Move over London – regional cities are leading the financial services jobs boom September 12, 2024 New data has revealed the huge impact that regional cities in the UK have had in driving growth in the financial services sector, with more than half of all jobs created outside London. The research by industry body The City UK found that of the 354,000 jobs created within the sector between 2012 and 2022, more [...]
Getbusy: Productivity software firm’s shares sink as growth slows September 3, 2024 Shares in productivity software provider Getbusy plunged nearly 11 per cent on Tuesday morning after it disappointed investors with its half-year results. Annual recurring revenue (ARR) grew less than £1m in the first six months of 2024 to £21m and net cash tumbled to £0.2m, down from £1.7 last year, which Getbusy said reflected “a [...]
Craneware spies ‘increased opportunity’ from Microsoft partnership September 3, 2024 Software and IT company Craneware said it sees “increased opportunity ahead” as it posted solid full year results on Tuesday, ahead of expectations. The Scottish company, which provides software to American healthcare organisations, beat forecasts as revenue rose to $189.3m (£144.3m) in the year to 30 June 2024, up nine per cent from $174m (£133m) [...]
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.