Timed to coincide with the start of International Trade Week, the Institute of Directors published a report outlining business leaders’ experiences of the current international trading environment, whilst setting out the actions the UK government should take to boost confidence going forward. The report, ‘Restoring Confidence in Cross-border Trade’, finds that nearly half (47%) of…

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Responding to the Government’s Net Zero Review: Call for evidence, Alex (Alexandra) Hall-Chen, Senior Policy Advisor at the Institute of Directors, said: Hall-Chen, Senior Policy Advisor at the Institute of Directors, said: “A transition to a zero-carbon economy is essential for long-term economic growth and stability, thus any rolling back of the net zero by 2050…

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Responding to the Chancellor’s emergency statement, which reversed many of the proposals set out in his predecessor’s mini-budget, Kitty Ussher, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said:  “It is of course right for the government to focus on restoring stability and confidence – without that growth is impossible. As our members have told us,…

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The British Malaysian Society (BMS) Diwali Celebration Dinner in partnership with City Livery Club. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, was pleased to attend this event held in the City University Club, London. He said “Excellent companionship, delicious Sri Lankan food and an opportunity to meet new interesting people.” The welcome address was delivered by BMS Chair Mei Sim Lai OBE…

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Canada – Trade Opportunities for UK Companiesat Canada House, Trafalgar Square. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, was very pleased to be the Panel Moderator for a lively, engaging and informative discussion. IoD London International Trade Group in collaboration with the High Commission Canada and Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce. This event was well aligned with the objectives of…

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HE Charles Hay, British High Commissioner to Malaysia Briefing – The British Malaysian Society (BMS) at The Oriental Club. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis Consulting London, said “It was a pleasure to be the event moderator for this event, within my role as Chair of the BMS International Trade Group.” A welcome address was delivered by BMS Chair Mei Sim Lai OBE…

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Entrepreneurship – a celebration. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis Consulting London, was very pleased to attend the 10th birthday party of Abyss Global Ltd. which was founded by Richard Nelson The event was held on The Betjeman Arms Grand Terrace in St Pancras International Station. Richard started Abyss Global 4 October 2012 as a specialist consultancy exclusively dedicated to advising architecture, engineering, construction and…

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Commenting on the release of labour market statistics that showed unemployment falling on the quarter to 3.5% in the 3 months to August 2022, Kitty Ussher, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “The labour market remains extraordinarily tight with, for the first time ever, more vacancies in the economy than the number of people looking…

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‘Yellow Mountain’ by Viscountess May Lin de Chezelles. Book launch at the East India Club. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis Consulting London, was very pleased to attend this event organised by Mei Sim Lai OBE DL. The Viscountess (image, centre in red jacket, to the left of David Stringer-Lamarre) spoke about the inspiration for the…

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New data from an Institute of Directors (IoD) survey shows a sharp deterioration in the strength of business order books in September, compared to when the question was last asked in July. In July 2022, around 41% of people running businesses across the UK said that their order books had strengthened over the previous few…

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Budapest business summit with The Hungarian British Business Association (HBBA). David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis Consulting London participated. The summit was in association with the British Embassy in Hungary, Embassy of Hungary in the UK, HEPA Hungarian Export Promotion Agency and the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency – HIPA. Day 3 involved a visit to the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency – HIPA where there were informative…

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Budapest business summit with The Hungarian British Business Association (HBBA) – David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis Consulting London attended . It was organised in association with the British Embassy in Hungary, Embassy of Hungary in the UK, HEPA Hungarian Export Promotion Agency and the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency – HIPA. Day 2 involved presentations about the business landscape in Hungary and opportunities for…

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Budapest business summit with The Hungarian British Business Association (HBBA). In association with the British Embassy in Hungary, Embassy of Hungary in the UK, HEPA Hungarian Export Promotion Agency and the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency – HIPA. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis Consulting London attended and said. “It was very good to discuss opportunities in the UK, in Hungary…

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Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass – Mansion House Banquet was graced by the presence of: Sir William Russell, Lord Mayor Locum Tenens; Lady Hilary Russell; Alderman and Sheriff Alastair King DL; Consort Corinne Lee; Sheriff Andrew Marsden and Consort Marian Gamble. MD of Fortis Consulting London, David Stringer-Lamarre within his role as Upper Warden…

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The September IoD Directors’ Economic Confidence Index, which measures business leader optimism in prospects for the UK economy, has continued its slow crawl upwards but from a very low base, registering a value of –43 for the month of September. The data was collected between 13th and 29th September. 460 responses were received before the…

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