Taxing tech giants won’t solve the problem of powerful monopolies The pandemic has delivered a valuable lesson for problem-solving: perspective is everything. When tackling major global challenges, knowing and understanding the big picture allows us to make the crucial informed decisions that ultimately yield positive results. Sometimes, however, it can be hard to see the wood for the trees. Look no further than the most [...]
DEBATE: Is there a future for tech hubs post-Covid? Is there a future for tech hubs after Covid-19? Gavin Poole, chief executive of Here East, says YES. For centuries, the success of London’s business landscape has been steeped in the clusters of industry across the city. Companies and entrepreneurs exist side by side, driven by a shared mission and passion, and an exchange of [...]
DEBATE: Will the ban on Huawei technology benefit the UK in the long run? Will the ban on Huawei technology benefit the UK in the long run? John Longworth, director general of the Centre for Brexit Policy and chairman of the Independent Business Network, says YES. China represents a tiny percentage of UK exports and we are able, in the nick of time, to escape dependence on investment by [...]
Fintech champions face an uphill climb if they want to expand into America July 4, 2019 When did you last pay with a cheque? I’d be willing to bet that many of you don’t even know where your cheque book is, and if you do, that it’s probably gathering dust. If you’re living and working in a UK city, you’re totally accustomed to new ways of banking – from Apple Pay [...]
We’re on the cusp of a blockchain revolution October 4, 2018 Earlier this year, Bank of England governor Mark Carney scrutinised blockchain technology, describing it as an inadequate currency platform set for a “brutal reckoning”. His views come as no surprise for someone deeply ingrained into the traditions of the financial system and the institutions that have set the industry’s tone for centuries. Read more: Up [...]
