Revitalising London’s Corporate Image: The Jane Kisnica Effect February 15, 2024 London’s corporate heart, with its majestic history and financial prowess, is at a pivotal junction. The City, traditionally cloaked in conservatism, is now poised for a revolution in vibrancy through innovative graphic design. The message is clear and resonates more profoundly within the City’s iconic skyline: Embrace innovation or remain unseen. Graphic design is no [...]
Worst corporate jargon of the week: Thought shower February 15, 2024 City A.M. is taking a stand against the worst offenders in corporate jargon. This week, we tackle the scourge of the "thought shower".
Limiting litigation funding will prove we learned nothing from the Post Office scandal February 15, 2024 Litigation funding was crucial in helping bring justice to Post Office victims, but that system is under threat, writes Nadhim Zahawi.
Mastercard and Visa are back in court over interchange fees February 14, 2024 The lawsuits allege that Mastercard and Visa both acted unlawfully by overcharging businesses for accepting credit and debit card payments on corporate and consumer cards.
BAE Systems gets green light for £4.4bn Ball Aerospace acquisition February 14, 2024 Regulators have given BAE Systems the green light for its blockbuster £4.4bn acquisition of Ball Aerospace.
Revealed: The City of London’s top dealmakers of 2023 February 14, 2024 2023 was not a vintage year for dealmaking in the City but there was still plenty of scope for dealmakers to ply their trade.
Madame Web review: A poisonous new low for superhero movies February 14, 2024 Madame Web feels like the depressing nadir act of corporate movie franchises, thrashing around for nearly two hours looking for a reason to exist.
Standard Chartered looks at restructuring investment bank to boost returns February 14, 2024 The emerging markets-focused lender is considering is a break-up of the bank's investment and corporate banking businesses, Bloomberg News reported
‘A real market character’: John Bridges (1942-2023) February 14, 2024 This week, a memorial service will be held to mark the passing of John Bridges, a long-time stalwart of the City. His daughter writes for City A.M. on a true gentleman of the Square Mile
Activist investor Kelso gains board seats at The Works as it tries to enhance shareholder value February 14, 2024 Kelso chief John Goold and chief financial officer Mark Kirkland have gained non-executive director positions, and will focus on "all matters relating to shareholder value."