The credible way to end Brexit gridlock and give UK and global business much-needed certainty is with a second referendum, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations. The comments from Nigel Green, the founder and chief executive of deVere Group, come as the UK and…
Global Briefing
Global Hotspots for London Office Investment
In the aftermath of the vote to leave the EU two-and-a-half years ago, plenty has been written about the future global standing of the UK. Many naysayers suggesting London will be particularly hard-hit by the economic fallout. Naturally, like with any change, there will be an adjustment period. But new research…
ECSO- First High Level Roundtable on Europe’s Cyber Future
The European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) gathered together key decision-makers from the European Union (EU) institutions, Member States and the private sector to engage in a dialogue on how the European cyber security ecosystem can be further developed. The event, gathering 150 participants, took place on 5 February 2019 in…
Firms Believe AI will Disrupt their Sector by 2024
91% of respondents believe that AI will disrupt their sector within five years compared to an average of 77% across all sectors. Over half (58%) think blockchain has the potential to disrupt their sector, slightly higher than the average of 57%. A third (33%) say that blockchain, AI and robotics are already…
Comment – Europe: a Policy Crisis
While the Europeans have been busy trying to impose a miserable Withdrawal Agreement on the UK, a potential crisis has crept up on them of their own making. It is not clear that the eurozone could survive a new recession in its current form. This risk would be exacerbated by…
Toyota and Panasonic Agree to Establish Joint Venture Related to Automotive Prismatic Batteries
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic) today concluded a business integration contract and a joint venture contract towards the establishment of a new company (joint venture) related to the automotive prismatic battery business. Major points of the agreements: – Toyota and Panasonic will establish a…