A celebration of European tech takes over central London October 15, 2021 European tech stars lit up London’s Park Lane last night, as the continent’s leading investors and entrepreneurs gathered at the Hilton Park Lane hotel for the 19th Annual Investor Allstars awards ceremony. Hosted by Charlotte Hawkins, Europe’s most glamorous tech awards ceremony was back in full force. The event convened over 600 of the most [...]
City Moves for 27 January – Who’s switching jobs at CMS, the FCA and Shoosmiths? January 27, 2020 Today’s City Moves includes CMS, the FCA and Shoosmiths CMS Global law firm CMS has announced the re-election of Penelope Warne as senior partner of CMS’s UK arm following a vote by the firm’s partnership. This will be Penelope’s second term, effective for four years from 1 May 2020. Penelope became the firm’s first woman [...]
Fintech leaders join business group backing second Brexit referendum May 25, 2018 Over 80 UK tech leaders have signed up as supporters of a new business group called Tech For UK that’s calling on the government to back a second referendum on the terms of Brexit, including an option to remain in the EU. The group includes some big brands like Deloitte Digital, Samsung and TechCrunch, business [...]
These are the UK’s 100 fastest-growing startups: Transferwise and Deliveroo top the list December 7, 2017 London can boast with renewed vigour of its startup credentials today, as new research has revealed that the capital is home to 71 of the UK’s 100 fastest-growing startups. Investment platform SyndicateRoom has today revealed the UK businesses which grew most rapidly in terms of value between 2014 and 2017. With some well-known names on [...]
City Moves for 15 August 2016 | Who’s switching jobs August 15, 2016 P-Solve P-Solve, part of River and Mercantile Group, has appointed Ajeet Manjrekar as co-head of P-Solve alongside Ross Leach. Ajeet is re-joining P-Solve, having previously worked with the company as an investment consultant and principal until 2007. He subsequently worked for Deutsche Bank’s Asset Management business and spin-off Global Thematic Partners. Ajeet is an actuary with 18 years’ [...]
City Moves for 29 March 2016 | Who’s switching jobs April 29, 2016 Corinthia London Five-star hotel, Corinthia London, has announced the appointment of Stephane Trycionka, as director of sales & marketing. With 11 years of experience in the luxury hotel industry, Stephane joins from his role as director of sales & marketing at the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo in Monaco, where he was responsible for improving the performance [...]
Mipim 2016: Bleary-eyed business leaders at Mipim plunder the freebie stalls in search of a hangover cure March 15, 2016 The annual Mipim festivities in Cannes aren't just about boozing and schmoozing with the UK's property industry figures – there are also loads of freebies. The Capitalist's mole in the south of France tells us suited revellers are snapping up anything that isn't nailed down to the stands at the real-estate show; from free holidays to hangover cures. [...]
City Moves for 12 November 2014 | Who’s switching jobs November 11, 2014 Kames Capital Craig Bonthron has been appointed investment manager in the investment management firm’s global equity team. He joins from Scottish Widows Investment Partnership, where he was an investment director and joint manager of the Swip Global Sustainability Equity and Global Islamic Equity funds. Herbert Smith Freehills James Palmer has been appointed senior partner and [...]
City Moves for 26 March 2014 | Who’s switching jobs March 25, 2014 BNP Paribas Securities Services The investment custodian has hired Linda Morsia as head of its depositary banking business in the UK. She joins from State Street Trustees, where she was head of client management, sales and business development. KPMG The professional services firm has appointed Maria Maher to its competition economics advisory practice. She was most [...]
City Moves for 10 March 2014 | Who’s switching jobs March 10, 2014 Shoosmiths The law firm has appointed Amanda Howlett as a partner in its EU and competition team. She specialises in contentious and non-contentious competition law. Howlett was previously head of competition at Pannone. HedgeGuard The asset management technology company has hired Richard Hutton to its family office business. He has over 10 years’ experience, and [...]