The European magazine has recently published a report, which recognizes the world’s fastest growing 50 companies.
These are organizations that have reached the very highest levels of achievement in their respective fields, and are companies who are driving their respective industries forward. The Fast50 comprises the new business elite, made up of those whose vision and enterprise shapes the conceptual landscape of finance, technology, investment management, and other growth sectors.
The list highlights companies for quality and excellence, and shines a spotlight on those who have both achieved certain levels of excellence, and demonstrated strong leadership. Membership has not been given to companies according to capitalization figures or market share, but purely on excellence within their fields.
The European magazine’s dedicated research team follows up on invaluable nominations, suggestions, and contributions of both media partners, and the readership of The European to analyze new trends and unearth the brightest pioneers across all sectors.
The European magazine’s dedicated research team follows up on invaluable nominations, suggestions, and contributions of both media partners, and the readership of The European to analyze new trends and unearth the brightest pioneers across all sectors.
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EU watchdog unveils caps for bank bonuses EU regulators confirmed on Tuesday they will cap bonuses of bankers earning more than 500,000 euros a year and added other conditions to make the pay ceiling harder to smash.
Shale gas, energy costs vex EU leaders European leaders will discuss plans to exploit shale gas in summit talks on Wednesday as part of a decades-long quest to develop more secure and competitive energy supplies.
EU wants to exclude utilities from U.S. trade talks The European Union wants to exclude much of the utility sector from a prospective EU-U.S. free trade agreement in order to protect government controlled infrastructure, the latest draft of the EU's mandate for the negotiations showed on Tuesday.
The Irish loophole behind Apple's low tax bill Apple's ability to shelter billions of dollars of income from tax has hinged on an unusual loophole in the Irish tax code that helps the country compete with other countries for investment and jobs.
EU must make faster progress on banking union - Italy PM Letta The European Union must make much faster progress in creating common supervision and rules for its banking sector, Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta said on Tuesday the day before an EU summit in Brussels.
Sweden probes former Saab executives in tax investigation Swedish prosecutors have detained the former chief executive of bankrupt car maker Saab and two others in an investigation into suspected tax offences relating to the running of the company, officials said on Tuesday.
Regeneron, Sanofi asthma drug seen as potential game changer A new type of asthma drug meant to attack the underlying causes of the respiratory disease slashed episodes by 87 percent in a mid-stage trial, making it a potential game changer for patients with moderate to severe disease, researchers said on Tuesday.
Ireland says not to blame for Apple's low tax rate Ireland said on Tuesday it was not to blame for Apple Inc's low global tax payments after the U.S. Senate said the company paid little or nothing on tens of billions of dollars in profits stashed in Irish subsidiaries.
Fiat Industrial seeks UK residence to cut tax bill Truck and tractor maker Fiat Industrial intends to move its tax residence to the UK from Italy after its planned merger with unit CNH, according to a filing with U.S. regulators, a move that would lower its tax bill.
Ghana hopes to shield economy from African oil curse Oil brought riches to Nigeria but also ravaged its economy and fuelled corruption and conflict. Now nearby Ghana has begun production and wants to take the wealth but dodge the oil curse.
EU law key to ending "too big to fail" banks - BoE's Tucker A European Union law up for a vote on Monday will only fully shield taxpayers from bailing out troubled banks if there is a global framework as well, a top UK regulator said on Monday.
BMCE: A leading Moroccan bank with African ambitions BMCE is a full service bank and the third largest in Morocco in terms of size and market shares. It also has an outstanding track record in sub-Saharan Africa
Investment grade Turkey hopes and fears more investment The coveted investment grade rating has arrived in Turkey and foreign capital may follow - possibly a lot of it. But here's the multi-million lira question: What kind of cash will it be?
At margins of US shale oil boom, a tempered euphoria For the past three years, the boom in the U.S. shale oil industry has outstripped all expectations. Production surged far faster than any forecasts; drillers raced to secure space in new pipelines to get their crude to market.
World No.2 Andy Murray confirmed for BNP Paribas Tennis Classic BNP Paribas Tennis Classic at Hurlingham, 18-22nd June 2013
Gibraltar: Special in every way Whether for business or travel, Gibraltar offers an environment that has been enjoyed by many over the years, and few ever forget the moment when they first see the famous rock
ECB eyes supervisor role to squeeze weak banks The European Central Bank could use its new supervisory role from next year to single out weak banks and make it harder for them to get its financial support, people familiar with the matter say.
