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The World of Work: A Guide for Schools

The Financial Times proposes to publish this FT Report on 18 March 2023, online and in print, for young readers in school (16-19 years old) around the world, and their parents/ carers/ career advisers. The report is designed to help students in preparation for entering the world of work and will offer resources, insights and practical advice on skill building, career planning and future development.

We plan to include the following features (please note that this list is provisional) 

[12 pages tabloid. Approx 10 stories]:

Introduction

The big employment trends, growth in new job sectors, evolving career structures and changing recruitment methods including AI. Plus: the latest data on the changing world of work.  

Your First Job

Navigating the world of work for the first time can be daunting, from understanding the culture to adhering to dress codes and staying on top of new tasks. How to manage expectations vs reality, and tips for success. Featuring “what I wish I’d known” insights from those eg 10 years ahead reflecting on their first work experiences.

Career Planning (opinion)

A careers expert offers advice to students on how to plan ahead, and guidance for parents/ carers on how to give the best support, based on the most common problems. For example, how to prioritise when various options seem overwhelming, what to do if your ‘plan A’ falls through, learning transferable skills for the future.  

Application Tactics

How to make an impact, whether you are applying for university, an apprenticeship, work experience or direct employment. What recruiters/ employers are looking for (CV, interviews – in-person or online – evidence of impact e.g. community service, and what not to do).

Employment Areas

Here we highlight a few key sectors, including top trends, growing employment opportunities and the most in-demand skills/ qualifications. Written by FT correspondents/ sector specialists. (A mix of longer pieces and shorter pieces, including “how I got here” mini job profiles)

-         Green jobs/ sustainability

-         Technology inc start-ups

-          Professional services/ finance (accountants are v big recruiters); law

-          Public sector/ health 

-          Business, manufacturing

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FT Wealth March

The Financial Times proposes to publish this online FT Report on 31 January 2023

We plan to include the following features (please note that this list is provisional):

The Future of Niche German Private Banking 

For decades, small private banks have serviced wealthy German families, despite the competitive pressure from much larger rivals based in Switzerland, London and the US. What is the future for these institutions?

The Indian Family Business 

Managing the tensions between parents and children, siblings and other relatives lies at the heart of the success of many family-owned businesses. But the challenge is particularly important in India, where family control and influence figures prominently, including in big listed companies

Black Millionaire Business People in the UK 

The story of one successful entrepreneur highlights the emergence and growth of black-owned businesses, despite difficulties including a lack of capital in families and examples of prejudice in the wider business world

Property

The end of Covid controls in Japan sparked a flood of bookings for the country’s ski resorts from enthusiasts across Japan and beyond. Will rich people resume buying property, especially as the weak yen creates an investment opportunity for foreign purchasers? Or hold back, given the global economic uncertainty?

US Pharma 

What do rich investors and family offices make of the boom in pharmaceutical R&D? What ideas/products and companies are they backing? Do they risk paying too much in a sector that has often disappointed?

PLUS:  Book Review with our regular columnists

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FTfm: Fixed Income

The Financial Times proposes to publish this FT Report in late March/ April 2023

We plan to include the following features (please note that this list is provisional):

Bank Bonds: Lessons Learned from the Rescue of Credit Suisse

Swiss regulators’ decision to write down $17bn worth of Credit Suisse’s additional tier 1 (AT1) bonds as part of the bank’s purchase by UBS has shocked investors and changed the perception of risk around bank debt instruments. What do we now know about the risk-return profile of bank bonds and the future of AT1s?  

Inflation: The Risk to Bonds  

Are investors ignoring the risks that inflationary pressures pose for fixed income markets? Leading central banks have hiked interest rates to the highest levels since the financial crisis but plenty of investors believe that inflation — globally — has passed its peak and that policymakers, particularly in the US, will begin to loosen monetary policy before the end of this year. But have inflationary risks been properly priced-in across bond markets? And which parts of the fixed income universe might be exposed if the battle to conquer inflation requires more work by policymakers?

After Truss and Kwarteng: The Outlook for the UK Gilts

Investor confidence in the UK gilt market got hammered during the crisis triggered by Liz Truss and Kwazi Kwarteng’s ill-received "mini-budget". But gilt issuance is expected to increase sharply in 2023 and beyond. So will investors continue to buy UK government debt? What are the implications of the ongoing deterioration in the UK’s current account deficit? Could the UK find that its reliance on the “kindness of strangers” to fund its economy is becoming dangerously stretched? 

