Editorial

Roger Oldham, Founder of the Market’s fastest growing thought leadership and networking hub, LMForums, explains how they have adapted its increasingly popular programme of “free to access” Market events for the “lockdown” period and talks about the exciting return of the Executive Practice Group schedule. In this edition, Roger discusses diversity and inclusion and how the Market is making a concerted effort to attract and retain some outstanding talent, ahead of the big annual LMForums Leaders of Tomorrow Virtual Summit from 12-16 Oct.

By Roger Oldham, Founder of LMForums

Business Agility & Automation

The critical role of business agility and automation in the London Market’s ‘next normal’

It’s no secret that the path to agile, intertwined with digital, has been on the agenda in the London Market for several years. And yet, due to its rich history and traditional operating practices, it remains a market that heavily relies on in-person interactions and paper-based processes.

By Richard Farrell, Chief Innovation Officer - Netcall

Business Continuity & Crisis Management in the Covid-19 Crisis

The Covid-19 crisis has generated unprecedented challenges for nations around the globe, touching all aspects of our existence. Whilst it is entirely correct that the current focus of many governments and organisations’ efforts is upon saving lives, the world still must continue, and that sentiment equally applies most pressingly to global business operations, as well as economic activities.

By Kevin Brear, MSc F. IRSM FICPEM MEPS MBCI - Xcina Consulting