, JV avec un conglomérat chinois: China Merchants  Jean Baptise Le Blan, les touristes chinois de Hainan changent d'hotel « tous les jours » pendant un séjour  - Profil de Xavier Desaulles sur Linkedin   Cet épisode est sponsorisé par IZIVAT: récupérer la TVA sur tous vos achats. Code partenaire "SESAME" pour bénéficier de 5% de remboursement supplémentaire

Fosun and BioNTech are to set up a joint venture to produce a Covid-19 vaccine. China sends medical aid to India. Tencent-backed online insurer Waterdrop tumbles in the NYSE debut. A new chemical giant is born. Plus, three Chinese telecom companies are to be delisted from the U.S. stock exchange.

Nathan Judah and Joe Edwards bring you the latest Wolves poddy as Nuno's men look to finish the season strong. Following on from the Black Country derby draw, the boys discuss all the talking points coming out of an absorbing 90 mins and look ahead to Sunday's clash with Brighton. With a massive summer on the horizon, can Fosun deliver the players that can turn Wolves into European contenders again? All your questions are answered and there's the unusual crazy stories!

Nathan Judah and Joe Edwards bring you the latest news following a crazy crazy crazy week of football both on and off the pitch. We discuss Super League ramifications and how the last few days had affected Wolves and Fosun's long term ambitions for the club. There's an update on Ruben Neves and plenty of chat on the future of Rafa Mir - could Wolves be missing a huge opportunity by not taking another look at him? All your questions are answered and there's a full preview of Sunday's game vs Burnley

Le marché de l’art s’enflamme pour un nouveau support numérique, le NFT. Ce n’est pas l’œuvre en soi qu’on achète mais son code informatique, il peut s’échanger à un prix stratosphérique. Le phénomène a explosé en 2020 à la faveur d’une rencontre improbable favorisée par le confinement : celle des artistes désoeuvrés, ne sachant plus trop comment valoriser leur travail et des milliardaires en bitcoin désireux de placer leur capital sous une nouvelle forme. Car un NFT, un jeton non fongible, c’est-à-dire unique au monde, se vend en cryptomonnaie. Le graphiste américain Beeple qui travaille d’ordinaire pour des vedettes de la chanson a commencé ainsi à gagner beaucoup d’argent l’an dernier en écoulant ces créations numériques sous forme de NFT. Avec un collage de 5 000 dessins numérisés il a touché le jackpot, 69 millions de dollars, lors d’une vente aux enchères en ligne organisée par la maison Christie's et suivie par 20 millions de personnes. Ce prix astronomique a propulsé cet artiste inconnu dans le trio des artistes vivants les plus chers au monde, aux côtés de Jeff Koons et David Hockney. Quel est l’intérêt d’échanger une œuvre sous cette forme ?  Le NFT est associé à un certificat numérique inviolable grâce à la technologie de la blockchain, celle qui est aussi l’armature du bitcoin. Une garantie d’authenticité appréciable pour le collectionneur. Depuis des siècles le marché de l’art est infesté par les faux, qui ne sont pas toujours évidents à détecter, y compris par les plus grands connaisseurs. L’acte de vente est beaucoup plus transparent, une autre évolution positive pour ce marché. C’est surtout une très bonne affaire pour l’artiste : chaque fois que le NFT est revendu, un pourcentage est versé à son auteur, ce qui révolutionne la répartition de la valeur souvent captée par les collectionneurs ou les intermédiaires. Pour le moment le NFT est utilisé pour des œuvres numériques, musicales ou vidéo. Le tout premier message de Jack Dorsay, le fondateur de Twitter, s’est même vendu sous cette forme pour près de 3 millions de dollars. Une bulle financière est-elle en train de se former sur ce nouveau marché ? Le marché est passé de 40 à 338 millions de dollars entre 2018 et 2020. Un succès aussi soudain paraît bien artificiel au regard des œuvres échangées. Beeple par exemple n’avait quasiment jamais rien vendu auparavant. L'un de ses NFT vendu à 66 000 dollars a été racheté 6 millions de dollars quelques mois plus tard. Si les cotes s’envolent, c’est surtout parce que les acquéreurs ont des poches profondes, ce sont surtout des baleines, ces investisseurs qui font monter les marchés en déversant beaucoup d’argent. Cette frénésie frise l'hystérie qui traverse les marchés financiers. Que ce soit à la Bourse ou sur le marché des bitcoins, les investisseurs sont à l’affût des bonnes affaires, y compris les plus exotiques, pourvu que leur valeur grimpe. Une effervescence propulsée par le faible loyer de l'argent. Les NFT ont-ils un avenir hors de ce contexte exceptionnel ? Cela dépendra de l’engouement pour ces œuvres essentiellement numériques, parce que pour le moment le NFT ne s’applique pas à des tableaux de maitres anciens. Le NFT peut aussi renouveler la consommation des œuvres d’art non seulement par les achats mais aussi pourquoi pas l’abonnement. Il pourrait y avoir un Spotify des œuvres numériques permettant de projeter chez soi certaines œuvres via un abonnement, cela démocratiserait l'accès à l'art. Dans l’immédiat le NFT a surtout le mérite d’attirer de nouveaux collectionneurs, plus jeunes, plus riches, souvent issus de la tech. EN BREF ► Hong Kong et Macao viennent de suspendre le vaccin Pfizer/BioNtech, à cause d'un emballage défectueux sur un lot. Une mesure prise au nom du principe de précaution. L'action de Fosun, le laboratoire pharmaceutique chinois qui le fabrique et le distribue pour cette zone a chuté de 5% suite à cette annonce. ► En Europe, la Commission présente aujourd'hui une règlementation plus sévère pour l'exportation des vaccins. Si un fabricant ne remplit pas son contrat à l'égard des Vingt-Sept il ne pourra pas exporter vers un pays tiers, surtout si celui-ci bloque lui-même les exportations ou s'il est très avancé dans sa campagne. Un durcissement qui cible le Royaume Uni et les États-Unis.

