David Stringer-Lamarre, within his role as Chairman of the Institute of Directors, City of London was pleased to meet members and non-members at this fully booked (80+ people) IoD City of London Property Group Reception held at the Farmers Club in Whitehall. The event provided an opportunity for business people engaged in the Property sector…
Commenting on figures released today showing that there have been only 35 additional applications* from companies to use a Government tax incentive for investing in start-ups, Jamie Kerr, Head of Entrepreneurship and Tech Policy at the Institute of Directors, said: “The number of UK companies applying for permission to receive investment through the Seed Enterprise…
David Stringer-Lamarre was very pleased to attend this event, ‘Rethink digital marketing – how leaders build communication in the era of NOW’, organised by Exponea and J Stern & Co at the Royal Institute in Mayfair. Many thought provoking comments, including how we must ‘have a digital marketing first’ approach, ‘need to engage people at…
David Stringer-Lamarre, within his role as Chairman of the Institute of Directors, City of London was pleased to attend this event at the London Economic Trade Office. The evening was a launch event of a programme to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The series of business…
David Stringer-Lamarre, within his role as Chairman of the Institute of Directors, City of London was pleased to attend this London Metropolitan University awards ceremony within St James’s Palace. It was interesting to hear about the various ideas of the finalists and watch their accompanying videos. The Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Jessica…
An interesting article about compliance with WTO regulations with respect to financial services. Several comments about the evolving business models within payments and the impact of FinTech. The FT comments ‘New technology and the availability of better data are changing how the global payments market operates..’ Read the article.
David Stringer-Lamarre, within his role as Chairman of the Institute of Directors, City of London was very pleased to have been invited to attend this Confederation of Indian Industry event. The briefing and workshop provided a good opportunity to hear comments from the speakers about the present thinking regarding Brexit and India Companies in the…
City AM’s article about the increase in investment activity is welcome news after the reduction seen in 2016. City AM stated ‘Investment into fintech startups in London is on the rebound, fresh figures seen exclusively by City A.M. suggest. Startups working in the hot tech space attracted £177m in funding in the first three months…
In response to the Prime Minister’s announcement of her plans to call a general election on 8 June, Stephen Martin, Director General of the Institute of Directors, said: “Businesses are having to get used to being buffeted by the changing winds of politics at the moment, and will just have to endure yet another campaign….
James Sproule, Chief Economist’s article ‘Why the reputation of forecasters could be set for stormy weather’ provides an assessment of economic forecasts relating to the UK post Brexit referendum performance. Further he assess the potential for UK companies in the years ahead, post Brexit. James writes: ‘Our view is that long-term economic success is going…
Financial Times suggests momentum behind economic growth, but notes productivity challenges & political risks. Interesting comments about growth relating to China and India. Gemma Tetlow writes: ‘The IMF predicted in January that the world economy would grow 3.4 per cent this year. If they upgrade that forecast this week, it will be the first time…
David Stringer-Lamarre within his role as Chairman of the Institute of Directors, City of London, was pleased to attend this event within the Grocer’s Hall in the City of London. An interesting set of presentations and discussion about China’s work in the area of Big Data and the collaboration with UK companies. Professor Alan Barrell…
David Stringer-Lamarre, within his role as Chairman of the Institute of Directors, City of London was pleased to have been invited to attend the Innovate Finance Global Summit Dinner held at the Mansion House. The welcome speech was made by Lord Mayor Locum Tenens Alderman Sir Alan Yarrow who noted the City’s prowess and deep…
David Stringer-Lamarre, within his role as Chairman of the Institute of Directors, City of London was very pleased to attend this year’s Global Summit at the Guildhall in the City of London. Throughout the day the Summit covered a vast array of topics. Some examples: Brexit Trump and Globalisation Markets Unchained: Blockchain and Capital Market…
David Stringer-Lamarre, within his role as Chairman of the Institute of Directors, City of London was pleased to have been invited to the Worshipful Company of World Traders Tacitus debate. A follow up discussion of the annual Tacitus lecture in the Guildhall. The Event Chairman was Lord Tim Clement- Jones, DLA Piper. Panel Members. Sir…
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