FTSE 100 more than a century away from CEO gender balance, study says January 22, 2024 The UK is more than a century away from achieving parity between male and female FTSE 100 chiefs, according to new research, as Britain lags behind its international peers. Using current appointment trends across 12 stock indexes, advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates projected it would take 81 years to reach global gender parity among top [...]
Thames Water: City grandee and crisis specialist Sir Adrian Montague lined up as new chair June 29, 2023 Thames Water has lined up long-standing city grandee and crisis specialist Sir Adrian Montague as it new chair.
Melrose founders eye FTSE 100 spot for new listed buyout vehicle July 9, 2024 A slew of blue-chip investors are backing a new listed private equity vehicle from the founders of Melrose Industries that is due to float in London on Thursday.
FTSE 100 close: China concerns resurface to send London markets lower September 25, 2023 Markets opened lower on Monday as renewed concerns over the Chinese economy dented sentiment.
Young most likely to talk about their finances as money stigma persists July 3, 2022 While the taboo around talking about money persists, young workers are the most likely to talk to their bosses about their financial wellbeing, according to a new report. Research by insurer Aviva published today shows employees aged between 24 and 35 are the most willing to discuss their personal financial worries with their employers, while [...]
Accelerate pension rules overhaul to spur investment, says Phoenix chief November 20, 2022 Ministers must accelerate reform to pension and insurance rules in order to unlock a wave of private investment from the City, the chief of Phoenix Group has said.
Exclusive: Uber joins CBI exodus April 23, 2023 Uber is pausing its engagement with the CBI, City A.M. has learnt. The ride-hailing tech firm is the latest in a string of companies who have either ditched the organisation or suspended their engagement in the last few days, following reports of sexual misconduct by senior CBI members. Uber’s decision will be yet another blow [...]
Direct Line agrees to major review after overcharging customers £30m September 1, 2023 Direct Line has agreed to a major review of pay redress to customers today after admitting an error in the calculation of new insurance rules meant it overcharged customers by some £30m.
Direct Line: Top Ageas investor reportedly opposing takeover bid March 14, 2024 One of Ageas' top shareholders is reportedly opposing the Belgian insurer's attempt to acquire London-listed rival Direct Line after it has already been rebuffed twice.
Shared Access secures £300m funding to grow wireless infrastructure portfolio December 7, 2021 Shared Access, an independent operator who owns and operates high capability in-building wireless infrastructure at key venues such as the Aviva Stadium in Dublin and the world-class Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, has secured £300m of long-term growth financing.