National Liberal Club (NLC), The Chair’s At Home Drinks. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, was very pleased to attend this festive event hosted by Tim McNally, Chair of the NLC. David said “It was a convivial occasion with good conversation a plenty.” Image right to left: Hamish McArthur, Court Assistant The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass; Nigel…
The British Malaysian Society (BMS) Christmas Dinner. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis Consulting London and Chair, International Trade Group of the BMS said “It was a great pleasure to attend this fully booked festive gathering within the Park City Grand Plaza Kensington Hotel. Excellent food and refreshments, live music and carol singing.” The British Malaysian…
Commenting on the decision of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England to raise interest rates by 0.5 percentage points to 3.5%, Kitty Ussher, Chief Economist of the Institute of Directors (IoD), said: “From a business point of view, if higher interest rates are required now to stabilise prices in future, then the resulting ‘necessary…
The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London Installation Dinner. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL was very pleased to attend and represent The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass. Maria Chanmugam became the 278th Master Glass Seller. The principal guest was Mei Sim Lai OBE DL who delivered an impactful speech, which was…
The Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis Consulting London was pleased to attend The Ladies Banquet at Painter-Stainers’ Hall. David said “It was an enjoyable and lively event. The Master Painter-Stainer, James Clover welcomed the guests and spoke eloquently about the Company. The Principal Guest was Commandant Lisa Giles, Commanding Officer First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (PRVC) who delivered…
Commenting on ONS data that shows monthly GDP grew by 0.5% in October 2022, Kitty Ussher, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “At a first glance, businesses worried about prospects for the UK economy can take heart from news that GDP growth was strongly positive in October, growing 0.5% compared to September even at a…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL said “It was a great pleasure to attend the Freedom ceremony of Dr Hong Lu, OBE, educator, charity leader and intercultural communication expert.” ‘One of the oldest surviving traditional ceremonies still in existence today, is believed to have been first presented in 1237.’ Image, left to right: Donming Qin, Dr…
Hungarian British Business Association (HBBA) Christmas Dinner at the Embassy of Hungary, London, hosted by HE Ferenc Kumin, Ambassador of Hungary (image 1, 3rd from left). David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL (image 5th from left) said “Well done to HBBA Chairwoman Susanna Toth (image 1, 2nd from left) Chairman Alireza Yaghmaei (image 1, 4th from left) and Hon Chairman Peter Wilcock (image 1,…
2022 Joint ASEAN Societies Reception at the Indonesian Embassy in London. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL within his role as Chair, International Trade Group, British Malaysian Society was pleased to act as MC and speak at this fully booked event. Opening remarks were delivered by David Stringer-Lamarre. The welcome address was made by Mei Sim Lai…
IoD London International Trade Group Christmas Dinner at The Oriental Club, London. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis Consulting London said “I was very pleased to attend this festive event and catch up with existing friends and meet new ones.” The International Trade Group is open to all Institute of Directors (IoD) members who have an interest in any…
The Worshipful Company of Launderers ‘A Dickensian Christmas – A Service of Readings & Carols for Christmas with Timothy West CBE’ held at Southwark Cathedral and Glaziers Hall. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis Consulting London, within his role as Master Glazier, was very pleased to attend this enjoyable event and represent The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass….
Institute of Directors (IoD) headquarters, 116 Pall Mall, London. It was a great pleasure for David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, to meet the delegation and discuss improving the bilateral trade ties between Japan and the UK in promoting business, and building Osaka City as a financial hub, focusing on innovation, investments developing initiatives to apply…
The IoD Directors’ Economic Confidence Index, which measures business leader optimism in prospects for the UK economy, fell to -64 in November, the second lowest figure on record (after the -69 registered in April 2020). In October 2022, the Index recorded a value of -60. The index of confidence in business leaders’ prospects for their…
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