We can’t put off our plans to deal with climate change – the City certainly won’t nicholas lyons Sunak is right to explore ways to deliver net zero in a climate of financial insecurity, but we can't put off the transition to a green economy, writes Nicholas Lyons.
The insurance industry must rise to the challenge of damage from climate change Nicholas lyons Insurers will need to start to get to grips with the damage which could be wrought by climate change, writes Nicholas Lyons
We should be ashamed that half of us have the numeracy levels of a primary school kid nicholas lyons Our workforce won't be fit for the future unless we disregard the idea we don't need maths or numeracy skills.
Making the arts a staple part of our school system will boost London as a capital city August 14, 2023 Arts and culture, as much as finance, make the City what is is: a great international hub providing opportunities for people. That's why we need to keep investing in the arts, writes Nicholas Lyons
Northern Triangle tech start ups should be prime targets for Square Mile investors July 31, 2023 British firms are having to turn to global sources of funding, when there’s capital here in the City we could direct towards homegrown start ups, writes Nicholas Lyons. THE recent report by the Treasury Select Committee on the UK’s Venture Capital industry should ring alarm bells for the City. The Committee found that for many [...]
Our legal system is a bastion of Britain but it needs reform and yes, even AI July 17, 2023 The rule of law is crucial for the City’s global business reputation but the industry must also work with technological advances like AI.
We need $100trn to hit our climate change commitments – in just six years time July 3, 2023 We have six years to find £100tn to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees and prevent further climate change, but we won’t do it without India and China, writes Nicholas Lyons
There’s no time for us to dither on creating sensible rules for artificial intelligence tech June 19, 2023 From artificial intelligence to fintech, we must go further. Competition is fierce, so we need flexible but strong rules to ensure innovative companies can prosper in the UK in both fields, writes Nicholas Lyons
We won’t reach a climate solution without all our partners in Asia – including China June 5, 2023 To reach climate solutions, especially involving financial services, we need to engage with all Asian countries - including China. Without a dialogue with big emitters, we won't achieve the results we want, writes Nicholas Lyons
Even Biden’s green subsidies can’t solve the climate crisis without private money May 22, 2023 Addressing the impacts of climate change, and making ourselves resilient to them, requires even more than what governments are able to offer, writes Nicholas Lyons.
