UK to sign financial services deal with Switzerland December 20, 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to ink a financial services deal with Switzerland in a bid to ease business transactions with UK firms and individuals.
Spearheading Ethical Asset Management for Urban Sustainability December 3, 2023 | Sponsored Ethos Ventures’ Michael Whealon: In an engaging interview, Michael Whealon, Partner at Ethos Ventures Asset Management, sheds light on the firm’s strategic approach to asset management, particularly its alignment with sustainable and ethical urban development. Whealon articulates the need for a nuanced understanding of ethical finance within the framework of sustainable urban development. Addressing the [...]
Government ‘mixed messages’ put financial sector green progress at risk, MPs warn November 29, 2023 The financial sector’s progress towards net zero risks stalling due to “mixed messages” from the government on green issues, a group of MPs have warned.
Bim Afolami: What does the Square Mile make of their new City minister? November 22, 2023 City grandees have urged new minister Bim Afolami to work with them on developing “competitive” regulation and improving entrepreneurship across the Square Mile.
Labour: Canada can help Britain better target its foreign aid November 16, 2023 Labour’s Lisa Nandy has suggested Canada can play a key role in helping Britain better target its foreign aid budget towards “extreme poverty”.
Amigo: Subprime lender’s mooted switch to music streaming at end of the road November 16, 2023 Amigo's last ditch attempt to salvage value for shareholders through a reverse takeover have hit the end of the road.
Lenders jostle for a slice of the ‘innovation economy’ after SVB’s collapse November 5, 2023 A number of banks are stepping up their operations to take a chunk of the UK's fast-growing 'innovation economy', prompted by the implosion of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) earlier this year.
City watchdog faces criticism after declining to expand SME access to complaints service October 24, 2023 Businesses groups have warned that firms may be unable to access justice after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) decided against expanding access to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).
Barclays share price slumps as lender lowers UK guidance again October 24, 2023 Barclays performed in line with expectations but flagged difficulties ahead as it lowered its margin guidance for the rest of the year.
No need to wait for the regulators: The financial services sector will benefit from taking greater responsibility for socioeconomic diversity October 23, 2023 | Sponsored By Jeannette Lichner Former Non-Executive Director of the Financial Conduct Authority Have you ever felt excluded? That’s often the first question I ask when I speak with an audience about diversity and inclusion. The response is typically a roomful of raised hands. The reasons of course differ – being a woman, being a person of [...]