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...this month, Jay Powell was asked if the US Federal Reserve was prepared to “do what it takes” to get inflation back under control — and if necessary, follow in the footsteps of his venerated predecessor, Paul...
...“I am less sanguine than the market on inflation,” said Desai, pointing out that the Fed this month lifted its own forecasts for price rises....
...All of this together makes me think that inflation may have more legs,” says Sonal Desai, chief investment officer at Franklin Templeton’s fixed income group....
...“Corporate tax policy has become a playground for populist impulses,” says Mihir Desai, professor at Harvard Business School....
...Paul Manduca Prudential The agreement is not an alternative. It is in fact the only option we have to enjoy seamless trading....
...Paul Drechsler, who chaired the CBI until the summer and now heads the London First business lobby group, said the chance of a no-deal Brexit was now 50:50....
...Samir Desai, chief executive of one of Britain’s biggest fintechs, the peer-to-peer SME lender Funding Circle, agreed....
...Paul Jones, chief executive of Lux Resorts & Hotels, a hotel operator, is upbeat about prospects, saying: “We turned the corner last year in terms of growth.”...
...FT Alphaville: Mihir Desai explains the wisdom of finance — Now with transcript!...
...Paul Drechsler CBI We should be very proud of our excellent history and achievements in international trade....
...Samir Desai, co-founder of fintech lender Funding Circle, praised the government’s support for technology companies and its low taxation policy, a key issue for SMEs....
...Samir Desai, Funding Circle Data security is fundamental to the daily functioning of the world’s economies....
...Paul Drechsler CBI The nation — just like business — needs optimistic leadership. We have some enormous challenges, not least of which relate to Brexit....
...Paul Drechsler, CBI The manifestos make somewhat depressing reading when you reflect on what has made the UK successful over the past four decades: an open economy, competition and free trade....
...Paul Drechsler CBI Where does all this leave the prospects of a decent Brexit outcome for business?...
...Paul Drechsler, CBI The USA and its economy is vitally important to growth across the world....
...Sam Desai (played engagingly by Javone Prince) is in a miserable state: his benefits have been sanctioned, his marriage is turning stale, he lives in a cramped flat with his overworked wife and oversexed...
...Samir Desai, Funding Circle Central planning does not work in an internet age where markets form and produce value incredibly quickly....
...Paul Drechsler, CBI After last week’s general election, I think it’s time to take stock and reflect....
...Lord (Meghnad) Desai Emeritus Professor, London School of Economics and Political Science Franco Bassanini Former Chairman, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Mark Burgess Former Managing Director, Future Fund...
...Samir Desai, Funding Circle Staff representatives on boards is aimed at tackling a lack of transparency within business....
...Paul Drechsler, CBI I have every confidence that City Network members will be full of ideas on reforms and what we need. I would like to step back from the question....
...Paul Drechsler, CBI The British people’s vote to leave the EU is a momentous turning point in our history. The country has spoken and we all need to listen....
...Samir Desai, Funding Circle Given the vast and ever-changing nature of cyber threats, security needs to be tackled collectively....
...Bankers say Asian investors will demand higher yields from weaker issuers, but Mr Desai adds that a strong brand in Asia will help....
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