Our regulators are too close to those they should be regulating – and this is a problem March 1, 2023 Political parties of all colours have been lauding our regulators as "world class". Unfortunately, our regulatory bodies actually have a quite problematic record of failures, writes Paul Ormerod
Investors pocket record $1.56 trillion as oil and gas firms fuel dividend bonanza March 1, 2023 Shareholders pocketed record dividend payouts last year in a bonanza driven by oil and gas firms cashing in on soaring energy prices, new research has revealed.
Sunak’s Northern Ireland deal is a foundation stone for a better relation with the EU March 1, 2023 Rishi Sunak's deal for Northern Ireland is an achievement. The positive relationship between the PM and Ursula von der Leyen, moreover, is a stepping stone for the EU-UK relationship, writes Rory O'Donnell
The Notebook: Giles Kenningham on improving Rugby’s fortunes, banning the bots and the renewable investment boom February 28, 2023 The Notebook is a place for interesting people to say interesting things. Today, it’s Giles Kenningham, founder of Trafalgar Strategy.
Fownes and Yiu runners to Storm home to Reach the Goal February 28, 2023 IT’S GUARANTEED the Zac Purton and Jamie Richards combination will once again be near the forefront of the betting when they team-up with the lightly-raced but improving Casa Cosmo in the competitive Pak Tin Handicap (2.15pm) over the extended mile. This New Zealand-bred son of Tavistock looked a sure-fire future winner after being narrowly beaten [...]
Brexit-backer Arron Banks wins appeal in Carole Cadwalladr libel case February 28, 2023 Brexit-backer Arron Banks has won an appeal in his libel lawsuit against investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr. The UK’s Court of Appeal today said Cadwalladr should pay libel damages to Banks over claims she made in a 2019 Ted Talk concerning the Brexit campaigner’s purported links to Russia. Today’s decision saw the Court of Appeal overturn [...]
Purton to add another winner to his Armoury February 28, 2023 RACING enthusiasts and punters had better make the most of watching Champion Jockey Zac Purton in action on a nine-race programme at Happy Valley in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Their talisman, who only needs one more winner to reach his century for the season, will be out of action for the next couple of meetings [...]
MultiversX aims to reimagine digital world with launch of new xPortal ‘super app’ February 28, 2023 MultiversX Labs has announced what it describes as 'a pivotal moment in the evolution of digital finance and the Metaverse' with the launch of its 'xPortal Super App'.
Gas markets plagued with uncertainty after Russia sanctions, IEA warns February 28, 2023 The global gas balance remains fragile this year, with markets riven with uncertainty, warned the International Energy Agency.
Goldman Sachs considers selling consumer platforms unit as it searches for stable revenue February 28, 2023 Goldman Sachs is considering selling its consumer platforms business but remains committed to wealth management as it searches for a more stable source of revenue, boss David Solomon said today. Speaking at an investor day on Tuesday, the bank’s chief executive said, according to reports, the bank was exploring “strategic alternatives” for parts of its [...]