Winners and Losers from all-to-all Trading of US Treasuries

The US Treasury bond market is the deepest and most liquid securities market in the world. But several episodes of disruption have raised questions about the resilience of the market. Policymakers are now considering reforms including the introduction of "all-to-all" trading, whereby any market participant would be able to trade Treasuries directly with any other market participant — which could be helpful in times of stress, when the capacity of traditional intermediaries is tested. What are the benefits and drawbacks of this proposal? Which market participants might benefit and which might suffer if this reform is approved? 

Greenwashing in the Green Bond Market

The green bond market has now passed the $1tn mark for issuance but greenwashing by issuers remains a significant concern for investors. So, what measures are being taken to tackle greenwashing and how effective do investors think these steps will be in improving confidence in the integrity of the green bond market? 

Will Japan still try to Control Bond Yields?

The Bank of Japan has spent billions of dollars to control long-term government bond yields as part of its efforts to stimulate growth in the Japanese economy. But a new BoJ governor will be appointed in April. So what are the implications of this change of leadership for Japan’s central bank and its yield curve control programme? Will the BoJ continue to try to hold yields within its target range or might it abandon Japan’s two-decade experiment in massive monetary easing? What would the implications be for investors if there is a shift in Japan’s monetary policy stance? 

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FTfm: ETFs

The Financial Times proposes to publish this FT Report on 03 April 2023

We plan to include the following features (please note that this list is provisional):

Crypto ETFs

What is their future after the meltdown in digital assets last year and the resulting regulatory scrutiny. Which index providers and asset managers have made the biggest bets? 

ETF Opportunities in China’s Reopening

China has opened up after years of zero covid and vice premier Liu He has made headlines with a speech in Davos emphasising that the country is seeking foreign investment. But what is the best way for overseas ETF investors to gain exposure to this change of tack and what risks remain? 

ETFs and the Future of ESG

65 per cent  of flows to European ETFs last year were to funds that defined themselves according to environmental social and governance criteria, yet in the US, ESG has almost become a dirty word. What is the future for the label? What regulatory hurdles do asset managers and investors face?

ETFs on Investment Platforms

Will they finally transform the ETF industry and open the door, especially in Europe where the market has been dominated by institutions, to a flood of new retail money? 

AI Powered ETFs

AI-driven ETFs were launched with great fanfare over the past few years with the suggestion that they would be able to outperform funds built by purely human-driven counterparts, but performance has been patchy at best. How have they actually done? Are AI powered stock pickers likely to improve?

Buffered ETFs 

Buffered ETFs track an index over a defined period of time while offering a degree of downside protection - and they have proved popular, but are they a long-lasting development or just a short-term reaction to last year's stock market sell-off and rise in volatility. 

ETFs vs Investment Trusts

Can ETFs face up to cheaper rivals? ETFs have continued to proliferate and rake in investor cash, but investors may now be tempted away by the big share price discounts to NAV that have emerged on investment trusts, making the latter look cheaper. What advantages do ETFs still offer over trusts, and where might they fall short? Do ETFs remain the best route to public market exposure, and the best way to focus on appealing sectors and themes? 

Does Ark have a Future

Cathie Wood made herself a household name after her Ark family of ETFs delivered outstanding returns in 2020 for a 'sector' that some have defined as unprofitable tech. But the last two years have been disappointing for Ark fans. What are the prospects for the Ark brand in 2023? What do short sellers think? What is Cathie Wood saying? And what are investors actually doing with their money in terms of flows?

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Investing in Rio

The Financial Times proposes to publish this FT Report on 10 May 2023

We plan to include the following features (please note that this list is provisional):

Introduction: Challenges and Opportunities

Rio is the gem of Brazil, a vibrant metropolis that holds a special place in the hearts of Brazilians and foreigners alike. Since its foundation, the Marvellous City has witnessed many cycles of boom and bust - less than a decade ago it was revelling in the glory of the Olympics. But it is now facing profound questions about its future. What will drive the economy in the years to come? With investments flooding into Brazil’s agricultural interior, what can the seaside state offer businesses? 

Company Profile 

An analysis of one of Brazil’s largest companies and an anchor of the Rio economy. After the tumult of the past decades and the Lava Jato corruption scandal, this is one of many  companies looking towards the future. But political changes in Brasilia have the potential to change everything. What does the CEO have in store for the company? Can investors expect changes?

Brazil, Rio and Industrial Development

President Lula has named Brazil’s Rio-based national development bank BNDES as a key tool in his drive to direct state-led investment to revive the country’s economy and restore its industrial prowess. Interview with the bank’s newly appointed president Aloizio Mercadante, a close Lula ally, about his plans to boost Brazil’s exports of high added-value industrial goods. Can Brazil compete with Asian manufacturers and drive a nearshoring boom? 

