The Institute of Directors welcomed the announcement of the E-Commerce Joint Initiative at the World Trade Organisation. Responding to the new Joint Initiative, IoD Trade Policy Advisor Emma Rowland said: “This agreement will facilitate an easier trading environment for UK businesses. “Businesses consistently highlight friction at the border, specifically paperwork and time taken for checks, as being…
Aldgate Ward Club Civic Luncheon with guest of honour Sheriff Dame Susan Langley in the Guildhall, City of London Corporation. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London, was very pleased to attend. He said “It was an excellent occasion with engaging speeches by Sheriff Dame Susan Langley, Alderwoman for Aldgate Ward, Patron of Aldgate Ward Club…
Commenting on the release of labour market statistics that showed signs of continued cooling, Alexandra Hall-Chen, Principal Policy Advisor for Employment at the Institute of Directors, said: “Employers will welcome signs that the labour market continues to cool, with vacancies decreasing on the quarter for the 23rd consecutive period and a slight drop in economic inactivity. “However,…
Culture x AI. Victoria and Albert Museum – Kan Tai Kueng x AiD Lab x Hong Kong Fashion Designers Show. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London was pleased to attend. He said “It was a fascinating and thought provoking event bringing together fashion designers and Artificial Intelligence. “I was very pleased to catch up with…
Dr. Roger Barker, Director of Policy at the Institute of Directors (IoD) said: “We are strongly supportive of the government’s commitment to placing economic growth and wealth creation at the heart of its legislative agenda. Our members need to feel that they can invest for the future with confidence and the legislative programme announced today…
The Institute of Directors has launched a new policy paper, ‘Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay: Insights from employers’. The paper brings together IoD data and insights across key areas of proposed reform in the Labour Party’s plan, ‘Make Work Pay: Delivering A New Deal for Working People’. It puts forward policy recommendations relating to the…
Commenting on ONS data that showed monthly GDP rising by 0.4% in May, following no growth in April, Anna Leach, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “The warmest May on record helped stoke a stronger-than-expected recovery in GDP growth, driving activity in consumer-facing sectors like retail as well as supporting construction activity. It’s good to…
The Caroleans Past Masters Association – The Presidential Dinner within the hall of the Merchant Taylors’ Company, London. Keeping connections and friendships alive. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London was pleased to attend. He said “It was an excellent first dinner which brought together the Masters and Consorts of the several Livery Companies of the…
Responding to the maiden speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves, Anna Leach, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “The Chancellor is right to focus on the need to deliver stability and growth for the long-term. It is great to hear priority being given to addressing the UK’s sclerotic…
The British Malaysian Society (BMS) President’s Reception for the 40th Anniversary of the founding of BMS at the Royal Over-Seas League. Great speakers, entertainment, food, refreshments and conversations! David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London, was pleased to be the MC for this event. He is Chair of BMS International Trade Group. Fortis Consulting London is…
The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass, Civic Luncheon with The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli, Sheriff Dame Susan Langley, Sheriff Bronek Masojada, consorts and Baroness Hale. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London, was please to attend. He said “It was an excellent friendly occasion with engaging and interesting speeches from:…
Livery Food Initiative (LFI) Seminar -‘Addressing food insecurity’ held at Drapers’ Hall. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London, was pleased to represent The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass. This seminar was part of the LFI’s efforts to raise awareness and understanding of the scale of food insecurity and of the food redistribution…
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