There are 4 major football clubs within 14 miles of each other in Birmingham and West Midlands that have been or are owned by Chinese businessmen: Birmingham, Aston Villa, West Brom and Wolves. Two of these have largely been success stories with Wolves under Fosun and West Brom under Lai Guochuan. However, Villa and Birmingham didn't have the same fortunes.  This is the story of Carson Yeung's and Tony Xia's time in the West Midlands. Yeung will forever be remembered by Birmingham fan's for pushing them to League Cup success in 2011 but his tenure wasn't always fairytale stuff. Relegations and prison sentences followed for the pair as the cracks in the road began to show.  Xia on the other hand with his outlandish ideas looked to make Aston Villa a Premier League powerhouse. From the bright lights of China and an Aston Villa theme park on the cards to winding up orders. This is the turbulent tale of Villa and Birmingham.

In today’s episode: Fosun seals deal to distribute the German-produced jab in the world’s second-largest economy; why China’s carbon capture efforts are falling short; and how a massive investment in ethylene glycol led to Yongcheng Coal’s debt explosion that rocked financial markets.

In this week's episode: New Delhi kicks out 43 Chinese apps including DingTalk and AliExpress; China delists the final 832 counties in Guizhou Province from its national poverty list; and Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam pledges carbon neutrality for the territory by 2050. In addition, we speak with Caixin Global managing editor Doug Young about problems ailing Chinese rental realty company Danke as well as the untimely fate of Fosun’s investment in Cirque du Soleil in China.   SPECIAL OFFER: Great News! Caixin Podcast listeners can now enjoy a 7-day complimentary access pass to caixinglobal.com and Caixin app. This is a limited-time offer. Get your pass by heading to: https://www.caixinglobal.com/institutional-activity/?code=J3XVJC

This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: China delists the final 832 counties in Guizhou Province from its national poverty list; India's government bans 43 more popular Chinese apps from domestic app stores, with AliExpress and DingTalk among them; and Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam pledges carbon neutrality for the territory by 2050.In addition, we speak with Caixin Global managing editor Doug Young about problems ailing Chinese rental realty company Danke as well as the untimely fate of Fosun's investment in Cirque du Soleil in China.

The Big Ones Distributed database software provider PingCap has secured $270m in series D funding from backers including Bertelsmann Asia Investments that will support research and development as well as international expansion. Another corporate investor, Fosun, led PingCap’s last round, a $50m series C round two years ago. PingCap is the creator of an open-source … Continue reading "23 November 2020 – PingCap Stores £270m in Series D Funding"

Yuan rebounds as Biden moves closer to victory. Overseas investors snap up China’s interbank bonds. Some investors who subscribed to funds planning to invest in Ant Group's share sale want their money back. A Fosun-owned company kicks off the biggest pharma IPO in India. Plus, Xiaomi plans to hire more research staff.

In today’s episode: court gets tough on Chen Feng as the conglomerate grapples with debt disputes; British travel agency Thomas Cook makes a comeback under new Chinese ownership; and top chipmakers apply for licenses to supply Huawei as U.S. tightens regulations SPECIAL OFFER: Great News! Caixin Podcast listeners can now enjoy a 7-day complimentary access pass to caixinglobal.com and Caixin app. This is a limited-time offer. Get your pass by heading to: https://www.caixinglobal.com/institutional-activity/?code=J3XVJC

India's trade deficit widens to five-month high in August India's trade deficit widened to a five-month high of 6-point-8 billion dollars in August. Exports shrank by 13-percent from a year ago to 22-point-7 billion dollars, hit by weakening demand for leather goods, machinery, jewellery and other products. Imports also fell around 26-percent to 29-and- a-half billion dollars, despite surging gold imports during the pandemic. Thomas Cook relaunches as online-only holiday firm Thomas Cook has relaunched as an online-only holiday company one year after its collapse, which left thousands of holiday-makers stranded abroad. The new website will initially focus on destinations on Britain's safe travel corridor list, including Turkey, Italy and Greece. Chinese conglomerate, Fosun, bought the Thomas Cook brand last November for 14-million- dollars Snowflake raises $3.4B in largest-ever software IPO Snowflake has raised 3-point-4 billion dollars from its initial public offering, making it the largest ever US software listing. The IPO, which was priced at 120 dollars per share, values the cloud database company at more than 33-billion- dollars. Meanwhile, shares in British online retailer, Hut Group jumped 30-percent on their market debut in London

1. Hong Kong man infected by COVID-19 twice2. Airbnb pre-pandemic in 2021?3. IPO of the century?4. Vaccine pre-election5. WeChat censoring coronavirus conversations6. The real risk of flying7. Fosun to relaunch Thomas Cook8. Tripadvisor contactless menus9. Booking.com and leisure travelers10. Coronavirus and innovation

