By: Edith Hancock

I edit The Capitalist, City A.M.'s diary. I cover the parties, gossip and lighter side of news in the Square Mile. Got a story? reach me at thecapitalist@cityam.com

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St Patrick’s Day 2016: Clean, raw, organic eatery SHOT picks the wrong day for a launch party as City workers take the afternoon off for St Paddy’s Day drinking

March 17, 2016

With a name that brings back memories of messy nights and student parties, City folk may feel slightly disappointed when they find out that SHOT, the latest edition to St Paul's restaurant options, has absolutely nothing to do with drinking. Touted as the latest "innovative clean eating concept" in the City, SHOT actually stands for "Simple. [...]
Admiral’s chief Henry Engelhardt might be setting sail and retiring in May, but at least Captain Birdseye is coming back

March 17, 2016

Golden-hearted Admiral Group boss Henry Engelhardt is about to hoist the anchor and retire from his chief exec role at the insurer – and right on cue, one sea-faring brand spokesperson is about to make a comeback. After news leaked that the nation’s favourite fish finger-themed seafarer will be making a return to TV screens this year, Cap'n Birdseye [...]
Work in Canary Wharf? Its new art walking map will change how your spend your lunchtime – and you could get a free Fitbit too

March 17, 2016

Canary Wharf's overlords reckon its bankers don't get out enough. What with underground walkways, long working hours and exercise bikes installed next to bankers' desks at Barclays, it's no wonder Canary Wharf Group thinks its workers have no idea what the estate looks like in broad daylight. To encourage them to get out more, the firm has drawn up [...]
Retiring Admiral chief executive Henry Engelhardt is giving £1,000 to each member of staff as a leaving present

March 17, 2016

When a member of staff moves on to pastures new, they usually get a small present bought by the whole office – but admirable Admiral chief exec Henry Engelhardt is turning the tradition on its head when he steps down in May. We like the cut of his jib… As a way to say thank you [...]
Mipim 2016: Bleary-eyed business leaders at Mipim plunder the freebie stalls in search of a hangover cure

March 15, 2016

The annual Mipim festivities in Cannes aren't just about boozing and schmoozing with the UK's property industry figures – there are also loads of freebies. The Capitalist's mole in the south of France tells us suited revellers are snapping up anything that isn't nailed down to the stands at the real-estate show; from free holidays to hangover cures. [...]
We’ve reached peak hipster: Urban Food Fest brings the bacon to Twickenham for HSBC’s Rugby World Sevens series

March 15, 2016

There's no sign of stopping the hipster pop-up gravy train, as Shoredicth street-food seller Urban Food Fest has just partnered with HSBC to do the catering at this year's Rugby World Sevens series at Twickenham. The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series is returning to Twickenham for its climax and, for the first time, the chef whites have been handed [...]
Budget 2016: Bookies at Ladbrokes seem distracted…they’re betting on Cheltenham coming up in George Osborne’s Budget speech

March 15, 2016

The UK's bookmakers seem a little distracted this week – as George Osborne tweaks his speech before the Budget tomorrow, Ladbrokes seems more interested in fiscal activity at Cheltenham than Westminster. Ladbrokes is offering odds as part of its annual Budget Buzzword Bingo tradition. While "magic money tree", "referendum" and "long term economic plan" are all suggested for tomorrow's topics, bookies [...]
We’ve reached peak hipster: Pop-up firm Urban Food Fest is catering for HSBC’s Rugby World Sevens Series at Twickenham

March 15, 2016

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Duke Street Capital’s perfume seller celebrates bumper sales of knock-off Chanel fragrance

March 15, 2016

Hats off to the well-heeled asset managers at Duke Street Capital. The firm's discount retailer Original Factory Shop is shunning originality and raking it in on knock-off designer goods. Original Factory achieves an annual turnover of around £200m for the private equity firm, and no wonder – a £5 bottle of perfume the firm says smells just [...]
Cheltenham Festival 2016: Where to people-watch and be seen at the races this week

March 14, 2016

“In terms of the City, it’s huge," was the view of Peter Burrell, chief exec of jockey Frankie Dettori’s manager Seven Stars, on the topic of Cheltenham Festival when The Capitalist caught up with him last week. Ascot may have royal prestige, but the races in Gloucestershire are designed with city slickers in mind. Whether it’s [...]

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