Deutsche Bank appoints company veteran to head UK and Ireland following Numis deal November 14, 2023 Deutsche Bank has chosen long-serving Vathany Vijayaratna to become chief executive of its UK and Ireland division effective immediately, subject to regulatory approval.
The Interplay of Influence: How NGO Campaigns Shape Reputations and Regulations November 14, 2023 At SIGWATCH, a leading consultancy and data provider on global activism, we understand that non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are potent forces and important stakeholders in shaping corporate reputations and driving regulatory changes however, they are a neglected force by corporates and need to be engaged with meaningfully. Campaigns are designed to bring issues to the fore, [...]
Zodia Markets teams up with digital currency payment institution Triple-A November 14, 2023 Digital asset exchange Zodia Markets has formed a strategic partnership with digital currency payment platform Triple-A.
Insolvencies jump 18 per cent in October as high rates squeeze firms November 14, 2023 The number of firms going bust in England and Wales has jumped yet again as the higher-for-longer interest rate environment continues to put pressure on businesses and consumers.
Bim Afolami: Meet the new City minister and ex-Freshfields and HSBC man November 14, 2023 Ten years in the City prior to moving into politics should serve Bim Afolami - and regulatory reform wonk - well in his City Minister role
Blacklane considering ‘options’ including IPO if markets improve November 14, 2023 German chauffeur service Blacklane's chief is "watching" the IPO space amid speculation over a listing, but markets must pick up first.
Fnality International raises massive £77.7m in Series B funding round November 14, 2023 FinTech safety and institutional specialist Fnality has revealed its blockchain Series B funding round has raised a remarkable £77.7m.
From pints to politics: Whatever happened to David Cameron’s ‘Golden Era’ of China relations? November 13, 2023 Before Trump, before the Belt and Road initiative, before pangolins, wet markets and the “Chinese virus”, before Ukraine, Chinese spies in parliament and the Uyghur genocide, there existed a brief golden window of time in which posh British kids learned Mandarin at school, politicians drank beer with President Xi Jinping and the City of London [...]
Heathrow fends off fears of travel demand downturn — but it’s not out of the woods yet November 13, 2023 Heathrow’s passenger numbers make one thing clear — travel demand isn’t going anywhere just yet, with strong transatlantic travel driving its resilience.
The appeal of the City continues to defy the work from home shift – but we cannot be complacent November 13, 2023 Far from the doom and gloom predicted, the Square Mile continues to hold appeal for visitors and workers alike, Chris Hayward writes.