SoftBank executive steps back from key roles after record losses August 31, 2022 SoftBank’s executive Rajeev Misra has stepped down from his roles as corporate officer and executive vice president as the investment giant reels from record losses this year.
Create a better workplace for you and your employees August 31, 2022 Looking to improve your team’s performance? Independent investigations company Verita provides expert advice to regulated organisations in the UK, in order to help them and their employees perform effectively at work. The company specialises in independent corporate investigations, relying on a team of senior, high-calibre individuals. Each of them has an impressive track record of [...]
Navigate the regulatory landscape with help from a GRC consultancy August 31, 2022 Regulatory change shows no sign of letting up: in the past month alone, the Financial Conduct Authority has introduced a new ‘consumer duty’ (to reduce the level of harm to retail consumers) and more restrictions in financial promotions. Keeping up with changes across financial services and being able to demonstrate compliance continues to be a [...]
Travers Smith’s partners see payouts drop 10 per cent to £1.1m August 30, 2022 Partners at Silver Circle law firm Travers Smith have seen the value of their annual payouts drop by 10 per cent, according to the City law firm’s annual results. Travers Smith’s partners are set to receive payouts worth £1.105m for the financial year ending on 30 June 2022, compared to sums of £1.22m in the [...]
DEAL DONE: Transport for London signs funding settlement with government August 30, 2022 Transport for London (TfL) has signed a long-term funding deal with central government to keep London moving until spring 2024. It comes after two years of fraught negotiations between the TfL and the government after passenger revenues fell due to the pandemic’s impact. The deal was signed off by Transport for London at a board [...]
How digital assets are democratising global trade and boosting economic growth August 30, 2022 Trade finance-backed crypto assets can be a compelling proposition and an important move in the democratisation of trade finance.
5 Ways To Make Hot Desking Work For You August 30, 2022 Hot desking, the phenomenon once only found in coworking spaces, is currently finding favour among corporate companies looking for ways to cut costs without cutting performance. Benefits of adopting a ‘no assigned seating for anyone’ approach include increased inter-team collaboration and a sense of belonging among employees. However, not everybody is a fan – especially [...]
Braemar boasts of strong trading after boost in full-year profits August 30, 2022 Braemar has reported a hefty boost in profits, powered by a strong order book, as it looks to massively expand its operations.
Brexit: Large UK corporations suspected of underpaying more than £25m in taxes August 30, 2022 Large UK corporations have been suspected of underpaying £25.3m in post-Brexit import duties from the EU. Research from multinational law firm Pinsent Masons showed that the amount of taxes under consideration by the HMRC has increased by 97.5 per cent in the year ended 5 April, going up from £620,000 in 2021. “The amount of [...]
Let’s ensure London’s job market stays an attractive proposition for this year’s cohort August 30, 2022 We all remember that nervous feeling on exam results day. No matter your age, that trepidation never leaves you. This year’s A-Level and GCSE students faced challenges most of us could barely imagine. Months of learning remotely and little previous exam experience added to the usual pressure. Yet, this year’s cohort demonstrated remarkable tenacity to [...]