The City View - City AM's Daily Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The City View is a new podcast from City A.M. - London's daily business and finance newspaper. City A.M. was launched 15 years ago under the strapline "business with personality" - and The City View podcast follows the same philosophy. Every day, City A.M. Editor Andy Silvester will open the podcast with a quick look at the headlines from the worlds of business, finance, economics and politics, before introducing his guest of the day. Guests will be industry leaders, economists, pundits, investors, journalists, politicians and senior figures from the City of London. Expect insight and analysis mixed with good conversation, humour and expertise as Andy and his guests attempt to make sense of the world in extraordinary times.
On today's final episode of The City View, Andy Silvester talks to City A.M.'s Opinion and Features Editor Sascha O'Sullivan. They ask whether Boris Johnson is harming the Tory party's chances of reelection, and if Starmer is the right man for the job as Labour leader.
And in the business news: TUI has cancelled nearly 200 flights due to serve Manchester airport, US activist investor Nelson Peltz has been appointed to the board of Unilever, and GSK has agreed to buy US vaccine firm Affinivax.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to Michael Moore, Director General at BVCA. They discuss the scale of private equity and venture capital in the UK, their importance in the UK's employment market, and how vital they are for companies looking to scale up.
And in the headlines: Sainsbury's CEO Simon Roberts has said that the supermarket plans to pump £500m into price cuts; Foxtons has poached Chestertons CEO Guy Gittins; and Oxford Metrics, the company behind the ABBA Voyage avatars, has sold off a part of its business.
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Today City A.M. reporter Charlie Conchie talks to Tech Nation CEO Gerard Grech for a chat about the company's Impact Report, which assesses how it has helped shape leading tech firms. They also discuss the UK's place as a fintech hub, and the potential slowdown of VC investment in fintech later this year.
He also takes us through the week's tech news -- Klarna will now be focusing on profits over growth, and the ECB has warned against a continued crypto sell-off frenzy.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to Victoria Scholar, Head of Investment at Interactive Investor.
They go through Rishi Sunak's unveiling of a windfall tax today, the Fed's plans to hike rates by 50 basis points in June and July, Elon Musk's painfully slow acquisition of Twitter, and JD Sports founder and CEO Peter Cowgill's shock departure from the firm.
And in other business news: Ted Baker appears to be edging closer to a private equity takeover, transport group FirstGroup is considering a £1.2bn takeover bid from I Squared, and Nadine Dorries has launched a charter review of the BBC.
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Today Andy Silvester chats to Deirdre Michie, CEO at Offshore Energies UK.
They unpick the windfall tax, the risk it poses for smaller energy firms and the sector in general, the state of the energy industry, and the seemingly lackadaisical speed of the energy transition.
In other news: M&S is leaving its Russian franchise business, average petrol prices have exceeded £1.70 per litre, and members of the RMT union have voted in favour of a nationwide strike.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to Adam Tyndall, Programme Director for Connectivity at London First. They talk all things Crossrail -- from the first idea of an East-West railway in the 19th century, to the funding behind the Elizabeth Line, and to the future of London's transport system.
And in other news -- Shell's AGM was disrupted by climate activists earlier today, and Kwasi Kwarteng has stated that hitting electricity suppliers with a windfall tax would be a "challenging proposition".
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Today Andy Silvester talks to City A.M. reporter Stefan Boscia. They go through the Labour victory in the Australian election, and, back in the UK, unpick the Tory party split over a proposed windfall tax on energy companies.
In the economic and business news: BoE Governor Andrew Bailey has denied that the Bank's actions during the pandemic led to inflation's current 40-year high, property giant Grosvenor property has returned to a profit, and facial recognition firm Clearview AI has been fined £7.5m.
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This week Nasson talks to City A.M. reporter Charlie Conchie.
Charlie goes through crypto's tentative steps to recovery, unpicks London-based Thought Machine and Modulr's latest funding rounds, and explains Klarna's lowered $30bn valuation and discusses whether this is a cause for concern for private markets.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to City A.M. reporters Jack Barnett and Nicholas Earl.
Jack unpicks the continuing stock market sell-off, one of the worst in recent memory; and Nicholas takes us through the rift in the Conservative party over the potential implementation of a windfall tax on energy companies, and assesses the viability of the tax itself.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to Professor Seán Meehan from the IMD School of Management. They discuss the importance of customer centricity, and go through how companies can integrate consumer-first practices. Listen to his IMD Management podcast here.
Andy also talks to City A.M.'s Economics and Markets reporter Jack Barnett. They unpick inflation's 9% high, determine how the Bank of England will get a hold on inflation, and outline what Rishi Sunak could do to alleviate pressure on households facing rising costs.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to Michael Hewson, Chief Market Analyst at CMC Markets.
They unpick the latest wage and labour figures, analyse Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey's comments at the Treasury select committee yesterday, go through inflation predictions for 2022, and discuss why current consumer spending growth in the US and UK will be problematic in the long run.
Andy also takes us through the headlines: Vodafone revenue in Germany has increased by 1.1%, and UBS has warned potential crypto investors that this is not the time to invest.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to City A.M. reporter Sascha O'Sullivan, who unpicks Sadiq Khan's efforts in America to promote London as a global hub for investment, and goes through the mounting pressure that Rishi Sunak is facing as the cost of living crisis worsens.
And in the news: shares in Greggs and MADE.com have dipped, and proposed revamp to the consumer price cap by Ofgem could mean a fourfold rise in energy bills this year.
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This week City A.M.'s Charlie Conchie talks to Lorne Daniel, Technology Research Analyst at financial services company finnCap. They unpick a very rough quarter for tech companies and tech stocks, and go through what's to come.
Charlie also takes us through the main headlines this week -- multiple cryptocurrencies have plummeted in value, pressure is growing on the Treasury to greenlight the next stage of Buy Now Pay Later regulation, and Japanese investment giant SoftBank has announced a record $26.2bn loss.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to City A.M.'s Economics and Markets reporter Jack Barnett. They go through the gloomy economic figures released by the ONS this morning measuring the economy's performance, and explain what this will mean for rate hikes going forward.
And in the news: BT has confirmed a joint sports venture with Warner Bros Discovery, MPs have called for a crackdown on dirty money, and Volkswagen has stated that it will build 800,000 electric vehicles worldwide by the end of 2022.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to City A.M. reporters Leah Montebello and Jack Barnett.
Jack takes us through a prediction by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research of a technical recession at the end of the year, and talks inflation worries; and Leah discusses ITV's new streaming service, and Channel 4's partnership with YouTube.
And in the news: Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc has called out sexism in the financial services sector; Superscript, a Lloyd's-licensed insurance broker, has launched a dedicated crypto product; and the Kremlin has warned that it can do without Western countries purchasing their energy resources.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to Victoria Scholar, Head of Investment at Interactive Investor. They go through the rebound by European markets today after yesterday's sell-off, the US dollar's 20-year high, McColl's purchase by Morrisons, and Heathrow's strong results.
Andy also talks to City A.M. reporter Charlie Conchie -- they unpick the Queen's Speech, going through energy and financial services bills.
And in the news: Tesco chairman John Allan has called for a windfall tax, and Unite the Union's bid to become recognised as the official union at the FCA has been rejected.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to City A.M. reporters Nicholas Earl and Leah Montebello. They go through the G7's decision to phase out Russian oil, historically elevated gas prices, unpick Snapchat owner Snap Inc.'s plan to compete with the likes of TikTok, and break down Uber's CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's recent letter to employees.
And in the news: Morrisons owner CD&R has taken over McColl's, a Bank of England rate setter has warned that inflation could rise above the BoE's predictions, and crypto exchange Bitstamp has rushed to appoint a new CEO following the resignation of now ex-CEO Julian Sawyer.
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This week City A.M. reporters Lily Russell-Jones and Charlie Conchie sit down with Conservative MP and former Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
They chat about his outspoken views on crypto, regulation, and the need for accessibiity when it comes to crypto investing; go through his post-Cabinet ambitions; and unpick his decision-making at the height of the pandemic.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to Jack Barnett, City A.M.'s Economics and Markets reporter. Together they go through the thinking behind the Bank of England's 25 basis point rate rise earlier today, which brought the UK's interest rate to 1%. They take a look at the Bank's forecasts, and explain why a recession is almost inevitable.
And in other news -- Shell and BP have announced bumper Q1 profits, and Elon Musk has lined up investors to help with his purchase of Twitter.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to City A.M.'s Economics and Markets reporter Jack Barnett. They go through UK and US rate rises, discuss the likelihood of a recession, and explain equity market slumps.
Also in the news: Crossrail is only 20 days away and sales are slowing at JD Wetherspoon.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to Michael Hewson, Chief Market Analyst at CMC Markets. They pick apart the arguments for a windfall tax on BP, discuss potential rate rises from the Fed and Bank of England, and go through the impact that China's zero-Covid policy has had on manufacturing in the country.
And in other news -- there's been a mixed response from investors to break up HSBC, a fat-finger error from a Citibank trader last week almost triggered a flash crash, and Europe continues to deliberate over whether to ban Russian oil and gas.
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In this week's episode, Charlie Conchie talks to Digital Minister Chris Philp.