This is: At Home With Our Homies. At Home With Our Homies is an Interview Podcast that started right as COVID-19 Began. Hosted by Jayson Siano, CEO & Founder of Sabre Real Estate, who utilized this extra time home to interview his friends who happen to be the top producers in the Retail, Fitness, Health, Real Estate and Business industry. Listen along for entertaining interviews full of deep perspective on the current state of things along with quirky rapid fire questions and more! Airdate: 3/31/20. Our own Jay Siano interviews Jeff Roseman, the vice chairman of Newmark Knight Frank, one of the world's leading commercial real estate advisory firms. A founding partner of Newmark Knight Frank's Retail division, Jeff Roseman is a top producer for the firm and widely acknowledged as an industry leader in landlord and tenant representation. Mr. Roseman has assisted numerous retailers in their expansion strategies both nationally and internationally. He has also worked on behalf of some of the country's most active developers and landlords. In his more than 25-year career, he has completed transactions totaling more than 10 million square feet of retail space, with a value in excess of $2 billion. Currently, Mr. Roseman represents property owners that include Fosun, Benenson Capital Partners, Reading International, RPW Group, Skyline Developers and The Stahl Organization as well as retailers such as Angelika Theaters, Blink Fitness, Blue Bottle Coffee, Republic Bank and Tender Greens. Mr. Roseman has been responsible for some of New York City's highest-profile retail deals, including: Conversion of the 75,000 SF former Bowery Savings Bank on 42nd Street into the legendary Cipriani event space. Room & Board's 60,000 SF at 17th Street in Chelsea. Barneys New York's 55,000 SF return to its original Seventh Avenue and 17th Street location. Cinemex Theaters' first New York City location, 50,000 SF at First Avenue and 62nd Street. Additionally, spearheading its entire U.S. entry, with 10 locations and counting. The first Whole Foods New York City location, 50,000 SF on Seventh Avenue in Chelsea. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema's 40,000 SF at 28 Liberty. Legends Hospitality Group's 35,000 SF at 28 Liberty. The National Basketball Association's (NBA's) 25,000 SF flagship on Fifth Avenue and 45th Street. Equinox Fitness Clubs' flagship locations at 315 Park Avenue South, One Park Avenue, 420 Lexington Avenue, 588 Broadway and 897 Broadway. The successful marketing and leasing campaign at 625 Madison Avenue, with retailers Canali, Diesel, Fratelli Rossetti, Lavo restaurant and Philipp Plein. Tiffany's flagship downtown location at 37 Wall Street. Mr. Roseman is a four (4) time winner of the Real Estate Board of New York's (REBNY's) Retail Deal of the Year award for the following transactions: The successful marketing and leasing of the 200,000 SF Harlem USA Project Whole Foods' first and flagship store in New York City, located at Seventh Avenue and 24th Street The revitalization of West 14th Street with Guitar Center's first New York City location. Leasing the entire building "where the ball drops on New Year's Eve," the world-famous One Times Square, to Walgreens. A frequent lecturer and advisor to the media on all aspects of retail real estate, Mr. Roseman has appeared on The Fox Network, CNBC, NY1, CUNY Network and Bloomberg Radio. Mr. Roseman is a member of REBNY, The Retail Real Estate Board of New York and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). He also sits on the boards of a number of charities.

Absent investment income and capital gains, has the global insurance industry made a profit over the past 15 years? What is the true extent of under reserving? Turnover amongst Insurer's shareholders is greater than ever. The advent of computer driven trading, options and ETF's results in companies and shareholders not knowing each other. insurers cannot know who their shareholders are from day to day. Investors may not know the identity of their investments. Almost daily insurers exit classes of business overnight. Buyers have to make investment decisions over time scales of years not knowing the cost of their insurance coverage, or whether coverage will be available at all. Industry consolidation amongst carriers continues at a furious pace, disturbing relationships even further. The industry's claims performance is still not as good as it needs to be. Carriers complain at brokers' commissions and fees, but it is the client, the buyer who decides what their broker earns. The reality?........insurers are legally obligated to place their shareholders' interests above the interests of the policy holders. The brokers role is as valuable to insurers as it is to buyers. The existence of the brokers permits the insurers to react to volatility without creating a political backlash. Speaker: Dennis Mahoney is a 50 year veteran of the insurance industry. He started his career in 1968 at Lloyds insurance broker Price Forbes. That firm then merged with Sedgwick Collins and then Bland Payne to create the Sedgwick Group, now part of Marsh& McLennan. During his career Dennis was fortunate to work in most classes of both insurance and reinsurance. After graduating from the Harvard Business School PMD program, he was appointed deputy chairman of Sedgwick North America. In 1984 he was recruited to lead Alexander Howden the Lloyds broker acquired by US broking giant A & A ( Alexander & Alexander). Following the acquisition of A&A by Aon in 1997, Dennis was appointed as Chairman and CEO of Aon's Wholesale and reinsurance operations. Dennis relocated to Bermuda in 2007 as Chairman of Aon Global. He retired in 2010. Appointed as an independent director of Ironshore in 2012, he chaired the underwriting and risk committee. Following the sale of Ironshore to Fosun, he remained with the company until its sale to Liberty Mutual in 2016. In 2015 Calera Capital acquired RFIB (Robert Fleming Insurance brokers ) and Dennis joined as co-investor and Executive Chairman. RFIB was acquired by Odyssey capital (Integro/Tysers ) in 2019 and Dennis stepped down. He remains with the group until his contract expires in 2021. Interested in watching our webinars live, or taking part in the production of our research? Join our community at: https://bit.ly/3sXPpb5

