(For some context, Mr. Buffett has long derided derivatives as weapons of mass financial destruction. But he has entered into a number of derivatives bets, notably some tied to the equity markets).
New areas of businesses are opening up to Lloyd's that particularly suit its traditional skills in underwriting unusual risks, notably those tied to e-commerce and intellectual property.In this section The hunt for liquidity Taking on Turkmenbashi Playing by the rules An acceptable risk CDO not cash on delivery Thank you, Mr Shiokawa Waiting for the man What next, then?
Nuclear engineers are scarce in part because there has been little ongoing research to captivate students.The people needed cannot just be borrowed from the fossil-fuel industryAnother smart policy will be to re-examine the extent to which governments subsidise high-tech jobs in other industries, notably defence, tying up talent.
"As part of our effort to improve operational efficiency, we reduced headcounts in targeted areas of the business, most notably in areas tied to our Media business.
Paddick says there's an issue about frontline policing numbers, notably when they're tied up in this or that taskforce.
In several countries, risk passes at the conclusion of the contract to sell; in others, notably France and England, risk is tied to the transfer of ownership in the goods; in Germany, risk passes at the time of delivery; and, in the United States and the Scandinavian countries, risk passes when the seller has essentially performed his duties.
Most notably, the universe of nonprofits tied to Charles and David Koch, the multibillionaire industrialists, churned through more than $400m in 2011 and 2012 to fund attacks on President Obama, get-out-the-vote efforts and issue ads blasting Obamacare and new environmental regulations.
Over subsequent years, writers slowly revealed Wolverine's history, notably his ties to Japan, which included a love affair with the daughter of a Japanese crime lord and a background steeped in Japanese martial arts and traditions.
Data derived from exploratory interviews, post-trial interviews and a questionnaire reveal that user age and extent of mobile engagement play a less significant role than expected, while other aspects of the social exchange, notably social tie strength, trust and obligations play a more marked role.
On other continents, notably Africa and Central and South America, players tend to be tied into long-term contracts with clubs that can control their entire careers.
