October 18, 2024
Finance

Brexit cost thousands of finance jobs in London says Lord Mayor

The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Michael Mainelli, who acts as an ambassador for the city’s financial district, says the Square Mile has lost thousands of jobs because of Brexit. ADVERTISEMENT The Lord Mayor of London’s economically influential financial district has called the UK’s decision to leave the European Union a ‘disaster’ that

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SLC pays over £5billion in student finance since the start of the academic year

At the Student Loans Company, we remain at the forefront of supporting the education sector by providing trusted, transparent, and accessible student finance services.  SLC enables more than 1.5 million students each year to invest in their futures by providing financial support to access further and higher education.  And we have marked another significant milestone

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L&G appoints new Retail CEO as Hickman steps down

Legal & General has announced two new appointments to its Group Management Committee. Laura Mason has been appointed as CEO of L&G’s Retail division. She will take post in December, succeeding Bernie Hickman who is leaving L&G after 26 years to focus on new opportunities. Mason is currently CEO of L&G’s Private Markets business. She

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Nicox Provides Third Quarter 2024 update and First Half 2024 Financial Results

Topline results from the NCX 470 (bimatoprost grenod) Phase 3 Denali clinical trial expected in Q3 2025 Cash of €19.7 million on September 30, 2024, including the estimated net proceeds of the VYZULTA royalty sale and equity investment announced on October 14, 2024 The Company estimates that it is financed into Q3 2025 October 17,

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City, former finance director settle case with SEC

The city of Rochester has resolved its case with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The lawsuit against the city and its former finance director, Rosalind Brooks-Harris, is now closed. In 2022, the SEC charged the city, Brooks-Harris and Everton Sewell, former chief financial officer of the Rochester City School District, with misleading investors in a

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Use of external finance rose to 46% in 2023 across the UK

The British Business Bank’s fourth Nations and Regions Tracker, published today, finds usage of external finance has increased overall across the UK, with 11 out of the 12 nations and regions recording an uptick in use of small business finance. The report also found that the majority of businesses (61%) viewed current trading conditions as

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Watchdog launches inquiry into the cost of motor and home insurance

A crackdown on soaring insurance prices has intensified after the City regulator started a review into lending schemes used by millions of people to pay for motor and home cover in instalments. The Financial Conduct Authority said on Wednesday that it would scrutinise the premium finance market because it was worried that consumers are being

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Willis Lease Finance Corporation Announces Timing of Third Quarter 2024 Earnings and Conference Call

Willis Lease Finance Corp. COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC”) plans to announce its financial results for the third quarter 2024 before the opening of Nasdaq on Monday, November 4, 2024. WLFC plans to hold a conference call with members of WLFC’s executive management team

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GM doubles down on EV batteries, invests $625M in lithium project

GM (GM) is upping the ante on its EV bet, investing $625 million directly into a US-based lithium mine project. GM and miner Lithium Americas (LAC) announced the two companies will create a joint venture to develop and mine a site known as “Thacker Pass” in Humboldt County, Nev. GM will invest the $625 million

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3 Side Gigs You Can Work From Anywhere in the World

Eva-Katalin / iStock.com Erika Kullberg is a financial influencer with over 21 million followers, including more than 9 million on TikTok, 5 million on Instagram, 4 million on Facebook and 2 million on YouTube. She is a lawyer and the founder of Erika.com who uses her skills and expertise to help everyday folks figure out

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