CFOs are more confident – but the UK’s low productivity is a growing concern January 8, 2024 Finance chiefs at Britain's largest firms have shown increased confidence in the economy as their concern shifts away from inflation and high interest rates to geopolitical risks and the UK's low productivity.
I’ve lived in many places – but nowhere compares to the City of London January 8, 2024 It may be January, but Michael Mainelli says it's time for optimism in the City, which already contains an abundance of resources for success.
Moving markets today: What’s shaping the FTSE 100 this morning January 8, 2024 Moving Markets Today: Asia Stocks Trade in Tight Ranges, U.S. Congress Leaders Finalize $1.66 Trillion Budget; Alaska Airlines Cancels 170 Flights, Corporate Earnings Season Begins Investors in Asian stock markets were cautious as they await inflation data from both the U.S. and China, as well as company earnings. U.S. Congress leaders have agreed on a [...]
Recruiter Robert Walters to update investors after bumpy 2023 January 7, 2024 Recruiter Robert Walters will update investors this week on its performance over the fourth quarter, with investors hoping the firm can turn a corner after a bumpy 2023.
Bargain hunt: How many firms were plucked from London’s markets last year? January 5, 2024 London lost a wave of firms from the public markets this year - and there could be more to come.
UK banks set for strong earnings in 2024 despite margin pressures, S&P says January 4, 2024 UK banks are set to see strong earnings in 2024, according to ratings agency S&P, due to robust credit fundamentals and easing margin pressures.
Accountancy watchdog called on to raise threshold for enforcement action January 4, 2024 An accountancy chief has called on the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) to raise the threshold for enforcement action against auditors. Speaking to the Financial Times, Michael Izza, chief executive of the Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales said: “Prior to 2017, if the FRC brought a case against an auditor, the threshold test that [...]
Mark Kleinman’s 2024 bold predictions: A BP bid, a new gig for Rose and much, much more January 4, 2024 Mark Kleinman gets the City of London talking - and his ten bold predictions for British business in 2024 will certainly do that
Moving markets: What’s shaping the FTSE 100 today January 4, 2024 Moving Markets Today: Asia Tracks Wall Street Decline, Oil Prices Rise on Middle East Supply Concerns, China’s December Services Surge, Spotlight on UK Services PMI and U.S. Labor Market Data Global markets declined as U.S. stocks faced profit-taking after a strong 2023 finish. Asian markets followed suit on the heels of the Fed signalling a [...]
Can the London Stock Exchange survive another ‘relentless’ exodus in 2024? January 3, 2024 Experts have warned of an exodus of companies and investors from London without a rebound in the City's fortunes