MPs demand probe into share fixing July 2, 2014 Share traders routinely fiddle prices at the end of each day’s trading to boost bonuses and profits, influential MPs claimed yesterday, demanding a full probe from the City watchdog. The probe could set the scene for a scandal far larger than Libor manipulation, as stocks are held widely by the general public and in pension [...]
MPs demand probe into market manipulation July 2, 2014 Share traders routinely fiddle prices at the end of each day’s trading to boost bonuses and profits, influential MPs claimed yesterday, demanding a full probe from the City watchdog. The probe could set the scene for a scandal far larger than Libor manipulation, as stocks are held widely by the general public and in pension [...]
Stratex ties up with Thani Emirates May 12, 2014 Stratex International, the Aim-quoted gold and base metals miner, yesterday said it plans to form a new company for its East African assets with UAE-based Thani Emirates Resources Holdings. “The new company will initially focus on drilling the Pandora epithermal system in Djibouti as well as advancing key projects in Egypt that show potential for [...]
Royal Mail veteran Allan Leighton announced as chair of Peppa Pig owner March 31, 2014 Allan Leighton, chief executive of jewellery company Pandora and former chairman of Royal Mail, has been appointed chairman of Entertainment One, who jointly own, with Astley Baker Davies, popular children's TV programme Peppa Pig. Leighton is a boardroom heavyweight; he's been chief executive of Asda, chairman of lastminute.com, and on the board of BSkyB. Chairman James Corsellis has stepped [...]
The 3 big changes set to shake hedge funds in 2014 January 29, 2014 A great deal of opportunity it turns out, if you listen to the world’s biggest money manager BlackRock. Despite citing some startling statistics at a briefing in London today – more on that later – its strategists think increased volatility in markets this year will open up a pandora’s box of opportunity for smart managers. [...]
What the other papers say this morning – 21 January 2014 January 20, 2014 FINANCIAL TIMES Retailers join IPO shopping list Bankers are preparing to list a swelling number of high street retailers on the London Stock Exchange as their private equity backers rush to cash in on a recovery in the IPO market. Discount retailer Poundland and Pets at Home are poised to kick off the slew of [...]
Seasonal chic… December 10, 2013 Clothes and accessories for the fashion forward Bouquet ring from Pandora £275.00 pandora.net Alexander McQueen red leopard skull print pashmina £425.00 liberty.com Perfect Black Leggings from Venus Cow £30.00 venuscow.com Luxury white coat from Karen Millen £275.00 karenmillen.com Swarovski crystal evening bag £750.00 williamandson.com Red sweetie cufflinks from Kiki £350.00 kiki.co.uk Robin knit jumper from [...]
Bose launches SoundTouch range October 16, 2013 @steve_dinneen The Boston-based manufacturer has reimagined its wireless speaker systems with these app-controlled devices AUDIO firm Bose has launched what it is calling “an entirely new way to listen to music”. The SoundTouch range is a set of wireless speakers that sync wirelessly with your music library, audio streaming services such as Pandora and almost [...]
Entertainment One set to pick Allan Leighton as new chairman September 2, 2013 CITY heavyweight Allan Leighton is in line to take the top job at media group Entertainment One, it emerged last night. The ex-Royal Mail chairman and former Asda chief executive is reported to be preparing to take the job at the business which co-owns television sensation Peppa Pig, and which backed the Twilight film series. The [...]
Forever young: The scientists trying to cheat death December 11, 2012 Since our species became self aware, it has dreamed of cheating death and ensnaring eternal youth. Life extension experts think it's possible