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Ahead of the first ever World Money Transfer Day on Sunday 15 March 2015, research from online money transfer service Azimo reveals the latest trends in how people choose to send their money abroad.

Greater access to capital and increasing confidence in market conditions is driving a surge of activity in the global real estate market, reigniting investor interest in less traditional sectors, according to new research by KPMG.

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, today announces it has been appointed as the civil contractor for an integrated team that will deliver the ten-year Thames Estuary Asset Management Programme for CH2M Hill, on behalf of the Environment Agency, and anticipated to be worth up to £250 million to Balfour Beatty.

The total number of passenger, light and mini commercial vehicles in China is likely to reach 282 million by 2021, opening up opportunities for the automotive aftermarket in the country. To tap into this potential, however, aftermarket participants must address the challenges stemming from fragmented distribution networks, regulatory uncertainty, and the presence of counterfeit parts.

Leading from the top, determination and setting achievable goals are essential to creating a diverse workforce, finds a new guide published today from Inspire, the global business network for senior Board-level women.

The Colour Cosmetics Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% between 2014 and 2019 to reach $47 Billion by 2019, a new report by marketsandmarkets.com has found.

BP today announced that it has signed the final agreements of the West Nile Delta project to develop 5 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of gas resources and 55 million barrels (mmbbls) of condensates with an estimated investment of around $12 billion by BP and its partner. The project underlines BP's commitment to the Egyptian market and is a vote of confidence in Egypt's investment climate and economic potential.

Daylight Saving Time means longer spring days and more work for businesses like landscapers, but according to the Merchants Payments Coalition, landscapers’ profits are getting mowed down by banks and their excessive fees on merchants for processing card purchases.

"Wind Turbine Composites Material Market by Fiber Type (Glass Fiber Composite, Carbon Fiber), Resin Type (Epoxy, Polyester, Polyurethane, Vinyl Ester, Etc.), Application (Blade, Nacelle, Etc), and by Region - Global Trends & Forecast to 2020", defines and segments the global composite market for wind turbine with an analysis and forecast of its global volume and value.

Health and employment services should intervene earlier, involve key stakeholders and ensure they work together in order to help people with mental-health issues find work and stay in a job, according to a new OECD report.

Aon Risk Solutions, the global risk management business of Aon plc, unveiled its 2015 Political Risk Map which portrays political risk in emerging markets.

The euro suffered further losses against the US dollar yesterday hitting a fresh 11 and a half year low following a morning of mixed to slightly weaker than expected Eurozone services data and decent numbers from the US which attracted more buyers of dollars at the expense of the single currency.

The World Federation of Exchanges Ltd. released its Annual Statistics Market Highlights report.

Small and Medium sized businesses (SMEs) are planning to increase exports by 5% in the year ahead, compared to the national average of 4.3%. The findings from the ICAEW/Grant Thornton Business Confidence Monitor come as a new guide from ICAEW and UK Export Finance aims to help businesses compete in the global race with advice on export finance.

Fresh, Region-wide approach needed in planning for long-term growth, according to AECOM's "Manifesto for the London City Region"

The volume and value of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) on London's junior market increased last year as SMEs sought funding for growth, according to data from global information services company Experian.

Harvey Nash and The University of Hong Kong Business School announce the 2015 instalment of board preparedness programme, to increase gender balance on boards.

A new generation of entrepreneurs is emerging with Britain's economic recovery and surging ahead of European counterparts, according to a new report unveiled today.

A survey by American Express, investigating business behaviour amongst UK mid-sized companies during the UK's pre-election period, has revealed that while they are firmly focused on making strategic investments during 2015, the caution typified by the recession era still prevails, with just one in six of the survey respondents saying they will take a more bullish approach to business risk during 2015. The survey, titled "Election Year: Mid-market Business Barometer", shows an overall attitude of maintaining the status quo.

When choosing what profession to pursue, starting salary will be a big consideration for many people. However, very few of us go into a profession really understanding what we can expect to earn 5, 10 or 15 years into a career, and how the rate at which salaries and bonuses increase over time actually varies dramatically for different roles. New statistics published by free salary benchmarking service Emolument.com compare how the average salaries of different professions increase with experience, and highlight some remarkable trends.

New report expects the Global Action Camera market to grow at a CAGR of 22.2% over the period 2014-2019

After the success of the 2015 Brit Awards, the CBI called on the Government and industry to work better together to ensure that the UK's world-beating music sector and wider creative industries, remain an essential sector which delivers jobs and growth. Already worth £3.5 billion, the right help could truly make the music industry a 'poster boy' for UK exports.

The physical nature of mail has the ability to drive stronger emotional associations with a brand, making customers feel valued and important compared to other media, new research from Royal Mail MarketReach has revealed.

George Johnson, Oil & Gas Executive Advisor at KPMG comments on the recent oil price movements:

The strengthening U.S. dollar is a double-edged sword for the economy and investors, according to a report released today by The American Institute for Economic Research.

Juniper Research, the leading high-tech analyst house, has revealed the key technologies that it believes will become the most disruptive by 2020. The new report 'The World in 2020 - A Technology Vision' is being offered as a free download in celebration of the launch of its new online research platform.

In response to today's FCA Occasional Paper on Consumer Vulnerability, Executive Director of Retail Banking at the BBA Eric Leenders, said:

The value of new construction starts climbed 9% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $621.0 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The increase for total construction was the result of an especially strong performance by the non-building construction sector, which benefitted from the start of a massive liquefied natural gas terminal facility in Texas.

A recent white paper from Navigant Research examines the major trends and market forces that are expected to shape the future of the smart grid market, including summary forecasts for five smart grid application areas.

New research out today shows that Britain is on the cusp of a global, technology-driven 4th industrial revolution, with eight in ten manufacturers (80%) saying it will become a business reality by 2025.

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, announces today that it has reached financial close and completed the acquisition of the £352 million Gwynt y Môr offshore transmission project (OFTO) in the UK. Balfour Beatty will jointly own Gwynt y Môr OFTO with Equitix. Balfour Beatty will invest £28 million of equity, which represents 60% of equity required.

The European Central Bank (ECB) published its first-ever minutes of a policy meeting in which it revealed its plans to expand its Quantitative Easing (QE) programme.

Credit, debit, and prepaid cards issued in the U.S. with MasterCard and Visa brands generated $3.629 trillion in purchase volume at merchants in 2014.

New research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has found that despite three fifths (60%) of small firms questioned using cloud computing services, the remaining two fifths (38%) remain sceptical about the benefits of the technology in the face of perceived risks.

Cloudtract introduces a free and simple online contract management platform for small and medium sized companies, where they can store contracts and set alerts. Businesses often waste a lot of money, because they forget to cancel contracts they no longer want.

Leading wealth manager firm, Equilibrium Asset Management, is throwing down the gauntlet to uncover a new generation of wealth managers and paraplanners.