City Moves for 11 March 2015 | Who’s switching jobs March 10, 2015 Linklaters The law firm has announced the appointment of Michael Kent as divisional practice head of finance and projects for a four-year term. He has been a partner at Linklaters since 1999, and currently heads its global financial regulation group. Baring Asset Management Rod Aldridge has been appointed head of wholesale distribution for Europe, the [...]
Taking a dip April 22, 2015 Harriet Green talks to Hummus Bros co-founder Christian Mouysset AFTER a hunt as students to find a healthy and filling meal that left some pennies for a pint, founders of Hummus Bros Christian Mouysset and Ronen Givon hit on an idea: an eatery dedicated to creating meals based on the popular yet simple dip. That [...]
From the glitterbomb to Bloomberg down: Here’s what got us talking this week April 17, 2015 There was a debate. There was a glitterbomb. And for most of Friday, around the world, there was very little trading being done. Here's what got us talking this week. 1. Bloomberg down Friday morning was either a disaster or a small gift from a benevolent and powerful entity. Bloomberg Professional went down [...]
Why you should get over Salesforce Tower’s name – it’s good for the City July 8, 2014 The proposal to change the name of Heron Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the City of London, to “Salesforce Tower”, has been met by more than its fair share of controversy. People have always been resistant to change, but in this case, many of the objections raised seem to be particularly short-sighted. First, [...]
City Matters: Why the frustrating rejection of Smithfield redevelopment helps no one July 14, 2014 In 2018, the first Crossrail trains will come roaring in to Farringdon Station and commuters will spill out along its 200m platform. Some of them will be working in the new office buildings going up on Farringdon Street, as the railway helps revitalise the area. None will be working in the new Smithfield Quarter building [...]
City Moves for 07 January 2015 | Who’s switching jobs January 6, 2015 Dexion Capital The alternatives investment bank has appointed Magnus Spence as head of asset management. He has over 20 years’ experience, and has held roles at Mercury Asset Management/Merrill Lynch Investment Managers. Spence co-founded Dalton Strategic Partnership in 2002. Falcon Group The specialist financier has appointed Nick Gowlland as chief financial officer. He has previously [...]
Smithfield has been saved from destruction – now we must rescue it from neglect July 14, 2014 Eric Pickles’s rejection of the redevelopment plans for Smithfield Market will have been as surprising and unwelcome to the City of London as Germany’s stunning World Cup defeat of the home team was to Brazil on the same day. But for both, the events of last week could turn out to be a blessing in [...]
Heron Tower police raid: The colourful world of Chelsea FC’s forex partner CWM FX March 6, 2015 Only one company in the Heron Tower has alluded to this week’s police raid. We ask who they are… Three days ago police raided offices in the Heron Tower, hauling 13 City workers out of the building and away for questioning. The event has sent shockwaves through the Square Mile; but aside from pub gossip [...]
The Cayman Islands: The least taxing holiday you will ever have May 31, 2015 Robert moved to the Cayman Islands after three years of working as an accountant in London. It was the best decision he ever made: “What’s there to miss? The freezing British winter? Commuting from Platform 10 of Clapham Junction? Here it’s tax-free so I get to keep my income.” Favourable tax laws aren’t the [...]
War of words between Boots boss Stefano Pessina and Labour February 1, 2015 Alliance Boots has been caught in a tit-for-tat row with Labour after boss Stefano Pessina accused the party of being anti-business. Pessina, who is executive chairman of Alliance Boots, which merged with US chemist Walgreens, attacked Labour’s policies for being “not helpful for business, not helpful for the country and in the end, it probably [...]