Lord Mayor’s Show 2015 in pictures: City of London procession marks Jeffrey Mountevans taking over from Alan Yarrow November 14, 2015 Today, Jeffrey Mountevans became the new Lord Mayor of London, taking over from Alan Yarrow. To mark the occasion, the annual Lord Mayor's Show took place in the City of London, with a procession travelling the three miles from Mansion House to the Royal Courts of Justice, passing St Paul's Cathedral along the way. A [...]
With controversy surrounding the Rio Games, was it a mistake to hold the Olympics in an emerging market? August 2, 2016 Sam Dumitriu, head of projects at the Adam Smith Institute, says Yes. It’s bad enough when wealthy countries are plunged into debt to fund sporting events that offer, at best, a short-term boost to tourism. It’s much, much worse when those countries are grappling with high levels of poverty and a public health crisis. Supposed economic [...]
Frankfurt eyes “once in a century” Brexit business opportunity July 21, 2016 Frankfurt businesses believe the city has “once in a century chance” to capitalise on the UK’s Brexit vote, according to a new study. The city can act as a “bridge” between London and Europe, the Financial Centre Frankfurt group has said. But the majority of 400 German businesses surveyed want to see the UK’s access to the single [...]
London Tech Week: Much more than bearded coders working in coffee shops June 20, 2016 London Technology Week aims to turn the eyes of the world onto the UK capital’s thriving digital industry, celebrating the diversity of specialisms, expertise and talent in the city. At the first of 400 events, expected to be attended by 43,000 people over the next five days, the formal launch achieved just that. Fashion tech [...]
Edinburgh should stay the top UK location for commercial property investment outside London post-Brexit August 23, 2016 It’s fair to say we live in interesting times post-Brexit. The only tangible outcome of the United Kingdom’s EU referendum on 23 June has been uncertainty so far. But while many across corporate Britain wait for greater clarity, property deals continue to be made – with investors showing a clear preference for traditionally strong, robust [...]
Why Britain remains the best place in the world to run an international business November 22, 2016 Like many momentous occasions in recent history, we will all remember where we were on 24 June when the result of the UK’s EU referendum became clear. For me, it was the arrival lounge of Terminal 5 at Heathrow. I was returning from four days in our US business where our team were locked in [...]
Is exercise the future of networking? A new generation of workers are choosing Asics over Aperol July 21, 2016 Spritzer or sprint finish? For years, summer in the City has involved the same vintage, slightly pedestrian routine. Workers spilling out onto every available inch of pavement to enjoy the evening sun with a glass or two of their favourite tipple. A new generation of City workers, however, is choosing a different way to socialise and [...]
Dwindling bank profits may be the death knell for City jollies June 14, 2016 So how about Centre Court tickets, a stay at a top hotel in Wimbledon Village, and a couple of lovely meals thrown in? All on the house, of course. Just call it relationship building between an appreciative City of London institution and its valuable client. Ordinarily it would be a no-brainer. “Of course we’d love [...]
Only bold thinking will make Brexit a success July 22, 2016 Theresa May was always going to get a frostier reception in Paris than Berlin. The most unpopular President in French history, Francois Hollande has proven incapable of resisting the rise of his anti-EU challenger Marine Le Pen and of reviving France’s motionless economy. In a desperate last throw of the dice, Hollande no doubt sees Brexit [...]
City Moves for 28 June 2016 | Who’s switching jobs June 28, 2016 Gordon Dadds Legal and professional services firm Gordon Dadds has appointed senior politician Lord Peter Hain as its global and government adviser. Hain will be helping Gordon Dadds and its clients expand their international connections, with particular focus on Africa and the Middle East. He will also advise the firm on governmental matters. Prior to joining the House [...]