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14.11 / 13:05

Citi Citigroup Continental Citi eyes Paris hiring spree as trading roles shift after Brexit

Citi is set to hire 60 juniors for its trading unit in Europe, as part of a broader push on the continent that will see 250 employees added in Paris.

14.11 / 10:23

Citi CEO Abrdn CEO Stephen Bird: ‘I’m very challenging, and I should be’

Stephen Bird, the chief executive of Abrdn, had just touched down in the UK from a business trip to Japan when allegations surfaced about his management style. Several anonymous current and former staffers said that he presided over a dysfunctional environment and that senior leaders are afraid of him.

13.11 / 17:49

Bitcoin bitcoin beach How to build a Bitcoin Beach: Advice from the pros

How does one build a Bitcoin (BTC) community? How to start? Where to begin? And what are the best practices?

12.11 / 21:59

Deal week UK and France set to strike deal to stop migrants crossing Channel next week, say British media

The UK and France are on the verge of striking a deal to tackle migration across the English Channel, with an agreement possibly coming as early as Monday, British newspapers reported on Sunday.

12.11 / 20:21

peace Ukraine war: Russian 'hunger games', Kherson liberation, Turkey peace talks

Ukrainian police officers returned to Kherson on Saturday, along with TV and radio services, after Kyiv recaptured the city on Friday.

12.11 / 18:31

CLIMATE CRISIS MPs Opposition MPs criticise Polish police for behaviour at nationalist march

Polish police were criticised by opposition politicians on Saturday for detaining anti-fascist protestors at a nationalist rally, while not reacting to the illegal use of Nazi symbols by other demonstrators.

12.11 / 15:39

CLIMATE CRISIS Tourism Slovenia poised to elect first ever female president

Slovenia looks poised to elect its first-ever female president in an election on Sunday.

12.11 / 14:31

exits Hogan Lovells UK M&A co-head exits for US law firm

Hogan Lovells UK M&A co-head Ben Higson has quit to join US energy law firm Vinson & Elkins in London.

12.11 / 14:03

Climate change CLIMATE CRISIS International 'Tasty and That's It': Russia's knock-off McDonald's goes international

The Russian-based fast food chain, 'Vkusno I Tochka', ('Tasty and That’s It'), has gone international, expanding into Belarus.

12.11 / 13:11

Climate change CLIMATE CRISIS 'The war continues': Ukraine FM vows to press on after Kherson liberation

Ukraine has vowed to press on in the fight against Russia, one day after its military retook the southern city of Kherson.

12.11 / 13:11

Climate change CLIMATE CRISIS Some UK farmers say they are 'struggling to cope' after Brexit

Food production in the UK is slowing down and some farms are shrinking. Many farmers say they’re struggling to cope.

11.11 / 18:47

Blockchain Technology Adoption Health What can blockchain do for increasing human longevity?

The nascent longevity industry focuses on the research and implementation of solutions and technologies to extend the lifespan of human beings — making people live healthier, longer lives.

11.11 / 13:33

Blockchain UPS Digital Platform TradFi Japanese Tradfi Giant Nomura’s Crypto Arm to Launch Coin Trading Platform

The Japanese tradfi giant Nomura is set to launch crypto trading platform for professional traders by early 2023 – as the firm looks to ramp up its crypto operations.

11.11 / 10:11

exits Hogan Lovells UK M&A co-head exits for US law firm

Hogan Lovells UK M&A co-head Ben Higson has quit to join US energy law firm Vinson & Elkins in London.

10.11 / 19:51

Technology European Union History UK economy Brexit-backing boss says lack of overseas workers crippling UK economy

A leading British businessman who backed the UK's departure from the EU has called on the government to make it easier to allow foreign workers into the country to combat labour shortages.

10.11 / 19:45

Deal Goldman Sachs London banker pay slides 53% as deal fees fade

Goldman Sachs has more than halved the amount it has paid its London bankers so far in 2022, as dealmaking bonuses are expected to slide after a slump in fees.

10.11 / 13:51

UPS To Solve Inflation, First Solve Deficits, This Theory Advises

U.S. inflation and budget deficits are both uncomfortably high. These are usually seen as separate problems. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says he will get inflation back to 2% regardless of what Congress and the president do with fiscal policy.

10.11 / 03:15

Platform POT boost pension Vanguard’s Europe boss eyes pension switches to boost UK platform

Asset management giant Vanguard is eyeing pension switches as the next big opportunity for its UK investment platform amid a bumper year for growth.

10.11 / 03:15

CEO ceo pay Fund houses tell FTSE: ‘show restraint’ on CEO pay

Investment managers have warned FTSE companies to keep pay packets for their top executives in check over the coming year as UK households grapple with the cost-of-living crisis.

10.11 / 03:15

Citi Lord Mayor Vincent Keaveny on proclaiming the new King, and where next for the City

“Three cheers for His Majesty, The King,” Vincent Keaveny, Lord Mayor of London, proclaimed on the steps of the Royal Exchange for the ascension of King Charles III on 10 September.

09.11 / 22:35

UPS To Solve Inflation, First Solve Deficits, This Theory Advises

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