They ask whether London is still worthy of its role as a tech hub, technology and its part in addressing the cost-of-living squeeze, and free speech and online security amidst the Online Safety Bill.
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Today Andy Silvester hosts Victoria Scholar, Head of Investment at Interactive Investor.
They go through Q1 results, where there's been unexpected negative GDP growth in the US, strong results for Standard Chartered, and a mixed bag for Barclays and Meta; and talk China's firm zero-Covid stance and its potential inability to backtrack.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to Mélie Dunod, CEO and co-founder of holiday home co-ownership firm August. She talks us through the company's inception; why their equity purchase model allows for better and more transparent co-ownership; and the post-Covid re-examination of lifestyle purchases.
And in the news: law giant Eversheds Sutherland has re-entered Russia, striking a deal with a new Russian firm; the cost of living crisis is increasing the chances of borrowers defaulting on their debts; and WHSmith has returned to profit.
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Today Andy Silvester chats to Max Jamilly, co-founder of Hoxton Farms, a lab-grown meat start-up based in London. They go through the recent rise of plant-based alternatives, how lab-grown meat is created, and why it will supercede traditional plant-based meat; and Hoxton Farms' funding journey, their plans to scale their business, and London's vibrant start-up scene.
And in the news: Britain's debt interest bill for the year to March has climbed to nearly £70bn; Starling Bank has bagged £130m worth of fresh funding to help to snap up firms in the lending space; and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has questioned Elon Musk's acqusition of Twitter, citing concerns over Chinese interference.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to Jack Barnett, City A.M.'s Economics and Markets reporter. They go through the global market dip and why China's zero-Covid lockdowns are concerning investors; bank earnings for Q1; and new ONS data showing that 9 in 10 households have recorded an uptick in their cost of living.
And in the news, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is on the verge of taking over Twitter; and research by investment firm Charles Schwab has revealed that two thirds of UK retail investors are unconcerned if their investments are sustainable.
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In this week's episode, Lily discusses investment app Robinhood's acquisition of FCA-approved and UK-based crypto startup Ziglu.
Charlie also discusses payments startup Super Payments' $30m funding boost; and online pension provider PensionBee's new listing on London's top market.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to Sam Caulton, CFO of Re-Leased, a commercial property management proptech. They discuss his journey to the role; why the commercial real estate sector's been in desperate need of change, and how he effecting such change with Re-Leased; the impact of Covid on the sector; and the importance of being in a good office.
And in the news, there's been disappointing results from Rio Tinto, BHP, and Antofagasta; and Elon Musk has stated that he has raised the funds to take over Twitter.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to Richard Hunter, Head of Markets at Interactive Investor. They go through strong UK market performance; US indices -- Netflix woes, and the NASDAQ's near 13% dip this year; and the "easy money" economy this past decade, and how going forward young traders might be seeing lower returns on their investments for the first time.
Andy also talks to City A.M.'s Opinion Editor, Sacha O'Sullivan -- they analyse Rishi Sunak's challenging past few weeks after turning the spending tap off.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to Michael Hewson, Chief Markets Analyst at CMC Markets. They go through the latest IMF forecasts, which included downgrades and the worst growth forecast in the G7 for the UK; Germany's exposure to energy price fluctuations, the mounting pressure to reduce its dependency on Russian oil and gas, and Angela Merkel's legacy; and lower March consumer spending in the UK.
Andy also talks to City A.M.'s Energy Correspondent, Nicholas Earl. They discuss dire warnings from energy bosses in Parliament today, who warned of a severe impact in customer bills; and news of the collapsed energy firm Bulb's CEO earning a £250,000 taxpayer-funded salary.
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Today Andy Silvester chats to Rob Appleby, co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of the Cibus Fund, a London-based private equity platform focused on investments in sustainable food and agriculture.
They go through the tech revolution in farming; why we should rethink the production of food; the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the global supply chain of food; and why we need shorter supply chains and locally-grown food.
Andy also goes through the news: Tesco has widened profit guidance for the year ahead as it tries to maintain consistent food prices; pressure on the Bank of England to tackle high inflation has intensified today; and GSK has bought cancer specialist Sierra Oncology.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to Victoria Scholar, Head of Investment at Interactive Investor.
They go through some of the week's economics data on GDP, unemployment, retail sales, and talk trading updates.
They discuss the latest from ASOS, Deliveroo, and EasyJet: ASOS is facing a raft of headwinds, as investors lose confidence in the online retailer; Deliveroo has recorded an uptick in orders compared to the same time last year; and EasyJet has been struggling to get staff in.
Andy also goes through the news -- the UK's accounting watchdog has ordered an investigation into Deloitte's auditing of Go-Ahead Group; businesses have unleashed a wave of job cuts to avoid being hit by the National Insurance hike; and an Extinction Rebellion (XR) protest has caused the shutdown of Lloyd's of London's HQ.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to City A.M.'s Economics and Markets reporter Jack Barnett.
They go through lacklustre UK economic growth figures and why the cost-of-living crisis will hinder said growth; the latest inflation figures; the global economic recovery; and economic uncertainty to come.
Andy also goes through the news: Heathrow has marked its highest number of passengers since the start of Covid-19; and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has turned down a spot on Twitter's board.
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On this week's Tech Weekly episode, City A.M. reporters Charlie Conchie and Lily Russell-Jones chat to Alex Marsh, Head of Klarna UK.
They go through the Innovate Finance fintech summit, Buy Now Pay Later regulation and the UK's financial regulation post-Brexit; measures needed to protect consumers from debt; what role services such as Klarna are playing amidst the cost of living crisis; and why Klarna is different to traditional banks and credit card providers.
Nasson and Charlie also talk to Lily about the UK government's pivot to stablecoins and NFTs this week: they go through the implications of the announcement; discuss the controversies surrounding Tether, the stablecoin of the moment; and outline why Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins are different.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to CEO of property lender Glenhawk. They talk about Glenhawk's inception and its bridging loans solutions; the housing market as it stands right now, its resilience, and what's to be expected going forward; whether there is still the push to live outside of London; and demand for property in the capital.
Andy also goes through the headlines: the UK government's new energy strategy has been criticised, some saying it isn't moving fast enough; and venture capital is booming in London, according to Innocent co-founder Richard Reed.
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Today Andy Silvester chats to City A.M. reporter Charlie Conchie, and whistles through the main headlines you need to know.
Andy and Charlie go through this week's fintech Innovate Finance summit -- they discuss the London Stock Exchange CEO's candid comments yesterday on bosses needing a pay boost; Ron Kalifa's views on the mindset shift needed by investors to be willing to back long-term growth opportunities in the UK; the Klarna CEO's perspective on the UK's approach to financial regulation post-Brexit; and the political push on crypto and NFTs.
And in the headlines, the boss of crowdfunding platform Seedrs has hit out at regulators, claiming that they're stifling growth; the Bank of England is expected to hike interest rates four more times this year, the fastest pace since 1988; and two of Lidl's adverts have been banned.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to CMC Markets' Michael Hewson -- they go through the latest on PMI; the effect of inflation and price hikes on consumer confidence; the dilemma central banks face when it comes to hiking rates or not; and market resilience and rebound amidst European turmoil.
Andy also takes us through the headlines: Tesla CEO Elon Musk has joined Twitter's board of directors; Julia Hoggett, CEO of the London Stock Exchange, has called for bosses' pay to be boosted in order to attract top firms; and the UK government has announced a survey into fracking.
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Today Andy Silvester chats to City A.M. reporters Jack Barnett and Lily Russell-Jones.
Jack takes us through the latest consumer confidence data from PWC, as the numbers show the sharpest rate of decline since the financial crisis in 2008, and asks whether this will translate to the job market.
Lily discusses Rishi Sunak's plans to turn the UK into a global crypto hub as the Treasury signals its intent to recognise stablecoins as a valid form of currency; and briefly outlines the Royal Mint's NFT ambitions.
Andy also takes us through the headlines: Ted Baker has seen its share price increase as they begin a formal sale process; and Elon Musk has purchased almost 9% of Twitter's stock.
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Today Nasson talks to Lily Russell-Jones and Charlie Conchie about this week's most important stories in crypto and fintech.
Lily explains the FCA's decision to extend its deadline for crypto firms seeking regulatory approval; and Charlie goes through the latest valuations and funding rounds for rapid grocery delivery firms, and outlines whether their high-spend model is viable in the long-term.
Lily's FCA deadline extension article; and Emily Hawkins and Charlie's rapid grocery bubble article.
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Today Andy Silvester chats to City A.M. reporters Leah Montebello and Jack Barnett.
Jack outlines the cost-of-living crunch that, some say, hasn't been seen since the Second World War. He goes through the economic uncertainty that awaits in April, with tax, energy, and price hikes all coming into effect.
Leah boils down the Betting and Gaming Council's concerns regarding the government's White Paper review into the gambling sector, which they're worried will be too intrusive and put gamblers off from having a flutter -- potentially pushing them into the black market.
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Today Andy Silvester chats to Chris Jackson, CEO of UK-based green hydrogen energy firm Protium.
