‘Critical growth hub’: Hedge funds drive demand for office space in London July 19, 2024 Over $13.1 trillion (£10.4 trillion) in assets are managed in London, and the capital has remained the world's second-largest centre for hedge funds and private equity firms globally after New York.
To lead the artificial intelligence revolution, London must first win over the sceptics February 5, 2024 AI could be London's next big industry, but only if it builds the needed trust to develop the technology, writes Michael Mainelli.
London fintech vacancies rise 88 per cent as banks look to stay ahead of curve April 8, 2024 London is known for its global fintech hub status, with success stories in the sector including Monzo and Starling.
Tesla: Ex-Musk adviser and classmate among trio to head London-listed battery developer December 11, 2023 A trio of former Tesla executives are set to take charge of the London-listed battery and electric motor developer DG Innovate.
Tech Week Day Four: Chips will be the battleground on which the contest for tech innovation is fought June 15, 2023 The penultimate day of London Tech Week is a timely occasion to discuss an industry not just under the spotlight in the tech sector, but the business agenda more broadly. Semiconductors, or ‘chips’, are the building blocks of electronic devices driving our rapid technological advancement and economic development. In his opening speech this week, the [...]
The City of London welcomes Labour – but we need investment and we need more risks July 8, 2024 Economic growth is Starmer's greatest challenge, but the City is ready to tackle it, writes Lord Mayor of London Michael Mainelli.
Labour no longer ‘sneering at business’ as it calls in City grandees December 8, 2023 The Labour party has said it is no longer “sneering at business” as it announced 10 new advisers for the City, including the chief of the London Stock Exchange and former chair of the Financial Conduct Authority.
Construction companies ‘treading water’ as insolvency rate reaches highest level in a decade August 24, 2023 UK construction companies are going bankrupt at a faster rate than at any point in the last decade.
GB Bank: Property finance specialist moves headquarters to London amid rapid expansion August 7, 2024 Property finance specialist GB Bank is moving its headquarters from Middlesborough to London in a bid to grow its presence in the capital and South East.
Allies not adversaries – London and the North must be partners for growth February 28, 2024 Regional divides inhibit progress, and London and its core industries alone cannot fuel levels of growth we've not seen since the 90s