The Institute of Directors has today published a landmark report, A Trade Policy Roadmap – Sweden, EU and the UK, setting out a roadmap for cooperation between the UK and EU on a positive long-term global trade agenda. Jointly commissioned by the IoD and the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, the report calls on governments and policy-makers…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Renter Warden of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers & Painters of Glass, was pleased to be the Event Chair for this digital event. Following a welcome speech by the Master Glazier, Michael Dalton, Paul Jagger delivered a fascinating and wide ranging presentation. He chose to consider three Livery Companies:…
Responding to the Government’s consultation on proposals to require mandatory TCFD aligned climate-related financial disclosures, the Institute of Directors urges businesses to move now to implement the common reporting framework. The adoption of a common reporting standard is a development that is supported by IoD members. In a survey of more than 900 IoD members, 70%…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Special Advisor International, Institute of Directors, said that it was a pleasure to meet with HE Javier E. Figueroa, the Ambassador of Argentina, alongside Susana Ecclestone (British Argentine Chamber of Commerce) and exchange information about the economies of the two countries. It provided an opportunity to discuss the international…
UK – Philippines business. We are very pleased that our company Fortis Consulting London has become a member of the British Chamber of Commerce Philippines. We enjoy working on UK-Philippines projects and connecting companies on a win-win basis. We are looking forward to a successful relationship with Chairman Chris Nelson, Andrea Almonte, Lyn Rana and…
The European Confederation of Directors Associations (ecoDa), of which the Institute of Directors is a founding member, today releases an updated version of its ground-breaking Corporate Governance Guidance and Principles for Unlisted Companies, eleven years after the first edition. The Institute of Directors has supported ecoDa’s development of this new guidance, which has also been…
Institute of Director Press Release: Former Chair of IoD London appointed International Special Adviser. After three and a half years as Chair of IoD London Region, David Stringer-Lamarre is stepping down from the role and will be taking up the position of IoD Special Adviser International. The new position will see David focus on increasing…
Responding to the latest official labour market statistics, showing the unemployment rate at 4.9% in the three months to February, Tej Parikh, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “While the labour market continues to battle with the pandemic, there are signs it is turning a corner. “The Job Retention Scheme is doing a lot of…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL is the Chair of the International Trade Team, British Malaysian Society. This digital event was organised by The British Malaysian Society in partnership with British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC). The topics and speakers provided attendees with an excellent overview of the opportunities that exist for UK SMEs in Malaysia and highlighted…
The Institute of Directors has urged the Government to ensure the Department for Business (BEIS) has sufficient resources available to be able to handle a huge increase in workload expected from a new Bill designed to scrutinise foreign takeovers. The Institute welcomed a Government amendment to the National Security and Investment Bill which increases the…
London post lockdown economy. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, within his role as Chair of the Institute of Directors, London Region was pleased to attend this meeting. David said that it was very useful to participate in the discussion, regarding preparing for the opening up of the capital and the future health of the London…
This digital event was organised by the 48 Group Club – The Icebreakers. David Stringer-Lamarre MD of FortisCL and a Board Member of the 48 Group Club was pleased to assist in a fascinating lecture delivered by Professor David Phoenix OBE DL, Vice Chancellor of London South Bank University. Professor Phoenix kindly responded to questions from the audience….
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Chair of the Institute of Directors (ioD), London Region, was pleased to speak at this wide ranging digital event. The keynote speakers were as follows. Jonathan Knott, HM Trade Commissioner for Latin America and the Caribbean at UK Department for International Trade Valeria Gonzalez Posse, Minister, Head of Trade…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, within his role as Chair of the Institute of Directors, London Region, was very pleased to deliver some opening remarks for this digital event. It was organised by the Education Special Interest Group, Institute of Directors, Central London Branch, the Chair is Jo Warner. Higher education is booming. However, the…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, was pleased to attend the Online Briefing on “Two Sessions” 2021 with Minister Yang Xiaoguang, Chargé d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in the UK. This was organised by The 48 Group Club – ‘The Icebreakers’, The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in the UK and the China-Britain Business Council. The Welcome Address was…
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