They go back to Protium's roots; discuss what green hydrogen acutally is and how the company aims to simplify the decarbonisation process for the companies it works with; and go through why hydrogen, rather than solar and wind energy, might put people at ease with qualms about a regular supply of fuel.
Andy also goes through the news: private equity firm Apollo has dropped its takeover pursuit of publisher Pearson, and Germany has triggered emergency plans to manage gas supplies.
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Today Andy Silvester chats to Interactive Investor's Victoria Scholar.
They go through Barclays' rough start to the week after an unknown investor sold over £900m worth of shares in the bank following its $15bn securities blunder; Waitrose's legal row with ASDA, and consumers turning to discount retailers amid the cost-of-living crisis; and Tesla's stock split.
Andy also goes through the headlines -- consumer credit borrowing is at its fastest annual pace in two years, and P&O Ferries have stated that they can't rehire the 800 workers they fired without risking "financial collapse".
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Today Andy Silvester chats to City A.M. reporters Elena Siniscalco and Jack Barnett.
Jack discusses Andrew Bailey's comments warning of the current energy shock being worse than that of the 1970s, and goes through Rishi Sunak's somewhat incongruous remarks today at a Treasury Select Committee.
Elena outlines the myriad of problems affecting farmers, supply chains, and food production, as war and uncertainty cause widespread shortages and demonstrate the fragility of our interconnectedness.
Andy also whistles through the news: Barclays will lose £450m after selling more products to investors than it was permitted to, and Natwest has now fallen back to majority private ownership after the UK government bailed it out during the financial crisis.
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On this episode of Tech Weekly, Nasson, Lily, and Charlie go through the latest in the worlds of crypto and fintech.
Lily chats to Blair Halliday, Head of UK crypto exchange Gemini -- they go through why crypto exchanges will be at risk if they don't register in time to get an all-important FCA regulatory approval.
And later Charlie talks to Nasson about Apple's under-the-radar purchase of Credit Kudos, a UK open banking fintech, which could signal the introduction of the Apple Card in the UK.
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Today Andy Silvester chats to Economics and Markets reporter Jack Barnett -- they look back on yesterday's Spring Statement; go through dire IFS figures; and discuss lack of growth in the UK economy.
Andy also takes us through the business news: P&O are in even more hot water; and the CEO of convenience store operator McColl's has stepped down.
Following this, and on a brighter note, Andy chats to Kirsteen Campbell, The Macallan distillery's Master Whisky maker. They discuss what it takes to be a Master Whisky Maker; how whisky quality is meticulously maintained; The Macallan's 81-year-old whisky, The Reach; and Kirsteen gives her whisky of choice for the summer weather.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to Anil Soni, CEO of the WHO Foundation. They discuss the efforts being made by the foundation with regards to the Ukraine crisis and vaccine equity; how the foundation raises funds; why the interconnectivity of the world means that these funds matter now more than ever; and why everybody wins, even businesses, when they donate.
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Andy also talks to City A.M. reporters Sascha O'Sullivan and Jack Barnett about the Chancellor's Spring Statement today. They outline what will change; Rishi Sunak's tricky balancing act and the Spring Statement's politicisation; and the impact on businesses and individuals.
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Today Charlie Conchie hosts The City View, talking to Hargreaves Lansdown's Susannah Streeter and CMC Markets' Michael Hewson. They discuss the Chancellor's Spring Statement amidst this morning's lacklustre public sector borrowing figures; Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's hawkish remarks on inflation; and oil prices, their link to inflation, and their considerable fluctuation this week.
Charlie also whistles through the headlines: Natwest is set to launch a Buy Now Pay Later product for customers later this year; and P&O's 800 laid-off employees have reportedly been asked to sign non-disclosure agreements.
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Today Charlie Conchie takes the reigns of The City View, talking to City A.M. reporters Jack Barnett, Nicholas Earl and Leah Montebello. They discuss warnings of an inflation increase; why oil has rebounded above $100; and the chief of the Betting and Gaming Council warning Rishi Sunak against making bold regulation moves in the Chancellor's upcoming gambling review.
Charlie also goes through the headlines, taking us through the latest with the P&O Ferries scandal; news of house prices surging; and reports of telecoms giant Ericsson's conduct in Iraq.
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In this week's episode Nasson, Charlie, and Lily take a look at some of the biggest stories in tech, crypto, fintech and beyond!
Charlie chats to Iain McDougall, CCO of Open Banking firm Yapily, about open banking's 'TfL moment', and why increasing integration is crucial. Later in the episode Charlie chats to Nasson about the launch of the International Fintech Group, and how it will promote the UK as a global fintech hub.
Lily also takes us through HSBC's latest move into the metaverse, why it's significant, and why this might be a tough transition for those who are less technologically-savvy.
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Today Andy Silvester returns to host The City View -- he chats to City A.M.'s Economics and Markets reporter Jack Barnett about the Fed and Bank of England's rate hikes, and the Monetary Policy Committee statement that further tightening of monetary policy may be needed in the next few months.
Andy also takes us through the headlines: P&O Ferries have controversially axed 800 members of staff via video conference; Deliveroo has reported losses of £131m in 2021; and Ocado shoppers are spending less than last year.
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Today City A.M.'s Charlie Conchie takes the reigns of The City View podcast, chatting to Economics and Markets reporter Jack Barnett. They discuss markets being up; the Fed and the Bank of England's probable rate hikes; commodity prices settling; and the London Metal Exchange, which suspended nickel trading today.
Charlie also goes through the headlines: FeverTree and the owner of Frankie and Benny's and Wagamama have warned of major cost increases; HSBC has made its first foray into the metaverse; and the UK is set to ban the export of luxury goods to Russia.
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Today Andy Silvester chats to Victoria Scholar, Head of Investment at Interactive Investor, about China's tech sector being hit by significant stock market sell-offs yesterday and today; European equities down, with companies having exposure to China seemingly taking more of a hit; oil prices hitting a two-week low; and lacklustre labour participation in the UK job market.
Andy also goes through the news: HSBC will be shutting down 69 branches; Bentley has doubled its 2021 profit; and Volkswagen's boss has warned of production shortages.
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On today's episode of The City View, Andy Silvester chats to City A.M. reporter Jack Barnett about firms raising their prices; whether the Fed and the Bank of England will hike rates, and by how much; and what we can expect of inflation by this October.
Andy also takes us through the headlines: Rio Tinto has made a $2.7bn offer for Turquoise Hill's remaining shares as it seeks control of a Mongolian copper-gold mining project; the Office for National Statistics has added meat-free sausages and removed men's suits, among other items, to the basket used to calculate price hikes; and India is considering a Russian offer to purchase crude oil at a discount.
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On this episode of Tech Weekly, City A.M. reporters Lily Russell-Jones and Charlie Conchie talk to Patrick Gruhn, head of crypto exchange FTX's Europe division, about the company's expansion; its collaboration with the Tomorrowland music festival; and its plans to make crypto mainstream.
Nasson, Lily and Charlie also talk about the latest funding news in fintech and why UK pension funds are missing out on investment opportunities in UK tech.
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Today Andy Silvester chats to James Sym, Portfolio Manager of European Equities at River and Mercantile, about whether investing in ESG truly and effectively aids decarbonisation; deglobalisation; and how investment portfolios will need some tinkering in the coming years as a result of high inflation and geopolitical issues.
Andy also goes through the headlines: the UK government has issued a wide range of sanctions on oligarchs -- including Roman Abramovich, which will greatly impact Chelsea F.C.'s ability to function as a business; M&S CEO Steve Rowe has announced that he will be stepping down; and CF Industries -- a leading fertiliser, CO2 and ammonia provider -- has maintained that in spite of rising energy prices, there have been no changes to its operations.
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Today Andy Silvester chats to City A.M. reporters Jack Barnett and Nicholas Earl about volatile energy prices potentially becoming even more so; inflation forecasts, rising consumer prices and what the Bank of England will do vis-à-vis rate hikes; and yesterday's nickel big short and its impact on the London Metal Exchange.
Andy also goes through the headlines: Prudential had a bump in its 2021 business profits; Gatwick managed to mitigate losses in the last few months of 2021; and Stagecoach has backed a £595m takeover by asset manager DWS.
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Today Andy Silvester sits down for a chat with Hargreaves Lansdowns' Susannah Streeter and CMC Markets' Michael Hewson. They discuss trading being suspended on the London Metal Exchange after a record price spike in nickel; the Bank of England assessing inflationary pressures; and a whole mélange of financial woes for Brits as energy bills, taxes, and shop prices are set to increase.
Andy also goes through the headlines: the US and the UK have boycotted Russian oil; Ofgem boss Jonathan Brearley has warned that an increase in energy bills is "almost innevitable"; and "challenges and difficulties" remain at fashion retailer Boohoo following ethical breaches in its supply chain during the 2020 Covid lockdown.
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In this Monday episode Andy Silvester chats to Jack Barnett, City A.M.'s Economics and Markets reporter, about European market reaction to Russia-Ukraine; energy prices and how commodity price hikes could impact inflation; and the difficulty for countries in switching off from Russian energy.
Andy also takes us through the headlines: Sanjeev Gupta, CEO of Liberty Steel Group, will be allowed to continue running his steel plants following a deal with HMRC; sub-prime lender Amigo's shares have soared; Missguided has axed "a number of roles" at its HQ in Manchester; and Deloitte will no longer be operating in Russia.
