City eyes final economic data before Christmas shut down December 18, 2022 Although investors will be readying to get away over the Christmas break, there are a few economic data sets to get through before the City shuts down. Last week, London’s FTSE 100 index slumped nearly two per cent to close at 7,332.12 points as traders were bombarded by a barrage of global economic news. FTSE [...]
Europe racks up over £430bn in climate-related losses since 1980 February 3, 2022 Europe has racked up climate-related losses of between £375bn and £433.5bn since 1980, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). In a new report on the economic impacts of extreme weather and climate across the EEA’s 32 member states, Germany, which suffered catastrophic floods last July, was found to have swallowed the highest losses between [...]
Alex Fitzpatrick outshines US Open winning brother on major debut at the Open July 23, 2023 The last time Alex Fitzpatrick had a close-up look at the conclusion of a major, he was watching greenside as his brother Matt wrapped up the US Open at Brookline. Thirteen months on, Fitzpatrick junior, 24, was making his own major debut – and outshining his elder sibling – in the Open Championship at Royal [...]
Keir Starmer’s ban on Jeremy Corbyn has all but guaranteed he’ll win again March 29, 2023 Jeremy Corbyn being banned as a candidate for Labour at the next election is the best campaign footing he could have asked for – as an independent. He won the leadership against the odds in 2015 as an outsider within the party. Now he will be an outcast from Labour, but in reality, he’s still [...]
Debate: The government has suspended gender pay gap reporting this year — but should it be scrapped? March 27, 2020 Businesses have been told they do not have to report on their gender pay gaps due to the coronavirus outbreak. With 12 months until they have to report again, City A.M. asks whether it should be scrapped altogether. Yes, says Annabel Denham, director of communications at the Institute of Economic Affairs The decision to suspend [...]
Skills shortage doubled since pre-Brexit and pandemic as four in five firms struggle to fill roles March 27, 2023 Four in five businesses are struggling to fill vacancies because of a lack of skilled workers – the highest number in 17 years, new research suggests. Employment group Manpower said the number of employers reporting skills shortages has increased six-fold over the last decade – and more than doubled since pre-Brexit and the pandemic. A [...]
How firms are using data-driven diversity March 16, 2022 This article first appeared in ICAS’ CA magazine. It may feel like the diversity and inclusion agenda has gathered momentum in recent years. But while there has been a lot of talk, the data suggests that the pace of change at the top of British business has actually been slow. A July 2021 report by the [...]
The D.A.R.E. Podcast – Successful Mindset Series – is now ‘in partnership with City A.M.’ March 12, 2024 The D.A.R.E. Podcast, after recently launching earlier this year, has now agreed to a partnership with City A.M.
Let’s be honest, finance still has a big gender problem March 9, 2024 Representation of women at senior leadership levels remains too low and even for those in power, challenges persist, writes Natasha Frangos.
COP28’s Opening & Its Role For Ethical Financing December 2, 2023 As the COP28 climate summit unfolds, I interview Hasan Raza, Group CEO of Ethos Ventures, as part of Impact A.M. ongoing coverage of their journey to the UN Habitat’s World Cities Day in Istanbul and beyond in reflection of COP28’s launch this week. The Group CEO offers a distinct and insightful perspective on the event’s [...]