Weak\(^\ast\) fixed point property and asymptotic centre for the Fourier-Stieltjes algebra of a locally compact group (Q1932407)

The authors show that the Fourier-Stieltjes algebra \(B(G)\) of a non-compact locally compact group \(G\) cannot have the weak\(^\ast\) fixed point property for nonexpansive mappings. The main result of the paper under review is Theorem 5.3 on the equivalence of eight properties, among them: \begin{itemize} \item(a) \(G\) is a compact group. \item (b) The Fourier-Stieltjes algebra \(B(G)\) has the \(\lim-\sup\) property. \item(c) The Fourier-Stieltjes algebra \(B(G)\) has the asymptotic centre property. \item(d) The Fourier-Stieltjes algebra \(B(G)\) has the weak\(^\ast\) fixed point property for left reversible semigroups. \item(e) The Fourier-Stieltjes algebra \(B(G)\) has the weak\(^\ast\) fixed point property for nonexpansive mappings.\end{itemize}