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On this episode of Tech Weekly, City A.M. reporters Lily Russell-Jones and Charlie Conchie chat to Charlie Morris, CIO and founder of ByteTree, for a conversion about the war in Ukraine; what role that Bitcoin and gold are currently playing; and whether Bitcoin truly is a safe-haven asset.
Charlie Conchie also talks to Nasson about how fintech companies have responded to the current crisis.
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Today Andy Silvester chats to Davis Siksnans, CEO of dropshipping company Printful.com, about how and why the business got started; its growth during the pandemic; supply chain issues; why dropshipping can be more environmentally friendly than traditional methods of product fulfilment; and UK expansion.
Andy also goes through the news -- Russia advance in Ukraine, having reportedly taken Kherson; oil and gas prices continue to increase; and M&S has halted shipments to its franchisee business in Russia, joining a long line of businesses cutting their ties with the country.
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Today Andy Silvester takes us through the news -- there's more from Ukraine as Russia continues to attack major cities; oil increases in price again as a result of worries over supply; and a Swiss billionaire has been approached for a potential takeover of Chelsea Football Club.
Andy also chats to Tamsin Todd, CEO of Findmypast, about her career; the business and how it navigated the pandemic; the logistics and technology behind it all; and why people are driven to research their genealogy.
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In this episode of The City View, Andy Silvester goes through today's corporate headlines and chats to Nicholas Earl, City A.M's Energy Reporter, about how businesses have reacted to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; their role in such a crisis; and how increasing energy prices will significantly impact companies.
Andy also talks to Becky O'Connor, Head of Pensions and Savings at Interactive Investor, about how inflation and current events can impact the pension pots and savings of those hoping to retire soon; and how the pandemic changed the status quo on work and its role in our lives.
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Today Andy Silvester chats to City A.M.'s Economics and Markets reporter Jack Barnett about the latest news regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine; the West's response; economic sanctions and their long-term effects on Russia; and what options Russia has going forward regarding its economy and trading partners.
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In this episode of Tech Weekly, City A.M. reporters Lily Russell-Jones and Charlie Conchie talk to Janine Hirt, CEO of Innovate Finance, about how the firm is attempting to overhaul current fintech regulation; what this would mean for fintechs in the UK; and the UK's international competitiveness in this space.
Lily also takes us through the latest in crypto news -- Warner Music Group is moving into play-to-earn blockchain gaming; and crypto exchange FTX has similarly launched a new gaming division which would allow videogame developers to introduce in-game NFT and crypto purchases.
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In this episode, Andy Silvester sits down with City A.M. reporters Jack Barnett and Nicholas Earl as they go through news of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. They discuss how far sanctions could go; how markets have reacted; the impact on the price of oil as war limits supply; and what this all means for inflation and the cost of living crisis in the UK.
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In this episode Andy Silvester chats to Victoria Scholar, Head of Investment at Interactive Investor, about a somewhat more muted market reaction than expected to Russia's troop movements in Ukraine. They also discuss gas prices increasing and what role the Russia-Ukraine conflict will play for central banks as they deal with inflation.
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Today Andy Silvester chats to Hargreaves Lansdown's Susannah Streeter and CMC Markets' Michael Hewson to focus on the news of Russian troops moving into Ukraine; yesterday's speech by Putin; the latter's impact on Nord Stream 2 and energy prices; and HSBC's latest results.
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On this episode of The City View, Andy Silvester takes us through the headlines: there's news about a potential takeover of Clipper Logistics; and aviation firm John Menzies PLC has accepted an increased takeover offer.
Andy also chats to City A.M. reporters Leah Montebello and Jack Barnett about the latest PMI figures; inflation's slow yet steady impact on wallets; and where Channel 4 stands amidst potential privatisation.
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Welcome to Tech Weekly, a new podcast by City A.M. where we share the latest in the worlds of tech, crypto, fintech, and beyond!
In this episode City A.M. reporters Lily Russell-Jones and Charlie Conchie chat to David Carlisle, Director of Global Policy and Regulatory Affairs at blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, about the company's mapping of the $3.6bn stolen in the Bitfinex crypto hack; and Charlie guides us through new regulations that have come into play for Buy Now Pay Later firms.
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Today Andy Silvester chats to Nicholas Earl, City A.M.'s Energy Reporter, about the Russia-Ukraine tensions and their impact on European energy supplies. They also discuss the transition to green energy and how energy systems need to be able to withstand shock during this changeover.
There's also the headlines: despite strong growth for Nestlé and Reckitt, the two companies will be increasing the price of their products as inflation hits; the West End's economic recovery is expected in two years' time; and Westfield have extended their longstanding collaboration with Disney UK.
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Today Andy Silvester takes us through the headlines: there's news about Indivior; the Financial Stability Board has issued a warning about crypto; and Heineken is raising prices to limit increasing costs.
Andy also chats to City A.M.'s Sascha O'Sullivan and Jack Barnett about the latest ONS inflation numbers, the cost of living, and Boris Johnson.
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In this episode Andy Silvester talks to Lyft Chief Economist and University of Chicago professor John A. List for a chat about his latest book, The Voltage Effect. They discuss idea scaling; why this measure can decide whether or not an idea ends up performing well; the value of data; and John's background working for companies such as Uber and now Lyft.
Andy also goes through the headlines -- new figures from the ONS have been released demonstrating that inflation is rising at an unequal pace to wages; former Post Office sub-postmasters and mistresses have been calling for former bosses to face prison time in the wake of the Horizon scandal; and mining company Glencore reported an 84 per cent increase in earnings in 2021.
And finally, Andy talks to City A.M.'s Economics and Markets reporter Jack Barnett about the ONS inflation figures and US investment bank predictions about the UK's economic performance.
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Welcome to Tech Weekly, your source for the latest in tech, crypto, fintech, and beyond!
In this episode, Nasson is joined by City A.M. reporters Lily Russell-Jones and Charlie Conchie for a chat about some of the biggest headlines this week.
Two stories today -- British chip designer Arm has likely snubbed the London Stock Exchange in favour of a New York listing; and a record $3.6bn has been recovered by the US Department of Justice after a 2016 hack on crypto exchange Bitfinex.
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On this episode of The City View, Andy Silvester takes us through some of the headlines today.
The Oil and Gas Authority has ordered the closure of the UK's only horizontal shale wells; Unilever had a 4.5% jump in sales last year; and Sting has sold his catalogue to Universal Music Publishing.
Andy also talks to Jack Barnett about US and UK inflation; what's to come; and if there's any optimism in this current situation.
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Today Andy Silvester chats to Rob Samuels, COO of bourbon whiskey producer Maker's Mark, for a discussion focusing on the company's heritage; its B Corp certification; the impact of Covid; and its vision for international growth and innovation whilst remaining true to its roots.
Andy also takes us through the headlines -- ARM will list on the New York Stock Exchange instead of the London Stock Exchange; GSK has set some ambitious targets; and airport services company John Menzies has rejected a £469m takeover bid.
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On this episode Andy Silvester sits down with Michael Hewson of CMC Markets and Susannah Streeter of Hargreaves Lansdown for their fortnightly chat. Today they discuss the idea of a windfall tax on energy companies; the January surge in retail consumer spending; and finally Andrew Bailey's request for Britons not to ask for pay rises.
Andy also takes us through other important stories of the day -- BP CEO Bernard Looney has rallied against Labour's proposition of the aforementioned windfall tax; SoftBank is preparing to take its subsidiary ARM public; and there's news about Ofgem.
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On this episode Andy Silvester takes us through the main stories of the day, where there's news about house prices hitting a record high; Pets at Home have appointed a new CEO; and LV= is in talks with Royal London over a potential merger.
Andy also chats to City A.M.'s Chief Political Correspondent Stefan Boscia about Boris Johnson's new appointments; and potential leadership challenges within the Conservative and Labour parties.
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On this episode of Tech Weekly, Nasson is joined by City A.M. reporters Charlie Conchie and Lily Russell-Jones for a discussion covering tech, crypto, fintech, NFTs, and more!
We talk about the uncompromising surge of NFTs as online status symbols; what the government is doing to keep tech businesses in London post-Brexit; and the vast sums of cash being poured into crypto VC funds.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to Alex Hersham, CEO of freight and logistics startup Zencargo, for a discussion about the constantly evolving nature of commerce; supply chains and the various causal factors behind their complexity; and what the future will bring for the company.
Andy also talks to City A.M.'s Jack Barnett about the main drivers behind the Bank of England's 25 basis point hike; the energy cap increasing in April; and what's to come.
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On today's episode Andy Silvester chats to Suzanne Brooker, Partner and Head of Restructuring and Insolvency at BDB Pitmans, for a discussion about the multitude of financial challenges that businesses are facing as a result of COVID-19, supply chain lock-ups, and National Insurance rises; what they can do to remedy their issues; and how they can prevent financial woes going forward.