Just a few months on from leaving his position as Wolves' Sporting Director, Kevin Thelwell joins Jacqui Oatley and Tim Spiers, to talk about signing the likes of Conor Coady, working with Nuno, Fosun & Jorge Mendes, his legacy in the eyes of the fans and over a decade of memories from his time at Molineux... Plus Tim answers your questions on stadium redevelopment plans, and project restart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jede Marke wird einmal ins Leben gerufen und jede Marke wird sich eines Tages auch wieder verabschieden. Gründe dafür gibt es viele: Marken können überflüssig werden, wenn sich Märkte beispielsweise technologisch verändern, wenn deren Nutzen keine Relevanz mehr hat.Oder Marken werden von Finanzinvestoren übernommen, zerschlagen und filetiert.Klingt fast so, als müssten sich Marken ihrem Schicksal ergeben. In ganz vielen Fällen: N e i n! Denn viele Marken sterben einen Tod durch Managementfehler und durch das Unvermögen, Potenziale auf die Straße oder an die Zielgruppen zu bringen. Wir können nahtlos anknüpfen an die CampusMarke Episode Nr. 19, vom 24. Juni 2018, bei der wir Euch auch schon mitgenommen haben zu einem Spaziergang über den Markenfriedhof. Air Berlin, Kaisers, Hertie, Schlecker oder Raider, waren einige Beispiele, die wir besprachen, was gegen den Markentod hätte getan werden können. Die gesamte Bandbreite, wie Marken sterben, zeigen wir mit der heutigen Episode auf. Wichtig ist uns dabei, was ihr daraus lernen könnt, um Fehler für eure Marke zu vermeiden. Unser erstes, ganz aktuelles Beispiel, ist wieder eine Marke des Handels: real,-- Die Filialkette, die der Metro zur Last wurde und die nun an einen Finanzinvestor verkauft ist. Wir müssen keine Hellseher sein, um zu prophezeien, dass die Marke real,-- den Weg der Marke Kaisers auf den Markenfriedhof gehen wird. Das zweite Beispiel ist der Pionier des Reisens: Thomas Cook. Gegründet 1865 mit einem ersten Reisebüro in der Londoner Fleetstreet. Welch ein Mythos. Eine erst sehr ruhmreiche Geschichte - und zum Ende eine traurige Insolvenz-Geschichte. Fosun, eine expansive chinesische Unternehmensgruppe, hat die Marke Thomas Cook aus der Insolvenzmasse gekauft. Sie wird also weiter existieren, aber nie mehr die Strahlkraft eines englischen Reisepioniers haben. Spannend dabei: Eine Marke im Thomas Cook Verbund, die Condor, konnte sich rauslösen und wurde von der polnischen Luftfahrtgruppe LOT übernommen. Eine Marke, bei der das Management einen gehörigen Anteil am Tod der Marke hat, ist Kettler. Ein stolzes Familienunternehmen, 1949 von Heinz Kettler gegründet. Mit Klassikern wie dem KETTCAR, sind ganze Generationen an Kindern aufgewachsen. Was die Historie erkennen lässt: Mangelnde Positionierung führte zu Wildwuchs im Produktportfolio, verwässerte das Image und das Markenbild und führte am Ende ins Abseits. Und was uns die Historie von Kettler auch noch lehrt: Auch die bestklingendsten Awards wie 2003 "Marke des Jahrhunderts" oder kurz vor der Insolvenz der "German Brand Award" stellten leider keine Überlebensgarantie für Kettler dar. Und noch eine deutsche Traditionsmarke, von der wir uns in der bisherigen Form verabschieden müssen, ist die TV-Marke Loewe. Vor wenigen Wochen kam das Aus. Unstetes Management hat den Weg bereitet zur Übernahme durch einen osteuropäischen Unternehmer, der die Traditionsmarke wiederbeleben will. Ob dies gelingen wird? Erfahrung gibt es ja in dieser Unternehmensgruppe mit deutschen Traditionsmarken wie Grundig und Blaupunkt, die bereits in deren Portfolio sind. Ja, und zuletzt haben wir noch eine Grabstätte entdeckt – ein Gemeinschaftsgrab – für Logos. Lasst euch überraschen, welche Logos wir hier gefunden haben... Viel Spaß beim virtuellen Gang über den Markenfriedhof. ShownotesMetro verkauft real, tagesschau.deChinesen kaufen den Namen Thomas Cook, n-tv.deKettler zum dritten Mal insolvent, finance-magazin.deNach der Insolvenz Loewe: 2020 will der TV-Hersteller wieder durchstarten! Compputerbild.deBMW bekommt ein neues Logo, autobild.de

