City Giving Day brings philanthropic flair to the Square Mile September 25, 2025 The City of London swapped suits for spandex, bells, and bingo this week as City Giving Day rolled out across the Square Mile. The annual celebration, now a cornerstone of The Lord Mayor’s Appeal, saw hundreds of firms and thousands of participants engage in activities that blended philanthropy with light-hearted competition. The Lord Mayor launched [...]
Petershill Partners blames ‘enduring valuation discount’ as it quits London Stock Exchange September 25, 2025 Investment firm Petershill Partners has become the latest business to unveil plans to quit the London Stock Exchange after it complained of suffering from an “enduring valuation discount.” The FTSE 250 business, which was founded by Goldman Sachs in 2007, said its lacklustre share price “did not appropriately reflect the quality and underlying value” of [...]
The ICC at Olympia: London’s newest International Convention Centre September 25, 2025 When the International Convention Centre (ICC) at Olympia opens in early 2026, it won’t just mark the launch of another London venue. It will be part of a visionary £1.3 billion transformation of the events venue, redefining what a conference destination can be. More than just a state-of-the-art meetings space, the ICC sits at the [...]
Unexpected turns: Exploring the City of London September 25, 2025 If you really want to get to know the City of London, forget the big shiny buildings for a second and just wander. You’ll find old alleyways, odd corners, and a mix of old and new that’s hard to beat. Grab a bite or a drink As Director of the London Archives, I spend my [...]
London Blockchain Conference September 25, 2025 The must attend Event for Leaders driving digital innovation In today’s fast moving digital economy, the pace of innovation has never been more relentless. From AI transforming business processes to blockchain reshaping how we build trust in transactions, the opportunities are vast but so are the challenges. Regulation, adoption, and real-world application remain top of [...]
Barclays, Citi, JP Morgan bosses sound alarm on bank tax September 25, 2025 Rachel Reeves has been handed a warning by top banking chiefs to prioritise stability for the financial services industry amid speculation of looming tax hikes. The bosses of UK banking giants have cautioned the Chancellor on potential tax rises and stressed the sector must remain competitive. Barclays’ boss CS Venkatakrishnan – known as the Venkat [...]
UK drug prices necessary to stop feud with companies, says science minister September 25, 2025 The price the NHS pays for medicines will need to rise to end the feud with pharmaceutical companies and stop the exodus of investment in the UK, science minister Patrick Vallance has said. Lord Vallance told the Financial Times that “all options” were on the table in terms of UK drug pricing, after several large [...]
The Capitalist: Reeves and Revolut get chummy at HQ party September 25, 2025 Revolut puts on a party, City AM pioneers the midday bash and finance bros trade blows; catch up on the latest Square Mile shenanigans in The Capitalist.
Saxo UK boss Andrew Bresler: Client lunch? Left to me, it’s Pret September 25, 2025 From disastrous interviews to client lunches, Saxo UK boss Andrew Bresler tells us about his career in this week's Square Mile and Me.
Big name, big pay, even bigger hours: Welcome to City law firms September 25, 2025 The salaries of junior lawyers is a topic that sparks headlines, adding even bigger sparks to debates over 20-something-year-olds pocketing hefty wage packages. However, considering the hours they work and what is expected of them, the money is earned. US firms, many of which now dominate London, not only compete over lawyer rates but also [...]