Cavendish says IPOs on the way as City investment bank returns to profit November 11, 2024 Cavendish has reported a jump in dealmaking fees and said more IPOs could be on the way as the City investment bank returned to profitability.
What business can learn from military drone tactics — and what to avoid November 11, 2024 Drone technology could transform how we do business, but brings practical and ethical difficulties with it, says Paul Armstrong For businesses, the military’s use of AI-enabled drones offers a potent model of efficiency: remote inspection, logistics, and hazard mitigation. Imagine swarming AI drones optimising supply chains or inspecting dangerous infrastructure. The capabilities honed in combat [...]
Want to fix the gender pay gap? Pay women more November 11, 2024 The ONS‘ latest report reveals that the gender pay gap has decreased, albeit it at a glacially slow pace. While many commentators are hailing the results as a monumental shift in the balance for fair pay, Dr Nahla Khaddage Bou-Diab says that corporate initiatives backed by many of the City’s big players are slowing down progress The [...]
Audit watchdog plans to ditch ‘environment’ focus in growth push November 11, 2024 The audit watchdog is planning to remove references to the “environment” and “society” from a code setting standards for City investors in a bid to simplify reporting processes and get behind the government’s push for growth, City AM can reveal. In a consultation document today, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) will reveal plans to make a number [...]
How the accounting watchdog is looking to unleash the City November 11, 2024 As Richard Moriarty gripped the sides of a podium and spoke freely from a sheet of bullet points at the London Stock Exchange in September, a warmth was stirring among certain City executives in the room. The tie-less career regulator, boss of the audit watchdog, the Financial Reporting Council, laid out his plans to shake [...]
COP29: What world leaders can learn from indigenous communities November 11, 2024 As global leaders gather for COP29, they must remember that climate change is a symptom of our broken relationship with nature, and indigenous people can help repair that Today, despite grand statements from multinational corporations and warm words from politicians, we continue to damage the natural world at a rate it cannot possibly sustain. Our [...]
Thousands cheer on 696th Lord Mayor of London at annual show November 9, 2024 Thousands of people have gathered in central London for the annual Lord Mayor’s show. The show dates to the 13th century and is the first official engagement of a new lord mayor of London. The Lord Mayor serves as the elected head of the City of London Corporation and their terms last one year. This [...]
Europe’s banks brace for tougher competition under Trump 2.0 November 9, 2024 Since early 2010, European banking shares have fallen ten per cent, while US lenders have more than tripled.
Protective services sector leads London job growth November 8, 2024 Police and emergency services are among the sectors in London that have shown the most growth over the past five years, according to a study. Protective service occupations in the capital saw 12.3 percent total real growth since 2019, research by venture capital group Oxford Capital found. These jobs reported a total real growth of [...]
The Best Venues for Christmas Celebrations in London November 8, 2024 As the festive season approaches, it’s not too late to start planning your perfect Christmas party. London has some of the most exciting and diverse venues for celebrations, each offering something unique for corporate gatherings, social events, or intimate dinners. Whether you’re looking for stunning views, rich historical settings, or contemporary spaces, these top Christmas [...]