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The Storm Skiing Podcast #14 | Download this episode on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Stitcher,TuneIn, and Pocket Casts | Read the full overview at skiing.substack.com.Who: Hugh Reynolds, Vice President of Marketing & Sales for Snow Operating, owners of Big Snow American Dream and Mountain CreekWhy I interviewed him: Modern New York City and its environs can be a frustrating place to live. There are many reasons for this, but one of the most grating is standing by while a tangle of ineptness swallows every large infrastructure or construction project. Simply building three new subway stations cost $4.5 billion and took a decade. Manhattan’s Essex Crossing mega-development is finally rising on land cleared for development 70 years ago. And across the river in New Jersey, the state still owed $110 million on the old Giants Stadium when they tore it down to build a new one right next door. When the wait-why-is-this-necessary-in-a-region-with-200-outdoor-ski-areas mottled snowshed rose off the turnpike sometime in the mid-aughts and then appeared to be abandoned before it was ever occupied, I figured its fate would be another chapter in the Big Book of Stupid Things Done In the Name of Flushing Money Down the Sewer. This had after all already been tried in Tokyo – another place where it is not exactly difficult to reach outdoor ski options – and it had reportedly cost as much to demolish as to build. When rumors ticked out last year that the New Jersey Snowdome would at long last be occupied, I was surprised and skeptical. But as I read more about it and I began to understand Snow Operating’s vision, my opinion evolved. Founder Joe Hession and his team have immediately established Big Snow American Dream – as the New Jersey Snow Dome is somewhat inelegantly known – as the nation’s premier learn-to-ski center. With its 365-day-a-year operating schedule, affordable all-gear-included ski packages, optimal conditions, and accessible-by-mass-transit location in the heart of the 20 million-person New York City metro area, the center has the potential to introduce more new skiers – and far more diverse skiers – to the sport than every backyard ropetow in the country combined. How Snow Operating transformed an abandoned hunk of aspirational scrap metal into one of the most visited and important ski areas in the country was a story I wanted to hear. Also, I’m a Mountain Creek season pass holder, and I had a lot of questions about the future of that place.What we talked about: Big Snow American Dream: attendance and reception; who’s using the facility, both skills- and diversity-wise; Big Snow as the gym of skiing and snowboarding; will the snow dome become a summer training center for pros?; why Snow Operating kept the Snow Dome’s price low and included everything from skis to snow pants to helmet to locker in one package; which outdoor ski areas they are partnering with to encourage folks to keep skiing after their indoor introduction; why Big Snow doesn’t have a season pass; hey, we admit it, the experience can’t compete with outdoor skiing, and that isn’t the point; whether they’ve spoken with Alterra or Vail about potential partnerships; why the snow dome is more amusement park than ski area; how Disney inspires them; why you should pre-purchase your tickets; why they limit the number of guests on the snow at any given time; why the place is attracting diverse customers even though they’re not doing that on purpose; the simplicity of the ski experience at the snow dome and why that’s important for beginners; why resorts are speaking to beginners all wrong; how Snow Operating got involved with revitalizing the snow dome and ultimately brought it on line; the history of the New York City Parks Department’s Winter Jam event and how that ties into Big Snow; what Snow Operating found when they cracked the doors open on a facility that had been set up a decade ago and never used; the chairlift hangs from the ceiling; their process for cycling snow through and keeping the surface fresh; how they may spruce the place up aesthetically; where and when we may see more Big Snow indoor ski centerMountain Creek: Why Snow Operating bought Mountain Creek; what Intrawest did right and wrong in transforming the derelict Vernon Valley Great Gorge into Mountain Creek; the statement they’re making with aggressive snowmaking; the challenges of operating with almost no natural snow; despite all the shifting owners, the snowmaking and lift systems are in remarkably good shape because of staff continuity that goes back uninterrupted for as much as five decades; where they are investing in the mountain; why they finally paved the South parking lot driveway after it sat crumbling and potholed like some third-world mountain road for years and years; the kind of new lift they’re thinking about investing in and where that may go; everyone hates the cabriolet; everyone also hates walking to the mountain from the Vernon lot; Mountain Creek’s ghost trails and which ones may return and which one is done forever (and why); the mountain is no longer in bankruptcy; why they offer dirt-cheap season passes; why they haven’t explored partnerships with Indy Pass or anyone else; and whether they are looking to buy Jay Peak or any other mountainsQuestion I wish I’d asked: My habit is to way over-prepare for interviews to make sure we can fill an hour. In most cases, I end up with maybe a half dozen questions that I don’t get to, either because my guest inadvertently addressed them in a different way or we run out of time or I end up realizing that they weren’t worth asking. In this case, Snow Operating is doing so much so quickly, and there was so much to talk about, that I not only had to skip individual questions, but entire sections. I had a whole line of questioning about their Terrain Based Learning program and their Snow Cloud point-of-sale software, for example, and I really wanted to ask about some of the crowd-management changes they’ve put in place at Mountain Creek, as that is the number one qualitative issue with skiing there and they do appear to be addressing it. I also had a bunch of more mundane questions about Mountain Creek that would likely have been interesting only to passholders, about some recent changes to trail names and the long drama with the Soujourn Double and the new glade trail they added this year. The good news is that Snow Operating appears to be just getting started, so I have little doubt that I will have plenty of reason to feature Hugh or someone else on the team at some point in the future.What I got wrong: Toward the end of the interview, I indicated that Snow Operating had been listed as a “possible bidder for Jay Peak.” While that isn’t entirely wrong, it isn’t entirely correct either. I would have been better off to frame them as a “party of interest” in the Jay Peak sale. My source that Snow Operating had visited the resort was a Vermont Digger article from last September [emphasis and boldface mine]:At that meeting, Elander also talked to the board about the sale progress, including visits by potential buyers, according to the meeting minutes. “The first one is Ultara [sic], they possibly have the funds, second is FoSun (privately owned), third is Pacific Group, fourth is two different groups Snow Operating and a fund called Oz, fifth is AWH (privately owned),” the minutes stated. “He (Elander) stated Vale [sic] showed no interest in Jay Peak.”An Alterra purchase of Jay would have the biggest immediate impact given the reach and popularity of the Ikon Pass, but as Snow Operating’s long-term vision comes into clearer view, a statement purchase of a Northeast crown jewel would be less surprising to me now than it would have been six months ago. And this may be the best possible outcome for locals (who would get an experienced resort operator), for Vermont (which does not need more consolidation with Vail and Alterra together owning five of their largest mountains), and for skiers (who would know this mountain is now on a sustainable path after years of the uncertainty of receivership). I don’t have any particular rooting interest here other than to see Jay end up with someone who cares deeply about skiing and skiers and would respect what the mountain is. Snow Operating would be exactly that sort of owner. I also said that Mountain Creek didn’t run shuttle service from the Vernon lot to the base, but Hugh corrected me and pointed out that they do in fact run shuttles from the farthest-out lots. I actually haven’t parked in the Vernon lots in several years - bypassing them to go to South lot, two miles down the road - so either my memory wasn’t clear or they’ve updated the transportation. Why I thought that now was a good time for this interview: The Snow Dome just opened and has become a thing way faster than I could have anticipated. Who, I thought, is going to trek out to Jersey to ski on the smallest vertical drop on the East Coast? About 2,000 people per day, as it turns out. I will admit that I completely misunderstood the purpose and potential of this place. That Snow Operating not only saw what it could become, but made it into that thing so fast, is encouraging and honestly a little inspiring. Also, I have noticed incremental but unmistakable change at Mountain Creek over the past year – everything from paving the long-neglected South parking lot driveway to aggressively ramping up snowmaking to stretching the season to an almost-unfathomable-for-New Jersey April 7 closing to opening in mid-November. While the Snow Dome has gotten all the expected media attention, Mountain Creek is everyone’s favorite punching bag, and I wanted to give the place a little props for the noticeable pivot toward helping it to realize its enormous potential.Why you should go there:Big Snow American Dream: Skiing scares you because it’s too far and expensive and complicated and involved and intimidating. A ski resort with its cluster of indeterminate buildings and rental shed hell and titanic parking lots and lift queues and holy-crap-I-could-buy-a-TV-for-that day ticket prices befuddle you. You think that skiing is too rich, too white, too bougie, too inherited. You’re a skier and you want to get your non-skiing friends to try it and you can’t figure out a way they can afford it without selling their car. You like novelty. You’re like me and you’ll ski anywhere. It’s summer and you haven’t skied since that one day at Killington in May and man you ended up just mainlining IPAs out of the back of your buddy’s pickup after three runs on Superstar and so was that even really skiing any more than this but who cares you just need to make some turns. You’re a tourist. It’s winter but it’s raining. You only have a couple hours to ski and hey it’s right there. You’re a park kid or a racer or some other class of competitor who needs to get your train on but it’s July and it’s a long way to Whistler or Oregon or Andorra or Chile. You’re ready to stop being cynical. Or hell maybe you just want to try it because it’s a thing now.    Mountain Creek: You live anywhere that is closer to north Jersey than the Catskills or the Poconos. You want a quick-fix option for when you can’t get farther north. You don't see skiing as a graduated activity, where after you fly to Colorado once you’re forever bronzed in a sort of ski-god metallic sheen that makes you too gilded to make turns in, uck, New Jersey. You know where and when to go (park in South lot, go as early as possible). You understand what it is and where it is and you can appreciate things for what they are. It isn’t perfect, and it can be chaotic and downright unruly, but Mountain Creek is my home hill because it’s an hour and 15 minutes from my apartment and has a $230 no-blackout season pass (that’s the early-early price and is no longer available for the 2020-21 season; see current prices here). It is bigger than you think it is. It has a legitimate 1,000-foot vertical drop. South Peak is a joyous ramble of ramps and features. The lift system is excellent because the place was at one time owned by Intrawest, who stripped that thing bare and in one summer stapled a web of high-speed lifts to the mountainside. I go there on weekend mornings and ski from when the lifts open at 8 a.m. (to season pass holders) until 11 or so, until it starts to get busy. I also run up there some evenings after work. These two- to four-hour intermittent sessions keep me tuned up between runs upstate and to New England and elsewhere. The place is big, well-maintained, fun, and, for me, necessary. It is also the most misunderstood mountain in the Northeast. If you haven’t been there in a while, reorient yourself around the reality of what it is and try it for a quick hit. Snow Operating is changing things, and you could do worse things than give them a chance to show you its potential.Additional reading:-          I wrote an extended essay on Mountain Creek a few months ago, when I had far fewer subscribers than I do now – please read if you’re interested in knowing why I dig this mountain that so many haters reflexively dismiss.-          This article, by the Colorado Sun’s revered ski reporter Jason Blevins, is the most well-researched account yet of Big Snow American Dream’s long-term potential to infuse more diversity into the sport.-          Here’s what claims to be an exhaustive list of all the current and defunct indoor snowdomes in the world.-          Here’s a trailmap of the pre-Intrawest Vernon Valley-Great Gorge, it’s tangle of antique lifts crisscrossing one another in a wild jumble up the mountainside:-          And here’s the 1998-99 version, the year that Intrawest came in, stripped the old lifts, and installed high-speed quads on South and Bear Peaks, the yeah-it’s-weird-but-it-works cabriolet up Vernon peak, and the Granite Peak Quad. This is more or less the lift configuration that exists today, though some of the tows and carpets have been removed or relocated:The Storm Skiing Podcast is on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, and Pocket Casts. The Storm Skiing Journal publishes podcasts and other editorial content throughout the ski season. To receive new posts as soon as they are published, sign up for The Storm Skiing Journal Newsletter at skiing.substack.com. Follow The Storm Skiing Journal on Facebook and Twitter.Previous podcasts: Killington & Pico GM Mike Solimano | Plattekill owners Danielle and Laszlo Vajtay | New England Lost Ski Areas Project Founder Jeremy Davis | Magic Mountain President Geoff Hatheway | Lift Blog Founder Peter Landsman | Boyne Resorts CEO Stephen Kircher | Burke Mountain GM Kevin Mack | Liftopia CEO Evan Reece | Berkshire East & Catamount Owner & GM Jon Schaefer | Vermont Ski + Ride and Vermont Sports Co-Publisher & Editor Lisa Lynn | Sugarbush President & COO Win Smith| Loon President & GM Jay Scambio | Sunday River President & GM Dana Bullen | Get on the email list at www.stormskiing.com

