Need a date and a housemate? This is where London’s singletons are looking for property April 27, 2016 At the end of the nineties, Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts put Notting Hill on the map as the most romantic place in London. Now times have changed. It seems London’s singletons are pretty hipster – those looking for love are now living in Shoreditch. North London is a goldmine when it comes to looking for singles in your [...]
City Moves for 15 June 2016 | Who’s switching jobs June 15, 2016 JC Rathbone Associates Risk management consultancy JC Rathbone Associates (JCRA) has appointed Shripal Shah as director of real estate debt advisory. Shripal will join JCRA in August following 12 years at HSBC where he was head of real estate finance for the UK and the Middle East. At HSBC he was involved in number of [...]
War bunkers, pizza and lots of caffeine – how the City is preparing for referendum night June 23, 2016 Brexit "war bunkers" are being opened, extra staff brought in and sleep-deprived workers plied with pizzas, sweets and coffee to keep them going throughout the night as the City beds in for expected high levels of pre- and post-referendum trading. Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, Societe Generale, Deutsche Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland and JP Morgan will all have heightened [...]
11 things to do in London this weekend, including watching Usain Bolt, geeking out to Star Trek and enjoying William Eggleston’s photographs July 21, 2016 1. Go and see some filthy cabaret at the Hippodrome Cabaret, Hippodrome, Saturday, 19.30, from £15-£50 Inspired by 1930s Parisian cabaret but also swiping at the mainstream success of Cirque du Soleil, this is a sassy combination of smut and sparkle. 2. Remember your childhood watching The BFG Film, IMAX Waterloo, Saturday, 11.15, £20 A saccharine-sweet [...]
The City Property Association has come out against Brexit after members backed staying in the EU May 31, 2016 The City Property Association (CPA) has come out in favour of the UK remaining in the European Union after two polls showed its members were "overwhelming" against Brexit. An online poll of its members last week found 75 per cent in favour of the Remain campaign. The CPA, which represents 170 companies operating in Central London, said [...]
As the first homes go on sale in Canary Wharf: Is this the death of the commute? June 25, 2015 Since its inception in the 1980s, Canary Wharf has come to epitomise modern business. But until this week, no one could live there. The Canary Wharf Group, the development company responsible for the entire estate, has unveiled its first show home this week – and City A.M. has exclusive pictures of what’s inside. So whether [...]
Roka review: A Japanese robatayaki restaurant serving up grilled meat and seafood, sashimi and sushi May 17, 2016 Roka is a Japanese robatayaki restaurant – basically BBQ, but with a lighter touch – serving up grilled meat and seafood, sashimi and sushi. WHERE? 4 Park Pavilion, E14 5FW. On the first and second floors of Park Pavilion, that shiny enclave off the South Colonnade. Floor One is the main restaurant and wine/sake tasting area while [...]
City boys flock to lunch with former England rugby star Lawrence Dallaglio, while First Milk chair Clive Sharp bags tickets to Twickers April 21, 2016 To Canary Wharf, where former rugby legend Lawrence Dallaglio joined other relics from the world of rugger came to be wined and dined in aid of the youth charity in Dallaglio's name. Folks from Standard Chartered, Balfour Betty and WPP joined ex rugger stars Dallaglio, Will Greenwood and Austin Healey for what the hosts billed as "The [...]
Life in the fast lane at Canary Wharf show June 4, 2015 Time for a mid-life crisis? Thinking about trading in for a younger model? You’re in luck! Motorexpo holds its 20th annual free-for-all car show in Canary Warf next week. From Monday, workers in the financial village even get a chance to drool over their dream car before showing off to their friends by test driving [...]
No time for Tinder? Dating tutorials for City bankers in Canary Wharf from Social Concierge July 13, 2015 Calling all City singletons: are you really bad at dating? Have no fear, elite private dating club Social Concierge is offering free consultations all over the capital to financial workers left emotionally numb by high-flying careers. With their big bonuses and fast-paced lifestyles it’s hard to believe that bankers struggle to find love. But [...]