Societe Generale close to a deal for Canary Wharf headquarters October 20, 2014 French bank Societe Generale is understood to be close to signing a deal for a new office in Canary Wharf. The financial heavyweight had been widely expected to plump for a new headquarters in Spitalfields at the City Corporation’s Fruit and Wool Exchange site, but the bank is now reported to have chosen a site [...]
Walkie Talkie owners face fresh woes over Sky Garden layout July 30, 2015 FIRST there was the problem of the Walkie Talkie dazzling passers-by and melting cars. Then there was the bad hair day it brought to City workers. Now, in another spate of bad luck, the owners of the skyscraper could be forced to make changes to the Sky Garden after claims that the scheme wasn’t built [...]
Canary Wharf Group recoups $350m October 9, 2014 Canary Wharf Group has reached a $350m (£217m) settlement with the liquidators of Lehman Brothers over rent owed after the collapse of the bank in 2008. Lehman Brothers rented 25 Bank Street in Canary Wharf, which is now owned by JP Morgan.
Cold weather fails to deter warm hearts as Canary Wharf runners raise money for Kids City charity December 14, 2014 Some very brave (and badly dressed) runners sprinted around Canary Wharf on Friday to raise money for the Kids City charity. The theme was the 12 days of Christmas, so there were nine ladies dancing and 10 lords a leaping. The ladies and lords were provided by Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management. Joint winners were two [...]
We should encourage foreign graduates to stay – The City View September 9, 2015 Last week, this newspaper ran a front page story warning that finance chiefs identify the skills gap as a bigger threat to our economy than a slowdown in China, cyber attacks or even a British exit from the EU. Today, we feature the case of an international student with a first class degree in accountancy [...]
Canary Wharf owner Songbird keeps Rothschild as Qatari takeover bid adviser despite conflicts spat December 1, 2014 Canary Wharf owner Songbird yesterday categorically refused to drop Rothschild as its adviser on a takeover bid, despite claims that there is a conflict of interest at play. The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) wants to increase its stake in Songbird and the Canary Wharf Group in a full takeover bid. Its representatives have [...]
Paris attacks and the economic impact of terrorism: As France mourns the cost of terror keeps climbing November 17, 2015 The economic impact of terrorism across the globe reached $52.9bn (£34.8bn) in 2014, rocketing 60 per cent on the previous year and increasing ten-fold since the start of the century, according to the latest Global Terrorism Index. The figure is the highest since at least 2001, when it was calculated at $51.5bn following the 9/11 [...]
Perfect Sunday August 6, 2015 TASTY BRUNCH KOPAPA CAFE Have something different for breakfast this weekend at Kopapa in Covent Garden. The restaurant is famed for its Turkish Eggs, a brunch dish originating from Istanbul that includes two poached eggs, whipped yoghurt and chilli butter. Sure to cleanse the palette after a night of indulgence. 32-34 Monmouth Street, visit kopapa.co.uk [...]
Michael Bloomberg pays £16m for seven-bed second home in Chelsea, London July 28, 2015 They say that the rich and powerful are moving out of central London in favour of Canary Wharf, but former Mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg has just shelled out £16m on a seven-bed 18th Century mansion in the heart of Chelsea. Bloomberg once called London his “second home”. Clearly not content with the [...]
Working Lunch: Pizzabuzz, EC2 September 2, 2015 Melissa York on the best places to eat during office hours in the City and Canary Wharf . WHAT? A build-your-own pizza restaurant, where you can pick everything from the bread to the sauce base. You add ingredients in steps as you move along the bar – think Subway, but with gourmet ingredients. Choose [...]