Believe it or not, there are still reasons to be cheerful for 2022 December 16, 2021 There are, it is fair to say, many reasons to feel a tad disheartened at the minute. Yesterday’s record number of Omicron cases was hardly cheering. Neither is the sight of empty streets and shuttered businesses on a quick stroll around the City. But, believe it or not, there are reasons to be cheerful. Plenty, [...]
West End bemoans business rates delays as reform heads for the long grass October 15, 2021 Central London bosses last night said another delay to business rates reform would be a “further blow” for beleaguered bars and restaurants. Chancellor Rishi Sunak has reportedly delayed a fundamental review of the levy, further rubbing salt in the wounds of West End businesses teetering on the brink after several lockdowns and fledgling return of [...]
Debenhams could return to the high street to land beauty deals for Boohoo June 16, 2021 Boohoo is reportedly in talks about opening a Debenhams store to land deals with beauty and cosmetic brands that want to operate with a physical presence. Boohoo chief executive John Lyttle told The Times that if the talks came to fruition one small Debenhams store would return to a high street just outside of London. [...]
FCA begins listing rules consultation in bid to lure more fintechs to IPO in London July 5, 2021 FCA launches listing rules consultation in bid to lure more fintechs to IPO in London
David Bernstein interview: Former FA chief on saving Manchester City, Premier League charges, why football needs a regulator and beef with Roy Keane March 14, 2024 Bernstein discusses his new book about his time at Manchester City.
Hambro Perks looks to be first out of the gate with £150m London SPAC listing November 23, 2021 VC firm Hambro Perks has today announced it is targeting a listing of up to £150m in London via a special purpose acquisition vehicle (SPAC), in what could make it the first out of the gate since the City watchdog overhauled blank-cheque listing rules. Hambro Perks Acquisition Company – the name of the SPAC – [...]
The City View: Victoria Scholar on Sunak’s windfall tax and Cowgill exit May 26, 2022 Today Andy Silvester talks to Victoria Scholar, Head of Investment at Interactive Investor. They go through Rishi Sunak’s unveiling of a windfall tax today, the Fed’s plans to hike rates by 50 basis points in June and July, Elon Musk’s painfully slow acquisition of Twitter, and JD Sports founder and CEO Peter Cowgill’s shock departure [...]
City Moves: Who’s switching jobs in the Square Mile this week? August 11, 2021 City A.M.’s Millie Turner provides a roundup of the most important hires and job moves across the City, every Wednesday afternoon. Email citymoves@cityam.com to be featured. Former Tesco director joins London’s Interpath as special advisor London-headquartered firm Interpath Advisory has appointed former Tesco director and retail veteran Christine Cross as a special advisor for the business. Cross’ extensive non-executive and advisory board [...]
Limited edition whisky from The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has dropped October 25, 2023 The Scottish Malt Whisky Society turns 40 – and it has a special commemorative bottle that you will want in your collection.
A two-tiered debt capital bond market puts economic equality in the UK in peril February 21, 2022 The pledge to tackle economic inequality across the country is a central ambition of this government. What the financial industry can do in this process is a key question of our times. Finding an answer can help define the City’s legacy and the financial industry’s impact on broader society for generations to come. The City [...]