The UK government’s crackdown on encryption threatens to undermine London’s fintech boom February 10, 2017 Talk of calamity befalling corporate Britain as we negotiate our EU exit is typically overblown. Nevertheless there is a potentially serious conflict in the making between the UK government’s stated desire to maintain access to certain online data for reasons of national security and the continental European determination to institute a modern system of information [...]
The year of the stock picker: Which value shares look underpriced in 2017? January 24, 2017 We've heard it before. When there is greater volatility and more dispersion in the market, canny investors should be able to beat the index. The great rotation in equities which markets are anticipating due to looser fiscal policy and higher interest rates under Donald Trump is filling active managers with optimism that they can use [...]
Southampton 2, Inter Milan 1: Saints show why they’re attracting takeover talk with stirring win over Italian giants November 3, 2016 Southampton 2, Inter Milan 1 Southampton came from behind and recovered from missing a penalty to record a memorable victory over Inter Milan and revive their hopes of progressing to the Europa League knockout stage. Inter striker Mauro Icardi put the visitors in front and the Saints wasted a chance to equalise just before half-time when [...]
US President Barack Obama and Democrat presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton top poll of most admired people with Donald Trump in second December 29, 2015 Democrat presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton and current US President Barack Obama have topped the list of the woman and man living anywhere in the world that Americans admire most. The poll by Gallup ranked Clinton the top woman for the 14th consecutive time and 20th time over all. Meanwhile, Obama came in first for most admired [...]
Property of the Week: Pied-a-terres are a popular way of living close to the office. Here’s how Dr Clive Rankin chose his in EC2 October 28, 2016 Pied-a-terres are fast becoming the property a la mode in central London. For a fraction of the price of a family home – not to mention the stamp duty – you could live the high life in a studio in the city with a barely-noticeable commute during the week. Then spend the money you saved [...]
Kricket Soho review: this former pop-up is so good it will make you question your life February 1, 2017 I’m ambivalent about pop-ups. I want to like them, to buy into the democratisation of the food business, to support the little guy who isn’t propped up by hedge-funds or millionaire parents. But my god, they can be terrible places to eat. I’m haunted by memories of burgers that seemed destined to never arrive at [...]
M&S dresses for success by choosing food over fashion November 9, 2016 As Marks & Spencer announces its turnaround plan, now is a great time to analyse how the retailer has reached this point, and whether a revival is possible. M&S reported falling sales and profits in the six months to the end of September and said it will close more clothing and home stores, and convert many [...]
How to get more women to the very top of the business world March 8, 2017 This International Women’s Day, I have been thinking about why – after so many years of discussion – we still need an “international day” to commit to working towards gender equality. As a female chief executive of a global professional body, I am unusual and most of my peers are men. ACCA has helped buck [...]
Sutton United primed for their big moment against Premier League Arsenal February 20, 2017 Fifth-tier Sutton United and fame may be ships which pass in the night but, whatever happens against Arsenal on Monday, beacon-like memories have been made which will sparkle long after the limelight vanishes. The minnows have certainly made their mark during a giant-killing extravaganza which may or may not reach its conclusion in the fifth [...]
Former BG and Statoil boss Helge Lund joins private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice September 21, 2016 Helge Lund, the former boss of oil firms BG Group and Statoil, has joined private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) as an adviser. Lund joined BG in February 2015 to a fanfare of criticism over his proposed pay package of over £25m – and just two months later the company agreed to a £47bn takeover [...]