US Fed to launch tapering as soon as next month October 14, 2021 The world’s most influential central bank has provided the strongest signal yet it is preparing to rein in the wave of stimulus it unleashed in response to the Covid-19 crisis. The US Federal Reserve is considering pulling back asset purchases designed to shield the American economy from the worst effects of the pandemic as soon [...]
Credit Suisse pencils in next payout to Greensill fund investors this month December 9, 2021 Credit Suisse is plotting another payout this month for investors in its frozen supply chain finance funds linked to Greensill Capital, the bank said today. The latest payout is the sixth installment since Greensill Capital collapsed earlier this year, taking the total amount returned to investors as of the end of November to $7.1bn. It [...]
London’s top indexes edge higher as investors mull next Russia-Ukraine developments March 1, 2022 London’s top indexes jumped this morning as investor fears over the potential fallout of economic sanctions levelled against Russia tempered. The capital’s premier FTSE 100 index added 0.2 per cent to rise to 7,473.42 points, while the domestically-focused FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, edged down 0.07 [...]
Next conquest: Australia’s richest man invests £1.6bn into renewable energy February 27, 2022 Mining magnate and Australia’s richest man is set to invest £1.6bn into a renewable energy project, as he eyes a slice of the global net zero challenge. The iron ore titan, Andrew Forrest, said: “We are investing in Clarke Creek not only to harness the renewable power of the wind and sun to energise our [...]
London firms warn inflation is top concern ahead of mayoral election April 23, 2024 London businesses are still saying inflation is their top concern ahead of the mayoral election next week.
Hire away: Easyjet to recruit 1,000 pilots over the next five years January 31, 2022 Easyjet has announced it will recruit 1,000 pilots over the next five years, focusing on attracting more women. The low-cost carrier, who is expecting bookings to go back to almost pre-Covid levels by the summer, said it wants to recruit more women to tackle the industry’s blatant gender disparity. “We are delighted to be reopening [...]
The next trends in technology June 11, 2021 In this article Juan Enriquez, leading authority on life sciences and future technology, explains the next trends in technology. Juan Enriquez will join the first edition of WOBI Management Week (June 28 – July 1, 2021), a 4-day digital event with world class business thought leaders that will address the latest trends and ideas in [...]
The best part of Corfu, with fewer tourists, incredible food and quiet beaches July 15, 2024 Why you should go inland next time you go for a beach holiday on Corfu
Premiership needs ‘Fortnum and Mason’ signings like Barrett, says Exeter boss April 17, 2024 Barrett will join Leinster on a short-term deal next season in a major coup for the Irish province.
BA first airline to use sustainable fuels from next year December 3, 2021 British Airways (BA) will become the world’s first airline to use sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) produced on a commercial scale in the UK for its flights starting from 2022. The carrier entered yesterday a multi-year supply agreement with US energy company Phillips 66 to use SAFs produced at the Humber refinery, the company’s factory in [...]