DEBATE: Is it fair to judge entrepreneurs like Amazon’s Jeff Bezos for their philanthropic efforts? September 18, 2018 Is it fair to judge entrepreneurs like Amazon’s Jeff Bezos for their philanthropic efforts? Sarah Turner, managing director of Carter Wong, says YES. We live in a world where the “haves” and “have nots” grow ever further apart. It’s also a world where big brands are waking up to the power of investing in social good [...]
City Moves for 18 September 2018 – who’s switching jobs at FTI Consulting, CLS and Redburn? September 18, 2018 Today's City Moves cover insurance services, market infrastructure and equity research. Take a look at these movers and shakers: FTI Consulting FTI Consulting has expanded its global insurance services practice with the appointment of Rory O’Brien as a senior managing director. He will be based in London. Rory has more than 30 years of senior [...]
City Moves for 18 September 2018 – who’s switching jobs at FTI Consulting, CLS and Redburn? September 18, 2018 Today's City Moves cover insurance services, market infrastructure and equity research. Take a look at these movers and shakers: FTI Consulting FTI Consulting has expanded its global insurance services practice with the appointment of Rory O’Brien as a senior managing director. He will be based in London. Rory has more than 30 years of senior [...]
Brexit means… businesses are desperate for multilinguists September 17, 2018 News that Chinese has overtaken German among A-Level students seems to make sense on paper. With Brexit on the cards and the UK looking to the global stage, Chinese – the most spoken language in the world – seems like the most sensible option for young linguists with ambitions for an international career. But our [...]
Brexit means… businesses are desperate for multilinguists September 17, 2018 News that Chinese has overtaken German among A-Level students seems to make sense on paper. With Brexit on the cards and the UK looking to the global stage, Chinese – the most spoken language in the world – seems like the most sensible option for young linguists with ambitions for an international career. But our [...]
Every man’s office is his castle: Chris Morling tells us about the time his business unintentionally spread fake news September 17, 2018 What kind of boss decides to buy a castle and use it as an office? Apparently, a boss like Money.co.uk founder Chris Morling. While some might presume that purchasing a castle is merely a grandiose way of making a statement, Morling is far from a show-off. In truth, the idea started out as a [...]
Every man’s office is his castle: Chris Morling tells us about the time his business unintentionally spread fake news September 17, 2018 What kind of boss decides to buy a castle and use it as an office? Apparently, a boss like Money.co.uk founder Chris Morling. While some might presume that purchasing a castle is merely a grandiose way of making a statement, Morling is far from a show-off. In truth, the idea started out as a [...]
Why beer brewer Carlsberg got back in touch with its Danish roots September 17, 2018 In August 2018, Carlsberg unveiled a new pub. Its maiden pint was pulled not in a well-trafficked city-centre location, but in a woodland clearing. Instead of a glamourous launch party, the cheers of just six people greeted the first round. It’s a little odd to think of a big beer brand undertaking a marketing campaign [...]
Why beer brewer Carlsberg got back in touch with its Danish roots September 17, 2018 In August 2018, Carlsberg unveiled a new pub. Its maiden pint was pulled not in a well-trafficked city-centre location, but in a woodland clearing. Instead of a glamourous launch party, the cheers of just six people greeted the first round. It’s a little odd to think of a big beer brand undertaking a marketing campaign [...]
DEBATE: Should parliament change the rules to allow proxy voting for MPs with small children? September 17, 2018 Should parliament change the rules to allow proxy voting for MPs with small children? Alison McGovern, Labour MP for Wirral South and former shadow city minister, says YES. All British parents have the right to leave when they have a baby. In fact, mothers now have to take two weeks off. But if you are [...]