The Gresham House Energy Storage fund has seen its net asset value (NAV) per share plunge 17 per cent in the past year amid a tough time for the energy …
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Neil Woodford is offering advice, should we listen?
Neil Woodford, who was investigated by the FCA after losing billions, is telling us to be optimistic about the economy. He has a point, says Eliot Wilson Neil Woodford, whose …
The UK and the UAE must work together to beat climate change
With an enabling regulatory environment, a world-class legal system, multifarious global connections and access to incredible talent and skills, the Square Mile is perfectly placed to help the Gulf nations achieve their green ambitions, says Michael Mainelli The majestic Arabian oryx, the national …
Why the FCA will name firms we are investigating
Firms want to come to a jurisdiction where they know that rules will be enforced, integrity upheld, bad actors challenged and a level playing field established. That’s why the FCA will name …
The Notebook: Macron’s Olympian swim is good PR, but the water crisis needs serious attention
Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, Kate Elliot, head of sustainable research at Greenbank Investments, takes the pen Why we all need to care more about …
Judo star Skelley channelling rugby’s Wilkinson for Paris 2024 success
A Paralympic champion whose rugby career was curtailed by sight loss is channelling Jonny Wilkinson on his journey to Paris 2024. Chris Skelley, a visually impaired judo player, dreams of …
FCA defends ‘name and shame’ plans after City backlash
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a robust defence of its plans to ‘name and shame’ companies under investigation today after a fierce backlash against the proposed changes in recent …
Lloyd’s of London leans on its unique qualities to ignite growth
Lloyd’s of London is one of the City’s great financial institutions, but over the past two decades, this storied insurance market has suffered a slow decline in relevance, driven by …
UK pothole crisis costs £14.4bn every year from longer journey times and vehicle damage
The UK’s pothole crisis costs £14.4bn a year in economic damage, according to research from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR). The research, the first of its kind, …
Digital pound could make Treasury billions from seigniorage revenue
Introducing a digital pound could earn the Treasury tens of billions through increased seigniorage revenue, a new report has argued. Research from Positive Money estimates that, by 2029, the government …