The Institute of Directors has set out a series of measures designed to address the chronic and systemic skills shortages that have long been experienced in Britain. As part of its response to an ongoing Treasury workstream entitled ‘People, Capital and Ideas’, the IoD sets out the five key components of its approach: Create a fully independent…
IoD London International Trade Group. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, was pleased to accompany Vanessa Dal Busco, Vice-Chair of the Group to a panel discussion at EY London with a group of directors from Chile, led by Cristian Lefevre, who are studying for the Institute of Directors (IoD) Diploma in Company Direction. Following an introduction…
Rowing on the Thames. The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass women’s rowing team came second in the Admiral of the Port Challenge Race 2022, which goes from HQS Wellington, Victoria Embankment, to Westminster Boating Base, passing the Houses of Parliament. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis Consulting London, said that he felt privileged…
International Trade. Hungarian British Business Association (HBBA) Summer Reception. As an Honorary Member, David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, was pleased to speak about the commercial opportunities of further increasing the connections between the UK and Hungary. David was also pleased to announce the launch of the “TELL ME MORE” podcast 25th of July. This will…
Commenting on the release of labour market statistics, that showed unemployment falling on the quarter to 3.8% in the 3 months to May 2022, Kitty Ussher, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “The labour market remains extremely tight, providing opportunities for households and no let up in the difficulties employers have in recruiting staff….
The latest ONS trade statistics show that while the UK’s total levels of trade are maintaining a steady path of growth, the trade deficit, which measures the gap between imports and exports, widened further in the three months up to May 2022. In other words, the UK is increasingly importing more than it is exporting….
Institute of Directors (IoD), London Region, Glass Ceiling Special Interest Group, soft launch at the National Liberal Club. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL said that he was very pleased to attend this event. The Group, Chaired by Vanessa Dal Busco will be opening topics of conversation to level the playing field for women in business, bringing to light…
Embassy of France. 14th of July Celebration. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, was very pleased to attend this event, which provided an opportunity to discuss many topics relating to the UK and France, including international trade. Image, right to left: The Worshipful the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Councillor David Lindsay…
UK-Turkey – Green Trade Opportunities. IoD London International Trade Group event at the National Liberal Club; chaired by Andrew Lambert. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, was pleased to be the moderator for the panel presentations and the lively question and answer session. The event commenced with an address by His Excellency the Ambassador of Turkey Mr Umit Yalcin. The panel presentations…
Commenting on ONS data that shows monthly GDP rose by 0.5% in May 2022 over April, Kitty Ussher, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “This is reassuring news for business leaders, who we know have been feeling worried about the state of the economy. “Although consumer-facing services are still below their pre-pandemic levels, its important…
UK-Malaysia Trade. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL said “It was very interesting for members of the Executive Committee of The British Malaysian Society to meet with Richard Colley, at The Institute of Directors (IoD), who will soon take up his post as the new Trade Director at the British Embassy in Malaysia.” The British Malaysian Society (BMS) was founded…
Imperial College London – Entrepreneurship ‘Big Summer Social’. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL said “It was a great pleasure to visit Imperial in White City at the Scale Space. The gathering brought together the mentors, experts, corporate partners and staff members, students, alumni and academic founders who make Imperial’s entrepreneurship eco-system one of the best in Europe.”…
Institute of Directors (IoD), International Trade Group business networking at the historic National Liberal Club. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL said “This was an excellent opportunity to exchange information and ideas with old and new friends involved in international trade.” Fortis Consulting London is active in cross border commerce. Image left to right: Andrew Lambert, Chair, IoD London International Trade…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis Consulting London, within his role as Special Advisor, International to the Institute of Directors (IoD) was pleased to attend the IoD Annual General Meeting held in London. David said ‘It was a well organised meeting and a chance to hear and discuss the IoD’s performance and future plans.’ Picture right…
The Institute of Directors has released polling data from its members showing that the temporary capital investment tax ‘super-deduction’ has had a positive and measurable impact. The super-deduction was introduced in Budget 2021 for two years to increase levels of business investment as the economy recovered from the pandemic. Of those firms whose business depends…
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