Once the preserve of gamers, virtual reality (VR) has been seized on by the financial sector as a way of enlivening home working for isolated executives and replicating real-world sales, networking or training events.
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![]( "Suited avatars and digital offices: traders and bankers embrace VR")
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![]( "Boohoo starts search for new auditor as PwC to quit")
Boohoo starts search for new auditor as PwC to quitPwC will not compete to be the new auditor of Boohoo, confirming media reports of a shift as the company rejigs its corporate governance apparatus following a report into working conditions at its suppliers.
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![]( "Amazon's new offerings make India centre of fintech push")
Amazon's new offerings make India centre of fintech pushAmazon.com Inc has added insurance and even gold to its menu of financial services in India, to expand its customer base and attract more subscribers to its Prime loyalty programme in a battleground growth market.
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![]( "Debenhams parent on brink, Harvey Nichols calls in advisers")
Debenhams parent on brink, Harvey Nichols calls in advisersThe UK department stores sector is reeling post-pandemic and after news that John Lewis is reviewing its strategy, it has emerged that Debenhams' owner could go under and half of Harvey Nichols' stores remain shut.
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![]( "Clarks is target for private equity firms, ex-Triumph chief to become MD")
Clarks is target for private equity firms, ex-Triumph chief to become MDAs footwear retailer Clarks seeks new funding, a number of private equity companies are reportedly keen to take a stake in the company. And a former Triumph head is joining next month to run the Clarks unit.
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![]( "Surging Gymshark is target for private equity firms")
Surging Gymshark is target for private equity firmsFast-growing sports and athleisure brand Gymshark is in the sights of private equity investors although they would only be able to buy a minority stake, a news report said.
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![]( "Milan Fashion Week Men's to kick off with phygital format on 14 July")
Milan Fashion Week Men's to kick off with phygital format on 14 JulyMilan Fashion Week Men's is set to take place from 14 to 17 July, mixing virtual performances with physical runway shows. 37 events are on the menu, including physical shows from Etro and Dolce & Gabbana on 15 July.
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![]( "Facebook's big India deal portends a bruising time for SoftBank-backed Paytm")
Facebook's big India deal portends a bruising time for SoftBank-backed PaytmFacebook's $5.7 billion investment in Reliance promises to be the biggest headache yet for Paytm, a pioneer in India's digital payments market but which has been losing ground to rivals with deeper pockets.
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![]( "Laura Ashley goes into administration, 70 UK stores close permanently")
Laura Ashley goes into administration, 70 UK stores close permanentlyAmid a wave of temporary store closures, one fashion chain announces permanent measures as it begins a final bid to save the business
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![]( "Laura Ashley to call in administrators as coronavirus is last straw")
Laura Ashley to call in administrators as coronavirus is last strawOnly yesterday, Laura Ashley was still seeking an emergency cash injection to keep it going and talking about a sales improvement. But as of today, the company is filing for administration. Some 2,700 jobs are at risk.