David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Renter Warden of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers & Painters of Glass was very pleased to attend the City Livery Club’s Installation Dinner. This saw the elevation of Shai Umradia to the position of President. It was held in Haberdashers’ Hall. David said that it was a very good…
David Stringer-Lamarre (second from left in the image), FortisCL MD and Special Advisor International, Institute of Directors was very pleased to attend the leadership team meeting of the International Trade Group. This took place before the group’s monthly business gathering, held at The National Liberal Club. The group was pleased to welcome the Chair of The Institute…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Chair’s Ambassador for Television for the Environment was very pleased to attend this event, which not only celebrated Diwali, but also included discussions about COP26 in Glasgow. It was held The Oriental Club in London and alongside the serious discussions there was a charity auction and raffle. Image left…
In a poll of over 600 business leaders, it is clear that firms are not yet confident in their ability to meet net zero goals. The survey found that only 28% of directors’ organisations measure their carbon impact, with only 27% having a well worked out plan of how to reduce their carbon footprint. Additionally, only…
The IoD’s Directors’ Economic Confidence Index fell slightly from -1 in September 2021, to -6 in October 2021. Although this was a further fall in confidence from the high of +27 recorded in June, the rate of decline is steadying. In contrast, directors’ confidence in the prospects for their own organisation, which had also declined from June (+50) to September (+35), returned…
On behalf of The Institute of Directors David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Special Advisor International, Institute of Directors was pleased to deliver a speech at this event held at Allen & Overy in London. The event was organised and supported by The Global Indonesia Professionals’ Association, The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN)…
The British Malaysian Society gathering at Satay House in London brought together many people (old friends and new ones) to discuss many aspects of UK and Malaysia engagement. Culture, education, healthcare, international trade, fashion etc. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL was pleased to attend. Image left to right (taken by Keith Donnelly): Mei Sim Lai…
Responding to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Budget Statement and Spending Review, the Institute of Director’s Chief Economist, Kitty Ussher, said: “The crucial test for this Budget was whether it gave business the confidence to invest. The Chancellor’s business rates and R&D tax credit reforms are welcome but with hefty hikes in other taxation on…
The 25th Institute of Couriers National Awards, held at the Institute of Directors. David Stringer-Lamarre, FortisCL and Special Advisor International, Institute of Directors (IoD) was privileged, alongside Esther Teeken, Chief Operating Officer IoD and Carl Lomas MBE, Chair of the Institute of Couriers, to welcome HRH The Princess Royal to the Headquarters of the IoD….
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) has today published a policy paper, part-funded by the Institute of Directors, analysing the impact of the UK Government’s planned increase to National Insurance Contributions, ‘The New Employment Tax’. The analysis finds that the tax “adds needless complexity to the tax system, encourages self-employment rather than…
Commenting on data from the Office of National Statistics that showed annual CPI inflation falling slightly from 3.2% in August to 3.1% in September 2021, Kitty Ussher, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “The annual inflation rate for September 2021 continues to be affected by the pandemic measures undertaken a year earlier, notably the unwinding…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Renter Warden of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass was pleased to attend The Glaziers’ first banquet for two years. It was held within the hall of The Worshipful Company of Drapers. It was a opportunity for members and guests to enjoy a very convivial evening and celebrate…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, Special Advisor, Institute of Directors and Co-Chair of the IoD Japan Business Group (alongside Indranil Nath) said that he was very pleased to take part in this latest roundtable discussion between members of the IoD and members of Keizai Doyukai (The Japanese Association of Corporate Executives). David said “It was…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Renter Warden of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass was pleased to attend this ‘Card Games Evening’ held at Drapers’ Hall in the City of London. It was organised by the Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards. The evening was an opportunity for the Wardens…
The Institute of Directors published data showing that the negative impact of regulation is only exceeded by that of the Coronavirus pandemic and employment taxes, and has called for the Government to do a better job in shaping a more business-friendly regulatory framework. In a recent IoD survey of over 600 directors, 40% stated that compliance with Government regulation was having a negative impact on their organisation,…
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