Science

The Rio-based Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, or Fiocruz, rose to international prominence during the pandemic as one of the powerhouses of Brazilian vaccine production. It is now at the forefront of efforts to drive a biotech industry in Brazil. What accounts for the success of this scientific institution? What are its future prospects and how can Brazil replicate its success? 

Infrastructure Investment

Rio was one of the key locations for the privatisation of water and sewage concessions under new legislation passed under the Bolsonaro government. The concession framework opened the possibility of tens of billions of dollars of foreign investment and attracted worldwide interest. But the Lula government has indicated a desire to rework the concessions. What is the future of the privatised water and sewage industry under the new government?

Technology

First came the project to regenerate Rio’s historic but dilapidated docks district. Now comes the tech hub. Building works began at the Porto Maravalley project late last year. What do the planners have in store? Can Rio’s tech scene compete with regional rivals in São Paulo and Florianópolis? 

Tourism vs Crime

In terms of its nature and scenery, Rio is undoubtedly among the most beautiful cities in the world. And promoting tourism is a key objective of the local government. But the industry has been stunted by ubiquitous crime, which for many seems intractable. What can authorities do to attract more tourists? And how can it keep them safe? 

Media

Globo, the Rio-based behemoth, is Brazil’s biggest and most important media group, spanning television, a newspaper, online services and a publisher. Highly influential in politics because of its nationwide reach, TV Globo was blamed by Lula for losing him the 1990 election, but the broadcaster swung behind the veteran leftwinger last year in a sign of changing times. Still family-owned, how is the Rio icon reinventing itself in a rapidly shifting media landscape? 

Column: Personal Reflections on a Changed City

When the FT’s Latin America editor first arrived in Rio in 1990, Brazil had just frozen virtually the entire nation’s bank accounts to halt inflation, and the city was preparing to host a big UN conference which nobody understood. More than 30 years on, inflation is a distant memory and the Earth Summit has spawned a crucial global mechanism to fight climate change. Brazil is a different nation too: more aware of its racial and cultural diversity, wealthier, an agricultural superpower, more confident on the global stage. But Rio still faces many of the same challenges it did then: how does a large and grand capital city which is neither a business or a government hub provide the jobs for 12 million people? 

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Business Education: 

Executive Education

The Financial Times proposes to publish this report on Monday May 22, 2023

 We are likely to include the following articles (please note that this list is provisional):

Introduction

An analysis of the leading business schools for executive education programmes and the trends amid turbulent times.

Education Editor’s Letter

Looking at developments in business education and our coverage. 

The Rankings

The twin 2023 rankings of the best providers of open-enrolment and custom executive education programmes.

Data: FT ranking specialists explore trends in executive education, in charts.

Professor’s Column

A business school professor shares thoughts and research on challenges facing business today. 

Sustainability

How are executive education providers helping organisations to be more sustainable and responsible — and updating executives whose MBA programmes in the past did not focus on these issues?

Consulting

Business schools have increasingly faced competition from consulting firms muscling into the executive education space. Now, some schools are offering advisory services alongside their bespoke training programmes, helping companies to implement solutions that academics devise in the classroom. 

Alternative Providers

Competition for a slice of the lucrative executive education pie is hotting up. Business schools are vying against not just other academic institutions, but also corporate universities, consulting firms, online start-ups and now executive coaches. With training budgets coming under strain amid the economic slowdown, these alternative providers are competing with business schools on cost and convenience.  

Artificial Intelligence

ChatGPT and its successors have the potential to transform aspects of executive education, including coaching. The questions and feedback a coach or mentor offered may now come from a chatbot. How can business schools use AI effectively in delivering executive education - and how are they preparing managers to use it in business? 

Finding Yourself

There is a growing trend toward self-discovery during executive education, as schools help business leaders appreciate an alternative sense of self, and adopt appropriate styles of decision-making and management, ranging from reflective and analytical to collaborative. 

Interview: An in-depth interview with a graduate or academic about their studies or work.

Teaching Case Study

Part of a series exploring decisions and dilemmas facing executives. What would you do in their shoes? 

Student Views

Students and graduates share their experiences of study and what came next.

Technology

An FT tech specialist explores developments that will affect business and our working lives. 

In Real Life

A graduate explains what it was like to take an executive education course and how it has affected their career, in their own words.  

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FT Wealth May:  Entrepreneurs

The Financial Times proposes to publish this online FT Report on 26 May 2023

We plan to include the following features (please note that this list is provisional):

The Indian Family Business 

Managing the tensions between parents and children, siblings and other relatives lies at the heart of the success - or failure - of many family-owned businesses. But the challenge is particularly important in India, where family control and influence figures prominently, including in big listed companies. A look at the issues involved through a key case study.

