City banks must not be harmed September 4, 2011 THE latest heated exchange of words between Vince Cable and senior industry figures has focused attention on the impending publication of the Independent Commission on Banking’s final report next week. This promises to be a defining moment for the industry and it is understandably provoking strong emotions on both sides. It is, therefore, worth taking [...]
LONDON’S MAYORS IN THE FRAME FOR STYLE September 4, 2011 WHO ARE the City’s most stylish cyclists? Boris Johnson and Michael Bear, says fashion photographer Horst A Friedrichs, who has immortalised the Mayor of London and the Lord Mayor in a Square Mile photography exhibition of London cyclists on their two-wheeled vehicle of choice. Johnson and Bear are joined in the City Cycle Style exhibition, [...]
Untapped potential in Africa August 21, 2011 AS markets focus on turbulence across the Eurozone it is important that we do not lose sight of the vast opportunities available to City firms in emerging markets. This is one of my key messages as I lead a senior business delegation on a visit to four African countries: Angola, South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria. [...]
Tax benefits on equity would help SMEs thrive August 7, 2011 MARKET sentiment turned dramatically for the worse last week as political worries and disquieting economic data on both sides of the Atlantic outweighed relief at the threat of a US debt default being narrowly averted. Amid concerns deficit reduction plans will hit global growth prospects, UK politicians have focused on how the financial services sector [...]
Aquatics Centre wows first guests July 27, 2011 IT MAY have been the last venue to be finished, but the Aquatics Centre certainly appears to have been worth the wait. The £269m, 17,500-capacity wonder designed by leading architect Zaha Hadid was finally opened yesterday – and was an instant hit. Jacques Rogge, president of the International Olympic Committee called it “a masterpiece”, adding: [...]
Aquatics Centre wows first guests July 27, 2011 IT MAY have been the last venue to be finished, but the Aquatics Centre certainly appears to have been worth the wait. The £269m, 17,500-capacity wonder designed by leading architect Zaha Hadid was finally opened yesterday – and was an instant hit. Jacques Rogge, president of the International Olympic Committee called it “a masterpiece”, adding: [...]
COE: LONDON 2012 WILL BE BEST-LOVED GAMES EVER July 26, 2011 LORD COE, chairman of London 2012’s organising committee Locog, insists next summer’s Games is on track to be the best-loved Olympics of all time. With today marking exactly one year until the opening ceremony, Coe has delivered an overwhelmingly upbeat assessment of his team’s progress. He cites the 23m applications for tickets made by two [...]
Big City Climb a good excuse to get super fit July 25, 2011 FITNESS & DIET EXPERT NEED a new fitness goal? Whether you’re trying to banish your summer barbecue belly, or getting in early for your Christmas LBD, we might have just the fitness event for you… The Lord Mayor’s Appeal is after “daredevil contenders” to take part in a unique climbing event this autumn when participants [...]
The City needs to think global July 24, 2011 THE hacking scandal has dominated the headlines in recent weeks, but unfortunately that does not mean the challenges facing the global economy have disappeared – far from it. Concerns continue over the UK recovery, the Eurozone crisis, and the protracted discussions on raising the US debt ceiling remain, even if the media spotlight has shifted [...]
The City needs to think global July 24, 2011 THE hacking scandal has dominated the headlines in recent weeks, but unfortunately that does not mean the challenges facing the global economy have disappeared – far from it. Concerns continue over the UK recovery, the Eurozone crisis, and the protracted discussions on raising the US debt ceiling remain, even if the media spotlight has shifted [...]