Business leaders’ confidence in the British economy has sunk to its lowest level in over 18 months, surpassing the collapse in optimism that followed the inconclusive result of the 2017 general election, a new poll of over 700 company directors reveals. The IoD’s Confidence Tracker showed that overall optimism had briefly reached positive territory earlier this year…
Responding to the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 0.75%, Tej Parikh, Senior Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “After a chaotic few weeks, businesses will appreciate stability where they can get it. “The Bank is being faced with mixed signals as it assesses recent economic data. The drop in inflation and oil…
The UK’s five leading business groups, representing hundreds of thousands of businesses across the United Kingdom employing millions of people, today unite and call on politicians to prevent a disorderly ‘no-deal’ Brexit on 29th March. “Businesses have been watching in horror as politicians have focused on factional disputes rather than practical steps that business needs…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, within his role as Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region, was pleased to speak at this 48 Group Club event in partnership with the Institute of Directors, City of London Branch. He is also a member of the 48 Group Club, ‘The Icebreakers’. Gideon Moore, Linklaters, Firmwide Managing…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL was pleased to attend this UK-ASEAN Business Council event to interact with trade experts from the Department of International Trade (DIT) and other people from the business community. David was representing the Institute of Directors, London Region and the British Malaysian Society. Image, right to left: Dominic James MBE, DIT,…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region, was very pleased to attend an Institute of Directors (IoD), Advance Group, networking event at the IoD HQ in Pall Mall. It provided a useful opportunity to connect and speak with other members of the IoD Advance community about various business…
Responding to latest official labour market statistics for the UK, showing there were 396,000 more people in work compared with a year earlier, Tej Parikh, Senior Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “The robust labour market continues to be an anchor for the British economy in a period of turbulence, but there is little room for…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, was pleased to attend the Chairman’s Reception of the British Malaysian Society (BMS) held within the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, Tower of London attended by 100+ people. A welcome address was delivered by Mei Sim Lai OBE DL, Chairman, BMS who invited members of the Executive Committee to update attendees…
Responding to the delay of a vote on the Withdrawal Agreement, Stephen Martin, Director General of the Institute of Directors, said: “Business leaders may understand the political reasons for the delay, but today’s announcement will be viewed by most as another extension of the frustration and uncertainty. While we wish the Government well in their…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL was pleased to have been the Co-Master of Ceremonies with Adelina Zhang for the 2018 Mulan Awards Dinner held at the Oriental Club. The Mulan Foundation Network aims to recognise and honour the achievements of Chinese women in the UK and elsewhere through Annual Awards and in the process build…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, within his role as Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region, was pleased to attend and speak at this event, held at Westminster University Business School. The seminar, bringing together business people and students, was organised by Dr Luca Cacciolatti, Westminster University in partnership with the Marylebone Entrepreneurial Club….
David Stringer-Lamarre, within his role as Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region, was pleased to have attended this meeting of the Institute of Directors, City of London Bank of England Panel, which provides data and commentary about business activity to the Bank.
But IoD survey shows too few firms aware of new flexibility to transfer funds Employers are finally getting to grips with the Apprenticeship Levy, a new survey from the IoD reveals, with over half of employers who use the system now saying they understand it ‘perfectly’, a 42% increase since March (from 36% in March…
The Reform Club, Pall Mall, London David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, within his capacity as Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region, was very pleased to have attended this interesting discussion organised by Moody’s. Following a sharing of thoughts by two of Moody’s highly engaging commentators there was an exchange of opinions about a wider…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, within his capacity as Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region was pleased to attend this Institute of Directors, Central London, Young Directors Forum event. Following a presentation by Rowan Heasley the 100+ attendees actively networked. This was the first event under the leadership of the new Chairman of Central…
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