Last night John McDonnell gave the third speech in the ‘New Economics’ series that has been pulled together to explore and develop economic policies that the Labour Party will propose going forward. It was very carefully crafted with something for everyone.
Setting up a mini-bond can prove an attractive way for small businesses to raise funding for growth, but the process has its perils. Richard Wheat, founder of MRM, launched them for John Lewis, the Jockey Club and more. Here, he offers his five top tips
You were recently appointed Managing Director of Salvus Master Trust. Can you tell us a little about your reasons for joining?
Salvus’s critical mass and reputation in the industry were both crucial reasons for me joining the firm.
With the Times carrying news that that the Bank of England has built up a warchest to defend the pound in the event of Britain leaving the EU – what will Brexit mean for you? MRM’s Head of Public and Regulatory Affairs Havard Hughes sets out how MRM’s EU Intelligence Briefing can demystify the issues. With the precedent set by the Scottish referendum for financial and political turbulence – find out more about how MRM’s Public & Regulatory Affairs team can help.
Flicking through Twitter on the train this morning, I worried there wasn’t enough banal, routine tripe being posted about digital marketing. So I decided to add some of my own drivel and quickly pencilled in ten posts that will make your life not even the tiniest bit easier or interesting over the coming weeks.
It’s every podcasters’ dream to come up with a theme tune as successful as Serial’s was. But is there some sort of secret sauce to creating the ideal jingle?
Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has outlined its commitment to bolstering support for its members with the appointment of Jeff Woods as business development director.
Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has outlined its commitment to strengthening its lending relationships and securing market-leading products for its members with the appointment of Jane Benjamin as head of lender relationships.
Generation A may not have been in the workplace long, but it has already faced a disproportionate number of financial blows. From not being able to afford to buy a home, to insecure job prospects, to student debt, they seem to have drawn the short straw on everything. On top of this, they are already learning they are going to have to take some very real responsibility for their future financial comfort. Pensions are becoming increasingly DIY, with even auto-enrolment not enough to prevent poverty later on in life.
Legg Mason has announced that it has agreed to acquire a majority equity interest in Clarion Partners, a leading diversified real estate investment firm based in New York. One of the largest independent real estate investors, Clarion Partners manages approximately $40 billion across the real estate risk/return spectrum. Clarion Partners will operate as the primary independent real estate investment affiliate for Legg Mason.
eVestor, the online investment advice business founded by Anthony Morrow, is to acquire financial planning firm Postcard Planning Limited subject to FCA approval. The acquisition will see Postcard Planning Founder and Chartered Financial Planner, Rohan Sivajoti, become Advisory Services Director and eVestor Board member.
The Fabian Society’s annual new year conference is always a key feature of the political calendar for those on the centre-left and this year was no different. Coming on the back of the General Election defeat, an extraordinary leadership campaign, and a turbulent few months with many members already feeling weary by the internal wranglings and lack of focus on effective opposition, this was the perfect opportunity for the Fabian Society to help focus minds on the job at hand.