The activists are coming: Why London-listed firms are worrying about more than just takeovers January 22, 2024 Activist investors are gearing up for an offensive in London, and boardrooms across the City are scrambling to shore up their defences.
Brexit certainly caused some bumps, but the Anglo-Irish friendship remains strong January 22, 2024 While Brexit undoubtedly posed some challenges, London's ties with Ireland remain strong and constructive, writes Michael Mainelli.
Inconsistent UK policymaking is ‘holding back investment’, says Veolia boss January 21, 2024 Waste giant Veolia is frustrated at the way the government has tackled legislating the waste management sector in the UK.
Bob Sternfels faces opposition to be re-elected as McKinsey boss January 21, 2024 McKinsey head Bob Sternfels' bid for re-election is reportedly facing internal opposition due to mass layoffs and a slowdown in growth during his tenure.
Lawyers: Pledge to protect litigation funding welcome – but devil’s in the detail January 19, 2024 City lawyers have welcomed plans to change the laws around litigation funding, after a Supreme Court ruling raised major concerns about whether litigation funds can continue to back certain court cases.
The top three threats facing companies in 2024 – and how to prepare January 19, 2024 With businesses facing a unique convergence of risks in 2024, Axa deputy chief executive officer Frédéric de Courtois looks at how to prepare.
Harrods Corporate Service January 18, 2024 Harrods Corporate Service are experts in creative business gifting solutions, from any brief or budget, the dedicated account managers are experts in helping businesses communicate, celebrate millstones, motivate and reward. With first-hand access to some of the most exclusive products and services in the world from every department across the renowned Knightsbridge store from the [...]
City Moves: Who’s moving where in the Square Mile and beyond January 18, 2024 A new year brings a wealth of new opportunities. Our weekly round-up of new appointments and who’s moving where keeps you up to date with the latest in the British business transfer window. Liontrust appoints Head of Global Growth Equities Liontrust has recruited Mark Hawtin as Head of Global Growth Equities in a move enabling [...]
What’s on in London this weekend? Top art, culture and film January 18, 2024 Ease through Dry January with our booze-free guide to what's on in London this weekend, including art, culture and film.
Worst corporate jargon of the week: Thought leader January 18, 2024 Every one of us has been an email chain which is borderline unintelligible for the amount of corporate lingo thrown in there. This week: thought leaders.