BT opens wallet to sign Beeb’s Jake Humphrey September 18, 2012 A FTER a breakthrough 2012 that saw him shine as one of the lead anchors of the BBC’s Olympic coverage, the Beeb’s Formula 1 frontman Jake Humphrey has been snapped up by BT to present its Premier League offering from next season. Humphrey’s signing is the latest big money move from BT, after it shelled [...]
BT opens wallet to sign Beeb’s Jake Humphrey September 18, 2012 A FTER a breakthrough 2012 that saw him shine as one of the lead anchors of the BBC’s Olympic coverage, the Beeb’s Formula 1 frontman Jake Humphrey has been snapped up by BT to present its Premier League offering from next season. Humphrey’s signing is the latest big money move from BT, after it shelled [...]
Who’s switching jobs October 3, 2012 Pioneer Investments Jonathan May has been appointed head of institutional business development, UK at the investment management group. He joins from Aviva Investors, where he was been head of global consultant relations. May has 20 years’ experience in the industry, and has also held senior positions at Fidelity International. Marex Spectron The commodities-focused financial products [...]
City Moves | Who’s switching Jobs October 11, 2012 Reech AiM Group The international asset management group has appointed Daniel Betts as client services director. He joins Reech from Aviva Investors, where he was most recently client relationship manager. He will oversee all client service functions and will report directly to the chief executive officer Christophe Reech. Scottish Widows Investment Partnership Neil Tong has [...]
What the other papers say this morning August 27, 2012 FINANCIAL TIMES Ryanair seeks rivals’ help in bid Ryanair is seeking regulatory approval for its proposed takeover of Aer Lingus by asking at least six airlines to operate alternative services on some of the Irish flag carrier’s routes. Ryanair has approached competitors, asking them to consider providing competition on routes to and from Dublin. Aviva [...]
French champions Toulouse look the value for European glory in competitive Heineken Cup field October 11, 2012 RUGBY’S best northern hemisphere cup competition kicks-off this evening as the strongest sides around battle for the Heineken Cup crown. It’s a grueling seven months and the question on everyone’s mind is whether anyone can stop the formidable Leinster. The defending champions obliterated rivals Ulster in last year’s final 42-14 at Twickenham to bring home [...]
Household incomes slip August 22, 2012 HOUSEHOLD incomes shrunk between May and June, while debt levels grew quickly, according to a report released by Aviva yesterday. Average monthly family incomes slumped seven per cent between May and August this year, from £2,150 to £2,003. The insurance company suggests this is likely to be due to the increased responsibilities acquired by parents [...]
Surge in banking shares helps FTSE to maintain its near 6-month high September 19, 2012 STRENGTH in banks and energy stocks hauled Britain’s leading share index higher yesterday as fresh central bank stimulus moves, this time from the Bank of Japan, whetted investors’ appetite for riskier-perceived assets. The BoJ joined in recent action from the US and Europe with bond purchases designed to kick-start its economy as central banks aim [...]
Surge in banking shares helps FTSE to maintain its near 6-month high September 19, 2012 STRENGTH in banks and energy stocks hauled Britain’s leading share index higher yesterday as fresh central bank stimulus moves, this time from the Bank of Japan, whetted investors’ appetite for riskier-perceived assets. The BoJ joined in recent action from the US and Europe with bond purchases designed to kick-start its economy as central banks aim [...]
THE TIPSTER | Insuring against losses August 6, 2012 THE reorganisation of Aviva, the insurance giant, continues apace, as its new chief executive keeps to his plan of trimming the business down to a more manageable size. The disposal of divisions in eastern Europe reflects the determination of the new management to keep the company under firm control, and its recovery from June lows [...]