New government website warns tech firms over China risk November 24, 2020 The government has launched a new website warning British tech firms about the risks of doing business with Chinese companies. The site, which carries the slogan “China. See the Potential. Know the Challenge.”, is designed to help UK firms negotiate the ethical, legal and commercial challenges when expanding into China or accepting investment from Chinese [...]
City of London calls for return to office plan November 24, 2020 The City of London Corporation has called for the government to set out a back-to-work plan to allow staff to get back to their offices as soon as possible. Responding to today’s new guidelines for the winter period, the Square Mile’s governing body said it was vital that businesses were given a “clear plan” in [...]
UK retail sales fall in November but online shopping booms, survey shows November 24, 2020 Overall UK retail sales dropped in November but online shopping boomed as the England-wide lockdown forced customers to change their habits, a new survey has shown. The CBI’s monthly retail survey showed that sales fell in November year on year at a similar pace to the drop in October. The sales gauge came in at [...]
This ‘backdated’ Porsche 911 looks a million dollars – but costs rather less November 24, 2020 This Porsche 911 imitates the iconic Carrera 2.7 RS for a fraction of the price. Tim Pitt gets behind the wheel.
Countrywide executive chairman quits as shareholders reject £90m private equity investment November 24, 2020 The executive chairman of estate agent chain Countrywide has stepped down after shareholders rejected a £90m cash injection from private equity firm Alchemy. Countrywide announced this morning that Peter Long has left the company with immediate effect, with former William Hill boss Philip Bowdock stepping in as interim chief executive. The London-listed firm said discussions [...]
A New Chapter November 24, 2020 End of the Future As noted in the recent commentary the price action this week is expected to be impacted by the looming derivatives expiries, said otherwise range bound trade and any dips are expected to be bought up promptly. Still, despite the aforementioned expiries the curve structure remained rather steep and the open interest [...]
Are there “safe” returns in Defi? November 24, 2020 Keeping up with which project is or is not a scam, staking, governance and incentive hunting might not be your thing and perhaps you want something on the more ‘boring’ side of crypto? Is there such a thing? Where would you start to look for the ‘safest’ yield? Anything named after food or claiming ridiculous [...]
Goldman Sachs plans EU trading venue in Paris as Brexit nerves grow November 24, 2020 Banking giant Goldman Sachs is set to launch a European stock-trading destination in Paris in an effort to make sure transactions in EU equities can continue smoothly even if there is no post-Brexit agreement.
Ethereum 2 goes LIVE November 24, 2020 The 1st of December 2020 at 12pm UTC has been selected as the exact moment when the Ethereum 2 beacon chain can go live – but there are conditions to be met first. One of these is that there must be 16,384 validators, each putting up a stake of 32 ETH. That is a total [...]
Calling the shots: Apple security chief charged with bribery over gun permits November 24, 2020 Apple’s head of security has been charged with bribery following accusations he offered to donate 200 iPads to police in exchange for four concealed weapons permits for the company’s staff. Thomas Moyer was indicted by a grand jury in Santa Clara, California — where Apple is based — alongside two officers in the sheriff’s office. [...]