And, of course, there's the headlines -- an exclusive City A.M. poll suggests that the Bank of England will begin its fastest rate hike cycle since 2004; Gilead has had to pay GSK a hefty settlement sum; and British Land have spent £157m on a London-based warehouse hub.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to Matt Smith, CEO of regtech firm SteelEye, for a conversation about post-financial crisis regulation; how firms deal with regulatory compliance in a pandemic world; meme stocks and market maniuplation; and SteelEye's strong growth.
We also hear the headlines: there's news about the housing market's performance so far in 2022; Goldman Sachs warns about UK, US and EU growth this year; and a new oil and gas field in the North Sea has been given the go-ahead by the government, prompting condemnation from environmental campaigners.
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In today's episode Andy Silvester goes through the headlines -- there's news about Vodafone, Purplebricks, Dolce & Gabbana ditching fur, and more.
Andy also talks to City A.M.'s Economics and Markets Correspondent Jack Barnett about rate hikes this year, energy prices, cost of living, and the Bank of England's tightrope walk ahead.
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Welcome back to Tech Weekly on The City View, your source for the latest in the world of tech, crypto, fintech and more!
In this episode, Nasson sits down with City A.M. reporters Charlie Conchie and Lily Russell-Jones for a discussion about some of the biggest stories this week. They go through the IMF's warning to El Salvador about its Bitcoin ambitions, Klarna's move from the virtual to the physical, and the sorry state of Meta's stablecoin, Diem.
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Today Andy talks to Jerome Kemp, President of Baton Systems, for a chat about distributed ledger systems and how his company is bringing ledgers into the 21st century. They discuss hashing, how this brings transparency to post-trade processing, why Baton Systems is at an advantage compared to the slow machinations of bureaucratic and established players in the field, and more.
We also hear the headlines: there's news about Plan A and the Fed's likely rate rise in March.
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In this episode of The City View, Andy hosts Susannah Streeter of Hargreaves Lansdown and Michael Hewson of CMC Markets for a discussion about the state of the world's markets, what to expect from the Fed's interest hike, how a potential war on European soil is driving so much stock volatility, the impact that the cost of living is having on investment, and more.
Andy also goes through the headlines -- Martin Gilbert's AssetCo has completed a takeover of River & Mercantile, Unilever is axing 1500 jobs, and NVIDIA will likely be calling off a takeover of Arm.
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In today's episode Andy Silvester sits down with Jack Barnett to discuss the dismal state of equity markets, lenders' hiring rates in the UK, and projected easing of supply chain issues.
Andy also goes through the headlines, taking us through news about Day 2 PCR tests being scrapped, shares in The Hut Group plummeting, Getir's plans for 6000 new jobs in the UK this year, and the looming National Insurance tax hike.
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Welcome to Tech Weekly, a new series on The City View designed to bring you a fresh and nuanced perspective on the latest news in tech, crypto, fintech and beyond.
In this first episode Nasson sits down with City A.M.'s Lily Russell-Jones and Charlie Conchie to talk about a crackdown on crypto advertising, a potential source of investment for tech firms from an unlikely place, and the resignation of Mode's CEO.
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Today Andy Silvester goes through the headlines, where there's news about a return to work in the Square Mile, an increase in Deliveroo sales and a £1.2bn energy interconnector linking France to the UK being rejected. Andy is also joined by Alan Vaksman, Managing Director and co-founder of VC firm Digital Horizon for a discussion about the future of VC funds, fintech trends to come and more.
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Today Andy Silvester is joined by Kin + Carta CEO J Schwan, and by Jack Barnett to discuss today's news on inflation and future rate rises by the Bank of England. Andy also goes through the headlines, which include GSK's rebuttal of a £50bn Unilever merger, corporate results, and today's political news as Boris Johnson faces even more pressure.
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Today Andy Silvester is joined by Skytra's Co-Founder and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Elise Weber, and by City A.M.'s Leah Montebello for news about a mega-deal struck between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard. Andy also takes us through the headlines, including news about the impact inflation is having on Britons' wallets and a warning by the FCA to EU finance firms in London.
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Andy Silvester whistles through the headlines before discussing Boris Johnson's party apology with City A.M. opinion editor Sascha O'Sullivan
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In today's episode Andy Silvester is joined by RWC Partners' John Malloy, as they take a look at the global outlook - with a particular focus on the Chinese economy's prospects for 2022 and a look at frontier economies' inflation issues.
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In this episode of the City View, Andy Silvester looks at the headlines in the City of London and then speaks to two star analysts - CMC Markets' Michael Hewson and Hargreaves Lansdown's Susannah Streeter.
They look at an extraordinary start to the year's trading, the prospects for inflation and interest rates in 2022 and take a wee look at bad news for Heathrow.
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Andy Silvester talks through the headlines from another busy day in the City of London, and talks to City A.M.'s Jack Barnett about Wall Street's fright at a new note from Goldman Sachs.
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In this episode, City A.M. editor Andy Silvester is joined by Patrick Spencer, Vice Chairman of Equities at Baird, and by City A.M.'s Lily Russell-Jones to look at the crypto market in 2022.
Andy also whistles through the headlines, with trading updates from Next and Greggs headlining the City's day.
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Andy Silvester is joined by City A.M.'s economics correspondent Jack Barnett to talk through the economy's prospects in 2022 - and the impact of everything from inflation to a lingering supply chain crisis.
Andy is also joined by Armadillo CEO Manny Cohen. Armadillo is now one of the world's leaders in the growing world of RegTech - but it wasn't always that way.
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Andy Silvester and Jack Barnett look at the biggest news in the City today - the decision of the Bank of England to hike the base rate
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In this bumper episode Andy Silvester is joined by Toscafund Asset Management's Partner and Chief Economist, Dr Savvas Savouri.
Andy and Savvas take a whistlestop tour around global economics - and stop off at the Emirates for a quick word on leadership.
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In today's episode Andy Silvester speaks to City A.M's energy correspondent Nicholas Earl about the ongoing drama of gas price spikes - and how it links to Russian aggression in Ukraine.
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In today’s episode Andy Silvester discusses the new plan b restrictions and their impact on hospitality, bad news from TUI but a small revival on the high street.
andy also talks to Gillian Karran-Cumberlege, Founding Partner of Fidelio Partners, on climate change and board competencies.
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In today's episode Andy Silvester discusses imminent new Covid-19 restrictions and chats with Peter Georgiou, the man behind high-end delivery outfit SUPPER.
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In today's episode, City A.m. editor Andy Silvester sits down with economics and markets correspondent Jack Barnett to read the runes on the latest economic data and what it might suggests about the Bank of England's next move.
Andy also looks at new house price numbers, trouble with activists at SSE and growing activity from the regulator.
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Today Andy Silvester looks at a warning from a top Bank of England rate-setter, news from the digital ads market, Chinese property firm Evergrande's latest struggles against its debt burden and more news on the new Covid variant.
Andy is also joined by Sascha O'Sullivan and Elena Siniscalco, who offer their views on politics, Keir's pro-business push, and the future of the capital's housing market.
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On this episode of the City View podcast, City A.M. editor Andy Silvester looks at market reaction to news the Omicorn variant may not be as bad as first feared, two big tech deals and new OECD predictions.
Andy is also joined by EY Chief Sustainability Officer Steve Varley, who tells us what the Big 4 firm is doing to put green at the heart of business.
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In today’s episode of City A.M.’s The City View podcast, Andy Silvester looks at the markets’ reaction to news of the new Covid-19 variant, the competition watchdog’s crackdown on Facebook, and EasyJet’s pandemic-hit result.
Andy is also joined by Jamie Milroy, CEO of Dash Rides, on a mission to change commuting.
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In today's episode of the City View podcast with City A.M. editor Andy Silvester, it's markets on the mind. Despite variant fears the FTSE shrugged off concerns on Monday in attempts to brush off Friday's losses.
There's also big news from twitter, updates from travel companies and good news at Irn Bru maker AG Barr.
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In today's episode of The City View, editor Andy Silvester looks at European market reaction to the new variant of Covid-19 that has emerged in South Africa, the FCA's plan to become a more modern regulator, and speaks to LinkedIn's UK country manager Janine Chamberlin on the future of work.
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In today's episode of the City View, the daily podcast from City A.M., Editor Andy Silvester discusses the morning's results - from a bumper Asian quarter for luxury fashion brand Mulberry to Britvic getting its post-lockdown fizz back.
Andy is also joined by Amiad Soto, the Israeli entrepreneur behind short-term rental firm Guesty, on a mission to transform remote working and the blending of business and leisure.
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In today's episode of City A.M.'s daily podcast, we talk about more fallout from the Bulb collapse, bad news from AO World for Christmas goods and reflect on the changing world of street delivery with City A.M.'s Leah Montebello.
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City A.M. Editor Andy Silvester looks at the day's business news, with energy provider Bulb's collapse making the headlines. Elsewhere Andy looks at a potential bumper buyout of Telecom Italia by KKR, the rumours swirling around M&S and Boris Johnson's catastrophic speech to the CBI conference.
Later Andy is joined by City A.M.'s features writer Elena Siniscalco to discuss an energy project that presents a real dilemma for the UK's levelling up aims.
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Andy Silvester hosts the Friday edition of City A.M.'s evening podcast The City View, looking into Ryanair's delisting, concerning borrowing figures, and a bumper payday for the Premier League courtesy of American friends.
