Business leaders’ confidence in their own firms remains robust as they look ahead to 2018, even against a backdrop of concerns about the wider UK economy, a new survey of 762 company directors reveals. The poll by the Institute of Directors shows that in December almost half of businesses were feeling ‘quite’ or ‘very optimistic’…
In a letter to the Prime Minister, Director General of the IoD Stephen Martin sets out 12 key questions for the Government to answer on what its objectives are for its future relationship with the EU. The questions cover a range of vital issues for business, such as the possibility of a new customs union…
David Stringer-Lamarre, a member of the British Malaysian Society (BMS), was pleased to attend the BMS ^0th Merdeka & Chairman’s Christmas Reception in the House of Lords. It was a very good opportunity to catch up with existing friends and meet some new ones. Lord Sheikh made a welcome speech noting the strong historical and…
Leaders of business groups, including the Institute of Directors, have issued a statement reacting to news that the European Council has approved the progression of Brexit talks. “We welcome the fact that the European Council has approved the progression of talks to the discussion of a transition period, and a future trade relationship. “It is…
Responding to the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 0.5% this month, Tej Parikh, Senior Economist at the Institute of Directors said: “After rocking the boat last month, the Bank of England’s decision to hold the interest rate, though not unexpected, is welcome. “Inflation has reached a near six-year high and the…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis CL, within his role as Chairman of the Institute of Directors (IoD), London Region (6000 members) was pleased to attend this IoD City of London dinner with the All Party Parliamentary China Group. 15 members of the House of Lords and the House of Commons attended the dinner along with…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, within his role as Chairman of the Institute of Directors (IoD) London Region was pleased to have been invited to attend this Hong Kong Association Lunch. It was interesting to speak with the members of the Hong Kong Association and their guests about the strong links between the UK and…
Inflation expected to lose steam, but households and businesses not out of the woods just yet Responding to official inflation figures, showing the Consumer Price Index rose to 3.1% in November, Tej Parikh, Senior Economist at the Institute of Directors said: “While inflation has breached 3.0%, it appears to be near its peak – and losing…
All glitter and style at London’s Oriental Club. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD FortisCL, was pleased to be joint MC with Adelina Zhang. Image left to right: Mei Sim Lai, Sharon Lai, Ying Mei Quan (Award for Business & Enterprise), Grace Bian & David Stringer-Lamarre. The awards recognise and honour the achievements and success of Chinese women in…
Responding to Tom Watson’s Future of Work Commission report, Seamus Nevin, Head of Policy Research at the Institute of Directors, said: “Many of the key recommendations within Tom Watson’s Future of Work report will resonate with employers up and down the country. The instinct to be techno-positive, whilst making targeted proposals for ensuring that the rising…
Commenting on the European Commission’s announcement this morning that it has recommended to the European Council to conclude that sufficient progress has been made in the first phase of the negotiations with the UK, Stephen Martin, Director General of the Institute of Directors, said: “It went right down to the wire, but businesses will be…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis Consulting London, within his role as Chairman of IoD London Region was pleased to speak at this event and be the moderator. This was an IoD City in partnership with ASEAN UK Business Forum (AUBF) event to a commemorate 50 years of ASEAN. The Association of South East Nations (ASEAN) community…
Founders of young companies are feeling much more confident than more established businesses, new figures from the Institute of Directors reveal. In a survey of 628 members of the IoD99, a group for entrepreneurs set up in 2015, over four-fifths (83%) say they are very or quite optimistic about the prospects for their business over…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis CL, was pleased to have been appointed as Chairman, Institute of Directors, London Region, which has 6000+ business leaders as members. He looks forward to working with the Institute of Directors (IoD) Central London Branch and IoD City of London Branch to help make business happen in London, the UK…
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