Credit Suisse appoints new chief risk officer after Greensill and Archegos scandals July 27, 2021 Credit Suisse Group has appointed Goldman Sachs banker David Wildermuth as the new chief risk officer, following recent multibillion-dollar scandals. Wildermuth will replace Lara Warner, who was pushed out in April down as chief risk and compliance officer in the wake of the implosion of the Archegos family investment firm that cost the Swiss bank [...]
Three fantastic London-based roles you should check out this week July 26, 2021 We have a great lineup of exciting jobs for you this week. Check them out now and be sure to click apply if you like what you see. Your dream job is just a few clicks away… Social Media Manager, London Real London Real is seeking an experienced, strategic, and highly creative individual to take [...]
How the Government’s Plan for Jobs can help July 23, 2021 | Sponsored The UK is now moving into the last stage of our exit out of lockdown – with many of the legal restrictions no longer in force. That’s good news – the result of a successful vaccine rollout and of our collective work to follow the rules to this point. There has, of course, been an [...]
Trans belonging from the boardroom to the bathroom July 22, 2021 | Sponsored DiverCity® Podcast · Trans inclusion and Belonging: From the Bathroom to the Boardroom Trans inclusivity is dependent on a range of interconnected factors for which we all have a shared responsibility There are some voices whose experience and stature demands they be heard, and whose expertise and actions are driving change at some of the [...]
We have some really great jobs open in London for you this week July 20, 2021 And just like that, the world almost feels normal again. Restrictions have lifted, and there’s life back in the economy at last! One tell-tale sign of this? Companies are on serious hiring sprees. We know this because our job board is booming with amazing opportunities at the moment. We wanted to share some of these [...]
Regulation and investors’ demands push fund managers towards ESG July 20, 2021 Regulatory imperatives and investor demand are driving an increased focus on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) principles, according to a PwC report published today. The study found that three-quarters of the fund managers questioned – holding £15.5 trillion in assets – are being influenced by investors and policymakers to drive sustainability outcomes. Regulation 76 [...]
Women on City board seats up by more than a third since 2016 July 19, 2021 Women hold 39 per cent more positions on boardrooms than they did five years ago, according to a report by New Financial. The think tank published its evaluation of the impact of a government effort to increase gender diversity in the City’s financial services firms. The proportion of women sitting on boards across the UK [...]
Sale rates soar for online retailer ASOS July 15, 2021 Online fashion giant ASOS saw sales continue to skyrocket despite physical competitors re-opening, per the firm’s latest market update. UK sales increased 60 per cent for the retailer in the four months to the end of June, with active customers growing by a further 1.2m. Chief executive officer Nick Beighton said, “ASOS has delivered another [...]
Why more people are seeking residency abroad post-Covid July 14, 2021 It’s hard to take much in the way of positivity from the past 15 months or so, yet the circumstances thrust upon us have changed behaviours – or at least restrictions have accelerated such change. Amongst these is a compelling increase in the number of individuals seeking residency or citizenship in non-native countries. Yes, this [...]
3 amazing companies hiring right now July 14, 2021 Are you looking for a new job at the moment? How exciting! However, we know it can be stressful and somewhat scary at the best of times, particularly now, as we come out of a pandemic. So, we wanted to help. We have a job board bursting with really great opportunities all over the UK [...]