: Mirabaud’s Bold UK Entry In a significant move underscoring its global expansion strategy, Mirabaud Asset Management has marked itsfirst foray into the UK property market with the acquisition of a premier office campus in Crawley, adjacent to London’s Gatwick Airport. This acquisition not only augments Mirabaud’s real estate portfolio to a staggering $700 million but also aligns with its trajectory of investing in strategic, single-tenant properties. Virgin Atlantic’s Nest: A Key Asset The focal point of this acquisition is the office building thathas been the heart of Virgin Atlantic’s operations since its inception. This property, built exclusively for The post The Big Move: A Financial Titan’s First UK Property Gamble Pays Off appeared first on Business Today
: FTC, Florida AG to small business: Scrutinize “o-fishy-al” invoices lfair July 30, 2018 | 11:05AM FTC, Florida AG to small business: Scrutinize “o-fishy-al” invoices By Lesley Fair If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it’s probably a duck. But the same can’t be said for a mailer that looks like an official invoice. It could be an “o- fishy -al” offer that deceptively mimics the appearance of a government document. A case filed by the FTC and the Florida Attorney General challenges the practice of sending mailers that allegedly create the false impression that small businesses are required to buy labor regulation posters from the sender. Consider what defendants Starwood Consulting, also doing business as Corporate Compliance Services, and company president Thomas Henry Fred, Jr., sent to small businesses. The mailers – which include a Washington, D.C., 202 area code – are titled “LABOR LAW COMPLIANCE REQUEST FORM” and include the warning “Failure to comply with posting regulations can lead to fine[...]