David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, is also the Honorary President (UK) of Anglo-Sino Cultural Exchange Association (ASCEA) who hosted the inaugural Pop Music Forum within the Reignwood Centre in Beijing. This was within the framework of the Belt Road Initiative – Music Route. The Music Forum was convened to discuss aspects of China-UK Music cooperation….
As well as getting the basics right in the short-term when it comes to digital and transport infrastructure, the Government should be looking at technologies with transformative potential such as hyperloop, personal air vehicles and reusable spacecraft, suggests a new report from the Institute of Directors. Some urgent action is needed, the IoD argues, because…
Responding to the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 0.5%, Tej Parikh, Senior Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “The Bank’s ‘wait and see’ approach this month is welcome, but its hawkish tone on a near-term rate hike is concerning. “We’re currently passing through a whirlwind of contrasting economic data, and so delaying…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, within his role as Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region, was pleased to attend the flagship Annual Mansion House Dinner of the Institute of Directors (IoD), City of London Branch. It was a grand occasion which brought business leaders together from many sectors and countries. An address was…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis Consulting London, was pleased to attend this Lord Mayor of London’s Tax Debate in the Mansion House. It was organised by the Worshipful Company of Tax Advisors and the Chartered Institute of Taxation. The first debate focused upon a ‘UK perspective’ and the second an ‘International perspective’. There was a…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, within his role as Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region, was very pleased to attend this 500 person event. Women in Banking & Finance (WIBF) is dedicated to increasing opportunities for individual members to network, learn from and advise each other at every stage of their career. The…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, within his capacity as Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region, was very pleased to host the Institute of Directors (IoD) London & South Director of the Year Awards at IoD HQ in Pall Mall, London. The black-tie awards dinner celebrated the achievements of the region’s most hardworking and…
Responding to the Department for Education’s figures showing that the number of apprenticeship starts dropped by 28% to 261,200 compared to last year, Seamus Nevin, Head of Policy Research at the Institute of Directors, said: “These new figures from the Department for Education showing that the number of apprenticeship starts have yet again fallen significantly (27.92% from…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL was pleased to deliver a webinar for the University of Liverpool Management School, looking at ‘Engaging with International Markets.’ He is an alumnus of the University, having studied Law. The webinar may be viewed on the following page (scroll down): https://goo.gl/GCehuN The webinar focused on two main areas: International Trade –…
Responding to the announcement that Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 2.4% in May, unchanged from April 2018, Tej Parikh, Senior Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “The plateauing of inflation – driven by higher fuel prices — is likely to frustrate households and businesses. Indeed, high oil prices are a temporary setback for the economy…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, within his role as Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region was very pleased to have been invited to attend the Rugby World Cup 2019 – Visit Japan event. A welcome address was delivered by His Excellency Koji Tsuruoka, the Ambassador of Japan. This was followed by comments about…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, was very pleased to attend the 12th annual India Seminar, held within the Livery Hall, Guildhall, the City of London. There was a welcome address by Deepak N. Lalwani OBE, Lalcap Opening remarks were provided by the Lord Mayor Charles Bowman, City of London Keynote Speaker: HE Mr Y.K. Sinha,…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, within his role of Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region was pleased to attend the Institute of Directors, Central London Branch fully booked business networking event in Chelsea at My Hotel. This was a very well attended event, members & guests, with lots of energetic networking. Image, right…
Responding to the FCA’s decision to create a new category within its premium listing regime to cater for sovereign-controlled companies, Stephen Martin, Director General of the Institute of Directors, said: “The IoD is deeply disappointed that the FCA has decided to press ahead with the creation of a new premium listing category which reduces key…
Responding to the Government’s technical note on temporary customs arrangements, Stephen Martin, Director General of the Institute of Directors, said: “Businesses are impatient to see the UK and EU move on substantive talks about the future economic relationship, so it’s essential that the ‘backstop’ is finalised as soon as possible. Our members will welcome the Government’s…
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