Property 

The German luxury market cools amid rising rates. After a surge of investment in top German cities, especially in Berlin, the market has slowed a little. But whether in Berlin’s green western suburbs, or around Hamburg’s Alstersee or Munich’s parks, luxury mansions remain in demand.

Pharmaceuticals 

What do rich investors and family offices make of the boom in pharmaceutical R&D? What ideas/products and companies are they backing? Do they risk paying too much in a sector that has often disappointed.

Yachts, Planes and other Globally-movable Assets 

How are they taxed, and where. The efforts wealthy Russians took to move vessels around the globe when Ukraine-related sanctions were imposed highlighted the competing roles of different national jurisdictions.  A look at the tax treatment of such valuable assets. 

Wealth in East Asia 

Interview with a top banker in the region. As international business contacts recover from pandemic-linked lockdown, wealth managers are seeing rich families review their finances. New opportunities emerge for banks in Hong Kong and Singapore as they compete for a growing share of international wealth management business.

Book Review 

Column from the US

Column from the UK

The Psychology of Wealth Column

Editor’s Letter

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The Business of Formula One

The Financial Times proposes to publish this Special Report on 27 May 2023

We plan to include the following pieces of content (please note that this list is provisional):

The Next Big Growth Market

F1 is supercharging growth in the US and the Middle East. Senior figures within the sport recognise more must be done in Asia. Headwinds remain, particularly as the Chinese grand prix hasn’t taken place since 2019 due to the country’s strict Covid rules.

The Race for 2026 

F1 wants to be net carbon neutral by 2030. Before that can happen, the sport is working on a new power unit for 2026. Sustainable fuels will also play a role. Automakers such as Ford are coming back to the sport, lured in by its resurgent popularity. But can racing prove its sustainability?

State of the Art 

Building a winning team takes years of hard work and hefty investment. Aston Martin is building a state-of-art factory, McLaren is putting money into a new wind tunnel, and Red Bull is getting into the business of building power units. Whose investments will pay off? 

Ford’s Comeback

The return of the US automaker Ford has been hailed as a big win for Red Bull and for F1. But just why did one of the sport’s most famous historic names feel the need to return?

Driver Interview

We interview an up-and-coming F1 driver from China, seen as one of the rising stars of the sport, ahead of his second season 

The F1 Academy

In a sport that is notoriously male-dominated, initiatives to back women are gathering momentum. The F1 Academy is set to give young girls and teenagers more opportunities to hone their skills behind the wheel. But is it going to work? And how long will it take? 

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Investing in Tanzania

The Financial Times proposes to publish this FT Report on 29 May 2023

We plan to include the following features (please note that this list is provisional):

Introduction: A Pragmatic Approach to Foreign Investment

The image of Tanzania as an investment destination, troubled for many years, has improved significantly since Samia Suluhu Hassan became president in 2021.  Though these are early days, her government has gained a reputation for taking a pragmatic approach to foreign investment in sectors such as mining, agriculture and oil and gas. Long-stalled discussions with oil majors about exploiting the country’s large offshore gas reserves have been revived, though this is partly a consequence of the changed energy situation in Europe following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The country’s economy and population are both growing steadily, but not fast enough to create sufficient jobs and to eradicate lingering poverty. Still, Tanzania’s relative importance within east Africa is likely to grow, and its decisions on infrastructure and trade will have broader implications for the East African Community.

Interview with President Hassan

The FT profiles Tanzania’s first female president, the Zanzibari-born Samia Suluhu Hassan. What are her political origins, her policy leanings and what will be her likely impact on the country’s economic and political landscape?

Liquefied Natural Gas

Last year, Tanzania signed a framework agreement with Britain's Shell and Norway's Equinor that brings a long-stalled $30bn liquefied natural gas export terminal closer to reality. A final investment decision may be years away, but the war in Ukraine, developments in neighbouring Mozambique (both positive and negative), and Tanzania’s improved business climate has brought new momentum to discussions. 

The Economy

Tanzania has grown steadily for many years, though it has often been regarded as less dynamic and entrepreneurial than its northern neighbour Kenya. Under former President John Magufuli it gained a reputation for being anti-business, though it is gradually shedding that image under the new administration. Still, despite growing at nearly 7 per cent a year since 2020 (much less in per capita terms), the economy remains predominantly rural with high levels of poverty and big gaps in wealth between the cities and the countryside. Manufacturing has struggled and the level of value-added in the economy is still too low.

