Smaller firms plan jobs spree in the next year November 24, 2013 SMALLER listed companies are aiming to create more than 200,000 new jobs in the next year, with almost three-quarters of these firms looking to hire in spite of a tough time securing funds. The businesses polled by the Quoted Companies Alliance and accountancy group BDO expect to expand their workforce by an average of 5.8 [...]
City Moves for 25 November 2013 | Who’s switching jobs November 24, 2013 Knight Frank The property company has announced the appointment of Luke Kemp as a specialist in its student property division. He was most recently at BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory, where he was an associate director for valuation. DAC Beachcroft The law firm has hired two partners to its national construction and engineering practice. Warren [...]
City Moves for 20 November 2013 | Who’s switching jobs November 19, 2013 Aviva The insurance company has announced the appointment of Colm Holmes as chief financial officer of its UK and Ireland general insurance business. He was most recently at Zurich Insurance Group, where he was group treasurer and head of capital management. UBS Wealth Management The wealth management business has recruited six specialists to its strategic partnership team. [...]
City Moves for 19 November 2013 | Who’s switching jobs November 18, 2013 Knight Frank The property company has hired Liz Crawford as an associate within its healthcare team. She was most recently at Humberts Leisure, where she was a director. Prior to that, Crawford was head of licenced and leisure at Lambert Smith Hampton. Axa Investment Management The investment management business has recruited Shajahan Alam as a solutions [...]
Power bills will soar until 2030 November 12, 2013 A REPORT out today from the National Audit Office (NAO) predicts government spending on new nuclear and green initiatives will send household energy bills soaring above inflation for the next 17 years as the public stumps up two thirds of the cost. The projection adds to alarm over energy prices as the big six suppliers [...]
Tech powerhouse who wants to save our ailing high street November 10, 2013 Annabel Palmer meets Dan Wagner, back in the limelight with latest venture Powa Technologies HE may be one of Britain’s most prominent tech entrepreneurs, but Dan Wagner has had more than his share of career ups and downs and scathing headlines. In the 1980s, he was subject to criticism from the financial community for his [...]
Focus on Canary Wharf: Riding on the wave of Canary Wharf November 7, 2013 Steeped in history, Canary Wharf was once part of the world’s largest port. Now the capital’s second most vibrant business district – after the ancient City of London – it is still a gleaming hub of international trade and commerce. The banks, law firms and media organisations that have joined its ranks have brought a [...]
Private View: On the market in Canary Wharf this week November 7, 2013 NEW ATLAS WHARF, E14 £400,000 A one double-bedroom apartment in a gated development with a private balcony overlooking river and park views. The property also comes with protected parking and a 24-hour porter service. For outdoorsy types, the development is also next door to a park and a sailing club. For more information contact Savills [...]
Five next-gen console games to look forward to November 6, 2013 Knack | PS4 Knack is published by Sony and was made in cooperation with legendary game designer Mark Cerny. The plot is based on a war between mankind and Goblins. Knack is a peculiar creature with mysterious powers – and he’s on the humans’ side. It’s an action platform extravaganza. The Order 1886 | PS4 [...]
Investor moves into Greenwich November 4, 2013 HONG KONG investor Knight Dragon has taken full ownership of a development in south east London’s Greenwich Peninsula after paying its British partner Quintain Estates £186m for its 40 per cent stake. Knight Dragon, an investment vehicle owned by New World Development Co’s chairman Henry Cheng Kar-Shun, bought its 60 per cent share in the [...]