The Institute of Directors’ Centre for Corporate Governance has today published a report, Are Boards Losing Control?, looking at the biggest challenges facing companies over the next five to ten years, evaluating the level of control boards have, and the actions required by boards and policymakers to address these issues. The main conclusions of the report…
The British Malaysian Society (BMS) meeting with Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp) in London. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD Fortis Consulting London and Chair of the BMS International Trade Group (5th from right in the image) said “This was a great opportunity to exchange information and compare notes about human resources, innovation etc.” The BMS delegation was…
Commenting on today’s data from the Office of National Statistics, that showed the annual rate of CPI inflation falling to 6.8% in July from 7.9% in June 2023, with core inflation remaining unchanged at 6.9%, Dr Roger Barker, Director of Policy at the Institute of Directors, said: “It will be a relief to business leaders that the…
Commenting on ONS data that showed annual wage inflation (excluding bonuses) continuing to run at its record high level of 7.8% in the three months to June, Dr. Roger Barker, Director of Policy at the Institute of Directors, said: “The latest data shows a gradual easing of labour market pressures, as the number of vacancies in the…
Commenting on ONS data that showed monthly GDP growing by 0.5% in June 2023 and quarterly GDP up by 0.2% in the second quarter, Kitty Ussher, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “This is an encouraging set of data showing an economy performing strongly in June. There was decent growth in both retail and manufacturing,…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, FortisCL, (centre of image wearing badge of office) within his role as Master Glazier was pleased to lead The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass visit to see one of their member’s artwork on display – ‘Brian Clarke: A Great Light’. Exhibition at Damien Hurst’s Newport St Gallery, London. The engaging…
The Institute of Directors has published research revealing that 35% of UK importers feel impacted by geopolitical pressures, particularly in relation to China, and are subsequently examining their supply chains. One in five importers have already made alterations to their supply chain, and a further 15% are considering making alterations. Emma Rowland, Trade Policy Advisor…
Congratulations to the newly installed Master of The Worshipful Company of Carpenters, Dr Allen Zimbler. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis Consulting London was pleased to represent The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass at the Court Luncheon. David said “The Master Carpenter’s speech was wonderfully crafted and engagingly delivered. The response was made…
New data from the Institute of Directors shows the drop in business confidence that was picked up in June has been sustained into July. The monthly IoD Directors’ Economic Confidence Index, which is the most-timely indicator of UK business sentiment, fell from -6 in May to -31 in June, suggesting a significant deterioration in the…
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