Ramsdens: Pawnbroker ups guidance on high gold price August 6, 2024 Pawnbroker Ramsdens reported good trading momentum in its third quarter, with profit before tax expected to come in ahead of expectations, mainly thanks to higher gold prices. The company said it expected profit to rise eight per cent this year, from £10.1m in 2023 to £11m. Revenue was helped by the high gold price, which [...]
Britain’s EU summit is Starmer’s chance to prove he champions the City July 18, 2024 Britain's EU summit is a welcome step, but the City and its industries must be at the forefront, writes Michael Cole-Fontayn.
Nine in 10 financial firms expect to perform well over next year despite economic challenges June 24, 2024 Almost nine in 10 financial services firms are confident they will perform well over the coming year, data shared exclusively with City A.M. suggests, although economic pressures remain a leading concern ahead of the general election on 4 July.
The Notebook: I broke the class ceiling, but the City still has a long way to go June 12, 2024 Blackrock's Louise Watkins takes the pen to talk about how she broke the class ceiling, and how the City can support social mobility.
Microsoft: weak cyber defences set to hit economic growth June 5, 2024 Microsoft and many others have said that organisations need to "fight fire with fire" and use AI to bolster their defences.
Progress Pioneers Summit: Is the financial services industry really building a bridge for underrepresented groups? June 3, 2024 City A.M. head of social media Emmanuel Nwosu attends the Progress Pioneers Summit to find out if the financial services industry is really building a bridge for underrepresented groups to be part of what some might call a gated community.
Square Mile and Me: Centrus CEO Phil Jenkins on what drew him to the City May 30, 2024 Each week we ask a City figure to take a trip down memory lane. Today, it's Phil Jenkins, CEO of corporate financial advisor Centrus.
City mounts final push to topple FCA’s ‘name and shame’ plans April 30, 2024 Top City groups have rounded on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) again today as a consultation on its controversial plans to ‘name and shame’ firms under investigation comes to a close.
The Notebook: Bloomberg London chair Constantin Cotzias on how the next mayor can keep the City thriving April 24, 2024 Bloomberg London chair Constantin Cotzias takes the Notebook pen to talk about what the City needs from the next mayor.
London-listed JTC buys First Republic trust administration unit in JP Morgan carve out April 22, 2024 London-listed firm JTC has struck a deal to acquire one of First Republic's trust administration arms from JPMorgan Chase for $21m.