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22 May '12

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United KingdomThe decline of the public company

The May 19th edition of The Economist carries an intriguing Briefing on “The endangered public company”.  It leads with the note that “public companies have had a ...

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Torchbearer Dimitrios Chondrokoukis, a Greek high jumper, at a special ceremony where the torch was handed over to the London 2012 Olympic Games

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United KingdomOlympic Torch set for co-operative journey through UK

Four staff from Midcounties Co-operative have been chosen to carry the Olympic Flame as part of the Olympics relay around the country this summer.

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United KingdomThe Ultimate Political Debate on Solvency II

We are delighted to announce that Peter Skinner, MEP and Rapporteur for the European Parliament for Solvency II and EIOPA and long-time member of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON), will join Jonathan Evans MP, in a lively debate from both a national and European viewpoint on the opportunities and challenges that Solvency II presents during the forthcoming ICMIF Solvency II Solutions seminar on May 24, 2012. For ICMIF members this is the ideal opportunity to learn about the ...

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United KingdomSolvency II Solutions Seminar – Key Note Speaker Announced

As you may know, during the last few months we have been collaborating with our Supporting Members – Willis Re, PartnerRe, Invesco, Risk Dynamics, A.M. Best and Clyde & Co to deliver a unique one day event in London, England on May 24th which will be tailored to the specific Solvency II challenges facing our global membership. The event is free of charge to ICMIF members as it is being hosted by the Supporting Members and ICMIF so please register now. We are also delighted to announce ...

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Global NewsWorker Co-operative Council Elections 2012

Voting is now open for the Worker Co-operative Council Elections! All worker co-operative members of Co-operatives UK have been sent Ballot Papers and should now have received ...

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Global NewsIt is official, Amul into 2012 London Olympics

The jewel of cooperatives Amul has agreed to sponsor athletes participating in the 2012 London Olympic. Amul produces milk and cheese which are source of energy for the athletes and hence the sponsorship, declared GCMM Managing Director R S Sodhi  in a function at Delhi on Monday. Amul signed a MoU with the Indian Olympic Association.The MoU was signed by Raja Randhir Singh, Secretary General, IOA and Member, International Olympic Committee and Mr. R S Sodhi, Managing Director, Gujarat ...

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Global News"Everywhere I go, I hear people and I see people who are disconnected from the dominant economic and..."

“ Everywhere I go, I hear people and I see people who are disconnected from the dominant economic and social models that control their lives. I think you see this in the Occupy ...

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David Sloan Wilson believes co-operation is the key to evolution. Picture: Jonathan Cohen/Binghamton University

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United KingdomCo-operation, not selfishness, is the key to human evolution

Co-operation is the most important driving force in nature according to a prominent American bioligist.

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Professor Noreena Hertz argues for a new future of business collaboration under Co-op Capitalism

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United KingdomCo-operatives provide opportunity for a fair economy, Noreena Hertz

There are some who say that this current global financial recession — this recession stroke depression that is being felt in London and New York, in Rome and Madrid, ...

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United KingdomHold the Date: May 24, 2012 – “Solvency II Solutions” Seminar

Maximise business gain and minimise compliance pain! A new and unique one day seminar for ICMIF members will take place in May, 2012, at the Willis Re building in the heart of the financial district of London, England. This event will provide expert solutions on how to gain maximum benefits from implementing Solvency II; how it can actively help organisations to streamline processes and enhance their competitiveness. The event has been organised for mutual and cooperative insurers by ICMIF’s ...

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