European Business Schools Ranking 2023: methodology and key
How this year’s ranking of Europe’s leading institutions was compiled
Business education
German tourist killed in knife attack near Paris’s Eiffel Tower
Two others injured in assault being investigated as ‘terrorist’ incident
Terrorism
Slowing inflation piles pressure on central banks to pivot
As clamour grows for interest rate cuts, investors fear acting too slowly could harm already weak economies
Central banks
EY claims success in using AI to find audit frauds
Big Four firm says suspicious activity quickly spotted but industry disagrees about relying on the new technology
Artificial intelligence
AstraZeneca ties up with AI biologics company to develop cancer drug
Deal with Absci is the latest between big pharma and tech companies to build new disease treatments
Artificial intelligence
How alcohol became a crutch for professional women
Some high-achieving female workers still drink to prove themselves, but those going sober have found benefits
Work-life balance
Fossil fuel companies sign up to emissions reduction pact at UN climate conference
Methane, renewable and nuclear pledges made at COP28 in Dubai
Renewable energy
Top ECB official wants to give risk managers more power on bank bonuses
Supervisory board member Elizabeth McCaul says central bank could ‘do more to strengthen’ their hand
Financial & markets regulation
UN climate talks focus too much on renewable energy, ExxonMobil chief says
Darren Woods tells FT that oil and gas major has a role to play in reducing emissions
Renewable energy
UK digital pound could put financial stability and privacy at risk, MPs warn
Treasury committee urges BoE and Treasury to ‘proceed with caution’ over new currency
Financial & markets regulation