Orange, France's biggest telecoms firm, is looking for a new investor in its banking unit, a source close to the matter said, as it seeks to mitigate the heavy losses made by the four-year-old division. Chief Executive Officer Stephane Richard trumpeted the launch in 2017 of Orange Bank as key strategic step toward the diversification of revenues streams for the group, which faces tough competition from rivals in France and Spain, its two biggest markets. The online bank was developed thanks to the acquisition of a majority stake in lender Groupama Banque. Groupama, a French insurer, now owns 22% of the group. Orange controls the remaining 78%. "The question is to find a partner to accelerate and continue the development of Orange Bank," the source said. "It's up to Groupama to say if they're ready to exit or not," the source added. Spokesmen for Groupama and Orange declined to comment. French business daily Les Echos earlier reported that this search for a new … [Read more...] about Orange looks for new investor in loss-making banking unit : Source
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National TV show will focus on 1982 Breckenridge cold cases connected by a pair of orange socks
The bodies of two Breckenridge women who disappeared in the winter of 1982 were mysteriously tied together by a pair of orange socks but law enforcement never identified the killer. Now, their deaths will be the focus of an episode of “On the case with Paula Zahn.” The show will explore facts of the 37-year-old cold case when it airs at 8 p.m. Sunday on the true-crime network Investigation Discovery, Justine Doiron, spokeswoman for the show, said. On Jan. 7, 1982, an orange sock was discovered near the body of 29-year-old Bobbie Jo Oberholtzer in a wooded area not far from Hoosier Pass. The match wouldn’t be discovered until six months later on July 3 when the body of Annette Schnee was found 10 miles away from where Oberholtzer’s body had been found. The two women had vanished within a span of two hours on Jan. 6, 1982. On the day that Oberholtzer and Schnee disappeared, Oberholtzer had received a promotion and was supposed to be celebrating in Breckenridge. When her … [Read more...] about National TV show will focus on 1982 Breckenridge cold cases connected by a pair of orange socks
Big, bold, beautiful: 10 showstopping earrings that are perfect for the season
Shine like the dinner party star that you are with one of these 10 pairs of choice sparklers. Wear them as a pair or on its own – either way, all eyes will be on you. 1. MARNI MONILE CLIP-ON EARRINGS IN METAL AND FEATHER, € 180 (S$281) These pheasant earrings may come in a pair but it is so much more dramatic to wear just one. Fashioned out of goose feathers, these are delicate as they are beautiful. Keep them away from that dinner table candle though. www.marni.com 2. JACQUEMUS L’ORANGE OLIVE HOOP EARRINGS, S$234.44 Everything about Jacquemus is larger than life (remember those exaggerated straw hats?), including these giant hoops earrings. But these aren’t just your average hoops. The hotshot French designer took them a step further by dropping mismatched shoulder dusters right down the middle to offer up the best of both worlds. www.net-a-porter.com/sg/en/ 3. ANISSA KERMICHE X REJINA PYO MOBILE ROUGE 18K GOLD-PLATED EARRINGS, £ 285 … [Read more...] about Big, bold, beautiful: 10 showstopping earrings that are perfect for the season
The beauty of slow travel: Exploring South Korea’s Jeju Island on foot
The Jeju Olle Trail has been called the South Korean Camino de Santiago, the ancient pilgrimage route that leads to the shrine of the apostle St James in Santiago de Compostela, northern Spain. Though the Olle Trail doesn’t lead to resting places of saints, the trek can turn out to be a somewhat religious experience – usually around the time the faint throbbing in the vicinity of your feet becomes palpable. It’s at this stage you start praying the end of the trail is around the next corner. FINDING THE PATH The trail is the brainchild of former news editor Suh Myung Sook. Mentally drained after 23 years as a political journalist, Suh decided to quit her job and do some soul-searching for the next chapter of her life. At age 50, she decided to travel the 800km Camino de Santiago alone. The rustic, unspoiled vistas on the Camino reminded her of Jeju, where she was born and raised. It planted the thought of creating a similar trail back home, to explore “the beauty of … [Read more...] about The beauty of slow travel: Exploring South Korea’s Jeju Island on foot
Robbie Williams could reunite with Take That for next year’s anniversary tour
Robbie Williams recently revealed he will be joining his former group Take That on their 30th anniversary tour next year. The group – minus Jason Orange – performed on Tuesday (Dec 4) for the gala performance of the musical The Band, which is based on the boy band’s hits. The Rock DJ star said he will be joining whenever he can, adding he regretted they didn’t call each other sooner. He also hinted that fifth original member Orange would make an appearance. “Maybe we can coax Jason back, who knows? We shall have to see,” he told Magic Radio in an interview. In an interview with Sky News, the group said they were glad to be part of the 1990s. Williams also added: “I would never get away now, with what I got away with back then.” Howard Donald chipped in, comparing pop stars then and now, saying: “Now they use social media, Spotify, YouTube, iPhones... We had to physically go to countries and really work." The group, which also includes Gary Barlow and Mark Owen, was … [Read more...] about Robbie Williams could reunite with Take That for next year’s anniversary tour
36 best movies to see on Disney Plus
We all know Disney Plus has Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar and classic cartoon nourishment for you to hit up whenever you need a comforting night in. But aside from all that, there are a host of great Disney movies which might not be front and center on your radar. Here are some of the best -- and newest -- movies on Disney Plus you might have overlooked. SEE DISNEY PLUS SUBSCRIPTION OFFERS CNET Culture Entertain your brain with the coolest news from streaming to superheroes, memes to video games. Read more : The 13 best TV shows to watch on Disney Plus | Everything you need to know to sign up to Disney Plus Zootopia (2016) Disney Plus Zootopia, also known as Zootropolis in some countries, has a little more bite than the average wholesome Disney film. It does a good job of explaining its unique world where carnivores and herbivores coexist. But optimistic police officer Judy Hopps still faces the prejudices that come with being the first … [Read more...] about 36 best movies to see on Disney Plus