By: William Turvill

I write about M&A, deals, IPOs, private equity, asset management, media and a few other areas for City A.M. I also write news features and am always interested in interviewing and profiling high-profile business figures. I previously worked for Press Gazette and Mail Online.

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Chairman and non-executive director to leave challenger bank OneSavings

November 1, 2016

The chairman and a non-executive director of OneSavings Bank have resigned, the lender announced today. Chairman Mike Fairey will step down from his position at the 2017 annual general meeting, while non-exec Dr David Morgan will leave at the end of the year. Read more: OneSavings Bank boss explains why his business is safe as [...]
GoCompare float is go after shareholders approve Esure demerger

November 1, 2016

GoCompare.com shares are set to list on the London Stock Exchange this week after Esure shareholders voted in favour of a demerger this week. The price comparison website is expected to float on the main market at 8am on Thursday. Read more: Meet the companies preparing to brave London's stormy IPO market this week The [...]
Social housing investment trust plots £250m-plus IPO this month

November 1, 2016

A new investment trust with a focus on social housing will this morning announce its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange’s main market. Civitas Social Housing is aiming to raise in excess of £250m through the initial public offering (IPO) on 18 November. The amount raised will also match the value of the [...]
October was a mega month for global M&A thanks to AT&T, BAT and Qualcomm

October 31, 2016

AT&T, British American Tobacco (BAT) and US wireless technology company Qualcomm helped drive October to become one of the biggest on record for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. More than $500bn worth of deals were announced in October, with US companies particularly active despite the upcoming US presidential election. Read more: US presidential election: There's [...]
New New Scotland Yard? Met Police leaves home of 49 years

October 31, 2016

The Metropolitan Police today left its New Scotland Yard HQ after 49 years. The building, close to Victoria, will now be known simply as 10 Broadway after being sold for £370m. The police force has relocated to a new, slimmed down premises known as Curtis Green on the Victoria Embankment. Read more: Met Police launch investigation into [...]
American election has been “downright embarrassing”, US secretary of state John Kerry tells Londoners

October 31, 2016

US secretary of state John Kerry told London’s City Hall today that this year’s American election has been “downright embarrassing” at times. Kerry appeared alongside London mayor Sadiq Khan at an event to address young people from across the capital. Read more: Trump's just one point behind Clinton in the newest election poll Speaking just [...]
John Kerry is in London

October 31, 2016

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HSBC UK expected to name former London Stock Exchange boss as chair

October 31, 2016

Dame Clara Furse is close to being named chair of HSBC UK, the new ring-fenced retail bank, it has emerged. The former chief executive of the London Stock Exchange Group could be appointed as early as tomorrow, Sky News first reported. As part of the move – which would be subject to regulatory approval – she would [...]
Green Investment Bank takes another step towards £2bn privatisation, with Macquarie in poll position

October 31, 2016

The Green Investment Bank (GIB) has taken another step towards its £2bn privatisation today. Australian investment bank Macquarie is believed to be the government’s preferred bidder for GIB, beating competition from a consortium headed up by Sustainable Development Capital (SDC). Read more: Branson laments total sale of Green Investment Bank The GIB today announced the [...]
Here’s what Martin Sorrell thinks about Mark Carney, Philip Hammond and Brexiting Britain’s economic prospects

October 31, 2016

WPP chief executive Sir Martin Sorrell has given his backing to Mark Carney, saying his departure from the Bank of England would be “disastrous”. Speaking to City A.M., Sorrell also expressed his support for chancellor Philip Hammond but said he was concerned over the suggestion of tension between him and the Prime Minister. Despite WPP [...]

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