The City View - City AM's Daily Podcast

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London's Olympic site now hosts a vast innovation campus, Here East, home to over 4,000 people working in technology, advanced manufacturing, transport and the creative industries. It was a thriving, buzzing village but the lockdown has emptied its streets. CEO Gavin Poole talks about how they're helping tenants and customers through the crisis and how they're getting ready to welcome them back once restrictions ease. E-scooters are a common sight in the Olympic Park, and now the government is keen to expand their use across London to take the pressure off public transport. It's a case of a crisis generating rapid change and lasting innovation. 

Also in this episode, Christian looks at the pandemic's multi-billion dollar hit to the global insurance industry; how City firms are preparing to open their offices; and why some MPs want the UK to end an over-reliance on imports from China.

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Christian is joined by Charles Delingpole, founder and CEO of ComplyAdvantage, a compliance and risk management platform using AI and machine learning to keep companies on the right side of the law. Sanctions, scams and criminal activities all pose huge risks for businesses but how has the pandemic affected such behaviour and how should businesses respond, and how has home-working changed the compliance landscape? Charles offers a candid and fascinating glimpse into this vital world.

Also in this episode, Christian looks at the latest UK GDP figures; Ford's return to production; and the prospects of a UK-Japan trade deal.

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In this episode Christian is joined by Johnny Hornby, one of the most influential men in advertising - chairman and CEO of The&Partnership, the largest independent ad agency in Europe. 

Johnny sets out why he believes companies must continue to advertise and communicate during the crisis - and it's not just the obvious reason that he runs an ad agency. With a captive audience at home, including the hard to reach 16-30 demographic, brands that engage now could reap the rewards - provided their content is sensitive, relevant and authentic.

Also in this episode, Christian looks at the chancellor's announcement on extending the coronavirus job retention scheme; the tough times facing property giant Land Securities; and the latest row in the Brexit negotiations, this time over financial services.

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In this episode Christian is joined by Nigel Vaz, CEO of the digital transformation giant, Publicis Sapient. 

Nigel has 20,000 employees across the globe in 53 offices, so he's confronting changes to the world of work just like every other company. But his day job to advise other businesses on how they can harness digital tools to better serve clients, customers and staff. Publicis Sapient works with some of the largest organisations in the world, including banks, to bring about digital transformation - something which has risen right to the top of most corporate agendas. 

Also in this episode, Christian looks at the latest plea for help from the retail sector; Transport for London's plan to keep the capital moving; and Sir Richard Branson's decision to sell $500m of shares in Virgin Galactic to prop up his other businesses hit by the pandemic.

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In this episode Christian talks to the Conservative candidate for mayor of London, Shaun Bailey.

Bailey launches a stinging criticism of the mayor, Sadiq Khan, for "being too slow" in leading the capital's response to the pandemic. He also warns the mayor not to use the crisis as cover for the deep-rooted financial problems at Transport for London, following news that the body is seeking a £2bn bailout from central government. 

Also in this episode, Christian looks at the Prime Minister's address to the nation; the ongoing hunt for a new head of the City watchdog; and Elon Musk's latest outburst.

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In this episode, Christian is joined by Stephen Jones, CEO of banking industry group UK Finance, which is at the heart of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).

In a wide-ranging and candid conversation, Stephen talks about how the CBILS came into being; the problems it faced in its first few weeks; the difficulties still dogging the application process; and the wider measures put in place by lenders to support businesses.

Stephen also shares his concerns about the difficulties that will come to the fore once government support mechanisms, such as the job retention scheme, start to be withdrawn. 

Also in this episode, Christian looks at the latest grim forecast from the Bank of England; Sir Martin Sorrell's assessment of the business landscape; and the possible O2-Virgin mega-merger. 

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In this episode Christian is joined by Asda's former CEO, Andy Clarke, now chairman of AI-powered retail system Spoon Guru.

Andy reflects on the way in which the supermarket and grocery sector responded in the early stages of the pandemic, with panic buying and intense demand shining a light on supply chains, logistics and consumer behaviour.

He also talks about the continuing rise of the challengers; the forces changing the sector; and the failed Asda-Sainsbury's merger. 

Also in this episode, Christian looks at the success of the new small business loan scheme; Norman Lamont's warning of economic disaster; and Heathrow's latest case for a third runway.

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In this episode Christian is joined by economist Eamonn Butler, co-founder and director of the Adam Smith Institute.

Butler is an advocate of easing the lockdown and warns that the economic impact of the current restrictions will get worse (and harder to recover from) the longer they remain in place. 

He also talks about the economic landscape that will exist on the other side of this pandemic, and cautions against any tax rises or new regulations that could choke off an economic recovery. 

Also in this episode, Christian looks at the state of the government's job retention scheme; Virgin Atlantic's drastic survival bid; and the latest miserable economic data from lockdown Britain.

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