The Macallan unveils innovative 1824 series Range inspired by the colourful world of The Macallan
Mid-sized Italian banks face big bang for want of bucks A deepening recession and banking stress tests could find Italy's mid-sized lenders short of billions of euros, putting the state on the hook for a new wave of cash calls and triggering an overhaul of how they do business.
Invest in Morocco Created in July 2009, the Moroccan Investment Development Agency is the body responsible for the development and promotion of inward investment in Morocco
Bank of England offers ray of hope for UK economy Britain's central bank lifted a bit of the gloom hanging over the economy on Wednesday, delivering a slightly improved outlook for inflation and growth for the first time since the financial crisis.
Brazil's tarnished oil industry polishes image with rights sale For the first time in nearly five years, Brazil's flagging oil industry has received a jolt of serious interest from private investors.
Latin America tax revenue cut by evasion, write-offs -IADB Latin American countries do not tax the rich enough, offer too many tax breaks and fail to punish rampant tax evasion, meaning they are unable to raise enough revenue to properly combat poverty and boost development, the Inter-American Development Bank said in a new study.
Capital Realty is one of the top leading real estate companies in the Cayman Islands Founded in 2005, co-brokers/owners Heidi Kiss and George Davidson have continued to lead a successful team of 10 experienced sales agents.
Finland rising Investors have good reason to be excited about Finland. The Nordic country, which gave birth to mobile phone giant Nokia, already has a reputation for innovation. That status is now entering a further stage, thanks to a new emphasis on nurturing start-ups and building up tech industries.
Kraków’s landmark hotel History lives on through every wall and beam of the Hotel Copernicus, in complete harmony with contemporary style, providing a magical stay in the heart of Kraków
Discover Malta’s ICT landscape An EU state on the doorstep of southern Europe and North Africa, and with English as the official language, Malta is exceptionally positioned to host global ICT based operations servicing the EU and the euro-med region
Delphia: Boats of unique character & style Inspired by the lakes surrounding Olecko, Delphia has progressed from a family business to becoming a manufacturer of some of the finest sailing and motor boats in Europe
Japan must respect FX rules as its seeks growth-Lew U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said on Friday that Japan had "growth issues" but its attempts to stimulate its economy need to stay within the bounds of international foreign exchange agreements.
New Zealand central bank governor deploys tactical currency talk In the global currency arena small player New Zealand probably deployed its last best tactic this week - a strategically timed disclosure.
UK lawmakers call for Heathrow airport expansion Britain should expand London's Heathrow airport by building a third or even fourth runway, lawmakers said on Friday, weighing into an argument pitting business leaders against environmentalists.
Malta: At the pinnacle of the financial services industry The abolition of offshore financial services licences in 1996 signified the beginning of a process that would elevate Malta to the pinnacle of the financial services industry
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Kraków: A pleasure doing business With a host of excellent facilities, upscale hotels and hundreds of years of history to explore, Kraków has much to offer business travellers and conference delegates
In eastern Syria oil smugglers benefit from chaos In Syria's eastern province of Deir al-Zor, a network of tribes and smugglers has exploited the chaos of war to create an illicit oil trade that makes European hopes of buying crude from President Bashar al-Assad's opponents a distant prospect.
Cameron says Britain can change EU, dismisses sceptics British Prime Minister David Cameron took on euro-sceptic critics in his own party on Thursday, saying he was able to negotiate a better deal with Brussels and it was wrong to say Britain should leave the European Union.
EBRD host Turkey is investment magnet outpacing emerging market peers In a neighbourhood mired in recession or political turmoil, Turkey is hosting the region's development bank as a dynamic economic leader rather than a needy recipient.
Slovenia VAT hike would prolong recession -govt institute A hike in value added tax planned by Slovenia's government as part of a raft of reforms to avoid a bailout would only prolong the country's recession, a government economic advisory body warned on Thursday.
Cameron says Britain must stay in EU, dismisses sceptics British Prime Minister David Cameron took on critics in his own Conservative party on Thursday, saying it would be wrong for Britain to leave the European Union.
