Dealmaker’s Spotlight: Oakwell Sports Advisory December 21, 2022 Datasite recently spoke with Alex Coral, VP, Oakwell Sports Advisory, to hear his thoughts and insights on why sport and its related assets remain a popular investment, even during a downturn. Oakwell is a dedicated corporate finance and strategic consultancy boutique that advises sports rights holders and investors on commercial strategy, financing options, and valuation. [...]
Zapp: Rapid delivery app doubles down on London as key ‘convenience mega city’ market April 21, 2022 Rapid delivery start-up Zapp has said it is doubling down on London in its expansion plans. The app plans to differentiate from rivals by focusing on the capital, instead of smaller cities, Zapp’s vice president of strategy, Steve O’Hear told CityA.M. With a focus on a “need it, want it now,” market, the app’s approach [...]
Oil prices suffer weekly fall for first time in two months amid Iran-US talks February 18, 2022 Oil prices are heading for a weekly fall for the first time in nearly two months, following further losses on both major benchmarks.
Why one San Fran fintech snubbed Nasdaq for the London Stock Exchange January 30, 2024 Boku is a San-Francisco founded fintech that bucked the trend to float in London in 2017. Charlie Conchie asks its new chief how life has been on the beleaguered London Stock Exchange.
Promoting ESG to align the insurance industry to new stakeholder demands November 2, 2021 The global re/insurance industry faces both asset and liability exposure to the climate crisis, as well as opportunities to drive meaningful progress towards global resilience. As a result, insurance and reinsurance are crucial elements in a successful and inclusive transition to a green economy, helping clients to implement ESG mandates, as well as focusing on [...]
13 amazing things to do in London in September that prove summer’s not over August 30, 2023 The days following the August long weekend can seem a little bleak, with the evenings drawing in and no more bank holidays until Christmas. But fear not: London has plenty to offer over the coming month. Here are a few of the top events and festivals to keep your spirits up. PUB IN THE PARK [...]
Thailand holidays: be the only guests at this private Thai island resort October 9, 2023 Thailand is rethinking luxury with a new breed of private resort, finds Liz Connor The words ‘Thailand’ and ‘luxury’ aren’t always an obvious pairing. The hedonistic southern end of the country is famous for boozy full moon parties, well-trodden backpacker trails and hordes of tourists who flood to its shores to make the most of [...]
Private equity influx in rugby will not save entire club game August 31, 2022 It’s no new phenomenon to see sports clubs, which tend to be at the heart of the community they serve, face financial challenges and ultimately go under. But why is this happening in rugby when the sport has benefited from a flurry of private equity investment which is shaping the future of the oval-balled game? [...]
Business of Space: Not only doing the hard things, but the ‘right thing’ April 2, 2022 This week Blue Origin creates six more astronauts SpaceX teams up with OneWeb Seraphim Space piles into Pixxel Blue Origin: Space tourists aplenty Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin successfully completed its fourth tourist flight to space on Thursday, marking the increasing accessibility of space – to the few that can afford it. Bezos, who made his [...]
Oil prices steady despite looming pandemic restrictions December 8, 2021 Oil prices remain steady despite reports of key markets potentially introducing more pandemic restrictions ahead of Christmas.