Go for Monzo: Monzo looks to relaunch paid-for accounts
Monzo is looking to relaunch paid-for accounts in the first quarter of 2020, after a failed attempt in 2019, following complaints.
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March 21, 2020
Is Green the New Black?: Why green bonds & sustainability-linked loans are the new sexy
According to Linklaters’ 2019 data, green bond borrowing reached a global all-time high, having raised a total of US$185bn worldwide. The Financial Times further reports sustainability-linked loans have seen similar growth rates, with a whopping 250% increase in global loan borrowing last year.
March 16, 2020
Long Live the Law: A look at the legal industry’s impact on the economy
The Law Society commissioned a report from KPMG detailing the legal industry’s impact on the UK’s national economy and how the sector has grown since the last commissioned report in 2016.
March 12, 2020
Corona-Crash: Coronavirus infects the stock market
Global financial markets plunged in their worst week since the 2008 financial crisis after a rise in the number of covid-19 or “coronavirus” cases.
March 10, 2020
Rinse and Repeat: EU implements 5th money laundering directive
On 10 January 2020, the European Union’s 5th Money Laundering Directive came into force, after its introduction in March 2018. This marks the deadline for all EU states to implement its requirements.
March 4, 2020
AirAsia Hits Turbulence: Budget airline faces allegations of corruption and bribery
Budget airline AirAsia has denied accusations that it accepted a $50m (£38m) bribe from European aircraft manufacturer Airbus in order to secure a contract for the sale of 180 planes.
February 27, 2020
You’re Fired: BBC set to sack journalists pending imminent revamp
With a change in senior management and an ongoing licence fee discussion, the BBC is ready to announce a drastic batch of redundancies, rendering around 500 individuals jobless.
February 26, 2020
Wanna Fly Away With Me?: Air India looking for buyers
The state-owned airline company Air India is up for sale for the second time since 2018. The Indian government is offering 100% of the company (full privatisation) along with the $3.3bn worth of debt that Air India has amassed.
February 24, 2020
You Only Live Twice: Aston Martin secures £500m rescue deal
Luxury carmaker Aston Martin, whose cars are well-known for featuring in the James Bond franchise, received a £500m rescue deal after a rough trading performance in 2019.
February 21, 2020
Sustainability in BlackRock: World’s largest fund manager champions sustainability
BlackRock, the world’s largest fund manager, has revamped its investment approach by deciding to implement sustainable investment principles throughout the company.
February 18, 2020