How the UK can lead the world in fintech April 15, 2024 Fintech is evolving and the UK stands to be at the forefront of that innovation, but only if we uphold the highest possible international standards, says Michael Mainelli The fintech landscape has not only transformed over the last few years, but the industry has also transformed the whole of the UK’s financial and professional services [...]
Markets await March inflation data for new signals on interest rate cuts April 14, 2024 Analysts expect the headline rate of inflation for March to ease to 3.2 per cent from 3.4 per cent, when new figures are published this week.
Marks and Spencer chair: Labour’s new deal for workers could hurt investment April 14, 2024 The chairman of Marks and Spencer has said Britain may risk being unable to attract investment if Labour's new deal for workers is rolled out upon winning the next general election.
Peter Cowgill: Former JD Sports boss set to take stake in Applied Nutrition April 14, 2024 The former boss of JD Sports is eyeing a stake in Applied Nutrition, the budding sports nutrition company which is eyeing a flotation on the London market.
Foxtons calls in Rothschild as pressure to sell mounts April 14, 2024 Estate agent Foxtons has hired merger and acquisition bankers from Rothschild amid growing pressure from its shareholders to sell itself for £160m by the end of the year.
Cum-Ex: Billion pound Danish tax authorities trial starts on Monday in London. Here is what you need to know April 13, 2024 The Cum-Ex scandal is the name given to a huge volume of transactions prior to 2012 that involved exploiting a loophole on dividend payments that enabled a number of parties to claim the same tax refund.
Fleet Street Quarter offers a blueprint for growth April 13, 2024 An ambitious pocket of the City with 2000 years of history is redefining how urban commercial centres can work in a climate challenged world, says Lady Lucy French In the age of climate change, the question is how can London rebuild in a way that creates sustainable economic growth? The answer could already exist within [...]
Introducing VibeAtion: Revolutionising Corporate Wellness For Higher Productivity & Wellbeing April 12, 2024 In today’s fast-paced and competitive corporate world, the importance of employee wellness is at the forefront of discussions and strategies for forward-thinking companies. Recognising this need, VibeAtion, a new corporate wellness company, has entered the scene with a commitment to revolutionise workplace wellbeing. The brainchild of Vrinda Guha, VibeAtion offers bespoke programmes that provides comprehensive [...]
R&Q Insurance expects large ‘adverse development’ on loss reserves April 12, 2024 It announced in October that it had entered into a conditional agreement to sell Accredited, its programme management business, to private equity investment manager Onex Corporation.
FTSE 100 today: London markets braced for quiet start; Q1 earnings and UK monthly GDP in spotlight April 12, 2024 Asian stocks remain quiet, gold hits new highs, and oil prices climb. Amazon reaches a record peak, while Fed officials remain wary of rate cuts. Focus now turns to Q1 earnings, the UK monthly GDP for February, and the preliminary US Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for April.