Vincent Keaveny sworn in as City of London’s 639rd Lord Mayor November 13, 2021 Vincent Keaveny has been sworn in as the 693rd Lord Mayor of the City of London, serving as the elected head of the City of London Corporation and a global ambassador for the UK-based financial and professional services industry until November 2022. Keaveny, 56, and his wife Amanda have taken up residence in the Mansion [...]
How finance can help forge a cleaner future for all November 5, 2021 This article first appeared in ICAS’ CA magazine. Finance can help forge a cleaner future for all, and the contribution of accountants will prove essential, says James Alexander, CEO of the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association Earlier this year, the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) celebrated its 30th birthday by publishing its policy [...]
The best places in London for a spooky Halloween cocktail October 27, 2021 While many of the good readers of City A.M. may baulk at the thought of a rowdy Halloween party – especially one at which you may have to wear a costume – this year there are some genuinely exciting events for the more discerning pleasure-seeker. Whether you’re in the market for excellent food with a [...]
Voter turnout in the City’s local elections will reflect the diversity of the Square Mile October 25, 2021 Over the centuries, the City of London has always adapted to remain a world-leading business ecosystem. The Square Mile is today once again at a crossroads and needs you to help shape its future. We must rise to at least three big challenges: recovery from the pandemic, the UK’s exit from the European Union and [...]
City of London elects Vincent Keaveny as next Lord Mayor September 29, 2021 The City of London’s next Lord Mayor, who acts as a global spokesperson for the business hub, has finally been named. Vincent Keaveny has been elected today as the 693rd Lord Mayor of the City, who will step into the role on November 12. During his upcoming one-year term, Keaveny is set to lead business [...]
Tiananmen vigil organiser in Hong Kong awaits final vote to disband August 24, 2021 A group called The Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, which organised an annual Tiananmen vigil in the city, has reportedly decided to disband. The group’s standing committee held a special meeting yesterday and decided to disband the embattled organisation amid political pressure, reported South China Morning Post. The disbandment [...]
Saracens and Ulster to clash in the City at iconic Square Mile venue the Honourable Artillery Company on eve of new Premiership season July 27, 2021 Saracens will return to the City in September for a pre-season match against Ulster. The teams will clash on the lawns of the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) on Thursday 9 September, six days after they meet in Belfast. The fixture comes a week before Saracens resume life in the Premiership, having been promoted back to [...]
Screenshot: Should the UK tech sector really be cashing in its chips? July 9, 2021 This week **Media Moment of the Week: Tesco’s football fail **Should the UK tech sector really be cashing in its chips? **A Wise move Media Moment of the Week: Tesco’s football fail Once again the internet was awash with football this week, and plenty of brands decided to jump on the England bandwagon for a [...]
City leaders are constantly proposing ‘green initiatives’ but is the Square Mile really doing everything it can for climate change? July 2, 2021 During London Climate Action Week, a series of sustainability initiatives are capturing airtime. The City of London’s ‘Climate Action Strategy’ aims to make the Square Mile net-zero in its carbon emissions by 2040. A group of law firms has adopted a ‘greener litigation pledge’. And financial services, which form the backbone of the City, are keen to [...]
Lloyds prompts backlash after axing another 44 branches June 23, 2021 Lloyds Banking Group is to close another 44 branches across England and Wales this year as lenders ramp up cost-cutting. Lloyds blamed a lack of customers at the sites as the reason for the move as people switch to digital banking. The latest closures means a total of 100 branches will shut this year, with [...]