City law firm Rosenblatt mulling a London IPO March 6, 2018 City law firm Rosenblatt is understood to be contemplating an IPO on the London Stock Exchange. The commercial firm had a reported revenue of £16m in 2017 and advises clients on areas such as corporate, disputes and finance. It was founded in 1986 by current senior partner Ian Rosenblatt who received an OBE for services [...]
Does London need some Dutch courage when it comes to Tokenization? August 21, 2018 Crypto founders are going out of their way when it comes to ensuring that their token classifies as a utility token. The fear of being regulated and having the government peek into their beloved project makes them shiver. In their opinion being regulated equals mountains of work to be done and keeping up with ever-stricter [...]
Editor’s notes: A Cornish hero on 9/11, vegans up the creek with no Padella, and policy is for the many, not the pew September 14, 2018 Everyone remembers where they were when they heard about the 9/11 attacks. For many City workers, the event remains a trauma. Michael Spencer, who had hundreds of staff in the World Trade Center, still turns pale when recalling how he sat in London, watching the news footage, trying to get through on the phones. Remarkably, [...]
Editor’s notes: A Cornish hero on 9/11, vegans up the creek with no Padella, and policy is for the many, not the pew September 14, 2018 Everyone remembers where they were when they heard about the 9/11 attacks. For many City workers, the event remains a trauma. Michael Spencer, who had hundreds of staff in the World Trade Center, still turns pale when recalling how he sat in London, watching the news footage, trying to get through on the phones. Remarkably, [...]
EU referendum: City of London Corporation chief in Brexit warning to the capital’s fintech sector April 8, 2016 London's multi-billion pound fintech sector is being urged by the City of London Corporation to speak up in favour of Britain staying in the European Union. In a speech to be delivered on Monday, the Corporation's policy chairman Mark Boleat will say: “It is far better to have ‘entrepreneurs for Europe’ than ‘bankers for Brussels’ [...]
The Bank junction car ban comes into force on Monday 22 May: Here’s everything you need to know on why taxis are banned and buses allowed May 22, 2017 The day is here… From today, Bank junction will be closed to all vehicles apart from buses, as revealed by City A.M. last month. It’s a long-running trial, so here’s what you need to know about the changes… Read more: Revealed: City of London has set a date for the car ban at Bank junction [...]
Rosenblatt appoints broker Cenkos Securities as it looks to become the fourth English firm to float March 29, 2018 City law firm Rosenblatt has engaged broker Cenkos Securities as it looks to become the fourth English law firm to go public. City A.M. revealed earlier this month that the firm was considering a London initial public offering (IPO), something which now looks increasingly likely following the appointment of Cenkos. Read more: Exclusive: City law [...]
City of London wants to be an early adopter of 5G – but doesn’t know what it is March 16, 2017 The City of London is ready to give its workers the fastest possible internet speeds in the form of 5G – but doesn't know exactly what 5G is. The super-speedy mobile network is scheduled to arrive in the UK in 2020, and the City of London Corporation is committed to making sure the capital's financial [...]
Demand for office space in Central London grows year-on -year driven by financial services sector March 14, 2018 Demand for office space in London is up by 76 per cent year-on-year, new data has shown. According to data from real estate firm CBRE, office space under offer in Central London rose by three percent last month to 3.7m square feet (sq ft). This stood ahead of the 10 year average of 2.8m sq [...]
Wembley and Gherkin architect Norman Foster given freedom of the City of London | City A.M. April 24, 2017 The British architect behind some of the world’s most iconic buildings has been given the freedom of the City of London. Norman Foster was today presented with the accolade at a ceremony at Guildhall in recognition of his outstanding contribution to contemporary architecture. Read more: These two new stunning buildings will join the London skyline [...]