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...country's security. It helps that al-Jaafari is acceptable to most of Iraq's ethnic, religious and political groups; opinion polls last year identified him as one of Iraq's most respected politicians. "He is not a divisive figure, and in Iraq today, that is a major asset," says Wamidh Nadhmi, a political scientist and moderate Sunni politician. "I think most Iraqis will feel they can trust...
...Murdoch Sr.'s New York City--based News Corp. But earlier this month James, 32, wowed them by reversing a two-year skid in Sky's year-to-year quarterly subscriber growth. "Murdoch Jr. is doing fairly well, to be honest," says John Hayes of London-based F & C Asset Management. That's high praise from a fund that voiced big concerns when James took over...
...while Cavanagh transitioned into the college game seamlessly, notching 25 points as a rookie, his greatest asset still remains his least flashy...
Look to countries that have private accounts, and the risks appear as real as the promise. High fees overwhelm excellent returns in Chile. Shady claims about returns plagued Britain's scheme. Singapore's plan leaves many asset-rich and cash-poor. Even Sweden, with its relatively sound system, is considering changes to encourage greater active participation in private accounts. Overall, the experience abroad seems to serve up this lesson: no one gets it right on the first try. --By Jyoti Thottam...
Former BMF president Brandon M. Terry ’05 praised the BMF members who created the database, calling it a “brilliant idea” and a valuable asset...