I was ‘institutionalised’ at Barclays – now I’m free to innovate, says former chief executive January 18, 2024 Charlie Conchie interviews the biggest movers and shakers in tech, fintech and financial services. This week, it’s former Barclays chief executive and 10x Banking founder Antony Jenkins.
City of London backs 65 Gresham Street revamp as Elizabeth Line’s Liverpool Street hub gets office space boost January 17, 2024 The site is within walking distance of Liverpool Street station, which became the busiest station in the UK last year with over 80m passengers, boosted by the Elizabeth Line, which is now the most popular route in the capital.
Revolut sued for closing account of late Russian oligarch’s son-in-law January 17, 2024 The son-in-law of a late Russian oligarch is mounting legal action against fintech Revolut for "unlawfully" closing his account, the High Court has heard.
Cutting wages is a short-sighted solution to hospitality’s woes January 17, 2024 The hospitality sector is under pressure, but foregoing fair pay is not a long-term solution, writes Andrea Rasca.
Superdry drafts in PwC to help with debt after profit warning and sales slump January 16, 2024 Superdry has drafted in advisors to help explore its debt-raising options, following a profit-warning posted last month by the firm.
Will Jane Fraser’s bold plan to overhaul Citigroup work? January 15, 2024 Citigroup, the US’ third-largest bank by assets, is eyeing a rebound in 2024 with a major restructuring under Scottish chief executive Jane Fraser.
Superdrug market share hits 10-year high as savvy shoppers boost sales January 15, 2024 High street chemist Superdrug now holds 40 per cent of the mass market share in cosmetics, as shoppers seeking out cheaper beauty alternatives help propel sales.
In The Style: Why fast-fashion brand once worth over £100m was forced to sell itself in cut-price deal January 15, 2024 The full financial challenges that faced fast-fashion brand In The Style before it was forced to sell itself to avoid administration have been revealed for the first time.
Vivienne Westwood tells its staff to work three days at home to meet net zero goals January 15, 2024 Staff at fashion house Vivienne Westwood have been ordered to only come into the office two days a week, amid a push to hit net zero targets
A case for public equity: why listing in London matters January 12, 2024 London as a listing venue has considerable advantages for growth companies looking for the benefits of an IPO but it must do more to support companies grow.