The Pros and Cons of Trading in a Territory Directly versus via Distributors – Hungarian British Business Association (HBBA). Susanna Toth, Chairwoman of HBBA, alongside Alireza Yaghmaei, Chairman of HBBA, introduced David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, to the attendees within his new role as an Honorary Member of HBBA. Judit Czako, Investment & Trade Commissioner of the Embassy…

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Last week, the UK Government announced they will delay the implementation of further controls on imports from the EU that were due to be introduced on 1st July this year. Under the original plan, physical checks on meat were due to come in on 1st July, physical checks on dairy to come in on 1st…

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Urban-Air Port – The Global Launch. David Stringer-Lamarre, FortisCL MD, was very pleased to visit Air One – the world’s first fully operational Urban-Air Port for drones and electric vertical take-off & landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Coventry, UK. As well as flying drones, the event showcased several elements of the Urban-Air Port functionality including: Passenger…

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The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass Spring Livery Dinner. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL said that it was pleasure to meet The Master of the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London, Barbara Beadman and The Master of The Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers Anthony Bickmore. The Guest Speaker was Sam Mullins OBE, Director of the London Transport Museum and…

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Chinese Welfare Trust Reception to celebrate the appointment of Eddie Chan as the Co-Chair of the Board. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD at Fortis Consulting London, was pleased to attend this Chinese Welfare Trust (CWT) event held at the Bright Courtyard Club in London. During the event the attendees received an update about the work of the Trust, which included the launch of…

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Responding to an EU Select Committee inquiry into the UK-EU trading relationship, the Institute of Directors has today published survey data showing that 42% of businesses that trade internationally are now exporting less to the EU compared to the last five years, with 28% importing less from the EU. The IoD’s targeted survey of business leaders…

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David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, representing the Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass, delivered a speech at the celebration dinner, within the Guildhall, to mark Azad Ayub becoming a Freeman of the City of London. David was a ‘nominator’ of Azad alongside Mei Sim Lai OBE DL. The ceremony was presided over by the Clerk to the Chamberlain’s…

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Commenting on the news that GDP increased by 0.1% in the month of February, Kitty Ussher, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said:  “We have become used to the economic news following the path of the pandemic, and there are elements of this in today’s GDP data for February: a reduction in activity from the scaling…

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IoD – ERP/Digital Group Q2 kick off event at The Institute of Directors HQ in Pall Mall, London. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis Consulting London was pleased to attend. He said that this was ‘an informative evening, hearing about the Group’s plans for 2022 and mingling with ERP/Digital business people.’ Image, left to right: Simon Honey FIET, Joel Singh (Chair), Pauline Norstrom and…

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Institute of Directors, London International Trade Group April Business Networking event was attended by David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL. He said ‘This is becoming more popular every month and it is excellent to see attendees making valuable business connections and developing business relationships.’ Image left to right (taken by Vanessa Dal Busco): Andrew Lambert, Chair of IoD London International Trade…

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The British Argentine Chamber of Commerce and the Embassy of Argentina in the UK – Opportunities in the Province of Entre Rios. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, was very pleased to have been invited to attend this informative event by and learn more about opportunities for UK-Argentine trade. HE Javier Esteban Figueroa, The Ambassador of Argentina hosted a…

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Samuel Wilson Loan Trust 250th anniversary event at The Mansion House in the City of London was attended by David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL. The Trust grants business loans to young people for establishing and developing new businesses. The event brought together new entrepreneurs and successful business creators to exchange ideas and experiences. David said that…

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The IoD’s Directors’ Economic Confidence Index collapsed from -4 in February 2022 to -34 in March 2022, the lowest level since October 2020. Investment intentions have also fallen back, with the net proportion of firms planning to increase investment falling from +14% in February to +2% in March. Over half (53%) of business leaders say…

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Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass – St Paul’s Cathedral, London – The 78th Service of the United Guilds of the City of London. Alongside the Master Glazier and Renter Warden, David Stringer-Lamarre, FortisCL MD and Upper Warden, was pleased to attend this magnificent event within the Cathedral which brought together the ‘several’ Livery Companies and Guilds…

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