London has a huge range of advantages as a financial centre over other European cities, I can’t see that changing unless the tax and regulatory environment alters significantly.
London was always there, traditionally and based on talks with many relocated firms I find the native English language as a major factor in relocation decision. The London first place location dominance is impressive since the city is conceived as off Europe continent.
London is entirely in a class of it’s own due to its unique international scope at all levels, hence No 1 will be hard to beat due to the combination of international airports & transport links, professional networks, business & financial scope, native and foreign languages, international talent, international businesses & innovative thinking, international communities and schools, international cuisine, etc.
Christina Knutsson, Director
GDP Global Development Ltd
1. Because doing business becomes less about physical location and more about other dimensions such as doing business virtually.
2. ‘Catching up’ with London means also cattching up with high costs, high salaries, dense traffic, et cetera. Not everybody wants that or can afford that. So, maybe London should catch up with the other to stay ahead………
For me, London conjugates the advantadge of a national, imperial , economic, financial and cultural capital. The history will show that the European choice of Brussels, Luxembourg and Strassburg as capitals which are cities with non imperial past where you could not receive a head of state with a “Unter den Linden” style motorcade will be a good choice or not.
I think that London will still stay because of its independence and liberal values even if Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland evolve to full devolution.
Christian Muller, knowledge manager, B.USOC, Belgium.
London historically held the position of a World Trade Center sailing overseas and servicing its trade and industry. Rome was not built in a day. The scope and volume of services needed required the adequate financial sector, such was the way the City grew up including the “Crown heads” servicing the Crown in investment. So, monarchy, trade, heavy industry and stock exchange to ensure every operation runs smoothly were the factors that far not every European city can catch up with.
London has a huge range of advantages as a financial centre over other European cities, I can’t see that changing unless the tax and regulatory environment alters significantly.
London was always there, traditionally and based on talks with many relocated firms I find the native English language as a major factor in relocation decision. The London first place location dominance is impressive since the city is conceived as off Europe continent.
David Dekel, CEO
Endeavour Enterprises N.V.
London is entirely in a class of it’s own due to its unique international scope at all levels, hence No 1 will be hard to beat due to the combination of international airports & transport links, professional networks, business & financial scope, native and foreign languages, international talent, international businesses & innovative thinking, international communities and schools, international cuisine, etc.
Christina Knutsson, Director
GDP Global Development Ltd
1. Because doing business becomes less about physical location and more about other dimensions such as doing business virtually.
2. ‘Catching up’ with London means also cattching up with high costs, high salaries, dense traffic, et cetera. Not everybody wants that or can afford that. So, maybe London should catch up with the other to stay ahead………
For me, London conjugates the advantadge of a national, imperial , economic, financial and cultural capital. The history will show that the European choice of Brussels, Luxembourg and Strassburg as capitals which are cities with non imperial past where you could not receive a head of state with a “Unter den Linden” style motorcade will be a good choice or not.
I think that London will still stay because of its independence and liberal values even if Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland evolve to full devolution.
Christian Muller, knowledge manager, B.USOC, Belgium.
London historically held the position of a World Trade Center sailing overseas and servicing its trade and industry. Rome was not built in a day. The scope and volume of services needed required the adequate financial sector, such was the way the City grew up including the “Crown heads” servicing the Crown in investment. So, monarchy, trade, heavy industry and stock exchange to ensure every operation runs smoothly were the factors that far not every European city can catch up with.