TRADER OF THE YEAR June 21, 2011 They are far less visible than their counterparts in corporate finance or in the capital markets, but traders play a crucial role in many organisations. For this year’s selection we have chosen two traders for big banks, one hedge fund founder and one hedge fund trader. And then there’s a man from Glencore. Don’t miss [...]
TRADER OF THE YEAR June 21, 2011 They are far less visible than their counterparts in corporate finance or in the capital markets, but traders play a crucial role in many organisations. For this year’s selection we have chosen two traders for big banks, one hedge fund founder and one hedge fund trader. And then there’s a man from Glencore. Don’t miss [...]
FSA probes hit record high March 10, 2011 FINANCIAL services firms are being forced to investigate a record number of Financial Services Authority probes, according to a report from the regulator yesterday. The FSA ordered 140 firms to undergo investigations called “skilled persons reports” in the past year to shed light on potential problems with internal processes. The number of reports, conducted by [...]
FSA probes hit record high March 10, 2011 FINANCIAL services firms are being forced to investigate a record number of Financial Services Authority probes, according to a report from the regulator yesterday. The FSA ordered 140 firms to undergo investigations called “skilled persons reports” in the past year to shed light on potential problems with internal processes. The number of reports, conducted by [...]
Making the cut: pushing your CV ahead of the rest May 4, 2011 SUBMITTING your CV to a recruitment agency can be a depressing business when you’re looking for your first big job in the City. You’re up against thousands and thousands of people, the majority of whom will never make the cut. Anyone who has ever submitted one will have wondered how the agency screens out candidates. [...]
Making the cut: pushing your CV ahead of the rest May 4, 2011 SUBMITTING your CV to a recruitment agency can be a depressing business when you’re looking for your first big job in the City. You’re up against thousands and thousands of people, the majority of whom will never make the cut. Anyone who has ever submitted one will have wondered how the agency screens out candidates. [...]
WHAT THE OTHER PAPERS SAY THIS MORNING May 4, 2011 FINANCIAL TIMES BREWER’S FINANCE CHIEF TO RETIRE SABMiller is ushering in a new era after Malcolm Wyman, who has served as chief financial officer for the past decade, announced plans to retire at the annual meeting in July. My Wyman, 64, will be replaced by James Wilson, finance director for European operations. Mr Wilson, 51, [...]
Microsoft closes in on £5bn deal for Skype May 10, 2011 Microsoft Corp is close to buying Web video conferencing service Skype Technologies for $8.5bn (£5.1bn) including debt, a source familiar with the situation said, underscoring the technology giant’s growing ambition to plug a hole in its mobile offerings. Buying money-losing Skype would have no immediate impact on Microsoft’s finances, but would make clear its intention [...]
Risking the City: the economist who sees no future in political meddling March 7, 2011 LONDON will be… an excellent market for rottweilers, wire mesh and tattooed thugs. Docklands in particular will revert to its 1970s squalor, albeit with some very expensive buildings scattered around… [G]iven the crippling burdens under which British citizens already live, London’s downturn has a fair chance of tipping the economy over into national bankruptcy.” This [...]
CITY MOVES | WHO’S SWITCHING JOBS April 12, 2011 FUJITSU Duncan Tait has been promoted to the role of chief executive for the UK & Ireland at the IT services company, rising from managing director of Fujitsu’s private sector business. Tait succeeds Roger Gilbert, who steps down to executive chairman of the UK and Ireland, and his focus will be developing the company’s expertise [...]