Now is the time to buy the home of your dreams in affordable Essex October 29, 2009 GOOD schools, an easy commute, beautiful countryside, a rich history and realistic prices. Banish any ideas of brash barrow boys and women in white leather stilettos – Essex has become the discerning commuter’s paradise. This is a good time to buy, too. Gavin Surtees, of Savills’ Loughton office, says: “If anyone is looking to trade [...]
Ancelotti in dreamland as Chelsea soar October 28, 2009 CHELSEA (4) vs BOLTON (0) CHELSEA boss Carlo Ancelotti demanded his side continue their good work after seeing them destroy Bolton to cruise into the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup. First-half goals from Salomon Kalou and Florent Malouda put the home side in charge before Deco and substitute Didier Drogba completed the rout after the [...]
EXPERT?VIEWS: IS THE VIRGIN BRAND ENOUGH TO DRAW CUSTOMERS TO BANK WITH BRANSON? October 26, 2009 GRAHAM HALES MANAGING DIRECTOR, INTERBRAND“The Virgin brand has always managed to pull customers towards it. Every time the company enters a market it always embarks on a consumer championing. People expect to get a better deal with Branson, and picture it to be a bright, fun environment, which will draw customers in.” ANGELA KNIGHT BBA“Competition [...]
RETAIL BANKS FACING EXODUS October 26, 2009 BRITISH high street lenders are facing an exodus of top talent to international investment banks if shadow chancellor George Osborne’s proposals to ban cash bonuses for retail bankers come to fruition, City headhunters warned last night. The proposals outraged the City, which decried the willingness of the Tories to put the UK at a disadvantage [...]
BSI to launch ‘kitemarks’ for UK financial services October 26, 2009 NATIONAL standards body BSI has developed a voluntary standard of ‘kitemarks’ for compliance teams working within retail and wholesale financial services firms. The body consulted with members of the industry to set out a common methodology and good practice standard, which can be used to complement existing regulation. It aims to help reduce the risk [...]
Long-term care provision: a chance for redemption October 25, 2009 WHEN it comes to old age, it is not just the elderly who can get confused. For years, politicians, policy makers and economists alike have struggled to provide a sustainable solution to the problem of funding long-term care for elderly people in an ageing UK population. As part of this debate, the City of London [...]
Lloyd Webber diagnosed with cancer October 25, 2009 ANDREW Lloyd Webber has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, a publicist for the composer and theatre tycoon confirmed yesterday. “The condition is in its very early stages,” said the publicist. “Andrew is now undergoing treatment and expects to be fully back at work before the end of the year.” Lloyd Webber is best known for [...]
FOCUS ON: RICHMOND, SURREY October 22, 2009 MILL PLAT, TW7Price: £1.45m This imposing six-bedroom property comes with high ceilings, wood floors and plenty of period features. With a large garden that backs on to the river Crane, it has an enviable and quiet location. The nearest station is Richmond, which offers both Tube and mainline trains into central London. Contact: Foxtons on [...]
Bankers grab luxury homes October 22, 2009 IN a fresh sign that bankers are feeling comfortable enough to splash the cash, enquiries for prime properties in Kensington and Chelsea have jumped in recent weeks, according to estate agents Knight Frank. Goldman Sachs was recently under the spotlight for awarding its 30,000 staff £500,000 each in bonuses, with some top traders set to [...]
The tributes pour in as City A.M. gets to 1,000 October 22, 2009 GORDON BROWNPrime Minister“Congratulations to City A.M. on reaching a thousand editions. Your paper has kept both Westminster and the City informed at a time of great turbulence in the world economy.” SIR VICTOR BLANKFormer chairman, Lloyds Banking“City A.M. has developed into a quality newspaper which sparks boardroom debate with its insight and analysis. It is [...]