LONG-time trainers’ title leader Pierre Ng is suddenly finding his stable under intense pressure from the chasing pack in the championship race. With just under three months of the season …
April 2024
PwC Hong Kong denies claims about China Evergrande audits in anonymous letter
PwC Hong Kong has denied claims set out in an anonymous letter circulating on Chinese social media about its audit work for property developer China Evergrande Group. The letter, according …
Biometric systems used to monitor staff data now under review after ICO clampdown
British leisure businesses are reviewing use of controversial biometric technology to monitor staff attendance after a clampdown from the UK’s data regulator. Back in February, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) …
Superdry and Dr Martens shares tank on London exits and fears for the future
Two of Britain’s most iconic retailers were amongst the biggest fallers on the London markets on Tuesday, amid a string of exits and scramble to safeguard their futures. Shares in …
Morgan Stanley sails past estimates as investment banking rebound boosts profit
Morgan Stanley’s profit has risen 14 per cent thanks to a recovery in investment banking as the firm joined fellow Wall Street giants that have benefited from higher levels of …
MPs to vote on Rishi Sunak’s bill to create ‘smokefree generation’
MPs will vote on Rishi Sunak’s landmark bill to create a “smokefree generation” in the House of Commons later today. The Prime Minister has granted Conservatives a free vote on …
IMF says the UK will be the fastest-growing major economy in Europe next year
The UK economy is set to stage a modest recovery next year thanks to falling inflation, new forecasts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggest, but growth will remain sluggish …
Bank of America’s profit hit by fall in interest income as dealmaking arm shines
Bank of America (BofA) has reported a fall in profit during the first quarter as its income from interest payments dropped, although the blow was cushioned by improved trading from …
Aston Martin DB12 Volante: The most stylish supercar on sale
Aston Martin recently announced its fourth CEO in as many years. Adrian Hallmark will join after six years as boss of Bentley, where he presided over strong sales and record …
De La Rue: ‘Welsh Wizard’ investor hoping to cast spell over banknote maker’s shares
An investor known as the ‘Welsh Wizard’ in City of London circles has increased his stake in De La Rue, the company that makes UK passports and banknotes. Richard Griffiths, …