Digital #10Australian court found Trivago guilty of misleading its users by not showing the cheapest hotel deals, but the ones on which advertisers bid the most. Federal Court Justice, Mark Moshinsky, stated that Trivago “did not provide an impartial, objective and transparent price comparison service, (and) the fact that Trivago was being paid by the online booking sites was not made clear.” The company was also found guilty of misleading users by comparing different room types, creating a false impression of savings.Digital #9As already speculated on an old Digital., Thomas Cook could be relaunched as an OTA as early as this summer (June, according to rumors) by Fosun, the current owner of the oldest travel firm’s brand. That being said, Thomas Cook’s customers are still waiting to get refunded for the canceled vacations…Digital #8During ITB2020, Protel will release the new version of AIR, “industry’s first and only PMS to include built-in voice capabilities for hotel employees.” Digital #7, 6 & 5Google I/O 2020 has, finally, a date and a location: May 12th — 14th, at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View. The event was promoted by a cool puzzle, that you can try to solve here. On different news, Google’ SERP redesign (check out the previous edition of Digital.) backlashed: many users (including yours truly) complained about the fact that the new design blurred the line between paid and natural results, making ads look more like organic search results. A Google spokesman minimized, by saying that the new SERP mirrors “the design that we’ve had for many months on mobile.” Still on Google: according to CEO, Sundar Pichai, artificial intelligence (if unregulated) could be used for “mass surveillance”, or to “violate human rights.” The Financial Times published an interview with Pichai, who highlighted how regulations should “take a proportionate approach, balancing potential harms, especially in high-risk areas, with social opportunities.” Google, according to Pichai, “wants to be a helpful and engaged partner to regulators as they grapple with the inevitable tensions and trade-offs. We offer our expertise, experience, and tools as we navigate these issues together.”Digital #4According to a recent Sojern survey, 60% of independent hoteliers consider increasing direct bookings their number one challenge. Digital #3Travel tech companies, on the other hand, seem to be more focused on creating a really frictionless travel experience, helped by the use of AI. According to Lindy Andersen, Director of Global Accounts at Expedia Group, the group is “harnessing the power of innovative technology, using AI to alleviate stressors and drive better efficiencies of our entire platform.”Digital #2Trip.com expanded its “Cancellation Guarantee” initiative to hotels outside of China. If you’re a hotelier, you’ve probably received a message from the company formerly-known-as-Ctrip.Digital #1PhocusWire does not need an introduction. If you’re in the industry, you know that PW is your “comprehensive daily news companion for the industry”, powered by Phocuswright, the most respected travel research authority and events brand in the world. During today’s episode of Digital. (3:00 PM CET) I will be joined by PhocusWire Senior Europe Reporter (and personal friend of mine), Linda Fox. Linda has been writing about technology and distribution in the travel since 1998, for media such as Travolution and tnooz. I had the privilege of working with her on a few articles over the years, and she’s -by far- on my personal Top-5 of favorite travel reporters. Tune in at FunnelTV, or follow the Livestream on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube.