Andy is also joined by Sascha O'Sullivan, City A.M.'s Opinion and Features Editor, to look back at an extraordinary week in British politics.
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In this edition of The City View, the daily podcast from City A.M., editor Andy Silvester talks to economics and markets correspondent Jack Barnett about Metro Bank, good news from pub group Fuller's, and funding issues at TfL.
Andy also touches bases with River & Mercantile's Dan Hanbury on where opportunities lie in the UK market.
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Welcome to City A.M.’s daily news podcast, The City View, live from the newsroom. Editor Andy Silvester whistles through the big news in the Square Mile today - including the latest on David Cameron’s faltering business career and a day to forget for McColl’s.
But the big news of the day is inflation - which Andy looks through with his colleague Jack Barnett and the Co-CIO of Arbuthnot Latham, Gregory Perdon.
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City A.M.'s daily podcast is back, with all the news and views from the Square Mile as you head on your commute home - or from the kitchen table to the sofa, if you haven't quite made it back.
Today's there's news from Vodafone, the Restaurant Group, Netflix and new job figures, and we hear from Stephane Crosnier, Accenture's Head of Supply Chain and Operations in the UK, on the ongoing global supply crunch.
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City A.M. Editor Andy Silvester is joined by MoneyWeek Executive Editor John Stepek and Avado Learning CEO Mark Creighton in this special double episode of the City View podcast.
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In the second of three special golf podcasts, Ryder Cup-winning player and captain Sam Torrance previews the Open Championship and looks back at the abrdn Scottish Open with City A.M. Sports Editor Frank Dalleres.
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In this week's The City View, Andy Silvester is joined by Societe Generale's UK boss Christophe Lattuada.
He's guided the bank through the last of the interminable Brexit negotiations and, of course, through the pandemic that turned financial services and the world upside down.
Christophe and Andy discuss the future of the office, how London can stay ahead of the competition and what the future holds for SocGen.
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In this, the first of three special golf podcasts, Ryder Cup-winning player and captain Sam Torrance previews a star-studded abrdn Scottish Open with City A.M. Sports Editor Frank Dalleres.
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Wise are set to list this week, and on this episode of The City View, Andy Silvester talks tech with the firm's Chief Financial Officer, Matt Briers.
They touch on the firm's reasons for listing, the future of the fintech darling and how London can continue to thrive as a global hub for exciting, innovative companies.
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This week City A.M.'s Andy Silvester sits down with DWF Group CEO Sir Nigel Knowles. What Sir Nigel doesn't know about legal and business services probably isn't worth knowing.
In this podcast he opens up on what he thinks the industry needs to do to stay ahead of international competitors, the new skills that young lawyers need, and the future of DWF.
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In this latest episode of The City View, Andy Silvester sits down with Avon CEO Angela Cretu.
Avon is quite the company - the second largest direct-seller in the world, but also advancing in digital directions too. In 2019 the firm booked almost $6bn in global revenues.
Angela talks to Andy about the challenges that come from navigating a global pandemic, managing a truly worldwide staff, and the important of purpose as well as profit.
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In this latest episode of The City View, Andy Silvester speaks to two women doing extraordinary things.
Rebecca Vincent is the Head of Campaigns at Reporters Without Borders, a group which campaigns for press freedom across the world. Andy and Rebecca talk about slipping standards across the world and how we can address the slide.
And Jeanette Makings is Head of Financial Education Services at Close Brothers Asset Management. She talks to Andy about mental health in the pandemic, and the role companies can play in building their staff's resilience.
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A rare bumper episode of the City View sees two fantastic interviews, with Accenture Interactive boss Pritesh Gadhia and crossbench peer Lord Triesman.
Speaking to City A.M.'s Andy Silvester, Pritesh offers his views on the workforce of the future, the role of digital transformation in major corporates, and what businesses can do to futureproof themselves for the years to come.
And Lord Triesman, now Group Director at Salamanca Group but with a career that spans everything from merchant banking to politics to football, talks to Andy about an exciting project in the south west, as well as the botched plans for a European Super League.
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This week Andy Silvester speaks to Bulb founder and CEO Hayden Wood, the renewable energy company that now supplies almost one-tenth of UK homes and is seen as the fastest growing firm in Europe.
Andy and Hayden talk about Bulb's growth, the challenges of managing in a pandemic, and what more the Government can be doing to push the country towards a greener, but affordable, future
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This week Andy Silvester is joined by Michael Dugher, the Chief Executive of the Betting and Gaming Council. A sector always in the spotlight, the £7bn+ industry is going through a Government review which will shape the future of gambling.
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"The end of the beginning," perhaps. To mark the opening of non-essential retail and the possibility of a pint, Andy Silvester talks to consumer and retail expert Simon Quirk from consultancy Kantar.
Is the High Street dead, or just dormant? And what might retailers see over these coming few weeks? Andy and Simon unpack it all.
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In this episode Andy Silvester talks to asset manager Tim Ashley - but rather than funds, it's whisky that Tim manages. He's a partner at VCL Vintner, who've turned whisky collecting into smart investment.
Andy also speaks to Hargreaves Lansdown's Susannah Streeter about big news from both Deliveroo and Next.
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In this episode, Andy Silvester is joined by Cisco UK & Ireland boss David Meads, who shares his insights into the UK's relationship with tech, innovation in Britain's connectivity and the future of work.
Michael Hewson, Chief Markets Analyst at CMC Markets, also joins Andy to talk about the week to come, and City A.M.'s Poppy Wood looks back on a year that saw big pharma become Britain's industrial darling.
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City A.M.'s Andy Silvester sits down with Dr. Peggie Rothe, Leesman's Head of Research and Insights, for a bumper edition on the future of the office.
Andy and Peggie discuss what leaders and companies will need to do to persuade staff back to the office, and to use this year of disruption to change what the office looks like.
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In this episode of the City View podcast, Andy Silvester hosts City Airport boss Robert Sinclair. He and Andy discuss the future of aviation, the capital's continuing global relevance and what the airport needs from Government in the forthcoming post-Covid travel review.
Andy also speaks to Tracey Brady, Managing Director of Company Matters, part of Link Group. She talks about the findings of a new report into diversity in the City of London's mid-caps and AIM-listed firms.
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In this episode of The City View, Andy Silvester talks about Rishi Sunak's budget and the week to come with former BBC Business correspondent Susannah Streeter, before he's joined by Totaljobs CEO Jon Wilson.
Andy and Jon discuss a new report which heralds good news for the capital, the world of recruiting in the middle of a global pandemic, and what the office of the future might look like in future.
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City A.M. Acting Editor Andy Silvester is joined by Canaccord Genuity's Head of Equities Alex Aylen to chat about the state of global stock markets and what her clients are looking for in their investment strategies.
Andy also takes a brief look at the forthcoming Budget and talks to City A.M.'s James Warrington about two hot-button tech stories.
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Andy Silvester is joined by James Ashton, the Evening Standard's former City & Executive Editor, to discuss the latter's new book as well as the business landscape as we cautiously enter a post-Covid world.
James talks about his book The Nine Types of Leader as well as London's place in the new economic order.
Andy is also joined by City A.M. reporter Poppy Wood, looking at the Government's roadmap for re-opening the UK economy.
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City A.M. Acting Editor Andy Silvester is joined by IWG Plc boss Mark Dixon, who discusses the future of office working, cities, and even the terroir on his vineyard in the south of France.
Andy's also joined by Hargreaves Lansdown analyst and former BBC Business correspondent Susannah Streeter, looking at big results from the banks in the coming week as well as discussing the prospects for a UK recovery.
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City A.M. Acting Editor Andy Silvester sits down with the British Beer & Pub Association's Chief Executive Emma McClarkin, who tells all about the difficulties her members are facing as a rest of the pandemic - and what can be done to solve them as the UK gradually reopens.
Andy also talks to CMC Markets' Chief Market Analyst Michael Hewson about coming GDP figures for the UK, results from Ocado and AstraZeneca and the week to come.
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City A.M. Acting Editor Andy Silvester talks to investment fund manager turned global human rights campaigner Bill Browder.
Bill has been a thorn in Vladimir Putin's side ever since his lawyer Sergei Magnitsky was murdered in Russian custody after an attempt to expose widespread tax fraud. He talks to Andy about the protests in Russia over the arrest of Alexei Navalny, what the West can do to stand up to Putin's aggression, and the powers of the Magnitsky Act.
Andy also talks to pensions policy whizz Amanda Latham of Barnett Waddingham.
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City A.M. Acting Editor Andy Silvester speaks to two former journalists, Susannah Streeter and Steve Hawkes, about the City's prospects in 2021.
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In this latest edition of The City View podcast, Andy Silvester speaks to exiled Hong Kong activist Nathan Law. The youngest legislator ever elected in Asia and one of TIME Magazine's 100 most influential people on the planet, Law has been a thorn in the side of Beijing ever since he emerged as a leader of the Umbrella Movement in 2014.
Andy speaks to Law about China's ever-tightening grip on Hong Kong, repressive moves on freedom of speech and freedom of expression, and on what role businesses have in standing up to the worst tendencies of the Chinese Communist Party.