Agriculture

Much of Tanzania’s farming remains largely subsistence but there are various initiatives and technology-led companies trying to make the agriculture sector more efficient. There are also efforts to extract more value from the country’s coffee and cashew exports. As the population grows and as food and fertiliser supply chains are disrupted, Tanzania’s ability to raise productivity in the farming sector will be crucial. 

Mining

The sector makes up nearly half of the country’s exports, roughly $3.6bn, with a large part coming from gold — of which Tanzania is Africa’s fourth-largest producer. The mining industry underwent significant turmoil in the Magufuli years when miners, including Barrick Gold, were accused of underpaying taxes. Some stability has returned to a sector with more than 500 active licences and 40 minerals.

Tourism

In 2019, tourism was Tanzania’s largest foreign exchange earner, the second largest contributor to the gross domestic product, and the third-largest contributor to employment. In the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar, it has world-class tourist attractions. But a recent World Bank report says there is huge untapped potential. The FT explores the sector, both from a tourists’ and a business perspective. 

Zanzibar

Zanzibar, the semi-autonomous region of Tanzania, can set its own laws. It has a lower VAT rate than the mainland and more permissive laws to foreign ownership. Entrepreneurs are now collaborating with Zanzibar, ato draw up rules intended to make it a tech hub, attracting the likes of Google, and also banks to turn it into a new Dubai on the Indian Ocean.

Cultural Heritage 

The Stone Town of Zanzibar, the whitewashed capital of the semi-autonomous region, is an outstanding example of a Swahili trading town, with Arab, Indian, and European influences. But the years have taken their toll.  Now, the government is attracting investors, including the King of Morocco, to the UNESCO world heritage site in order to restore it. The FT logs progress.

Business Profile 

The FT will interview one of the country’s leading business figures.

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FTfm Responsible Investing

The Financial Times proposes to publish this FT Report on 26 June 2023

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Cashing in on the Transatlantic Subsidy Race

Joe Biden's climate-focused Inflation Reduction Act has revolutionised the green investment landscape in the US, with vast subsidies and tax incentives for low-carbon energy. Under pressure for a response, the EU has responded with a generous package of its own. As governments jostle to provide the most attractive destination for green investment, which sectors stand to benefit most, and how can investors reap the rewards?

Eyes on the Green Hydrogen Prize

As momentum grows around the clean energy transition, particular excitement is building around green hydrogen – produced from water in a process powered by renewable energy. Green hydrogen and ammonia could revolutionise a range of sectors – from powering planes and trucks, to slashing the environmental impact of steel production. It could also speed the adoption of renewable energy, through grid-level storage of energy produced by intermittent solar and wind power. What are the most exciting opportunities here for green-minded investors?

Tackling the Data Shortfall

Fund managers pursuing ethical investment strategies have long complained of a chronic shortage of reliable data. A growing field of data providers have emerged to seek to fill that gap – but they vary widely in their quality and rigour, according to some observers. What approaches are major investors taking to access the best information, and what is the most innovative work being done to provide it?

Waking up to Modern Slavery

Despite its powerful green credentials, the global solar industry is heavily reliant on the Chinese province of Xinjiang, where there have been serious and widespread allegations of forced labour. With 50mn people living in modern slavery according to the International Labour Organisation, such human rights violations may be present in supply chains across many other industries. Major new regulation in the EU will force companies to report much more extensively on this issue. How can investors navigate the risks around forced labour – and play a role in eliminating it?

Spotlight on Biodiversity

The annual UN summit on nature and biodiversity is typically overshadowed by its counterpart event focused on climate change. But the latest event, in Montreal in December, was unusually high-profile – reflecting an increasing focus on this subject by governments as well as the private sector. A growing number of asset management groups are offering funds that promise to help protect the planet's natural ecosystems. How are they pursuing this goal - and can they make a difference?

Navigating the Anti-ESG Backlash

Over the past year, a conservative backlash against the environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment agenda has been gathering momentum. Several states have passed legislation pushing back against ESG, with bills that target asset managers who "boycott" the fossil fuel or firearms industry. One of the most strident ESG critics, Ron DeSantis, is widely seen as a front-runner to become president at next year's election. How are investors navigating this complex political environment, and do they expect it to become still more challenging?

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The Business of Golf

The Financial Times proposes to publish this Special Report on 15 July 2023

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Tiger Comes to Tee

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are the stars behind the new TGL golf league in

partnership with the PGA Tour. Their goal is to create a Monday night arena

spectacle that wins broadcast and sponsorship dollars as two of golf’s biggest stars

aim to safeguard the sport’s future.Will it work?

Liv Impact

The Saudi-backed rebel tour has shaken up the sport. How is the old establishment

fighting back?

