The hedge fund problem: Too many billionaires and too few returns for investors December 20, 2023 Hedge funds may be in vogue, but investors would do well to approach them with caution, writes Yogi Dewan
The ‘biggest climate law ever’? What CBAM means for the UK December 19, 2023 “The biggest climate law ever in Europe, and some say in the world,” Peter Liese, lead negotiator for the European Parliament said. In reference to the Paris Agreement? Europe’s New Green Deal? Biden’s IRA? Nope – Liese was describing the carbon border adjustment mechanism, known to nerds by the catchy acronym CBAM. This wonkish-sounding legislation [...]
Jimmy Lai’s trial is a reminder of why the UK was right to help Hongkongers December 19, 2023 Jimmy Lai has been in jail since December 2020 and is now serving a sentence of more than five years on fraud charges – charges many believe are politically motivated. The 76-year old former pro-democracy newspaper tycoon, who has been one of the key targets in Hong Kong’s political crackdown, yesterday stood trial for another [...]
Brace yourselves: 2023 will be seen as a stable tax year compared to what’s ahead December 19, 2023 It may have felt like a long year, but 2023 will be seen as a walk in the park for tax policy compared to what 2024 has in store, writes Tim Sarson
AI won’t kill off the artist – just look at Chicken Run 2 December 19, 2023 The enduring success of claymation chickens shows AI is not set to rule the roost quite yet, writes Anna Moloney.
Britain’s farms must clean up their act, but they need more help December 19, 2023 It may not be glamorous, but cleaning up our farms - while supporting our farmers - is imperative for our climate goals, writes Adam Hawksbee
It’s not all banking and dealmaking, charity’s big business in the Square Mile too December 18, 2023 Philanthropy is at the heart of the City, we shouldn't play it down, writes Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli
Time for a check-up: British public policy is ignoring the signs of trouble to come December 18, 2023 The vast majority of the nation’s toothaches, one can fairly assume, could probably be prevented. A combination of regular brushing, flossing, and trips to the dentist will probably keep most people’s gnashers in good order. The problem, of course, is that routines slip. And then, suddenly, it’s two cavities and a root canal in January. [...]
After four years, supply chain issues are easing – but it’s not all smooth sailing yet December 18, 2023 Global supply chain issues have finally eased, but if there's anything we've learnt, it's not to become complacent, writes Anne Sophie Fribourg
Starmer is set to win, but an election of indifference will come back to bite December 18, 2023 Labour is set to win the next election, but only a third of voters think the party is ready to govern. Is Britain sleepwalking into the future, asks Eliot Wilson.