- Fosun will Thomas Cook als Reiseportal wiederbeleben - Wizz Air kassiert Gebühr für Entschädigungsansprüche - Boeing-Grounding bis Sommer trifft Airlines hart - Noch keine China-Virus-Kontrollen an deutschen Airports - Fluglotsen in Frankreich streiken schon heute

In this episode, Hal and Richard talk about rent inclusions in New York City commercial leases and some things to be on the lookout for when representing a Tenant. At 2:58, Michael Berman talks about Fosun's repositioning of 28 Liberty Street with Fosun, and how he has represented landlords and tenants in his career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#100xEntrepreneur #Podcast with Tej Kapoor, Co-Executive President of Fosun RZ Capital (India & Africa) From 2007-13, Tej held several key positions at AOL in the United States and then at Naspers Group. In 2016 he joined Fosun RZ Capital, where some of his portfolio companies are Gland Pharma, Delhivery, MakeMyTrip, Ixigo and Kissht. In this podcast, Tej shares his experience of working with both Large scale markets as well as Seed-stage startups in India & China. Notes - 00:47 - Journey from AOL in the US to Naspers and finally heading Fosun RZ (India & Africa) 04:17 - What is Fosun RZ Capital about? 05:42 - Typical Ticket Sizes 08:45 - Focus Markets in 2020 - Fintech, Travel, E-commerce, Consumer Brands 10:54 - Parameters to evaluate Seed/Early stage companies 12:41 - Shift from dealing with Large Ticket Sizes at Naspers to Seed Stage Investing at Fosun RZ 15:25 - Role of Storytelling in Fundraising by Early-stage founders 17:46 - Crucial aspects to building and selling your product 20:20 - Growth Scale of Ixigo & Delhivery 22:31 - Key investments & Thesis at Naspers 25:12 - Experience & Learnings in working with Founders of Ixigo, Delhivery & Ibibo 28:57 - How’s the Startup and Angel Investing culture in China? 34:50 - New Verticals of E-commerce Startups coming up in 2020 36:58 - Evaluation of a Fintech Startup & New opportunities in Fintech Space

Well it's groundhog day... again.It's a tale of two halves on ctrl, alt, delete as we chat:Boly injury, Fosun wanting some friends, Newcastle, tactics, expectations, Villa, cup runs, Arsenal and being afraid of Tomato Ketchup.Follow us on:Twitter: @WWFCFancastFacebook: Wolves FancastInstagram: wolves_fancastEmail: podcast@wolvesfancast.comWeb: wolvesfancast.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam Neumann lost his CEO role and control of the shared-office provider after its valuation plummeted in preparation for a now-postponed IPO. But WeWork’s business model remains a problem. Plus: Thomas Cook’s collapse hits China’s Fosun. And: parsing financial climate pledges. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Big ones MyBank was formed by Ant Financial and Fosun in 2015, and now the big data and AI-enhanced online lending platform is reportedly seeking about $870m in a round that could include both corporates at a $3.5bn valuation. Its other existing investors include Wanxiang, a contributor to the $644m the company received at the … Continue reading "05 August 2019 – MyBank Seeks $870m at $3.5bn Valuation"

The Premier League in China | Tencent and PP Sports spend big on NBA and Premier League rights | Sky Sun on Fosun's ambition for Wolves | Rowan Simons on the model for growth in Chinese football | Scott O'Neil on making the most of an NBA trip to China | David Nivelle on the challenge and achievement of a FIBA World Cup in China. The Leaders Sport Business Summit rolled into China for a third annual edition this July, hosted, for the first time, in Shanghai, and coinciding with the Premier League's Asia Trophy visit. Leaders Head of Content David Cushnan was on hand to capture some of the sights and sounds, lining up a quartet of conversations behind the scenes of the two-day event. On the agenda: - Sky Sun (15:44) - The Wolverhampton Wanderers Director on ownership group Fosun International's ambitious five-year plan for the club; the launch of a new club megastore in Shanghai and 400 branded products to go with it; and the lifestyle brand vision that would put the Wolves brand alongside the likes of the New York Yankees. - Rowan Simons (21:28) - The China ClubFootball Founder on football culture in China and the dangers of putting international brands before the growth of the game. - Scott O'Neil (29:36) - The Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment CEO on making the most of an executive trip to China, how to take learnings and leads back to the US; and what the remarkable offseason of NBA player movement means for the Sixers. - David Nivelle (42:03) - The Head of FIBA Marketing on gearing up for the FIBA World Cup, the first global, multi-city event to be hosted by China.

Run-ins with regulators, as Airbnb wins approval, Marriott gets fined for its data breach, and resort fees are declared illegal; tough times for Frasers, as Hotel du Vin and Malmaison struggle in a tight F&B market; and Thomas Cook finds a saviour in Chinese investor Fosun

Thomas Cook’s future is looking a lot more certain following the proposed £750m takeover by Fosun and the banks. But what will it actually mean for shops, staff and consumers? Plus, we discuss the implications of the multi-million pound fines handed to BA and Marriott and the latest holiday booking data.

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Another milestone for U.S. stock markets with the Dow breaching the 27,000 mark for the very first time, a day after the S&P tops 3,000.The Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell has kept July rate cut hopes alive, saying that the central bank would respond to increasing global risks. In addition, Powell voiced concerns over Libra during his Senate testimony while President Trump has also hit out at Facebook’s crypto-currency, saying it will have “little standing”. He also slammed Beijing for not sticking to trade promises ahead of June Chinese trade data being released. And in corporate news, China’s Fosun Tourism Group prepares a £750m capital injection into ailing UK firm Thomas Cook.

Put your headphones on and listen to Angel Zhao giving latest business insights about the Alibaba ecosystem and its newbie Fliggy which has been recently launched as the new Chinese shopping platform. Trip.com and Fosun round off the panel to bring you up to date. Enjoy!