Profile: Mark Broadie 

The mathematician revolutionised the way we analyse golf with the introduction of his

“strokes gained” approach. Just as data is transforming the wider world of sport, golf

is evolving all the time. Broadie’s insight informs fans, helps players improve their

game, and won over the PGA Tour after initial resistance.

Women’s Golf

Golf is a sport that was long dominated by men. But more women are participating in

the sport, leading to change on and off the course.What next for the women’s game.

Tech & Golf

New formats are driving interest in golf, appealing to a new generation of putters.

Topgolf has been at the centre of innovation, while tech-infused mini-golf group

Puttshack raised $150mn from funds managed by BlackRock last year.

Golf Course Goes Green

The big green space afforded by a golf course is an opportunity for sustainability,

including the potential to promote biodiversity. With changing weather patterns and

risks of climate change, however, sustainable course design is more important than

ever.

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National Security: After Ukraine 

The Financial Times proposes to publish this FT Report on 19 July 2022

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The World Reordered 

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has called into question the entire post-war international system. Is it the beginning of the return to 19th century balance-of-power geopolitics, or can institutions like the UN and NATO be invigorated to isolate a rogue regime in Moscow?

Rethinking Bidenism

As a senator and presidential candidate, Joe Biden planted himself firmly in the Democratic party’s liberal internationalist wing, urging vigorous advocacy of democratic principles and human rights to be at the centre of American foreign policy. Has the Russia invasion forced him to recalibrate and cut Cold War-style deals with oppressive regimes in Ryadh, Caracas and Ankara? 

The End of the Counterinsurgent

Two decades ago, as it struggled to adjust to a violent insurgency in Iraq and Afghanistan, the US military relearned the lessons of Vietnam and reconfigured itself to fight “small wars” that require as much “hearts and minds” diplomacy as it did raw firepower. Now, in the midst of Europe’s largest land war since 1945, the Pentagon is weighing how much to move back to the big manoeuvre warfare it trained for during the Cold War.

The China Conundrum.

US-China tensions were already at historic highs when Biden came into office. Beijing’s willingness to stand by the Kremlin through months of brutal warfare has hardened the views of many in Washington, who see Xi Jinping as thumbing his nose at international conventions. Could those tensions lead to a hot conflict, either over Taiwan or in the South China Sea?

The New NATO

Less than three years ago, French President Emanuel Macron declared NATO “brain dead”, and it was hard to disagree. Without its Soviet foe, the transatlantic alliance had lost its raison d’etre; it struggled in its role in Afghanistan, and faced tough questions over its effectiveness in Libya and the Balkans. But the Ukrainian invasion has returned NATO to the centre of Western security policy, triggering applications from Finland and Sweden and desperate pleas from Kyiv to join the club.

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Energy Efficiency

The Financial Times proposes to publish this FT Report on 04 September 2023

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Is the US Getting Serious About Energy Efficiency?

Under the US Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law by president Biden last year, households became eligible for hundreds of dollars a year in energy savings. The Inflation Reduction Act also includes direct savings for households to make crucial, cost-saving energy efficiency improvements to their home. Tax credits will be available in 2023 for purchases of new and used electric vehicles and energy efficient home improvements such as heat pumps and solar panels. Are these the financial incentives that will finally change consumer behaviour? Or too little, too late? 

Why the UK Lags the World on Energy Efficient Homes 

The UK’s housing stock is the oldest in the world, according to the Building Research Establishment consultancy. Nearly 38 per cent of the UK’s housing stock was built before 1946 — a higher proportion than in any EU country. The UK’s homes are also significantly older than those in the US, where only 15 per cent were built before 1945, and Japan — only 2 per cent built before 1945. And 80 per cent of UK homes in the present housing stock will still be in use in 30 years’ time. So how does this affect Britain's ability to bring down the cost of energy and reliance on imports - and the UK's commitment to net zero emissions?

Keeping an Eye on Distribution and Transmission 

A new initiative called ‘Eye in the Sky’ is using satellite imagery and data analytics to help optimise electricity and gas networks. The project, funded by UK regulator Ofgem and Innovate UK’s Strategic Innovation Fund, is investigating how data gathered from space can help to monitor the condition of the distribution and transmission networks and changes to the surrounding environment. The project partners, which include the European Space Agency (ESA) and Cranfield University estimate that the innovation could deliver millions of pounds of cost savings over a decade, with further consumer benefits including faster emergency response, quicker system recovery and better grid reliability. But are the savings enough to justify the investment? 

LFP: The Future of Electric Vehicle Batteries?

