Manchester City: Lawyers react to legal action against Premier League June 4, 2024 On Tuesday it was revealed that Manchester City were taking legal action against the Premier League. The dispute is set to be heard in private and relates to Associate Party Transaction rules, which relate to sponsorship deals having connections to club owners. Manchester City are owned by Abu Dhabi royal Sheikh Mansour and have important [...]
FACT reap due rewards for diligent growth June 4, 2024 Since their foundation in 1983, FACT have become globally recognised for protecting the intellectual property of the film and TV industry and, more recently, the sports rights sector. It has been said that the best organisations and teams always build from a position of strength and that’s precisely what FACT have done. Their credibility comes [...]
UK acquisition deals fall to pandemic low as foreign eyes turn away from London June 4, 2024 The number of UK mergers and acquisitions fell to their lowest in March since 2020, as the rate of foreign companies buying British businesses almost halved throughout the quarter. There were 426 M&A transactions in the first quarter of the year, 18 fewer than the previous quarter, data from the Office for National Statistics revealed [...]
Explainer: Trust fund, 6’5, blue eyes: Why finance bros are now in fashion June 4, 2024 Men in gilets do we have good news for you: according to Gen Z you are now certified hot stuff – all thanks, of course, to a viral Tiktok.
The sooner the better for a Eurostar competitor – but it won’t be smooth sailing June 4, 2024 An end to Eurostar's monopoly on the Channel Tunnel can only be a good thing for passengers, Guy Taylor argues
Going green? Not without backing from the City, you don’t June 4, 2024 The energy transition requires investment in two things: transition (obviously) and new, greener, cheaper technologies.
UK tech leaders have high hopes for the next government June 4, 2024 As the nation gears up for its next general election, the UK tech sector is voicing its expectations for the incoming administration.
Panmure Liberum to cut dozens of jobs after landmark City merger June 3, 2024 Newly-formed investment bank Panmure Liberum is planning to cut more than two dozen jobs after a merger between two of the City's leading brokers earlier this year.
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group hires former HS2 and HMRC boss June 3, 2024 Mike Ashley's retail empire Frasers Group has joined the former chair of HS2 and CEO of HMRC to its board.
WH Ireland to sell capital markets arm to investment bank Zeus June 3, 2024 Financial adviser WH Ireland has struck a deal to sell its capital markets division to London-based investment bank Zeus Capital for up to £5m amid increasing consolidation among British stockbrokers.