As Rishi Sunak spring a surprise race, what will the fallout be for financial services?

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General Election 2024: What’s at stake for the City?

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After months of speculation, the date is finally set. Come 5 July, we will know who holds the keys to Downing Street.

What is less clear is the path ahead for the City, which has become a political pinball in the contest.

Get ready for some of the top minds in finance to debate a momentous political event

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In 2024 markets stopped worrying and learnt to love uncertainty

FCA’s mishandling of whistleblower case needs an independent review

Should pension funds invest more in private assets? Not according to government’s own gloomy report

Abrdn names tech chief for investments unit in latest appointment under Jason Windsor

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Alain Courbebaisse will take on role in the new year

Simpson Thacher hires Sidley Austin finance duo in London

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Leveraged finance lawyers are in high demand in London

Trading Places: EY names UK financial services head, BofA promotes 387 MDs

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Find out who is on the move in the City and beyond this week

Season’s greetings videos from Blackstone and Apollo feature offbeat images including a CEO on horseback.

The Latest Clash of the Buyout Titans? Cheesy Holiday Videos

The long-term partnership between Caceis and Santander will be maintained but the Latin American joint venture isn’t part of the transaction and will remain controlled by both entities.

Santander to Sell Stake in Asset Manager Caceis Back to Credit Agricole 

Santander to Sell Stake in Credit Agricole’s Caceis Back to French Bank

Gamblers Anonymous meetings are filling up with people hooked on trading and betting.

More Men Are Addicted to the ‘Crack Cocaine’ of the Stock Market

A clash between the Broccoli family, which has creative control over 007, and the e-commerce giant, which owns the franchise, has put Bond’s future on pause.

James Bond Outdueled Goldfinger and Dr. No. Can He Win a Battle With Amazon?

The Fed’s signal that it will cut rates less than expected complicates efforts by other central banks to manage their economies.

Bank of England Keeps Rates Steady After Fed Move

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