Legal eagle: how London’s top law firm retained its grip on the City February 20, 2011 The head of law firm Slaughter and May is two minutes late for his interview with City A.M., for which he immediately apologies. The first thing is surprising; the second is not. The partners in this blueblooded City institution have spent a lifetime doing things correctly. Even among other Magic Circle outfits, this firm manages [...]
THE MEN GOING PAUNCH TO PAUNCH IN 2010 FAT BANKERS COMPETITION December 16, 2010 WITH another eight days to go before the turkey is even dished out, some of us may have already had our share of mince pies and bucks fizz. But not everyone has been so indulgent. Two bankers in particular have successfully resisted the temptations of the festive season and are on track to shed almost [...]
THE MEN GOING PAUNCH TO PAUNCH IN 2010 FAT BANKERS COMPETITION December 16, 2010 WITH another eight days to go before the turkey is even dished out, some of us may have already had our share of mince pies and bucks fizz. But not everyone has been so indulgent. Two bankers in particular have successfully resisted the temptations of the festive season and are on track to shed almost [...]
Ireland takes tough medicine December 7, 2010 EUROZONE leaders breathed a sigh of relief yesterday as the Irish parliament narrowly elected to swallow the bitter pill of fiscal austerity in return for its €85bn (£72bn) bailout. Eighty-two MPs voted in favour and 77 against the plan to deliver €6bn of budget cuts next year. Finance minister Brian Lenihan said the budget, which [...]
Pick your money manager wisely July 1, 2010 AS A nation, we are apparently more likely to seek professional advice on our hair, our gardens and our cars than on our personal finances. Yet with the growing number and complexity of products on offer, it is becoming more important for people to seek advice before they take a decision – particularly if their [...]
Investing your love in bricks and mortar November 18, 2010 1 BUDGET Before you start the fun stuff – househunting – make sure you have covered the boring stuff: finances. Work out how much you can afford to put towards mortgage repayments each month, based on your joint net income, and joint outgoings. If, like Kate and William, you are thoroughly modern and are already [...]
Investing your love in bricks and mortar November 18, 2010 1 BUDGET Before you start the fun stuff – househunting – make sure you have covered the boring stuff: finances. Work out how much you can afford to put towards mortgage repayments each month, based on your joint net income, and joint outgoings. If, like Kate and William, you are thoroughly modern and are already [...]
Ireland concedes it is in line for massive bailout November 18, 2010 Ireland’s central bank chief said he expected the country to receive tens of billions of euros in loans from European partners and the IMF to help shore up its shattered banks and stabilise the economy. Central bank governor Patrick Honohan was speaking shortly before the start of talks with a joint mission of the European [...]
British consumers remain cautious over year ahead April 29, 2010 BRITISH consumers are still cautious about the future for both their personal finances and the general economic situation, the latest consumer confidence survey from GfK NOP will show today. The overall consumer confidence index dipped by one point in April to -16, but is still well above last April’s figure of -27. The uptick in the [...]
Expat Expert: How to enjoy your golden years November 25, 2010 Q.I AM LIVING AND WORKING ABROAD BUT I WILL WANT TO RETIRE AT SOME POINT IN THE NEXT 10 YEARS. WHAT DO I NEED TO THINK ABOUT? A.The good thing is that you are already thinking about your retirement, which is the first stage in planning and investing for it. As you approach retirement you [...]