We must learn from past mistakes to mitigate the impact of the next financial crisis May 24, 2019 It’s sometimes hard to believe that the global financial crisis happened more than a decade ago, and that back in 2008 the world of banking and finance was headline news on a daily basis. Read more: Jury discharged in fraud trial of senior Barclays executives Political and technological developments have changed the world immeasurably since [...]
DEBATE: Should the government nationalise British Steel in a bid to save it? May 24, 2019 Should the government nationalise British Steel in a bid to save it? Faiza Shaheen, director of the Centre for Labour & Social Studies, says YES. British Steel is not just emblematic of our great industrial past, but also fundamental to our green future. Why? Because steel and related metals will be needed for new railways, wind [...]
The next Northern Rock? Metro Bank has had a troubled week May 24, 2019 Could Metro Bank be the next Northern Rock? That’s not a question that any banker wants to hear, but in this case, some self-reflection seems necessary for the young bank. This last week has been nothing if not turbulent for Metro, the UK’s most shorted stock, with conspiracies circulating that it had fallen on hard [...]
The Mifid II reality has been the exact opposite of its noble aims May 24, 2019 The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (Mifid) II, which brought in sweeping regulatory reform to financial markets in the EU, was intended to improve competition and transparency. More than a year on from its introduction, it has become clear that it has widely missed the mark. In the wake of the financial crash, improved regulation [...]
Ollie Phillips: Don’t expect a shock – Saracens and Exeter are streets ahead of their Premiership play-off rivals May 23, 2019 The Premiership semi-finals are upon us this weekend and it is very much a case of challengers taking on heavy favourites. Saracens and Exeter have been dominant over the past few seasons and it will take a mammoth effort from Gloucester or Northampton to reach the final. Saracens have won three of the last four [...]
The Sky’s the limit May 23, 2019 I’ve always been fascinated by the media. That’s just as well I suppose, as I run a reputation management firm. But I am constantly intrigued by its influence, its reach, the way it works – and always, always the stories going on behind the scenes. So it was a genuine pleasure to welcome Jeremy Darroch, [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Kachy him if you can May 23, 2019 WHEN the ground gets quick at Haydock it can get very quick and it will be a case of blink and you’ll miss it in tomorrow’s Group Three Armstrong Aggregates Temple Stakes (4.00pm). This race has been won by some top class sprinters over the years and is the last main trial before next month’s [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Back Willie John to lead home the pack at Goodwood May 23, 2019 PUNTERS are spoilt for choice tomorrow. Away from Haydock and the Curragh, there’s more high quality racing at Chester, Goodwood and York. I’m going to focus on those final two tracks, starting off on the South Downs and the opening Listed Festival Stakes (1.55pm). It looks an intriguing contest and my eyes are immediately drawn [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Gosden ace may be Too Darn Hot for Magna Grecia May 23, 2019 WHEN final declarations were made yesterday morning for tomorrow’s Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas (3.35pm) at the Curragh, it still came as a slight surprise to see the name TOO DARN HOT in the final field. John Gosden’s colt only made his eagerly awaited seasonal reappearance just over a week ago when a gallant second to [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Stoute set for yet Moore Brigadier Gerard success with Regal Reality May 23, 2019 THERE are very few high quality evening meetings in British horseracing, but today’s Matchbook London’s Night At The Races at Sandown Park is the obvious exception. With two Group Three contests, a couple of Listed heats and a pair of competitive handicaps, as well as loads of entertainment, there is no excuse to miss out [...]