The future of giving: The rise of micro-donation is revolutionising charity June 23, 2015 Philanthropy is thriving, but it is growing at a grass roots level, as well as among the wealthy, as technology drives change. A record number of wealthy philanthropists gave more than 1 per cent of their wealth to charitable causes in the UK last year. According to The Sunday Times Giving List, £2.58bn was [...]
As June PMIs point to continuing recovery, has the Eurozone finally turned the corner? June 23, 2015 Anna Stupnytska is global economist at Fidelity Solutions. @AnnaStupnytska, says Yes The Eurozone recovery is becoming well-entrenched, with Flash Purchasing Managers’ Indices for June pointing to further acceleration in the second quarter. Labour market healing continues and inflation is out of deflationary territory. Crucially, this improvement has been broad-based across the Eurozone. Four main tailwinds [...]
Investors turn to cash for safety as Grexit and bond market woes leave fund managers scared June 23, 2015 Investors should raise cash levels while instability in the Eurozone rumbles on, top fund managers are warning. A combination of Greece worries, US rate hike uncertainty alongside recent changes in bond markets mean investors may be better off taking cash out of markets for the summer, says Chris Iggo from Axa Investment Managers. “The more [...]
Why taking a holiday is vital to productivity June 23, 2015 Putting in those extra hours to advance your career is common practice in the City. Yet many overlook taking a proper break, underestimating how vital it is from a psychological perspective – recharging your batteries can fuel creativity and improve your decision making. Some high fliers even take pride in being available and working [...]
Restaurant review: Craft London is a real diamond in the rough June 23, 2015 Greenwich Peninsular is getting the regeneration treatment. Right now it’s a sad, grey expanse consisting of a few warehouses and a giant circus tent where you can watch the Foo Fighters. But in five years… It’s going to blow your mind. The brochure says it’s going to be full of flats and a theatre and [...]
Mix it up: Nothing beats a hotel for glamour and good conversation June 23, 2015 London’s best hotel bars can be intimidating places. A wasted youth of chatting about real ale (before it was fashionable) at town hall festivals didn’t prepare me for the pomp of a decent hotel bar. Years ago, I just about got through the door of the American Bar at The Savoy dressed in my best [...]
Burgundy or Bordeaux – which wine-making region do you prefer? June 23, 2015 The old adage goes: “Sow your oats in Bordeaux, retire in Burgundy”. Bordeaux is the most famous wine region in the world, with a straightforward designation system and well-branded chateaux. The four major grape varieties in Bordeaux are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, which are blended to create the eponymous Bordeaux blend. [...]
Working lunch in Canary Wharf: Toddy Shop June 23, 2015 WHAT? Toddy Shop is the informal, reasonably-priced half of Chai Ki Canary Wharf (a smarter restaurant is opening there soon). Inspired by the drinking shacks found on the coast of southern India – where punters sip alcoholic beverages made from palm tree sap called toddies – the restaurant/bar serves up cocktails, craft beer and street [...]
Usain Bolt sprinting partner Zharnel Hughes joins Team GB June 23, 2015 Highly-rated sprinter Zharnel Hughes has given the nation’s medal potential a major boost after his application to switch allegiance to Great Britain was ratified yesterday. The 19-year-old, who was born on the British overseas territory of Anguilla, is a training partner of six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt and ran the 100m in 10.12 seconds [...]
Defiant Uefa questions court after ruling threatens to extinguish FFP June 23, 2015 Controversial rules that hit Man City could be deemed illegal by Europe EUROPEAN football chiefs Uefa insist they will press on with financial fair play (FFP) despite a Belgian court taking a significant step towards having the controversial rules deemed illegal. The Court of First Instance in Brussels delivered a major blow to Uefa on [...]
