Responding to changes to insolvency rules announced by the Business Secretary today, which were proposed by the IoD last week, Jonathan Geldart, Director General of the Institute of Directors, said: “We are very pleased the Government has listened to the concerns of directors and announced these welcome measures. During the current crisis, directors are facing immense challenges and…
Responding to the Chancellor’s announcement of support for the self-employed, Jonathan Geldart, Director General of the Institute of Directors, said: “The Government has taken a much-needed step forward on support for the self-employed, many of whom have seen business evaporate due to the outbreak, and have as much need for support as employees. The Treasury…
Institute of Directors. Under current laws, the board of directors has a strict duty to cease trading if the company is facing insolvency, and may face personal financial or legal liabilities at a later date if they seek finance instead of doing so. The IoD therefore calls on the Government to relax existing insolvency obligations…
Responding to the Chancellor’s announcement of support for jobs in response to Covid-19, Jonathan Geldart, Director General of the Institute of Directors, said: “This was a hugely significant step forward for employers. “Relying mainly on loans wasn’t going to be enough, as many business leaders balked at the prospect of taking on more risk. Grants…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region attended a meeting of the London Mayor’s Advisory Group at City Hall. The group was focused on discussing with business leaders the challenges presented by COVID-19. Alongside the Institute of Directors were many other organisations including The Confederation of British Industry,…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and the Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region was pleased to attend this event. It was organised by Institute of Directors, Central London Branch, Young Directors Forum. David said that the event was very informative and engaging event. It was delivered by Alexandra Galviz, one of LinkedIn’s top…
Responding to the Bank of England’s announcement of measures to respond to Covid-19, Tej Parikh, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “The Bank’s swift action to shore up confidence and support lending will come as a significant relief to business leaders. “A rate cut will help to support confidence in the markets, which…
New figures compiled following the emergence of COVID-19 reveal that the post-election bounce in business leaders’ economic confidence has evaporated. Confidence is now at its lowest since September 2019, with global economic conditions currently cited as one of the biggest obstacles holding back business, after only domestic economic challenges, and followed by uncertainty over our…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Chair of the Institute of Directors, London Region, was pleased to speak at this International Women’s Day held in Central London. The Institute of Directors, City of London Branch delivered an #IWD event at the China Exchange, London. I was pleased to be a member of the panel, which included:…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region, was pleased to attend this glittering event held in Canary Wharf. It was organised by London & Partners and supported by the Mayor of London who sent a video message. The keynote address was delivered by Rajesh Agrawal, Deputy Mayor of…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region, was pleased to attend this event at the University of Northampton. A keynote speech was delivered by Minister Counsellor Madame Bao Ling of the Embassy of China. Dr Shaowei He, University of Northampton, presented his thoughts about regional growth within China….
Responding to the publication of the Government’s negotiating objectives for a UK-US free trade agreement, Allie Renison, Head of Europe and Trade Policy at the Institute of Directors, said: “IoD members are extensively engaged with the US market, and will welcome efforts to deepen the trade ties between our two countries. It’s positive to see the Government…
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