Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 13, 2024 U.S. stocks closed mixed, while Asia saw modest gains. Bitcoin hits $50,000, oil prices remain stable, and the focus shifts to UK labour market data and U.S. inflation.
UK should resist ‘over-regulating AI’: Founder of British tech start-up hailed by Sunak as ‘revolutionary’ February 12, 2024 The founder of a fast growing British tech startup, RobinAI, has said he believes the UK should resist over-regulating AI.
Over a quarter of lawyers use AI tools despite security fears February 12, 2024 The number of lawyers using generative AI tools at least once a month has more than doubled in half a year, according to a survey.
Lloyd’s Lab Central Fund boosts tech firms Axio and REOR20 February 12, 2024 Lloyd’s of London has named the two companies receiving the first investments from its Central Fund private markets allocation.
From analyst to boss: Morningstar chief talks AI, sustainability and what elections could mean for equities February 10, 2024 Morningstar owns Sustainalytics, one of the largest environmental, social and governance (ESG) data providers, and used the popularity of the trend to capitalise on providing a wide range of data on sustainable funds.
Capital Economics: AI ‘bubble’ now more of a risk for markets than interest rates February 9, 2024 While it was still "too early" to be confident that interest rates won't cause some imbalances, "the chances of a systemic financial event are diminishing".
Only fast fixes can save the London Stock Exchange from a 2024 exodus February 9, 2024 The London Stock Exchange has been bruised and battered over the past two years. James Ashton, CEO of the Quoted Companies Alliance, warns the Chancellor the time is now for action
Moving markets today: What’s shaping the FTSE 100 this morning February 9, 2024 S&P 500 inches closer to 5,000, Japanese stocks hit 34-year high, Arm shares surge 55%, Oil prices rise as Israel rejects ceasefire proposal, focus on PepsiCo earnings and Fed commentary.
I feel ‘personally responsible’ for the UK economy says BT boss February 8, 2024 The weight of keeping British businesses up and running is a heavy one according to the boss of BT’s business unit, Bas Burger.
Hiring this February? You’ll be more successful if you understand the priorities of today’s talent February 8, 2024 Chances are, some of the most talented people in your organisation are looking for a new job right now. You might even be looking for one yourself. After all, February is renowned for being a busy month for recruiting staff as managers take advantage of new hiring budgets granted at the start of the year. [...]