London’s AIM is dying. Here’s how to fix it. September 18, 2024 London's AIM is in a rough spot, but there are a raft of changes that could be made to save the junior market.
The tourist tax is so last week. Scrap it to boost the UK fashion industry September 18, 2024 Visitor numbers to London are rising, yet the tourist tax continues to quash the benefits, writes New West End chief executive Dee Corsi.
Neurodiversity in business: There’s a ‘generational shift’ underway September 17, 2024 When Dan Harris set up the charity Neurodiversity in Business (NIB) just two years ago, he wanted to create change in an area that hasn’t moved as quickly as other human rights movements. “I set up NIB because I wanted to change the world that my little boy… will be growing up in,” he explained. [...]
Revealed: Chelsea considered 40 per cent increase in ticket prices September 17, 2024 The huge price hike was rejected on the grounds that it was unfair to penalise fans.
Revolut readies for India launch in 2025 amid aggressive expansion September 17, 2024 Revolut is planning to launch in India next year, targeting top-tier consumers in the world’s most populous nation as part of aggressive expansion efforts. The London-based banking app is eyeing up a slice of India’s lucrative fintech market, which serves millions of consumers within its growing middle class who previously had limited access to financial [...]
Navigating ISO 20022 in the Bacs world September 17, 2024 Liz Carroll, Senior Product Manager, Financial Marketplaces at Finastra As organisations and financial institutions look for new ways to pay in a growing payments landscape, using a common language for all financial messages allows participants and systems in different markets to communicate in a single, consistent format using agreed terminology. ISO 20022 is a global [...]
A quick guide to the key UK payment rails September 17, 2024 Liz Carroll, Senior Product Manager, Financial Marketplaces at Finastra There are a range of payment rails available in the UK; some widely applicable while others work better for companies operating in certain circumstances. But what is a payment rail? Payment rails refer to the underlying infrastructure and systems that facilitate the movement of money between [...]
Oxford Street: Sadiq Khan plans to pedestrianise iconic retail centre September 17, 2024 Sadiq Khan has announced plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street in a bid to reinvigorate the nation’s “most famous high street” and attract more shoppers. The mayor of London has announced the proposals to turn the road into a traffic-free avenue, alongside a wider regeneration of the shopping destination. Pedestrianisation plans would be delivered via the [...]
Lessons must be learned from the demise of Harland & Wolff September 17, 2024 Harland & Wolff on Monday declared insolvency following weeks of turmoil since the government refused to provide financial support.
Harland & Wolff: Titanic shipbuilder to enter administration as job losses loom September 16, 2024 The Aim-listed shipyard said steps were now underway to reduce headcount in its "non-core" and certain "central support areas."