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written by TalkingPoint on 13/02/2012
Heather McGregor is the Managing Director and principal shareholder of Taylor Bennett, a leading firm of communications headhunters. Heather’s TalkingPoint considers the paramount importance of getting women to the very top of banking.
written by Angela Knight on 10/02/2012
An event today at 10 Downing Street acknowledged the premier importance of business angels. Not only do angel investors bring vital finance and investment to businesses, they also offer that all-important guidance and mentoring to companies as they develop and grow. I was delighted to be at Number 10 this morning and recognise the contributions angels make to British business.
written by Angela Knight on 08/02/2012
In September 1996 while I was Economic Secretary to the Treasury, I led a UK delegation to China. There, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding allowing Chinese companies to be listed on the London Stock Exchange for the first time. Sixteen years on, Chancellor George Osborne has opened the door for London to become the first off-shore Renminbi trading centre, a proposal that has received high-level public backing from Chinese authorities. Today, I spoke in the capital at a conference entitled “The Rise of the Renminbi”, discussing with fellow panellists what the coming of the currency could mean for the City of London.
written by Eleanor Lavan on 07/02/2012
The European Parliament is considering amendments to the European Data Protection framework. Significant changes to the existing regime are being tabled, with the aim of increased harmonisation on tackling the issue across the EU. The BBA welcomes the intent of bringing data protection rules up to date, provided the interests of customers are also protected.
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