The government’s plan to offload its remaining stake in Natwest could be “dangerous” and lead to a flood of retail investors ramping up their exposure to a single stock, the …
May 2024
Non-financial misconduct: Will the FCA take a leaf out of the legal regulator’s book?
In the financial world, all eyes are on the FCA’s new non-financial misconduct rules. These rules are similar to the legal regulator’s rules—which are known for their strict rules on …
Easyjet questions viability of Gatwick’s £2.2bn second runway plans
Easyjet has raised significant concerns over Gatwick’s £2.2bn plans for a second runway, the UK’s Planning Inspectorate heard in a hearing on Thursday. Sir Jeremy Mark Quin, MP for Horesham, …
Could raising ‘too much’ investment harm your start-up?
Most entrepreneurs have a long to-do list whenever they start a new business — and ‘secure funding’ is usually added towards the top. But what are the most important things …
Apple shares surge 6 per cent on earnings report and historic $110 billion buyback
Apple’s stock surged by over 6 per cent in after-hours trading on Thursday after the tech giant surpassed analysts’ subdued expectations for quarterly revenue and announced the largest share buyback …
The history of rail suggests renationalisation will make little difference
Britain has never cracked the formula for cheap, efficient, reliable rail, so what makes Labour think renationalisation is the answer? Asks Paul Ormerod Getting the railways to function properly has …
Coutts under pressure for pulling £2bn out of London stock market
Royal bank Coutts is facing criticism from City figures over plans to pull roughly £2bn of clients’ funds out of London’s stock market. On Thursday, the iconic 332-year-old private bank and …
Jill Scott: I want Man City to win Women’s Super League for Steph Houghton
Lionesses legend Jill Scott says Manchester City can give Steph Houghton the perfect send-off by sealing the Women’s Super League title. Houghton announced she will retire at the end of …
How It Works: How drone technology is helping Ukraine fight its war
In this week’s episode of How It Works, City A.M.’s media, tech, and telecoms reporter Jess Jones sits down with Ricardo Mendes, the chief executive of the aerospace company Tekever. …
Co-op Live arena: What about my concert tickets?
The Co-op Live arena has suffered yet another week of chaos leading to even more concerts being cancelled or postponed, as the Manchester-based venue struggles with setbacks. Back in late …