Before that, Andy hears from City A.M. reporter Poppy Wood on the Government's Covid-19 response and from CMC Markets' Chief Markets Analyst Michael Hewson ahead of a busy week on the global stage.
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The City View is back for 2021 with a new format, a new host and a very special guest, with City A.M.'s Andy Silvester talking to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak.
The pair discuss the Government's response to the pandemic, the future of cities and whether the work-from-home shift is a permanent one. They also discuss what's next for the post-Brexit City of London, with the Chancellor looking forward to "Big Bang 2.0."
Andy is also joined by Susannah Streeter, a former BBC business journalist and now a senior analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, to look at the week to come in the Square Mile.
And City A.M.'s James Warrington, who covers media and tech for the paper, discusses the fallout from social media firms banning President Donald Trump, optimism in the tech sector, and Brexit's material impact at the border.
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In the last City View podcast before Christmas, Andy Silvester talks to CMC Chief Market Analyst Michael Hewson as they look back on 2020 and dabble with predictions for 2021.
Michael looks at the possibility of a UK-EU trade deal, the prospects for the pound next year, the impact of the US Election on the economy across the pond and the outlook for the global economy, from stocks to unemployment.
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In this episode Christian talks to City A.M.'s comment and features editor, Rachel Cunliffe, ahead of her move to the New Statesman in January - when Christian will also be embarking on a new career. Amid the reminiscences they also talk about the latest shape of pandemic politics; the search for a bit of freedom in lockdown; and the extraordinary success of pharmaceutical companies in manufacturing Covid vaccines.
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Christian talks to John Williams, CEO of the Institute of Leadership and Management, about the nature of leadership during a time of extraordinary change and disruption.
The institute represents 40,000 high-level leaders from around the world, and the global pandemic has triggered conversations at all levels about agility, collaboration and purpose.
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In this episode Christian talks to Adam Byatt, the Michelin-starred proprietor of Trinity in Clapham, about how the pandemic has inflicted huge pain on the hospitality sector and why he feels it was made a scapegoat ahead of the latest lockdown. Adam talks about how the sector has adapted, how it may change for good and why he can't wait to rediscover the happy buzz of a much-loved restaurant, free from Covid restrictions.
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Today Andy Silvester talks to Liam Griffin, CEO of Addison Lee. After a tumultuous few years, the firm remains optimistic about the capital's prospects - but Griffin believes the capital needs more help from regulators. He also touches on taking on the firm - again - on the very same day that lockdown started, changes to the congestion charge, and plans to go full electric.
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In this episode Christian talks to Eric Heerema, chief executive of Nyetimber - the UK's leading sparkling wine maker and a truly global, luxury brand.
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In this episode Christian is joined by CMC Markets' chief market analyst Michael Hewson, who gives his take on the state of the US economy and how markets could respond to either a Biden victory or four more years of Donald Trump. Michael looks at the current health of US equity markets and considers how a Democrat or Republican agenda could shape them in the years ahead, and he looks at how the result will affect the debate around another wave of US stimulus. He also tells us how many screens he'll be watching as the results come in...
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In this episode Christian talks to Lord Maude, a veteran of Tory politics whose career spanned nearly 40 years from the government of Margaret Thatcher to David Cameron's 2015 majority.
Maude, who was a signatory to the Maastricht Treaty in 1992, talks about the current Brexit negotiations and says he is absolutely certain that both sides want to strike a deal.
He also reflects on his time in office implementing contentious reforms to the civil service, and he discusses the importance of ongoing efforts to improve the quality and efficiency of the British state.
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In this episode Christian talks to David Mercer, CEO of LMAX Group, the fast-growing fintech firm and FX and institutional crypto exchange that clocked up $56m (£43m) in gross profit in 2019, with trading volumes of $3.5tn. LMAX is listed in the Deloitte Fast 50 and The Sunday Times Tech Track 100, and the Group recorded record half-year results in June 2020. David talks about his career in the City, culminating in a 2012 management buyout of LMAX and the company's growth and success since then. He discusses how the City can retain its spot as a leading global financial services hub in the years ahead and issues a passionate plea for City employers to open their doors to young talent from diverse backgrounds.
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In the first episode of the City View's new weekly format, Christian May talks to veteran broadcaster and journalist Alastair Stewart about a wave of disruption hitting the broadcast media.
The BBC has a new Director General while its former star presenter is launching a rival news channel. What will this do to the media landscape and how should established players respond?
Alastair also talks about his belief in the value of impartiality; where ITV went wrong in the digital arms race; why he can't stand opinionated journalists; what real diversity looks like; and why the advice he gives young reporters hasn't changed in 40 years.
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In this extended episode of the City View, Christian talks to Bank of England chief economist and Monetary Policy Committee member Andy Haldane, about the economic lessons learnt from the past five months and the prospects for our economy recovery. Haldane strikes an upbeat tone and warns against letting pessimism shape "the narrative we tell ourselves about our economy and our society." In a wide-ranging conversation, Haldane talks about how the Bank of England has adapted the way in which it identifies and measures economic activity; why the furlough scheme shouldn't be extended; how businesses could be helped to manage their newly-acquired debt burden; and why he thinks people won't go back to the old ways of working.
This is the final episode of the City View podcast for this series, marking the end of a run that has seen more than 100 episodes recorded since April. The podcast will return in a new format this Autumn.
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In this episode Christian talks to Phil Smeaton, chief investment officer for Sanlam Private Wealth, about how markets have behaved in recent months and the forces that could shape them over the rest of this year.
Phil discusses the fall in the value of the US dollar; the US election; UK tax rises; and central bank interventions.
Also in this episode Christian looks at Rishi Sunak's plans for tax rises; the economic cost of home-working; and the gloomy mood music ahead of the next round of Brexit negotiations.
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Today Andy Silvester is joined by City A.M.’s very own Rachel Cunliffe as they take a whirlwind tour around post(ish)-Covid politics. They start in Scotland where the SNP are doing their best to move the conversation on from their handling of the pandemic to another independence debate, whereas in Westminster the Tories look to get their reputation for competence back.
Andy also looks at further trouble in aviation, more woe on the High St and the latest in the back to work push.
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In this episode Christian talks to Claire Valoti, Vice President (International) of messaging giant Snapchat - a platform used by more than 80 per cent of the UK's 13 - 24 year olds. Claire came out of maternity leave at the end of March and straight into a global pandemic as Snap's most senior employee outside of the US. In this show she talks about what she's learnt during that time and discusses the issues shaping the tech and social media world, from online harms to turning a profit.
Also in this episode Christian looks at the Chancellor's latest tax plan; the Bank of England's view of the economy; and the travel industry's latest plea for help.
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In this episode Christian talks to entrepreneur and business coach Linda Plant about why she thinks working from home is overrated and unsustainable. Linda says that in addition to the economic consequences of ghost-town city centres, the lack of human contact and creative sparks is bad for business. She knows not everyone will agree, but she makes her case in a forthright way.
Also on the show, Christian looks at the latest high-street footfall figures; Google's decision to pass on the cost of the UK's digital services tax; and David Blunkett's calls to get civil servants back in the office.
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Today Andy Silvester steps in for Christian May, and talks to WeWork's UK boss Mathieu Proust. The property firm's chief offers his opinions on the value of office space and flexibility, the future of London as a global hub and the outfit's plans to rebound from a dire 2019.
Andy also looks at the latest in the ongoing saga over the future ownership of TikTok, the backlash to plans for tax rises in the UK and the upcoming hike in the price of a humble plastic bag.
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In this episode Christian is joined by Richard Holt, head of cities at the consultancy and research outfit Oxford Economics.
Richard explores the trends and changes underway in cities across the world and offers a view of where there may be winners and losers from the great Coronavirus shakeup.
Also in this episode Christian looks at the CBI's latest call for workers to return to offices; new data on footfall and economic activity from the ONS; and Brewdog's plans to plant a million trees.
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In this episode Christian talks to Adrienne Gormley, head of EMEA at Dropbox, about the opportunities and potential pitfalls of remote working.
Adrienne says that getting it right requires more than just having the right digital tools and that a new approach to management and company culture is necessary.
Also in this episode Christian looks at the possible £22bn hit to the UK tourism industry; America's latest swipe at HSBC; and the (temporary) demise of Davos.
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In this episode Christian talks to Gary Baker, EMEA MD of the CFA Institute, the global network of investment professionals, about how markets and investors have reacted to waves of market disruption and unprecedented central bank intervention.
Gary also talks about the role of human decision-making and judgement amid a rise in machine learning and algorithms in the investment industry and he shares his views on why he thinks most of us will choose to spend at least some of our time back in the office.
Also in this episode, Christian looks at the latest working-from-home stats; gloomy numbers in retail employment; and PwC's global results.
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In this episode Christian talks to Jean Stephens, global CEO of RSM International, the world’s 6th largest audit, tax and consulting network. Jean reflects on her own leadership during the last few months and how she's adapted, having previously spent 70 per cent of her time on international flights. Jean also identifies growth opportunities for the network and says that while flexible working will clearly play a big role in the future, the general mood among her staff is that "they can't wait to get back into the office."
