Forecasts by the Bank of England and the OBR are drifting apart. Is it a problem? April 9, 2024 Economic forecasts by the Bank of England and the Office for Budget Responsibility are drifting further apart. Chris Dorrell explains why this could be a problem
Partnership crisis: Gen Z doesn’t want to follow the traditional legal career pathway April 9, 2024 The poor work-life balance is putting the new generation of associates off partnership according to a new survey by LexisNexis.
‘How am I doing?’ – the big question mayors are asking of voters April 9, 2024 The dynamics of mayoral races are very different to Westminster election mud-slinging, writes Adam Hawksbee.
Sauna and Plunge: A new ‘social wellness experience’ in London April 8, 2024 Opening its doors this month, visitors can discover the endless benefits of heat, cold, and everything in between at Sauna and Plunge.
A new ESG Platform Wealth Managers Need April 8, 2024 Industrial Thought Ltd., a group of companies specialised in investment taxation, financial data, and related consultancy services – has announced an investment in Integrum ESG alongside a partnership agreement to serve the wealth management industry with ESG data. Integrum ESG’s unique SaaS platform offers a ‘glass-box’ approach to ESG analysis and risk assessment, giving wealth [...]
Will investment trusts flee the country over cost disclosure? April 8, 2024 Will investment trusts be forced to delist from the UK and move to Switzerland to escape unfair rules with cost disclosure?
Abrdn boss cries ‘corporate bullying’ over name mocking April 8, 2024 Abrdn's chief investment officer has complained that the company is facing "corporate bullying" by the media due to its name.
London fintech vacancies rise 88 per cent as banks look to stay ahead of curve April 8, 2024 London is known for its global fintech hub status, with success stories in the sector including Monzo and Starling.
International Paper set to announce formal £5bn-plus offer for DS Smith April 8, 2024 The US firm vying to acquire FTSE 100 packaging firm DS Smith is reportedly close to announcing a formal offer for the company worth more than £5bn amid a brewing bidding war with UK paper giant Mondi.
Bank of friends and family: First-time buyers more reliant on help to get on housing ladder April 8, 2024 Between April 2022 and March 2023, 36 per cent of recent first-time buyers - resident for less than three years - used gifts from family and friends to help buy a home, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).