Allianz SE has temporarily halted talks with Amundi SA over combining its Allianz Global Investors asset management arm with the French company. The two sides were unable to agree on a deal structure, including control of the combined entity, according to a person with knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be identified because … Read more
My personal style signifier is an old pair of matte-black Prada shoes that I purchased more than 10 years ago. No laces, no branding, a slightly odd proportion, but they’re almost indestructible. I wear them to bike around the city; I wear them in the rain. They keep me marching on. Smart’s “indestructible” Prada shoes © James Tolich The last thing I bought … Read more
There has been speculation about the prospect of Armenia breaking with Russia and developing a closer relationship with the EU. Taras Kuzio argues that despite positive statements about European integration from Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Armenia remains closely tied to Russia. Over the last few years, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has repeatedly floated the … Read more
