Funding platforms hail Austin Review potential ‘watershed moment’ for retail investors July 20, 2022 Investment platforms have hailed the Austin Review a potential “watershed” moment for retail investors today as ministers and regulators look set to widen access to the UK’s capital markets.
Special Opportunities London listing falls flat after REIT fails to meet fundraising target June 12, 2024 Special Opportunities REIT has pulled its IPO, scuppering the first stock market listing of a UK real estate investment trust in three years.
Square Mile and Me: Perenna CEO Arjan Verbeek on disrupting the mortgage market April 4, 2024 Arjan Verbeek, founder and CEO of mortgage lender Perenna, takes us through his career, from The Hague to the City.
Fever-Tree: Mojitos and Margaritas boost growth before key summer period June 6, 2024 Premium drink mixer brand Fever-Tree has reported growth across its markets in 2024 as it looks to pounce on the key summer selling season.
JD Sports’ chair: Governance changes won’t ‘kill entrepreneurial spirit’ of retailer September 22, 2022 JD Sports’ new chair Andrew Higginson has said corporate governance changes will bring the retailer up to pace without being too “heavy handed.” The trainer seller recently created distinct roles of chair and CEO, after the departure of former boss Peter Cowgill earlier this year. After decades at the helm of the London-listed firm, Cowgill [...]
City Moves: Who’s switching jobs in the Square Mile this week? June 30, 2021 City A.M.‘s Millie Turner provides a roundup of the most important hires and job moves across the City, every Wednesday afternoon. Email citymoves@cityam.com to be featured. IoD’s chief economist departs for Fitch Ratings The Institute of Director’s (IoD) chief economist will step away from the role next week to become director of economics at US credit rating [...]
Village Bakery: Price rises too late to save Tesco and Five Guys favourite from slipping further into the red July 1, 2024 Village Bakery, which supplies baked goods to retailers including Tesco, Aldi and Five Guys, said a recent string of price rises came too late to save it from slipping further into the red, according to newly-filed accounts.
FTSE 100 close: Israel Gaza war concerns weigh down London markets again October 19, 2023 London's FTSE indexes dipped in opening trade on Thursday as continued concern over possible escalation in the Middle East left investors feeling cautious.
FCA under pressure to block Shein listing over forced labour concerns June 26, 2024 The Financial Conduct Authority is under pressure to block the listing of fast-fashion giant Shein due to concerns over the company’s alleged use of forced labour in its supply chains.
Revolut launches ‘crypto exchange for pros’ May 7, 2024 Revolut has expanded its presence in the digital assets sector with the launch of a UK crypto exchange for "experienced traders".