Banking on cross-border payments: Q&A with Radha Suvarna, CPO, Payments July 22, 2024 Q1. What is driving growth in cross-border payments? Cross-border payments are at the heart of the global economy, enabling businesses to serve customers wherever they are based in the world. Such transactions are estimated by the Bank of England to reach a value of over $250trn by 2027. Growth in high volume, low value payments [...]
Moneysupermarket profit surges as insurance boom pays off July 22, 2024 Moneysupermarket's parent company saw operating profit surge eight per cent to £73m over the last six months, as the insurance boom pays off for the price comparison website.
The Thames is a gateway to growth July 22, 2024 From water bailiffs to maritime finance, the river connects London’s past to its future, says Michael Mainelli What have the Romans ever done for us? Well, among other things, we have the Romans to thank for the location of our country’s capital on the banks of the River Thames – once described by Sir Winston [...]
Is America’s ‘woke backlash’ a warning? July 22, 2024 With Microsoft scrapping a DEI team and Elon Musk moving to Texas, is the tide turning on the ‘woke’ agenda – and should businesses pay attention? Asks Eliot Wilson When America sneezes, Britain catches a cold. It is an idea that became popular after the Wall Street Crash of 1929, when the fall in New [...]
Diriyah: An Innovative Smart City Reshaping The World Of Work July 21, 2024 Alfie Gibbs, Chief Business Development Officer at Diriyah Company, tells Inside Saudi why Diriyah will be a destination like no other for businesses seeking to thrive.
What business can learn from Southgate’s resignation and England management July 20, 2024 All leaders should remember that their legacy isn't about personal achievements but empowering others to succeed.
Sales slashed at The North Face, Vans and Timberland owner as UK shoppers shy away from new purchases July 19, 2024 Customers reducing their spending on new clothes and footwear saw sales slashed at the owner of brands such as The North Face, Vans and Timberland during its latest financial year.
Pitch’s Adidas Academy is driving more women into golf July 19, 2024 Pitch’s Adidas Academy, led by Jess Ormrod, offers an inclusive space, breaking stereotypes and opening networking doors for female golfers
Cotton Traders defies high street downturn with new stores as owner nears $1.6bn float July 18, 2024 Cotton Traders has opened a slew of new stores as the former catalogue business continues to weather the challenging environment faced by high street retailers, according to newly-filed documents.
Linklaters encourages City businesses to join We Can Be 2025 July 18, 2024 Every year The Lord Mayor’s Appeal invites young people to gain an exclusive glimpse into some of its most prominent businesses. Part of its aim to create A Better City For All, We Can Be is an annual initiative that matches corporates and schools for a day. For the young women, it’s a chance to [...]