The monarchy’s strength is the foundation of our prosperity in choppy waters September 12, 2022 The City is united in grief after learning of the death of Her Majesty the Queen. The Lord Mayor of the City of London spoke of our immense sadness and mourning. But it was also a time to reflect on Her Majesty the Queen’s momentous reign, one which was characterised by an unfaltering commitment to [...]
Strong and certain regulatory regimes are the backbone of investment in London October 24, 2022 If you have seen the movie “Wolf of Wall Street”, you will remember when the main character starts selling stocks in “Aerotyne International”: he claims it to be a cutting-edge high-tech firm, but in reality it is a workshop in a garden shed.
Crypto and blockchain: Who among our politicians is really on board with crypto? April 5, 2023 Greengage CEO Sean Kiernan highlights some in-house research analysing which government ministers are championing crypto.
Changing times in a changing world September 20, 2023 An important maxim for a business leader to remember is that to stray towards hyperbole is fraught with danger. Yet 100 days or so into my role as the new global CEO of Arcadis, it is no exaggeration to say that the next three years will be game changing, both for me personally, but also [...]
Charity supporting young disabled people into work gets £100k boost from City March 14, 2022 A London charity supporting young disabled people’s job prospects has received a £100,000 boost. Bromley Mencap was given the funding from the City of London Corporation’s charity funder, City Bridge Trust, following unprecedented demand during the pandemic. The organisation received 1,200 new referrals last year – a 100 per cent increase, and will put the money [...]
Let’s ensure London’s job market stays an attractive proposition for this year’s cohort August 30, 2022 We all remember that nervous feeling on exam results day. No matter your age, that trepidation never leaves you. This year’s A-Level and GCSE students faced challenges most of us could barely imagine. Months of learning remotely and little previous exam experience added to the usual pressure. Yet, this year’s cohort demonstrated remarkable tenacity to [...]
UK fintech ‘can’t assume talent will continue to flow from abroad’, warns sector chief November 22, 2022 The UK’s fintech industry cannot “rest on its laurels” and presume that a stream of talent will continue to flow in from overseas, the incoming chief of a government-backed fintech body has warned.
Accountancy boss sentenced for offering non-existent jobs in the City and Canary Wharf October 1, 2021 The director of a London-based company that offered jobs via an online recruitment website has been given a suspended sentence for his part in a fraud that saw job applicants apply for positions that didn’t exist. Wemba Akobola was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, according to a statement from the City [...]
Think-tank calls for ESG regulation to clampdown on ‘greenwashing’ February 21, 2022 A regulatory research body has called on Britain to clampdown on corporate ‘greenwashing’ by regulating sustainability ratings, as investors increasingly seek out sustainable investment opportunities.
City insider Helena Morrissey urges investors to dump China stocks – CityAM : CityAM October 5, 2021 City insider Baroness Helena Morrissey has called on investors to ditch their stakes in Chinese companies due to the accusations of human rights abuses in the country. Morrissey, a chair for AJ Bell, also criticised HSBC and the City of London Corporation for their stance on China, as the bank alongside Standard Chartered, had last [...]