Bank of England likely to hold fire, waiting for Carney More policy stimulus from the Bank of England is unlikely later on Thursday due to hopes that an expanded scheme to boost lending may be enough to support an economy that is showing signs of gradual recovery.
Overseas depositors took most of the pain in Cyprus -Central Bank Cyprus' central bank said on Thursday most of the depositors who lost money at bailed-out Bank of Cyprus were from overseas and that Cypriots had not been hit as hard as might have been expected.
Central Europe power markets to stay niche as banks exit Central and southeastern Europe, once seen to have big potential as a regional power market, will provide only niche opportunities as reluctance to integrate pushes out financial players needed to fuel liquidity.
Norway at its most beautiful The fjords of western Norway, famous for their stunning scenery and unique atmosphere, are among the essential destinations in world travel. So why not let Fjord Tours, top-rated on Trip Advisor, be the people to show you around?
Systec: Connecting Malta Established in 2001, Systec is part of the renowned Alf. Mizzi Group of companies, and is a pioneer in the field of IT Enterprise distribution and services – promoting and supporting world-class IT brands
Val d’Orbieu: Only the finest wines In 1967, the winemakers of Val d’Orbieu decided to team up and share their passion and skills. Their aim? To make the finest wines possible
EU agrees on China solar panel duties; Beijing urges dialogue The European Commission agreed to impose punitive import duties on solar panels from China in a move to guard against what it sees as dumping of cheap goods in Europe, prompting a cautious response from Beijing which called for further dialogue.
Austria eyes Irish model to handle bank woes-sources Austria may adopt Ireland's "bad bank" model to help reorganise nationalised lender Hypo Alpe Adria before an end-May deadline from the European Commission for a new and more effective revamp plan, sources close to the matter said.
Bank Austria suffers cyber attack, says clients unaffected Computer hackers penetrated systems at UniCredit subsidiary Bank Austria but were unable to break into client accounts, the bank said on Wednesday.
UAE central bank shuts two money exchange firms for violations The United Arab Emirates, a major financial hub in the Middle East, has revoked the licences of two money exchange companies for non-compliance with regulations including rules against money laundering, the central bank said on Wednesday.
ECB open-minded on SME lending but wants others to help The European Central Bank has an open mind on what it could do to spur lending to small- and mid-sized businesses, though other EU institutions might be better placed to help, a top ECB policymaker said on Wednesday.
Putin can't blame global ills for Russia's economic crunch He is one of a few people who can stand up to Vladimir Putin, but even Russia's former finance minister failed to persuade the president his economy's problems lie at home not abroad.
Romania central bank cuts 2013 inflation forecast Romania's central bank cut its 2013 inflation forecast on Wednesday and paved the way for interest rate cuts in the second half of the year to help a struggling economy.
Actelion gets go-ahead to continue new drug trial Actelion should continue a late-stage study into a new heart and lung drug, independent monitors have recommended, with final results now expected by mid-2014, giving the biotech firm hope it has a further product in its pipeline.
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Hessen-Biotech: The core of innovation Hessen is among the top five biotechnology clusters in Germany. An outstanding achievement for a region that has all the facilities, infrastructure and academic minds to compete on a global level
From the fringe of Europe, Romania and Bulgaria seek EU acceptance Addressing an audience of dignitaries in Luxembourg in 2005, Bulgaria's then prime minister extolled the virtues of European Union membership, declaring his nation ready to take its place at the heart of the continent.
Fast climbing biotech Regeneron still has room to grow Just two years ago, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals was a relatively obscure biotech company in the village of Tarrytown, a picturesque New York suburb better known for "Rip Van Winkle," "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," and other creations of hometown author Washington Irving.
EU leaders to look at energy costs in post-shale world-draft EU heads of state and government will seek ways to limit the impact of energy costs on European competitiveness at a summit this month, a draft document seen by Reuters showed.
Saudis say fuel subsidies distort economy, must be cut Saudi Arabia should cut energy subsidies that are burdening public finances, the economy minister and the head of the state-run utility said, a move that would also tackle the issue of erosion of crude exports.
Iraq-Kurd oil talks break ice, long-term fix unlikely A lasting solution to Iraq's dispute with its Kurdish north is unlikely even if recent talks between the two sides lead to a resumption of oil exports from the autonomous region.