Henri Giscard d'Estaing était l'invité du matin HEC du 15 juin 2018 Quelques mots sur l'invité... Henri Giscard d'Estaing (61 ans), l'un des quatre enfants de l'ancien président de la République Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, dirige Club Med depuis décembre 2002. Il est par ailleurs, depuis 2016, « global partner » de sa maison mère chinoise, Fosun. Diplômé de Sciences Po Paris et titulaire d'une maîtrise de sciences économiques, Henri Giscard d'Estaing a commencé sa carrière à Cofremca (1982-1987) avant de rejoindre le groupe Danone (1987-1997). Il rallie la direction de Club Med en juin 1997 alors que l'entreprise connaît de graves difficultés financières. Il en devient par la suite le numéro deux, au côté de Philippe Bourguignon avant de prendre la direction du groupe. Son mandat est marqué par plusieurs décisions stratégiques structurantes : montée en gamme, refus de tout intermédiaire de distribution numérique, rachat par Fosun. Depuis quelques années, Henri Giscard d'Estaing enchaîne les ouvertures. Après les villages de Samoëns (Haute-Savoie), et de Tomamu (Japon) il a lancé en 2018 les deux premiers Club Med Joyview, un concept conçu pour le marché chinois et réouvert le village de Cefalù en Sicile repositionné sur le très haut de gamme.

Episode 67This week we go over that very convincing victory over Cardiff, so many man of the match contenders but who was yours?We also look to Chelsea away with a brilliant away perspective!Financials at wolves a worry? We discuss this too.Plus  much more!

Red Alert? You might need to change the light bulb.On this week's show we chat Fosun, FA Cup 3rd round, Cardiff, Saiss, attacking, Nuno, big picture, Chelsea, Quiz & Monopoly.Follow us on:Twitter: @WWFCFancastFacebook: Wolves FancastInstagram: wolves_fancastEmail: podcast@wolvesfancast.comWeb: wolvesfancast.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we react to the loss against Watford, bad day at the office or us there more to be worried about?Brighton away is next, hopefully Nunos men will react well on back of Watford game but would you change the team?We also discuss beer drinking being allowed back in the stands, Molineux development and the Prem rich list.Plus much more.Follow us on the socials. Facebook, twitter and Instagram.

In the fifth episode of LVPodcast, we want to dive a little deeper into the Agri-Tech space which has seen quite a few startups emerge in the last couple of years. We invited Mr. Ajay Lakhotia from FOSUN, who has been an active venture capitalist in South-east Asia for last 8-9 years to share his understanding of the sector. To interview him, we invited Mr. Varun Khurana, founder of one of the succeeding startups in the Agri-Tech space called Crofarm. It's interesting to see how a founder, with his experience of doing business in the sector discusses the investor's perspective.

Ms. Jingping Mei, Vice President and General Manager of Strategic Planning Department, Fosun Pharma, explains how European enterprises can benefit from opportunities in China’s healthcare sector. She was delivering a keynote speech at the CEIBS-UBS 2nd Sino-Swiss Healthcare Forum in Zurich on October 18, 2017.

On the side lines of our forums in London and Paris we spoke with participants about their experience in executing deals with Chinese companies. In addition to our faculty, we got advice from high-level executives from leading companies including Fosun, Sanpower Group, House of Fraser, Deloitte and more. The events were a great opportunity for networking with VIPs such as former Prime Minister of France Jean-Pierre Raffarin, China’s Ambassadors to the UK, H.E. Liu Xiaoming, Alipay’s Europe Head Rita Liu, Club Med’s Global Chairman & CEO Henri Giscard d’Estaing, Huawei France Board Chairman François Quentin, and other distinguished guests.

Member of the Board of Thomas Cook China Reto Wilhelm explains why and how his company entered the Chinese travel market.

Member of the Board of Thomas Cook China Reto Wilhelm explains why and how his company entered the Chinese travel market.

Stephen George Bull MBE joins Nathan Judah and Tim Spiers for a very special podcast. Bully discusses the hot topics including Wolves' chances of making the playoffs, whether Paul Lambert is the right man to take the club forward and if the club would be in a better league position without the Fosun takeover. He also tells us all about his new book, Bully: Forever Wolves. Do you want to know who was longest in the shower during Bully's playing days? Who had to push their car out of Buckingham Palace? And whether the Wolves legend prefers Britney Spears or Justin Bieber? All is revealed in this week's podcast!

New manager, same old defeats. On this weeks podcast we discuss Lambert, Fosun, Derby, Batth, Edwards, Cavaliero and the adventures of Kevin Doyle. Follow us on: Twitter: @WWFCFancast Facebook: Wolves Fancast Instagram: wolves_fancast Email: podcast@wolvesfancast.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Uninspiring manager choices? Bore draws? Hate for Dave Edwards? Just a typical week as a Wolves fan. We talk Lambert, Pearson, Fosun, Blackburn, Dave Edwards, Derby and favourite cheeses. Follow us on: Twitter: @WWFCFancast Facebook: Wolves Fancast Instagram: wolves_fancast Snapchat: Wolves Fancast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fosun Group Chairman Guo Guangchang explains how his company, starting from scratch, became a competitive global player, and how he overcame the challenges faced along the way.

On the side lines of CEIBS International Advisory Board meeting, Caruso’s CEO Dr. Umberto Angeloni explains his company’s expansion strategy.

A Chinese buyer looks set to acquire one of Portugal's biggest banks as Chinese companies expand their interest in European financial services. Patrick Jenkins, FT financial editor, discusses the deal and its implications with Luigi de Vecchi, one of Europe's most senior bankers at Citigroup, and FT banking editor Martin Arnold. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guo Guangchang may be the most powerful Chinese businessman most westerners have never heard of. He co-founded China’s largest private conglomerate, the Fosun Group, which is bidding for control of Club Med, the French holiday chain, and may soon be buying a famous brand near you. Patti Waldmeir spoke to him over a vegetarian lunch in Shanghai about his philosophy of life and about getting rich in China. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fosun Group Chairman Guo Guangchang explains how his company, starting from scratch, became a competitive global player, and how he overcame the challenges faced along the way. This is part of CEIBS Master Class series of lectures to mark the school’s 20th anniversary.

L'Oreal, Bloomberg, Johnson & Johnson and Fosun tell us why they recruit from LBS for positions in Asia. We also hear from three students in this video about what they intend to bring to new roles in Asia.

Fosun Chairman Shares Strategies for Going Global During CEIBS Master Class

Advice from the founder of a company that has successfully completed business deals with major companies around the globe. This is part of CEIBS’ 20th anniversary Master Class series.