On behalf of The Institute of Directors David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Special Advisor International, Institute of Directors was pleased to deliver a speech at this event held at Allen & Overy in London. The event was organised and supported by The Global Indonesia Professionals’ Association, The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN)…
The British Malaysian Society gathering at Satay House in London brought together many people (old friends and new ones) to discuss many aspects of UK and Malaysia engagement. Culture, education, healthcare, international trade, fashion etc. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL was pleased to attend. Image left to right (taken by Keith Donnelly): Mei Sim Lai…
Responding to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Budget Statement and Spending Review, the Institute of Director’s Chief Economist, Kitty Ussher, said: “The crucial test for this Budget was whether it gave business the confidence to invest. The Chancellor’s business rates and R&D tax credit reforms are welcome but with hefty hikes in other taxation on…
The 25th Institute of Couriers National Awards, held at the Institute of Directors. David Stringer-Lamarre, FortisCL and Special Advisor International, Institute of Directors (IoD) was privileged, alongside Esther Teeken, Chief Operating Officer IoD and Carl Lomas MBE, Chair of the Institute of Couriers, to welcome HRH The Princess Royal to the Headquarters of the IoD….
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) has today published a policy paper, part-funded by the Institute of Directors, analysing the impact of the UK Government’s planned increase to National Insurance Contributions, ‘The New Employment Tax’. The analysis finds that the tax “adds needless complexity to the tax system, encourages self-employment rather than…
Commenting on data from the Office of National Statistics that showed annual CPI inflation falling slightly from 3.2% in August to 3.1% in September 2021, Kitty Ussher, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “The annual inflation rate for September 2021 continues to be affected by the pandemic measures undertaken a year earlier, notably the unwinding…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Renter Warden of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass was pleased to attend The Glaziers’ first banquet for two years. It was held within the hall of The Worshipful Company of Drapers. It was a opportunity for members and guests to enjoy a very convivial evening and celebrate…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, Special Advisor, Institute of Directors and Co-Chair of the IoD Japan Business Group (alongside Indranil Nath) said that he was very pleased to take part in this latest roundtable discussion between members of the IoD and members of Keizai Doyukai (The Japanese Association of Corporate Executives). David said “It was…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Renter Warden of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass was pleased to attend this ‘Card Games Evening’ held at Drapers’ Hall in the City of London. It was organised by the Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards. The evening was an opportunity for the Wardens…
The Institute of Directors published data showing that the negative impact of regulation is only exceeded by that of the Coronavirus pandemic and employment taxes, and has called for the Government to do a better job in shaping a more business-friendly regulatory framework. In a recent IoD survey of over 600 directors, 40% stated that compliance with Government regulation was having a negative impact on their organisation,…
David Stringer-Lamarre, FortisCL MD and Special Advisor, International, Institute of Directors (IoD) was pleased to attend this informal gathering of the IoD Central London Branch International Trade Group. It was held at the National Liberal Club. Image right to left: Ian Taylor, Voon Fu Lai, Van Vanessa Tran, Alireza Yaghmaei, Andrew Lambert (Chair of IoD…
Following the announcement on 7th September that the Government is to introduce a new Health and Social Care Levy, to be funded through higher rates of tax levied on National Insurance contributions and dividend payouts, 31% of IoD members expect this to result in them employing fewer people in their businesses. In the IoD survey of over 600 directors, the overwhelming majority (83%) of business leaders support the need to raise taxes to invest in health and…
Responding to comments around the creation of a ‘high-wage, high-skill economy’, the Institute of Director’s Chief Economist Kitty Ussher, said: “These are difficult times. British businesses have worked so hard during the pandemic to keep their teams together, and we have so much to be proud of amongst our highest performing firms. We want to work…
The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass; Charitable Foundation’s 10th Anniversary Reception at Glaziers’ Hall. David Stringer-Lamarre, FortisCL MD and Renter Warden of ‘The Glaziers’ was pleased to attend this celebratory event held at Glaziers’ Hall on the banks of the river Thames. The Glaziers’ Foundation provides the grants for the Company’s charitable…
Welcome Reception for His Excellency Zakri Jaafar, the new Malaysian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and his wife Madame Nor Aini. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, was pleased to attend this The British Malaysian Society (BMS) event where he is the Chair of the International Trade Group. It was held…
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