Pay-as-you-live: The business of sharing in the UK October 24, 2012 WHY own a bike, car or even a dress, when you can hire it and be released from the cost of outright ownership? This is the view of a new generation of UK consumers, who are seizing on the chance to access a growing array of goods and services as and when they need them. [...]
Will the FSA’s new mortgage lending rules help to improve the UK’s housing market? October 24, 2012 YES Tony Ward At last, we can stop speculating about what may come out of the mortgage market review, and get on with the business of mortgage lending. Much has been carried over from previous consultation papers and the FSA has gone out of its way to incorporate industry feedback. There is an argument that [...]
Rapid responses October 24, 2012 Free the Beeb Over the last 30 years, successive governments have shown determination to dismantle many of Britain’s institutions, from our universities to selective schools and examination standards. This has been done under the auspices of greater access for the general public, rather than jealousy economics preached so vehemently by liberal politicians. So why has [...]
Smart offices need stylish furnishings October 24, 2012 WHEN you have prestigious offices, you need an aesthetic to match. International law firm McDermott Will & Emery, which has offices in the stylish Heron Tower – the tallest tower in London at one point – were looking for an exceptional fit-out when they moved into the building last year. It was the first occupier [...]
Seven easy steps to smoothly renegotiate your pay deal October 24, 2012 THE big issue that few of us feel comfortable discussing with our employers is pay. Yet research has repeatedly shown that unhappiness with what we earn is a significant cause of job dissatisfaction. How do you work out what you’re worth and then make sure your company pays you accordingly? Doing some research, thinking tactically, [...]
Jobs of the week October 24, 2012 BANKING IT AUDITOR CENTRAL LONDON £50k-£60k pa A leading investment bank has an opening in its Europe, Middle East and Africa internal audit team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years’ post-qualification experience. http://www.cityamcareers.com/job/31738 HEAD OF REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS SOUTH EAST £200k-£220k pa An investment bank requires an accomplished regulatory director with experience of [...]
Apple has a little something for you October 24, 2012 Great things come in small packages As the name would suggest, the mini is small. How small? Try 7.9-inches. It’s 1.3-inches smaller than its older sibling and while it’s still larger its competitors, the bigger size allows for 67 per cent more screen usage compared to the Google Nexus 7 when browsing the web in [...]
The top five 7-inch tablets on the market October 24, 2012 Amazon Kindle Fire HD The HD version of Amazon’s original design is ideal for people who use their tablet for watching movies and online shows. Considering the affordable price, the features on offer provide great value for money and the speakers are pretty good too. Google Nexus 7 by Asus Despite it being made of [...]
McQueen sets up shop on Savile Row October 24, 2012 The highly-anticipated store is open for business Stylish. That’s the word that springs to mind when stepping into the new Alexander McQueen menswear store. The label is big — even more so since its creative director, Sarah Burton, designed Kate Middleton’s wedding dress last year — so you might be surprised, then, to hear that [...]
Rogue trader Jerome Kerviel loses appeal October 24, 2012 Former Societe Generale trader Jerome Kerviel this afternoon lost his appeal against a three-year prison sentence for a rogue trading scandal that lost the bank €4.9bn (£3.05bn). A Paris court ruled that the ex-trader was responsible for the loss, and that he must repay the bank the billions that he lost. “Jerome Kerviel was the [...]
