Rugby union and rugby league compared ahead of Manchester showdown between England v Uruguay and Super League final October 9, 2015 England travel to Manchester City's Etihad Stadium to face Uruguay in a World Cup dead rubber this Saturday, their first excursion beyond Twickenham at the tournament. But you could forgive locals for averting their attentions to a different code of rugby as the Super League final between Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors takes place across town. [...]
Here’s what London looked like from the sky 130 years ago October 9, 2015 In an age of metal, glass and skyscrapers, London's skyline is now one of the most recognisable and iconic in the world. But over 130 years ago, it looked rather different. Images have emerged of London from over 130 years ago, taken between 1882 and 1892 by Cecil Victor Shadbolt, who flew over the city [...]
Metro Bank appoints advisers for an initial public offering in 2016 October 8, 2015 Metro Bank has reportedly appointed advisers for an initial public offering which could take place as soon as the first quarter of 2016. The challenger has hired Bank of America, Goldman Sachs and the Royal Bank of Canada to work on the listing which will target around £300m in fundraising proceeds, Sky News has reported. Sky [...]
M&G and Schroders among fund managers said to be thinking of quitting the Investment Association October 8, 2015 Several of the UK's largest fund managers are thinking of quitting the industry's biggest trade body, the Investment Association. M&G Investments and Schroders are set to quit the group, according to Sky News, which also reported that Fidelity Investments, Aberdeen Asset Management and Invesco Perpetual are looking at ending their connections with the association. Between [...]
FIFA president Sepp Blatter “provisionally suspended for 90 days” by Fifa ethics committee October 7, 2015 Fifa president Sepp Blatter has been "provisionally suspended for 90 days" by the Fifa ethics committee, according to media reports. Klaus Stoehlker, who has advised Blatter in the past, told Sky News that the committee made the ruling in light of further investigations by the Swiss authorities. He said that the Swiss attorney general's investigation was [...]
Investment Association chief Daniel Godfrey ousted October 7, 2015 Daniel Godfrey, chief executive of the Investment Association, the UK investment managers' trade body, will leave the board with immediate effect. The news comes after Sky reported on Monday that M&G Investments and Schroders, who between them manage some £550bn of assets, will not renew their contract with group, and Fidelity Investments, Aberdeen Asset Management [...]
Facebook will beam free internet down from space next year October 6, 2015 In its mission to bring internet connectivity to all parts of the world, Facebook is sending a satellite into space next year. Facebook is currently building Amos-6 in partnership with French satellite company Eutelsat. Once it is complete it will be launched into geostationary orbit above Africa, at which point Facebook will work [...]
HSBC boss Stuart Gulliver wants bank to play major role in AB InBev’s planned takeover of SABMiller October 6, 2015 HSBC boss Stuart Gulliver is trying to persuade the lender to play a major role in financing a possible takeover of SABMiller by rival US-based brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev. Gulliver met executives from Budweiser maker AB InBev late last week to discuss a potential involvement for HSBC, according to a report on Sky News. [...]
Private equity firm 3i appoints bank to sell parent company of Tommee Tippee brand October 6, 2015 Private equity group 3i has appointed investment bank Baird to oversee the sale of Mayborn Group, parent company of baby products manufacturer Tommee Tippee, according to reports. A formal sale process could begin soon, while a return to the stock market is a less likely alternative option. Mayborn is likely to be valued at around [...]
Signal failures at Barbican and Tufnell Park causing delays on Northern, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines October 5, 2015 Commuters across London are facing travel woes already this morning, with a signal failure at Barbican causing delays on the Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City Line. Severe delays have been reported on all three lines between Baker Street and Aldgate as Transport for London deals with the issue. There are minor delays [...]