Subject: Re:locate Extra - Issue 98 April 2014

Re:locate Extra


Issue 98,
April 2014

 

Expatriate Management Summit

 

In this issue, we bring you growing evidence of the strong economic recovery in the UK as the IMF predicts that the UK will be the best performing of the world’s largest economies.

Re:locate is very much a global entity, so Ray Furlong gives his analysis of the forthcoming European Elections and we look at the emerging markets of Angola and Nigeria – now Africa’s fastest growing economy.  In the Middle East, there is a mixed picture, with Iranians having to adjust to higher utility costs, but in Dubai, there are ambitious plans to turn it into a ‘Smart City’.  

We also report from Brazil, on George Osborne’s drive to boost UK exports and with the World Cup just two months away, we offer an insider’s guide to Sao Paulo, where the opening game will be played.

The shortlist for the Re:locate Awards 2013/14 were announced earlier this month so this is your last chance to buy your tickets for our Gala Awards Dinner in the glamorous setting of the Institute of Directors, Pall Mall, on Wednesday 14 May. So don’t miss out!

Please do join Newland Chase on Wednesday, 7th May at 6pm for a Canary Wharf Fundraising Quiz Night in aid of the Women’s Interlink Foundation, that promises to be a lot of fun and an opportunity for great networking. You will remember the fantastic work the Foundation does in India to support and educate trafficked women and street children in Asia. (See details below) This is a Re:locateGift of Time charity and a really worthwhile cause.

Claire Tennant-Scull
Online Editor

TOP STORIES THIS MONTH

IMF

IMF predicts UK will be best performing of largest economies

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has admitted that it was overly pessimistic last year when it warned the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne against severe austerity measures.

Housing Market

Dubai to be ‘Smart City’

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai has ambitions to make Dubai a ‘Smart City’ – the most wirelessly connected city in the world.

China

Negotiating the changeable property market in China

The property market in China is complex, so expats need to know how to negotiate it. Shelley Warner, China specialist at relocation network, Reloc8 offers some useful advice.

London

Savills release report on UK regional commercial property

"UK institutions are becoming more dominant in the regional cities and are starting to look more closely at key regional cities".

European Polls

Europe at the polls: indebted, apathetic, and frustrated

Polling cards have been dropping through letter boxes across the 28 member states of the European Union ahead of elections to the European Parliament a month from now – a vote expected to be marked by traditionally low turnout.

Brazil

All eyes on Brazil

The World Cup is now less than 70 days away and come June, all eyes will be on Brazil. Here we have advice for visitors and assignees relocating to São Paulo, not only one of the host cities, but also one of the biggest business centres in the world.

Nigeria

Nigeria now Africa’s biggest economy

Nigeria’s GDP has been revised up by 89 per cent and the country and can now boast Africa’s biggest economy.

Education

A truly international education?

Wellington College, a traditional English public school has decided to open two new international schools in China. James Dahl, Director of Admissions explains why.



NEWS IN BRIEF


Osborne promises UKTI-led export drive in Latin America

Water and electricity prices give Iranians a shock

Total announces $16 billion ultra-deep offshore oil project in Angola

Serviced apartments open in London’s tallest residential building


LATEST JOBS

Expat / International Tax And Compensation Executive
Assistant Relocation Consultant
Business Development Manager
Client Account Manager
Client Account Manager
Client Services Account Manager
Corporate Housing New Business Manager
General Manager, Assignment Services/International HR
Global Account Liaison 
Global Immigration Manager
Gobal Account Coordinator
Graduate Immigration Consutlant
Head of Account Management
International Assignment Consultant
International Mobility Compensation Specialist
International Removals Estimator/Surveyor
International Sales Estimator/Surveyor
Media Sales Executive
Middle East Key Account and Operational Manager – Relocation Services
New Business Manager
Relo Business Development Executive
Relocation Coordinator
Relocation/Mobility Consultant
Removals Surveyor/Estimator
Senior Performance and Reward Manager

CONFERENCE REPORTS

Highlights from this year’s Worldwide ERC, Shanghai.

Mobility gems from Worldwide ERC, Shanghai

The Local Plus Approach in APAC

For more coverage of WERC Events click here

Highlights from this year’s BOC Emerging Markets Summit.

Rekindling purpose in business: HR's role at Unilever

Labour market insights from high-growth and developing economies

Strategic moves: global mobility transformation in emerging markets

AWARDS & EVENTS

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Re:locate Awards 2013/14: Last chance to book now for the Gala Awards Dinner!

The winners of this year’s Re:locate Awards will be announced and presented with their trophies at the annual black-tie Gala Awards Dinner, which takes place at the Institute of Directors, in London’s Pall Mall, on Wednesday 14 May.

Guests at the 2012/13 gala dinner came from around the world. Don’t miss this fantastic chance to support your profession, entertain your clients, network and socialise – all in one evening!

Places for this popular event are sure to sell fast, so reserve yours today!


Global Mobility Expo 2014 15–16 May at London’s ExCel


Women’s Interlink Foundation Fundraising Quiz Night at Canary Wharf, London, 7 May


Symposium Events 2014 Expatriate Management and Global Mobility Conference at Hilton London, Canary Wharf, 8 July



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