A “collapse” in the quality of City analysis is partly to blame for the failure of blockbuster floats such as Aston Martin and Funding Circle, according to the boss of broker Peel Hunt. Steven Fine, chief executive, said the disastrous stock market performance of both companies since their debuts was linked to a cull of sell-side equity research teams by big banks in the wake of the introduction of the EU financial services rule book Mifid II. “The quality of research is collapsing because banks are putting too much work on too few people,” Mr Fine told The Daily Telegraph. He claimed it means new companies are less able to “navigate their way through the regulatory minefield of being a public... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium Access one Premium article per week … [Read more...] about Fall in quality of analysis blamed for floats failure
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Saudi Arabia’s oil price promise just doesn’t add up
Julian Lee, Bloomberg 1:00 am CDT, Sunday, August 18, 2019 Can Saudi Arabia deliver on its promise to do what it takes to support higher oil prices? Can Saudi Arabia deliver on its promise to do what it takes to support higher oil prices? Photo: Kamran Jebreili, STF / Associated Press Photo: Kamran Jebreili, STF / Associated Press Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Can Saudi Arabia deliver on its promise to do what it takes to support higher oil prices? Can Saudi Arabia deliver on its promise to do what it takes to support higher oil prices? Photo: Kamran Jebreili, STF / Associated Press Saudi Arabia's oil price promise just doesn't add up 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Saudi Arabia … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia’s oil price promise just doesn’t add up
Suffolk Punch Trust celebrates with horse and dog show
Gallery PUBLISHED: 14:01 18 August 2019 | UPDATED: 14:01 18 August 2019 Jake Foxford Suffolk Punch Trust family horse and dog show Picture: VICTORIA PERTUSA Archant There were big smiles and no long faces at the annual Family Horse and Dog Show in Suffolk. Suffolk Punch Trust family horse and dog show. Charlie keys and dog, Zara Picture: VICTORIA PERTUSAThe day, hosted by the Suffolk Punch Trust, gave horse riders a chance to show off their beautiful animals in the sunshine as hundreds joined in the fun at the charity's home in Hollesley.Suffolk Punch Trust family horse and dog show. Margot and Katie Picture: VICTORIA PERTUSA You may also want to watch: While the day had been organised as a chance for riders and equine enthusiasts to have some fun, many of the categories also served as qualifiers for the upcoming royal London Show in Bedfordshire in September.Suffolk Punch Trust family horse and dog show. Stud manager Tracey Pettitt Picture: … [Read more...] about Suffolk Punch Trust celebrates with horse and dog show
Colorado Springs area business events starting Aug. 18
SUNDAYNew Life Toastmasters — 2:30-3:30 p.m., Fire Station No. 14, community room, 1875 N. Dublin Blvd.; newlife.toastmastersclubs.org.S-Peak Leaders Advanced Toastmasters — 6:30-8:15 p.m., Rockrimmon Library Branch, 832 Village Center Drive; Deb Horowitz, 466-3652.MONDAYGo and Grow Networking — Noon-1 p.m., 410 Tia Juana St.; Jenn Wright, 499-9012.Rotary Club of East Colorado Springs — 12:15-1:30 p.m., Patty Jewett Golf Course Clubhouse, 900 E. Espanola St., free; eastcolosprings rotary.org.Colorado Springs Toastmasters Club 555 — 6 p.m., City Hall, 212 E. Kiowa St.; 555.toastmastersclubs.org.TUESDAYTenacious Toastmasters — 7:15-8:15 a.m., City Hall, Academy Room, 107 N. Nevada Ave.; Bob, 440-8853.Tri-Lakes Business Accelerators — 7:45 a.m., Serranos Coffee, 625 W. Colorado 105, Monument; tinyurl.com/y6wjy9wg.Power Hour Networking — 8-9 a.m., Shots Coffee, 162 Tracker Drive, Suite 100; [email protected] Colorado Women’s … [Read more...] about Colorado Springs area business events starting Aug. 18
Couple sues law firm over parental leave, wages and firing
By Noam Scheiber Updated 7:00 pm PDT, Saturday, August 17, 2019 Julia Sheketoff and Mark Savignac, shown with son Henry, are suing Jones Day over its parental leave and wage practices. Julia Sheketoff and Mark Savignac, shown with son Henry, are suing Jones Day over its parental leave and wage practices. Photo: T.J. Kirkpatrick / New York Times Photo: T.J. Kirkpatrick / New York Times Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Julia Sheketoff and Mark Savignac, shown with son Henry, are suing Jones Day over its parental leave and wage practices. Julia Sheketoff and Mark Savignac, shown with son Henry, are suing Jones Day over its parental leave and wage practices. Photo: T.J. Kirkpatrick / New York Times Couple … [Read more...] about Couple sues law firm over parental leave, wages and firing