Spending review: Failure to back London will cost Reeves’s growth mission June 9, 2025 Failing to back London in the spending review could cost the UK's growth mission for years to come, writes Chris Hayward.
Wise’s London listing snub shows the need for urgent City reform June 6, 2025 The loss of the primary listing of the fin tech Wise from London is another body blow to those seeking to reboot its fortunes as the international market where the best ideas find the best capital, writes shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith. Coming on the eve of London Tech Week it’s a real downer and [...]
St James’s Place CIO: I was told not to bother with a City career June 5, 2025 Justin Onuekwusi's teacher told him he wasn't suited to a professional career. Now, CIO of St James's Place, he takes us through his career.
Lloyd’s of London new CEO sets out vision and new executive team June 2, 2025 Patrick Tiernan kicked off his first day as Lloyd's new chief executive with a letter, telling the market his aim "is to make working at Lloyd's always feel special"
The City of London must embrace its friendship with Saudi Arabia June 2, 2025 By working together, the UK cannot only help Saudi Arabia realise its ambitious vision but also secure new growth for both nations, writes Alastair King.
London slips from top smart centre spot May 28, 2025 London has lost its place as the world’s top hub for science and tech innovation after a sobering report warned of the City’s slipping global status. The UK’s capital fell behind San Francisco and Zurich which stormed ahead with a gain of 16 and 6 points respectively. Meanwhile, London’s rating shed three points as it [...]
Slash red tape for fund managers or risk ‘industry exodus’ May 23, 2025 The government must slash red tape preventing new fund managers from setting up or risk an industry exodus, experts have warned. The rate of new fund management businesses being created has dropped precipitously in recent years as high barriers to entry have pushed too many entrepreneurs away from the industry, according to a report by [...]
BCG London boss: ‘I still believe diverse teams deliver the best outcomes’ May 22, 2025 We dig into the memory bank of the City's great and good. Today, it's Jessica Frame, managing partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) London.
The Square Mile’s latest office transformation gets green light May 19, 2025 A huge redevelopment of 1 Moor Lane has been given the green light by the City of London Corporation as the Square Mile looks to boost its office capacity. The all-electric transformation of the building by Brookfield Properties will add 300,000 sqft (27,000 sqm) of grade-A offices to the City, increasing the amount of office [...]
London Cypriots to get visit from President in ‘brain gain’ push May 15, 2025 The President of Cyprus will visit Cypriot citizens based in London next week offering them generous tax incentives to return home. The relocation push – dubbed the ‘Brain Gain’ – is backed up with pledges of help with education, housing and free healthcare to lure skilled workers among Britain’s 300,000-strong diaspora back to their home [...]