Advertising Standards Authority issues enforcement notices to 50 crypto companies March 22, 2022 The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has today issued an Enforcement Notice to more than 50 companies which advertise cryptocurrencies, instructing them to review their ads and to ensure they are complying with the rules.
Business secretary to unveil neurodiversity business forum for greater support March 21, 2022 Business and banking heavyweights including Unilever and the Bank of England have launched a new forum for neurodivergent people in business. The Neurodiversity in Business (NiB) forum is set to support the neurodivergent community in the workplace, taking into account the strengths and differences of “brain-wiring”. Business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng will unveil the new body [...]
Nike beats revenue estimates with North American sales boost March 21, 2022 Nike beat quarterly revenue and profits estimates today after strong Christmas demand in North America helped it recover from supply chain strains in China.
NFTs can disrupt exploitative music industry, says Tinie Tempah March 21, 2022 Tinie Tempah, the music artist behind Pass Out and Frisky, thinks that NFTs have the potential to disrupt exploitation in the music industry.
Scandal-stricken Credit Suisse pushes through board shake up March 21, 2022 Beleaguered lender Credit Suisse attempted to draw a line under a series of scandals today as it pushed through a board shake up, including the departure of vice chair Severin Schwan.
Russia accused of ‘real act of genocide’ in Ukraine as troops fire on protesters March 21, 2022 Vladimir Putin was accused of committing a “real act of genocide” in Ukraine today as Russian troops fired on peaceful protesters and reports swirled of forced deportations from the port city of Mariupol. Ukrainian defence minister Oleksii Reznikov said during a trip to London that some cities had been “wiped off the face of the [...]
Government to carry out safety checks on P&O following salary accusations March 21, 2022 Transport secretary Grant Shapps said the government will carry out safety checks on P&O vessels, after unions accused the operator of paying the replacement crew £1.80 per hour. The Maritime and Coastguard agency was instructed to inspect the ferries before allowing them to re-enter service to make sure the crews are “safe and properly trained.” [...]
Commodities rally boosts London’s FTSE 100 March 21, 2022 A rally among commodity prices sent industrial giants soaring in the City yesterday, lifting London’s bucket of top stocks. The capital’s premier FTSE 100 index notched up 0.51 per cent to 7,442.39 points, while the domestically-focused FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, dropped 0.71 per cent to [...]
The City View: Oil back above $100, and inflation likely to go up March 21, 2022 Today Charlie Conchie takes the reigns of The City View, talking to City A.M. reporters Jack Barnett, Nicholas Earl and Leah Montebello. They discuss warnings of an inflation increase; why oil has rebounded above $100; and the chief of the Betting and Gaming Council warning Rishi Sunak against making bold regulation moves in the Chancellor’s [...]
Tales from the Crypto: Will digital assets save sport sponsorship or prove a horror story? March 21, 2022 When you think of US cable TV giant HBO, blockbuster drama series like Game of Thrones, The Sopranos and The Wire immediately spring to mind. One of the first major triumphs for the network, though, was Tales from the Crypt, a horror anthology inspired by a cult 1950 comic book series. The series was successful [...]
