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What Brexit means for London’s insurance industry June 24, 2016 The UK's decision to leave the EU might not immediately cause serious damage to London's reputation in the insurance industry, but the result does raise serious questions around regulation and access to the wider market. In a statement released shortly after the result of the vote was revealed, Lloyd’s chairman John Nelson said that he was "confident" [...]
In and Out backers must unite after this depressing campaign to build a fraternity for liberty June 24, 2016 When you read this column, the result of the referendum on Britain’s EU membership will be known. Whatever the outcome, we must leave behind the depressing campaigns and move on to a politics of optimism and hope. Whether we vote to stay or vote to leave, those who believe in free trade, openness and a [...]
I’m a migrant and entrepreneur: We all deserve better than Brexit June 23, 2016 I’m a Polish migrant and a successful entrepreneur, and I proudly call London home. Having lived in Krakow, Dublin and New York, it was London’s dynamic intersection of cultures from all over the world (and the EU in particular) that made me want to put down roots here. But sadly that dynamism has started to ebb away [...]
Government to write to the thousands who could miss new state pension requirements June 22, 2016 Government has agreed to get in touch with those who are not on track to meet the qualifying requirements for the new state pension, the Work and Pensions committee revealed today. Responding to a recommendation from the committee, government has agreed to write directly to those who look like they will not satisfy the minimum qualifying [...]
Annuities may be regaining popularity, but here’s eight myths we’re still falling for June 22, 2016 Interest in annuities may be on the rebound, but research out today shows that some people might be starting out on their retirement product shopping trip with a few misapprehensions in mind. Common preconceptions unearthed by Retirement Advantage included "annuities are poor value", "I won't live long enough to worry about buying an annuity" and "I'd [...]
City Moves for 22 June 2016 | Who’s switching jobs June 22, 2016 Blackwell’s Independent bookseller Blackwell’s has confirmed the appointment of its head of operations, Kate Stilborn, to the company’s board in the newly created role of customer service & operations director. Kate, who has been with Blackwell’s for 23 years, will oversee its commitment to delivering excellence in customer service across multiple channels, including online, and [...]
Five of the best: Ethical banks to stash your savings June 22, 2016 Banks have been mired in scandal over the last decade. The 2008 financial crisis has been followed by countless investigations and fines. Big banks have variously been caught out for mis-selling products, violating sanctions and manipulating prices of gold, silver, currencies, and libor interest rates. Not surprisingly, headlines have been filled with ire over banks’ unseemly [...]
At the close: Calm before the storm for FTSE 100 and sterling June 21, 2016 Referendum news was – unsurprisingly – talk of the town today, though there was no repeat of the violent volatility witnessed on the financial markets in recent days. The FTSE 100 extended its winning run, shaking off losses at the start of the session to close up 0.4 per cent at 6,226. Meanwhile, after a [...]
These are the seven fintech startups being backed by Mastercard June 21, 2016 Mastercard is backing seven fintech startups hoping to change the way we use money and disrupt the finance world. London startups Revolut and Everledger are among the tech firms chosen for Mastercard's six month Start Path programme from among more than 500 applications from 60 countries. The startups, from as far afield as Israel and Argentina and announced at London [...]
Here’s one piece of EU red tape you won’t escape by voting for Brexit June 21, 2016 UK companies will be affected by an incoming piece of EU data protection legislation regardless of which way Thursday's vote goes, an international law firm has said today. Speaking ahead of a conference at the Institute of Directors headlined by specialist insurer Beazley, Hans Allnutt, head of the cyber risk and breach response team at DAC Beachcroft, pointed [...]