Financial watchdog could wind up policing our dinner party antics October 25, 2023 If the FCA makes it its business to decide whether an off-colour joke at a dinner party is sexist or not, it could wind up intruding on our personal lives, writes Christine Braamskamp
The Notebook: Lucy McNulty on why the FCA must rethink its chairmanship October 16, 2023 Where the City’s top thinkers get a few things off their chest. Today, Lucy McNulty, editor of the Following the Rules podcast, takes the pen.
Sex (ism) and the City: can new regulations root out the bad apples? October 10, 2023 As the FCA and PRA prepare to crack down on improper conduct in ‘the City’, what would Carrie Bradshaw make of the regulators’ latest attempt to promote healthy culture, and root out the bad guys? Jennie Clarke asks
Odey Asset Management looks to shut down wealth business October 9, 2023 Odey Asset Management plans to close down its wealth businesses after its eponymous founder stepped down amid a series of allegations against his behaviour.
Labour to strengthen workers’ rights ‘within first 100 days’, Rayner says October 8, 2023 Labour will implement plans to bolster workers’ rights within 100 days of taking office, Angela Rayner said today.
Rio pins recovery hopes on mega Simandou iron ore project amid share price blows October 5, 2023 Could revive Rio Tinto's long-held ambitions of mining the world's largest untapped supply of high-grade iron ore revive its share price?
Normal service resumed? CBI boss tells corporate Britain she’s turned the page on scandal October 2, 2023 Rain Newton-Smith is well respected in the City but scandals and questions over its long-term utility have left the CBI in a pinch
City watchdogs target diversity in finance with raft of new rules September 25, 2023 The City watchdogs have taken aim at lacklustre diversity and equality in the Square Mile today with a raft of proposals designed to boost representation and stamp out bullying and sexual harassment.
CBI postpones crunch AGM amid ‘short term cash flow’ issues and race to raise £3m September 19, 2023 The Confederation of British Industry (CBI)’s annual meeting meant to take place Wednesday has been postponed, prompting more concerns about the finances of the crisis-hit lobby group. Following a race to raise £3m within days of its scheduled annual meeting, the CBI announced its postponement in a message to members on Tuesday afternoon. “At the [...]
B2C2: Crypto market maker in unfair dismissal case over ex-worker’s cocaine whistleblowing September 19, 2023 An ex-B2C2 employee alleges he was fired in retaliation after reporting antics of former co-CEO Phillip Gillespie to superiors.