IoD London International Trade Group hosted the first Trade Dinner at the Oriental Club with Lord JD Waverley and Amanda Brooks CBE. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis CL was pleased to attend. The member-only evening was attended by international trade specialists, including Emma Rowland of The Institute of Directors (IoD) and business people active in international…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, was very pleased to attend this interesting and convivial event. The Guest of Honour was Alderman Sheriff Alison Gowman who spoke purposefully about the City of London and maintaining, and strengthening its place as an inclusive global location for business. Further the importance of sustainably and innovation were discussed. Image,…
Hungary – British Embassy Budapest. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL said that it was a pleasure to meet with Krisztina Gorog, Director and Zsuzsa Nemedi, Senior Trade Adviser, to exchange information and to discuss UK-Hungary commerce. David said “There are certainly many areas of interest for both British and Hungarian companies to explore, which will…
UK importers and exporters are feeling optimistic about their prospects for growth in the next 12 months, IoD data shows. 42% of businesses who trade internationally expect their exports to increase in the next 12 months (22% expect to decrease), while 27% expect to see an increase in imports (17% decrease). Of those expecting a…
Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium – On the occasion of the Belgian Economic Mission to the United Kingdom. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL said that it was an honour to meet HRH Princess Astrid and Federal Minister Tinne Van der Straeten at the Guildhall in the City of London. Fortis Consulting London is…
Commenting on the decision of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England to raise interest rates from 0.75% to 1%, Kitty Ussher, Chief Economist of the Institute of Directors, commented: “We welcome the Bank of England’s judgement that the need to tackle high expectations of inflation is of greater concern than the risk…
IoD London International Trade Group, US-UK Trade Event at The Institute of Directors HQ, 116 Pall Mall. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL was very pleased to be the MC for the panel discussion. David said “With respect to cross border trade I mentioned our company’s work with the stylist USA brand Anatomie Fashion, led by Kate…
The Pros and Cons of Trading in a Territory Directly versus via Distributors – Hungarian British Business Association (HBBA). Susanna Toth, Chairwoman of HBBA, alongside Alireza Yaghmaei, Chairman of HBBA, introduced David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, to the attendees within his new role as an Honorary Member of HBBA. Judit Czako, Investment & Trade Commissioner of the Embassy…
Last week, the UK Government announced they will delay the implementation of further controls on imports from the EU that were due to be introduced on 1st July this year. Under the original plan, physical checks on meat were due to come in on 1st July, physical checks on dairy to come in on 1st…
Urban-Air Port – The Global Launch. David Stringer-Lamarre, FortisCL MD, was very pleased to visit Air One – the world’s first fully operational Urban-Air Port for drones and electric vertical take-off & landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Coventry, UK. As well as flying drones, the event showcased several elements of the Urban-Air Port functionality including: Passenger…
The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass Spring Livery Dinner. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL said that it was pleasure to meet The Master of the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London, Barbara Beadman and The Master of The Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers Anthony Bickmore. The Guest Speaker was Sam Mullins OBE, Director of the London Transport Museum and…
Chinese Welfare Trust Reception to celebrate the appointment of Eddie Chan as the Co-Chair of the Board. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD at Fortis Consulting London, was pleased to attend this Chinese Welfare Trust (CWT) event held at the Bright Courtyard Club in London. During the event the attendees received an update about the work of the Trust, which included the launch of…
Responding to an EU Select Committee inquiry into the UK-EU trading relationship, the Institute of Directors has today published survey data showing that 42% of businesses that trade internationally are now exporting less to the EU compared to the last five years, with 28% importing less from the EU. The IoD’s targeted survey of business leaders…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, representing the Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass, delivered a speech at the celebration dinner, within the Guildhall, to mark Azad Ayub becoming a Freeman of the City of London. David was a ‘nominator’ of Azad alongside Mei Sim Lai OBE DL. The ceremony was presided over by the Clerk to the Chamberlain’s…
Commenting on the news that GDP increased by 0.1% in the month of February, Kitty Ussher, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “We have become used to the economic news following the path of the pandemic, and there are elements of this in today’s GDP data for February: a reduction in activity from the scaling…
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