Smart data isn’t just a buzzy phrase – it will revolutionise financial services sector September 23, 2024 Smart data is the key to levelling the playing field for SMEs that have been left behind in the digital revolution, says Lord McNicol
Panmure Gordon suffered £7.2m loss before merger with Liberum September 23, 2024 Panmure Gordon continued its loss-making streak in the year before its merger with City rival Liberum in the latest sign of factors influencing consolidation among Britain’s corporate brokers. The investment bank posted a £7.2m loss for the 12 months ending on 31 December 2023, according to newly-filed accounts. This compares to a £16.3m loss in [...]
‘Grown up’ Sue Gray is looking like a political ingenue September 23, 2024 Sue Gray awarding herself a more generous salary than the Prime Minister’s betrays a high-handed and naive approach to politics, says Eliot Wilson When the BBC revealed last week that Sue Gray, the Prime Minister’s chief of staff, earned more than her boss, the story developed in a number of different ways. Some felt that [...]
Politicians should remember: the road to economic growth passes through the City September 23, 2024 Politicians need to prioritise and capitalise on the power of financial and professional services, writes Chris Hayward
Exclusive: Record amount of tax contributed by insurance members of ABI September 23, 2024 The Association of British Insurers has revealed its members contributed a record £18.5bn in tax to the UK’s public finances over the last financial year
Two of Mike Ashley’s brands face audit problems after payroll data goes missing September 22, 2024 Two fast-fashion brands at Mike Ashley’s Fraser Group, I Saw it First and Choice, have been affected by audit issues after their payment data could not be verified. Auditors Cooper Parry were unable to verify £7m of wages and salary payments at I Saw It First, according to This Is Money. The fast-fashion brand said [...]
US Fed’s preferred inflation metric set to validate jumbo rate cut September 22, 2024 Crucial US inflation data is poised to back up the Federal Reserve's jumbo interest rate cut as investors question where other central banks will follow in its footsteps.
Harrods bosses should be questioned over Al Fayed ‘collusion’, says ex-employee September 21, 2024 Some Harrods bosses should be questioned over “collusion” with alleged misconduct by Mohamed Al Fayed, a former employee at the department store has said. Five women alleged they were raped by Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods who died last year at the age of 94, with a number of others alleging sexual misconduct. [...]
Summer of sport helps provide respite but insolvency trend continues September 20, 2024 A summer of sport and warmer weather helped provide some respite to the retail and hospitality industries in England and Wales helped the number of insolvencies dip last month compared to July, according to new figures. Around 10,000 individuals entered insolvency in August 2024, five per cent lower than July’s total but 16 per cent [...]
Is the party for fashion rental over? September 19, 2024 Fashion rental was once touted as the industry's next big thing, but has the lustre faded, asks Anna Moloney.