How the City can play its part in tackling youth unemployment in London February 24, 2013 THE news that several London boroughs – including some that neighbour the Square Mile – are among the areas worst-hit by child poverty is a stark reminder of the tough economic climate many people are facing across the capital. It more vital than ever, therefore, that the City demonstrates how the positive relationship between finance [...]
Wanted: Female, likes Antigua February 21, 2013 READERS of this page will remember that lucky Clifford Chance associate Lukas Hirst recently won a City A.M. prize draw, and was rewarded with a luxury holiday for two at the beautiful Sandals hotel in Antigua. There is just one problem: our lovely lawyer is single – and the resort, recently voted the “world’s most [...]
New Boat Race sponsor BNY Mellon asks: Which Blue are you February 14, 2013 FINANCIAL services firm BNY Mellon was yesterday unveiled as the new sponsor of the Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race, replacing outsourcing company Xchanging. To celebrate the five-year deal, BNY Mellon got Olympic rower Katherine Grainger out on a boat at Putney yesterday, and tested the oar skills of staff when they had to row against her. The [...]
Don’t let the rise of the Brics mask burgeoning opportunities in the Gulf February 10, 2013 ONE of the most striking phrases in David Cameron’s recent speech on Europe was his recognition “that a new global race of nations is underway today”. Adapting to a fast-changing global economic order is critical to the continued prosperity of the UK. Over the past decade, a huge amount of focus has – quite rightly [...]
Philanthropy in the City at JP Morgan awards February 7, 2013 TO the Lord Mayor’s Mansion House for JP Morgan’s eighth biennial Beacon Awards for Philanthropy. The Capitalist was pleased to see a City Philanthropy category introduced this year, especially to honour the City’s unsung philanthropes. Sponsored by the City of London Corporation’s charity, City Bridge Trust, three City Fellowships were given out – to chair [...]
TfL considers proposed route for Crossrail 2 February 5, 2013 TRANSPORT for London (TfL) yesterday backed calls for a new £12bn underground railway link to be built through the capital by the early 2030s, following the publication of a proposed route for the Crossrail 2 project. Business group London First unveiled its preferred route for the railway, which will run from south west London to [...]
Green-fingered Lady and Lord Mayor get muddy in the forest January 29, 2013 SPADES and wellies were order of the day when Lord Mayor Roger Gifford and his wife, the Lady Mayoress, ventured deep into forest territory this week, ankle-deep in mud. The couple were planting three trees to launch the Gifford Wood Appeal, an effort which will help safeguard 30 acres of land at Horseshoe Hill under [...]
Arts and the City are bound together in the interests of our wider society January 27, 2013 THROUGHOUT its history the Square Mile has always been about far more than just business. It is also part of London, part of wider society, and contributes to the life of the broader community in creating an environment conducive to serving and supporting business. Key to this is the City of London’s role as a [...]
The clinic will cater for all your needs January 23, 2013 BEDSPACE may be tight at Davos, but every inch of space is utilised. While “The Clinic” may sound like a luxury spa, it’s actually an asthma hospital – offering spare beds to attendees. If you fancy your own oxygen supply, this is the place. ■ Following David Cameron’s early morning oration, the corporate world was [...]
Boris talks up London charm at City dinner January 17, 2013 WHAT would a Capitalist diary entry be, without a weekly update on loveable London Mayor Boris Johnson? And so, to the City’s Mansion House last night, where the Lord Mayor hosted the City Mayor for the London Government Dinner. Among the 300 guests gathered to hear BoJo’s musings on Europe were chair of London Councils [...]