Emerging markets asset manager Ashmore suffered further outflows over the last six months, as the fundhouse has struggled to attract new money. In its results covering the second half of …
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Smurfit Kappa revenues slip as Irish giant prepares for private ownership
Irish packaging giant Smurfit Kappa saw profit before income tax drop 18 per cent last year, as the firm prepares to merge into one of the largest packaging companies in …
Sainsbury’s refocuses on food in new growth strategy with ‘progressive’ dividends and buybacks too
Sainsbury’s has ramped up its bid to eat into the grocery sector, as it looks to rapidly make profits with investment, new stores and a share buyback scheme. The supermarket …
Future: Publishing giant ‘broadly’ meets expectations as growth strategy pays off
Media company Future has said its overall performance has “broadly” met expectations in the four months ended January 2024 as it ramps up investment. In a trading update on Wednesday, …
A ski holiday in Verbier, where Prince Harry practises his backflips
Prince William, Madonna and David Bowie all skied in Verbier – Justine Gosling hit the slopes to get the lowdown “I can take you off the jump I taught Prince …
The Notebook: Now is a good reminder of the power of setting goals
Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, it’s Mimi Ikonn, co-founder of wellness brand Intelligent Change. As February gets underway, many find themselves grappling with the reality …
Young, rich and fearless? Misconceptions about entrepreneurs are holding us back
Misconceptions about who can be an entrepreneur and how much it costs to start a business is holding Britain back, writes Eamonn Ives Picture yourself setting up a business 30 …
UK agencies failing to punish top execs for corporate misconduct, report warns
UK regulators and prosecutors are failing to properly hold senior executives to account for acts of corporate misconduct, a new report has warned. Where corporate fines are imposed, whether through …
Returns, returns, returns: Auchincloss shows that companies must be run for shareholders
Who knew that Murray Auchincloss was the boss we’ve been waiting for? Promoted into the top job in unusual circumstances, the new BP chief was a breath of old-fashioned fresh …
London jobs market struggles to recover from impact of hybrid working
London’s jobs market is languishing well below its pre-pandemic levels as the capital continues to adjust to the impact of hybrid working, new data shows. Job postings across London are …