Carmaker Ford is opening a new factory in Michigan that will produce lithium iron phosphate batteries for its electric vehicles - the first to make this kind of battery in the US. Also known as lithium ferrous phosphate (LFP) batteries, these are a lower-cost alternative to the nickel- and cobalt-based batteries used in most electric vehicles in the West, and can also boost charging speed and battery lifetime. Is this a decisive moment in converting all drivers to EVs in the US and Europe?  

Data Centres: Serving up Energy Savings 

Data centres are currently responsible for 2.7 per cent  of the EU’s electricity demand. By 2030, that proportion is expected to rise by 28 per cent. This will make their emissions comparable to those of the aviation industry, and energy intensive blockchain technology threatens to make it worse. But one new data centre near Maastricht has managed to cut its power usage efficiency score to 1.1-1.3 - close to the perfect, unattainable score of 1. Cooling needs have been reduced by new technologies that can withstand higher temperatures without any detrimental effects, plus efficient server arrangement and adiabatic cooling (using changes in air pressure to reduce temperatures). 

Cleaner Greener Electric Motors? 

High voltage electric motors are still used in compressors, pumps, heating and air conditioning units. But the EUs new Ecodesign Regulation will require low-voltage induction motors and variable speed drives to be adopted to meet the new IE3 premium efficiency standard. By making this change, the EU aims to save 110 terawatt-hours by 2030. - equal to the entire annual electricity consumption of the Netherlands. But is the target realistic?  

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The Business of Rugby

The Financial Times proposes to publish this Special Report in 08 September 2023

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Interview

Did England shoot themselves in the foot by not putting a non-compete clause into their former head coach Eddie Jones’s settlement? He’s now back coaching his native Australia — and they are adamant that they’ve got one over “the Poms” heading into this year’s World Cup. Could Jones’ appointment serve as a tonic for a game that struggles domestically compared to bigger sporting codes? 

Deals

Has taking money from private equity firm SilverLake done anything to improve the All Blacks? A look into why New Zealand rugby did the deal, what has happened since and what comes next.

Premiership

Will the financial crisis hitting English club rugby have a knock-on effect at international level? 

Women’s Game

Euro 2022 gave women’s football its breakthrough moment. The Women’s Indian Premier League looks set to transform cricket. Where is rugby’s transformational event going to come from? 

Growth Markets: Can the game grow in the US without a team at the World Cup? 

Pacific

Having conquered the world of rugby sevens, can Pacific Island nations find a way to bring that success to the 15-man game? 

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Investing in Italy 

The Financial Times proposes to publish this FT Report on 25 September 2023

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Italy’s Economic Re-boot

For years before Covid-19 hit, Italy’s economy had underperformed, growing far less than the European average. But Italy now has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reboot its economy, and raise its long-term growth trajectory, as the largest single recipient of the EU’s 750bn Covid recovery fund. With nearly Euro200bn in grants and concessional loans, prime minister Mario Draghi’s cross-party, national unity government is planning major investments in much-needed physical and social infrastructure — and pushing through significant policy reforms — to make Italy more attractive for investment and reinvigorate growth. With general elections looming next year, however, it's a race against the clock to achieve the EU programs ambitious goals. The drive has been complicated by the war in Ukraine and its impact on the cost of living.

Catching up on Renewable Energy

Italy has had one of the lowest renewables energy use in the EU, with just 20 percent of its total energy coming from renewable sources at the start of 2022. This relatively lackadaisical renewable rollout has been blamed on everything from red tape to local resistance. But the Ukraine invasion – and Rome’s desire to wean off Russian gas – has given new impetus to the renewable energy drive. The government has cut red tape to make it easier for projects to proceed, creating many new investment opportunities in the sector.

Luring Professional Talent

Despite its many charms, Italy has never been a magnet for foreign professional talent. But Rome is now offering generous tax incentives to lure foreign professionals - and Italians currently resident abroad - to relocate to Italy to inject new dynamism into the economy. New foreign residents - and Italians returning after years abroad - will only pay income tax on a fraction of their earnings, an offer that has begun to lure a new breed of knowledge workers to the country.

Levelling up the South

Italy’s southern region has long lagged economically and socially behind the more prosperous, industrialised north. But a major part of the EU-funded program aims to strengthen the south to reduce these regional inequities, and make it a better place to live and work. Nearly 40 percent of the total plan funds are supposed to be for the south, with plans to build 680 kilometres of new railways lines, and tackle problems in nearly 15,000 square kilometres of ‘market failure areas.’

Tech Italia

Italy is best known for craftsmanship, luxury and heavy industrial manufacturing. But the country is now seeing the emergence of an increasingly dynamic tech and tech and start-up ecosystem, which is being boosted by an official digitisation drive and venture capital investments from state-owned Cassa Depositi e Prestiti. Among the successful start-ups are a wave of new fintech companies that are competing with Italy’s banks.

