PR agency Hanover snapped up by Canadian communications group Avenir April 3, 2019 Communications group Avenir Global has acquired London-headquartered public relations firm Hanover for an undisclosed sum. Hanover, which was founded in 1998 by John Major’s former press secretary Charles Lewington, posted revenues of £19m last year and has unveiled plans to double its size by 2022. Read more: Top financial PR firm cuts ties with Sir [...]
Amazon tops Linkedin list of top 10 companies to work for April 3, 2019 A list of the top 10 companies that are seen as most attractive for workers released by Linkedin this morning revealed a varied mix of preferences for job hunters in the UK. Amazon, which recently raised wages after coming under criticism for employment practices and warehouse conditions, took the number one spot, with firms such as [...]
Malaysia sells 1MDB-linked superyacht to casino operator for $126m April 3, 2019 The Malaysian government has sold a superyacht allegedly bought with money stolen from state fund 1MDB to casino firm Genting Malaysia Berhad for $126m (£95.6m). The 92m superyacht Equanimity is one of a number of assets allegedly bought by fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho with money embezzled from the fund, and the sale marks Malaysia’s [...]
DEBATE: Is Apple’s move into finance with the launch of a credit card a good idea for the tech giant? April 2, 2019 Is Apple’s move into finance with the launch of a credit card a good idea for the tech giant? YES, says Andrew Mitchell, vice president at JCB. Despite the steady growth of Apple Pay, it’s relatively early for Apple in the payments sphere. However, this product could be a catalyst, strengthening Apple’s position in financial services [...]
Watch out high street banks – Apple has a credit card and is out to steal your supper March 29, 2019 Every day, new competitors are coming out of the woodwork and vying for a piece of the high street banks’ pie. This has forced the big banks – some kicking and screaming – to evolve, and at a pace that they’ve never before experienced. Change is not a new concept for consumers when it comes [...]
Nine UK shares that tick all of Warren Buffett’s boxes March 26, 2019 | City Talk By Kyle Caldwell from interactive investor. Looking for equity-based ISA inspiration? We run through the investment checklist of the Berkshire Hathaway chairman to identify UK shares that pass his stockpicking rules. American investor Warren Buffett is to the world of investment what Lionel Messi is to football: the greatest of his generation in the profession [...]
Mortgage finance firm Lendinvest taps three banks for £500m London float March 25, 2019 Online property finance marketplace Lendinvest has chosen three banks to lead its planned £500m float on the London Stock Exchange this year. It is understood Lendinvest, which provides funding for property investors, developers and landlords, has tapped Goldman Sachs and Barclays as joint global coordinators. Read more: Mortgage finance hub Lendinvest targets £500m London listing [...]
Apple ‘show time’ event: Tim Cook debuts Apple TV streaming service March 25, 2019 Apple has unveiled a new streaming platform to take on Netflix during an eagerly-anticipated launch event in California this evening. Oprah, Steven Spielberg and Jennifer Aniston were among the celebrities who took to the stage during a dramatic presentation to announce a revamp of Apple’s TV service. Read more: Apple reveals UK pricing for its [...]
Goldman Sachs says no-deal Brexit has become more likely March 22, 2019 Goldman Sachs said today that a no-deal Brexit has become more likely as the UK’s political crisis lurches on. The US investment bank also said the chances of Theresa May’s Brexit deal passing had fallen. Its predictions followed a decision last night by EU leaders to push the Brexit deadline back to 12 April from [...]
We Work poaches Uber’s UK manager Tom Elvidge to serve as COO March 15, 2019 Uber's UK and Ireland general manager has left the ride-hailing app to join tech workspace firm We Work as its new chief operating office for Europe. Tom Elvidge is replacing current COO for Europe, Anthony Yazbeck, who will become COO of We Work International. “WeWork is a truly exciting company that's changing the way we work, live and [...]