New York officially loses its title of leading financial centre to London
London has moved ahead of New York to reclaim the position of leading financial centre across the globe, according to the ranking system of think tank Z/Yen.
Tag: Economy
Suits you, sir personalised interest rates could be the future
By David Craik
It is time to start thinking differently about interest rates.
Wales goes global to put fire into its young business dragons
By David Craik
The Welsh Assembly wants to boost its entrepreneurial spirit by working with other nations and US academics.
UK deemed attractive destination for global investors due to tech sector and economic stability
The increased connectivity of the digital age is lowering barriers to entry and opening up international growth opportunities for dynamic companies, suggested a new Grant Thornton report – which took a look into what exactly made the UK such an attractive business destination.
Maintaining Britain’s largest family firm: Secrets of the Queen’s success
By Jean Martin
The Queen has hit a historical milestone in becoming the longest reigning British monarch – a position previously held by her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria. In her role as the head of the UK’s largest family firm for over 63 years, she has overseen dramatic changes in how it is run and her leadership style has evolved in tune with the times.
The numbers behind SMEs’ growing confidence of a bright future
By Jason Eatock
Despite the fact that small and medium businesses are having to work harder than ever to stay profitable, confidence in the economy continues to rise, says Jason Eatock, head of SME at Zurich.
How to best evade the China crisis as a business leader
By David Craik
Businesses must be adaptable and agile and constantly look around for new export hot-spots.
Why Singapore should be first port of call for UK tech firms keen to break into Asia
Singapore’s stable business environment continues to attract high quality British tech companies, argues Taylor Vinters partner Henry Goodwin.
The policy changes businesses could expect from Labour’s Jeremy Corbyn
As the Labour leadership ballot papers go out, Real Business looks at the business agenda of divisive front-runner Jeremy Corbyn to see what could be expected if he wins.
Cameron sets off for Asia to seal business deal worth 750m and push for free trade agreement
Prime minister David Cameron has begun a tour of South East Asia, with the aim of sealing business deals worth more than £750m.