ALFONSO CORTINA DE ALCOCER
The Repsol YPF's , a Spanish oil company, former president, chairman, and CEO. The presidency of Alocer to Repsol was a controversial one because he did not posses a background in the industry of petroleum and some believed that he obtained the role with the help of his political and business connections. In 2004, he left the company and assumed the presidency of Inmobiliaria Colonial and later on became the senior advisor at TPG Capital.
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“How does inflation affect my investments?”
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Ethical Investing: Socially Responsible Investing
Socially responsible investors look for socially responsible companies, especially their relations with outsiders.
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Buying a Home: Determining the Amount You Can Afford
You have decided to buy a house, choose the best location, and select a home suitable for you needs. It is high time to determine the amount you ca ...
Retirement Planning: Allocating Money for Retirement
In the previous tutorial, we outlined the significance of retirement. Now, let’s talk about the how in retirement planning.
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