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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Former Boris Johnson economic adviser condemns economists’ Brexit consensus – but backs Bank of England and Mark Carney

September 13, 2016

Boris Johnson’s former chief economic adviser says recent economic data proves that most economists were wrong about Brexit. Gerard Lyons, who like the former London mayor backed the Brexit campaign, said this was part of a “long tradition”, pointing to experts’ failure to predict the financial crisis. However, in an interview with City A.M., Lyons [...]
From City Hall to wealth management startup: Meet Boris Johnson’s ex-economic adviser, Gerard Lyons

September 13, 2016

Not many wealth management firms can boast a chief economic strategist with the CV and public profile of Gerard Lyons. Formerly of Standard Chartered and Swiss Bank, Lyons joined the launch team of Netwealth this summer after a lengthy stint as London mayor Boris Johnson’s chief economic adviser. Bearing in mind Johnson’s high-profile support of [...]
Bake-xit: Two Great British Bake Off hosts to leave programme after move from BBC

September 13, 2016

Great British Bake Off hosts Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc are to step down when the programme leaves the BBC for Channel 4. The Bake Off move, which emerged last night, has caused a stir and sparked front page news today. Read more: Government set to make BBC reveal pay packets of stars on more [...]
Activist investor benefits from James Bond studio takeover

September 13, 2016

Crystal Amber Fund’s share price bumped up today after the activist investor said its net asset value (NAV) per share had “recovered strongly” after the EU referendum. The investor was boosted after its full year, ending 30 June, by the takeover of James Bond filmmaker Pinewood Studios, which Crystal held a 5.7 per cent stake [...]
This broker Shore is hopeful about Brexit opportunities, despite share price fall since vote

September 13, 2016

Shore Capital’s share price fell two per cent this morning after the broker reported falling profits in the first half of the year. But executive chairman Howard Shore said the company can benefit from the EU referendum result, with Brexit providing the opportunity to remove certain regulations. The figures The company’s turnover came in at [...]
We want you bake: BBC makes plea for Great British Bake Off maker to accept “very strong offer”

September 12, 2016

The BBC is set to lose the Great British Bake Off after the current series. The company behind the show, which stars Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood, has said it has been unable to reach a renewal agreement with the corporation. Read more: Brands set to benefit from Bake Off’s return A BBC spokesperson said: [...]
UK private equity firm’s shares leap after £1bn US takeover offer

September 12, 2016

UK private equity company SVG Capital’s share price jumped 15 per cent today after US rival HarbourVest made a more than £1bn takeover offer. The all-cash offer of 650p per share values existing issued share capital at around £1.015bn. The company said the offer is “highly attractive”, saying it represents a 14.7 per cent premium on SVG’s [...]
Football film starring Martine McCutcheon and Alan Davies crowdfunds to find back of the net

September 12, 2016

The maker of an independent British film starring Alan Davies and Martine McCutcheon has turned to the crowd as it seeks funding for the production. ItchyFishFilm is aiming to raise £640,000 to support production of the film and has already secured £305,000 from a lead investor group fronted by Bolton Wanderers Football Club chairman Ken Anderson. Read [...]
Infrastructure fund expects market slowdown after Brexit vote

September 12, 2016

UK-based John Laing Infrastructure Fund (JLIF) expects a slowdown in market activity in the aftermath of the EU referendum. The figures In its interim results for the first six months of the year, the infrastructure fund reported a pre-tax profit of £72.3m, up from £14.5m in the same period last year. The company’s net assets, [...]
HgCapital investment trust’s share price soars on rising revenue and earnings

September 12, 2016

HgCapital Trust’s share price jumped five per cent today after reporting revenue and earnings growth. The figures The company, which gives investors exposure to private equity firm HgCapital's portfolio, reported revenue growth of 12 per cent in the first six months of the year. Earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda), meanwhile, were up 22 [...]

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