Also in this episode, Christian looks at KMPG's new global CEO survey; Downing Street's reluctance to encourage people back into offices; and the prospect of a freshly minted UK-Japan trade deal.
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In this episode Christian talks to Joanna Swash, chief executive of the customer services and office support provider Moneypenny, which has 20,000 corporate clients in the UK and US. Joanna talks about the impact of the early stages of lockdown on her company and explains how she transitioned 1,000 staff to work from home in just three weeks. With call volumes and business activity now higher than the pre-lockdown period, Joanna shares her leadership and management approach, saying businesses can either hide, survive or thrive. She thinks it's time to discover some confidence, embrace the changes and thrive.
Also in this episode, Christian looks at a new survey suggesting Londoners are particularly keen to get back to the office; John Lewis moving beyond its 'never knowingly undersold' slogan; and JP Morgan's ambition to launch a UK retail bank.
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In this episode Christian is joined by City A.M.'s comment editor, Rachel Cunliffe, who expands on her forthright column from earlier in the week, criticising the education secretary Gavin Williamson. Rachel talks about the failure of leadership and accountability surrounding the A-level marking fiasco, and considers what the controversy tells us about the caliber of our politicians and the capabilities of agencies and Whitehall departments.
Also in this episode, Christian looks at dire warnings from clubs, bars and music venues being hammered by pandemic restrictions; construction giant Mace's plans to get staff back in the office; and Mike Ashley's latest financials.
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Today Andy Silvester is joined by Havas London CEO Xavier Rees. The ad land boss offers his thoughts on the return to work, the value of creative ideas in the office, and why he’s changed the company’s articles of association to become a “B Corp”.
Andy also looks at Heathrow complaints about quarantine rules, Matt Hancock’s call for people to return to the office and Monzo’s latest setback.
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In this episode Christian talks to Adam Marshall, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, about the state of the economy and the prospects for a recovery. Adam believes that when government support schemes are withdrawn they must be replaced by more targeted schemes and that businesses must be supported by tax reform and incentives to hire. With the latest survey from the business group pointing to deep-rooted nervousness among firms, Adam says there is a real risk that simply switching off support, such as the job retention scheme, could lead to widespread hardship in the business community.
Also in this episode, Christian looks at the latest bank lending figures; the success of the chancellor's Eat Out to Help Out scheme; and Amazon's plans to hire thousands of people - and take on more office space.
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In this episode Christian talks to music industry veteran Merck Mercuriadis, a former manager of acts including Elton John and Beyoncé whose FTSE-listed investment firm has just hit a £1bn market cap after snapping up the rights to hits including Livin’ on a Prayer, Back to Black, Uptown Funk, Single Ladies and Don't Stop Believing. Music rights is big business, and Merck's company Hipgnosis counts heavyweight Investec, Schroders and Aviva as shareholders. He discusses the growth potential of streaming services; the criteria for selecting an investable song; and why he believes his operation is good for investors as well as song-writers.
Also in this episode, Christian reflects on his own return to the office in the City of London.
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In this episode Christian is joined by Lawson Muncaster, co-founder and managing director of City A.M., to discuss the challenges posed by the last five months and the decision to return to print for Monday 7 September. Lawson discusses how the company adapted to survive; what life could look like in the Square Mile come the autumn; and how City A.M.'s agility helped it navigate unprecedented challenges.
Also in this episode, Christian looks at the plans for London's latest multi-million pound film studio; Tesco's response to the threat from Amazon; and how the pandemic has brought an end to a centuries-old tradition at a Soho pub. The episode also ends with a brief cameo appearance from Christian's three year old son, Chaplin.
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In this episode Christian is joined by Euan Blair, co-founder of tech firm Whitehat which matches apprentices with employers including Facebook, Morgan Stanley and other blue chip giants. Euan is on a mission to change the way people think about apprenticeships and to provide opportunities for disadvantaged young people and those who feel university isn't for them. He also discusses the role of the controversial apprenticeship levy; how employers can start bringing apprentices onboard; and what the exam grading fiasco tells us about education and the options facing school leavers.
Also in this episode Christian looks at Sadiq Khan's warning on a hollowed-out London; a new survey by Aviva showing optimism among employees returning to work; and the surge of holiday bookings for summer 2021.
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In this episode Christian talks to former energy and climate change minister Greg (now Lord) Barker, who currently sits as executive chairman of Russian energy and metals giant EN+ Group. Lord Barker begins by assessing the current economic conditions and says there is a compelling case to extend the multi-billion-pound furlough scheme. He also calls for more targeted financial support for businesses. Turning to infrastructure, he makes the case for a greater market value for low-carbon aluminium (as opposed to heavy carbon Chinese aluminium) and talks about his work rolling out electric vehicle fast-charging points. Finally, he answers questions about the debate surrounding members of the House of Lords with links to Russian businesses and, mindful of the controversy around his own current role, says there is a case for greater transparency and reform.
Also in this episode, Christian discusses the latest economic data and what can be done to aid the recovery; Natwest's job cuts; and Doc Martens' decision to return the furlough money they called upon during the lockdown.
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In this episode Christian talks to Kevin Ellis, chairman and senior partner at audit and consultancy giant PwC. Kevin talks about why he's kept his company's offices open and why so many of his staff are keen to get back in, even if just for a couple of days a week. Kevin says we've all got used to working from home and that people may need to "give the office a try" before rediscovering its value. He also discusses their latest survey of CEOs, which reveals some surprising characteristics of UK business leaders at a time of crisis and change.
Also in this episode, Christian looks at the latest ONS jobs data; a warning on employee burnout from Robert Walters; and a bullish position on the future of the office from landlord Derwent.
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In this episode Christian is joined by Neil Carberry, chief executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which represents over 3,000 recruitment companies across the country. Neil gives his assessment of the jobs market and the changes coming its way, and offers advice for job seekers or those looking to change their career during these uncertain times. He also adds his voice to the great 'working from home' debate — suggesting that while it has many upsides, and is here to stay in some form, the office is still important and people 'shouldn't get carried away' in assuming we won't ever return to them.
Also in this episode, Christian looks at the latest survey of British businesses considering job cuts; a plea for help from the retail and hospitality sectors; and Canary Wharf's efforts to reassure bankers that the iconic site is safe to return to.
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In this episode Christian is joined by Nigel Wilson, chief executive of Legal and General, a City institution with more than £1 trillion of assets under management. Nigel talks about L&G's long-term view and how its investments could shape our recovery and future economic growth, but he also reflects on the immense change that the pandemic has brought to his company, the City and all urban centres. He remains optimistic about London's future, but says getting people back into offices will be key — even if it's just for two or three days a week. He says "our culture will erode" without the collaboration and creativity that comes from having people work together, and our city centres will suffer without at least a modest return of the office.
Also in this episode, Christian talks about City A.M.'s new 'back to the office' campaign, which seeks to contribute to a debate about the merits and wisdom of working from home at a time when our business districts are suffering from a catastrophic decline in footfall. The effects of the pandemic have meant that even as London's outer zones return to economic vitality, central London remains eerily quiet as commuters shun public transport and employers struggle to bring people back into offices. Without a doubt, the pandemic will change the way a lot of us work — almost entirely for the better. More flexibility and greater personal autonomy will be welcome changes for a lot of people. But the sudden and near total disappearance of people from our city centres is having a devastating effect on local economies and, over time, our social fabric.
City A.M. believes that employers must start to implement innovative, risk-assessed ways of bringing more people back into central London and Canary Wharf. People can work one, two or three days at the office without overloading the transport system and without giving up their newly forged relationship with work. Business groups, City leaders and the mayor of London have all backed our call to save central London, and this can only be achieved if the scenes now evident on the high streets of Clapham, Hampstead, Chiswick and Greenwich are replicated in Zone One.
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In this episode Christian is joined by City A.M.'s comment and features editor, Rachel Cunliffe, who talks about her recent column on why working from home doesn't suit everyone. Rachel talks about young people in houseshares in particular, as well as those who don't have the luxury of a separate work space at home. Also under discussion: House of Lords reform and why the new Tory leader in Scotland can't let the SNP get away with bending the truth.
Also in this episode, Christian looks at the latest economic analysis from the Bank of England; more calls to support London's city-centre restaurants and bars; and Edward Bramson's renewed campaign against Barclays.
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In this episode Christian is joined by Stephen Lotinga, CEO of the Publishers Association, representing the UK's fiction, non-fiction and academic publishing sector. After the biggest year ever for the industry in 2019, how has it coped with the lockdown and what are the chances of the great Coronavirus novel emerging? Stephen also discusses cancel culture, censorship and the role of authors and publishers in society.
Also in this episode Christian looks at the latest plans banks have for bringing staff back to the office; some positive news from the latest economic figures; and the Tory mayoral candidate's war of words with Sadiq Khan.
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In this episode Christian is joined by top hotelier and London businessman Tony Matharu, who believes the capital needs an injection of confidence to get people back on public transport, back in the office and back into the pubs, restaurants, shops and hotels.
Also in this episode, Christian looks at the slow trickle of workers returning to the office; BP's dividend cut; and a prediction that the Bank of England will take interest rates to zero, and lower.
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