Interview: Minister for Digital Transformation (TBC)

The former head of Vodafone is now the minister for digital transformation in Mario Draghi’s government. He takes stock of the government’s progress. 

Other candidate:

Enrico Resmini, CEO and executive director of CDP Venture Capital, overseeing the venture capital investments in the start-up ecosystem

Italian Luxury

Italian luxury brands are respected globally for the quality of their products. But unlike French luxury brands – which have heavily corporatized under large conglomerates, Italian luxury houses remain largely family owned, and many iconic brands are now reflecting on their future. While Renzo Rosso's OTB group has snapped up Jil Sander and Marni from the French as it prepares to go public in 2024, others are starting to contemplate a sale of assets – or worried about becoming take-over targets. What's next for one of the two greatest fashion industries in the world?

Greening Milan

Italy’s financial and business capital Milan is on a drive to transform itself into a smart, green city. Under Mayor Giuseppe Sala, the city council has focused on transformation of its mobility and transportation service and pushing for greater use of technology and sustainable energy solutions. The revamp of several of its districts has attracted world class architects and large capital investments from abroad, including the Qatari sovereign wealth fund. Covid briefly brought progress to a halt. But ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics - hosted by Milan and the nearby mountain resort of Cortina, the city council is pressing on with new green-oriented and technology-driven investments. 

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Investing in Morocco

The Financial Times proposes to publish this FT Report on 10 October 2023

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Morocco’s Automotive Future 

Morocco has a large automotive sector which relies on foreign investment, and it is training up more engineers to work within it. Stellantis recently announced a new €300mn investment. And, according to the country’s finance minister, they don't just come because of cheap labour and proximity to Europe — it is because of the number of qualified engineers they can recruit

A New Textiles Boom 

Morocco’s textile industry is booming — to the point where manufacturers can't find enough workers in Tangier. Its proximity to Europe has long made it one of Africa's ten largest textile exporters, and volumes grew strongly in 2022 according to a report in Yahoo Finance. Leading firms include Vita Couture, Fashion Lixus, and Soft Tech.

Morocco’s Climate Challenge 

The country is seeking more investment in renewable energy and will announce a blueprint for development this year. The International Energy Agency notes that it has a target of making renewable sources 52 per cent of the total by 2030 (20% solar, 20% wind, 12% hydro). But to meet the 2030 target, the country needed to add around 10 GW of capacities between 2018 and 2030, consisting of 4560 MW of solar, 4200 MW of wind, and 1330 MW of hydropower capacity. Morocco also wants to attract investment in desalination and water treatment plants because of a severe water shortage.

Morocco: Still a Gateway to Africa?

Morocco has long pitched itself as the ‘Gateway to Africa’. And it has become an important investor in sub-Saharan Africa with banks, construction and fertiliser companies all active in the region. Quite a few pan-African businesses also have their headquarters in Casablanca right now. In addition, the country has also worked hard to insert itself into global supply chains, attracting big investments from the likes of France’s Renault and Peugeot PSA. But is this “gateway” strategy still succeeding? We look at the latest economic data for evidence, and profile an Moroccan investment in a sub-Saharan company based and headquartered in Cote d'Ivoire (TBC). 

Western Sahara and Morocco’s Foreign Policy 

A probe into Qatari influence over EU politicians recently discovered the extent of Brussels lobbying by another country: Morocco. The corruption probe then looked more closely at Rabat’s lobbying efforts on fishing rights and the recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory of Western Sahara, according to two officials. Most of Western Sahara is under Moroccan control, but the Algeria-backed Polisario Front has been demanding independence and a UN referendum to determine the territory’s fate has been stalled for decades. What will this mean for the independence movement?  

Morocco’s Human Rights Record 

Morocco’s human rights record came under scrutiny again last year, after more than 20 people died when migrants tried to breach a perimeter fence separating the country from the Spanish enclave of Melilla. The migrants, mainly from sub-Saharan Africa, clashed with Moroccan police and Spanish security forces. Morocco has on occasion turned a blind eye to border incursions as a way of putting pressure on Spain over its stance on the disputed territory of Western Sahara. But, beyond Melila, is the Moroccan government doing anything to improve the protection of human rights? 

Is the Tourism Industry Bouncing Back?  

Morocco is once again being recommended as the perfect place for western travellers to revive their spirits - in destinations ranging from the Marrakech countryside to mountain homes in the Atlas, retreats in the south west and towns on the Barbary Coast. But is this new found enthusiasm making any difference to the tourism sector or the wider Moroccan economy?  

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