Is anyone going to challenge the CBDC juggernaut? May 5, 2023 Susie Violet Ward labels CBDCs a ticking timebomb with too many devils in the details that are so complex few can challenge them.
Police urged to investigate Boris Johnson video May 5, 2023 Police are being urged to investigate after a video emerged of Boris Johnson allegedly not wearing a seatbelt in what appears to be a moving vehicle. In a video shared on social media, the former prime minister is heard urging Derbyshire Conservatives to “turn out and vote” ahead of Thursday’s local elections. Johnson does not [...]
FRC begins hunt for new boss as audit body advertises role with £330k salary (and to be able to work from both London and Birmingham) May 5, 2023 The boss of Britain’s audit regulator, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) will need “credibility, integrity and capability” to enact “organisation change”; they can also expect to be paid £330k plus benefits for doing so. An advert for the next chief executive of the FRC, which will soon become ARGA confirms previous City A.M . reports [...]
Jones Day kicks off challenge to find solutions to DeFi limitations May 5, 2023 Jones Day is accepting submissions for the 2023 FinAccelerate DeFi Challenge - a competition that seeks solutions to DeFi limitations.
Sunak to meet Oz and NZ leaders as trade deal – which promises cheaper manuka honey and Jacob’s Creek – takes effect May 5, 2023 Rishi Sunak is set to welcome the leaders of Australia and New Zealand to No10 ahead of the UK’s landmark post-Brexit trade deals coming into force. The prime minister will meet Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Chris Hipkins, prime minister of New Zealand, in Downing Street today. It comes as the UK’s trade deals with [...]
Pound Sterling rises to highest level in almost a year as US dollar set for second straight week of decline May 5, 2023 Sterling rose to its highest level in almost a year, as the dollar was broadly softer against other major currencies on Friday. The pound continues to recover, while the banking sector woes added to talk of U.S. rate cuts later this year, ahead of the much-anticipated monthly U.S. jobs report just after midday (GMT). The dollar [...]
Is Bitcoin on track to take pole position as the wheels come off US banks? May 5, 2023 Jason Deane, resplendent in racing overalls, completes a circuit of the week's twists, turns and chicanery in the world of digital finance.
Local elections analysis: Do results suggest fear of complacency was misplaced? May 5, 2023 Poll leads can be a tricky thing for opposition parties, as Labour has shown in recent weeks. Lean in too far and risk appearing complacent. But downplay it too much, and you could fail to capitalise on a popularity boost. What everyone – from activists to frontbenchers – really want is cold, hard evidence of [...]
Splashing the cash on cardboard cut outs of King Charles, mugs and quiche: The Coronation top sellers May 5, 2023 Celebrations for King Charles III’s Coronation appear to have already started with Brits stocking up on nostalgic and whimsical goods to prepare them for the extra Bank holiday weekend. Discount supermarket Lidl said sales of quiche and champagne have increased 33 per cent and 50 per cent respectively, as shoppers look to pay homage to [...]
EP: 199 Newmarket & Hong Kong May 5, 2023 Saturday sees the first classic of the new flat season run at Newmarket when the 2,000 Guineas takes place with the unique World Pool markets in operation. Today we hear from master Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien who talks us through his runners in this important early season classic, plus we chat to Sam Hoskins from [...]
