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Matthew Eagleton-Pierce

@meagletonpierce

Senior Lecturer in International Political Economy at SOAS University of London. Interested in all things capitalist.

 London, England
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Joined May 2014
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Governments shouldn’t be in the pay-capping business, but focusing on bankers' bonuses now is just awful politics, says @marcusashworth bloomberg.com/opinion/articl… via @opinion

Give Bankers Bigger Bonuses? The UK Is Playing With Fire

Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng is wading into the politically sensitive area of banker pay. The benefits may not be worth the risks.

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City of standards: London and the rise of LIBOR in global finance tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
City of standards: London and the rise of LIBOR in global finance

City of standards: London and the rise of LIBOR in global finance

The rise of global finance in the latter twentieth century was an epochal transformation in the history of capitalism and new socio-technical devices emerged to value these innovations, among the m...

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A post-Brexit bonanza eludes both the City and the EU ft.com/content/429c851d-7592…
A post-Brexit bonanza eludes both the City and the EU

A post-Brexit bonanza eludes both the City and the EU

There are no easy ways for either side to extract quick wins from the current landscape

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The City of London has scrapped its black-tie dress code for the Square Mile’s most prestigious annual dinner as part of a move to modernize the event bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via @business
City of London Ends Black-Tie Dress Code for Mansion House Dinner

City of London Ends Black-Tie Dress Code for Mansion House Dinner

The City of London has scrapped its black-tie dress code for the Square Mile’s most prestigious annual dinner as part of a move to modernize the banquet held in the grandiose surroundings of Mansion...

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Ten of the best pubs for a pint in the City of London ft.com/content/71b8218b-80a4…
Ten of the best pubs for a pint in the City of London

Ten of the best pubs for a pint in the City of London

From Samuel Pepys’ old hangout, to Victorian gin palaces and a cool rooftop garden: our guide to where to sup in the Square Mile — and just beyond

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City of London urged to reconsider plans to demolish historic Barbican buildings independent.co.uk/news/uk/ci…
City of London urged to reconsider plans to demolish historic Barbican buildings

City of London urged to reconsider plans to demolish historic Barbican buildings

The City of London Corporation has submitted plans to demolish Bastion House and the Museum of London.

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The power of twelve ft.com/content/cb818afb-4ac3…
The power of twelve

The power of twelve

The financial industry’s new emperors

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Thanks too for Allison Rovny for her very kind support on admin processes. Wishing @MaxPo_EU the best for the future! 2/2
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A little late on this but struggled to find the words to thank @MaxPo_EU @sciencepo for their intellectual generosity. Finished a two month spell there and had a fantastic time engaging with many researchers, including top PhDs and Director @OlivierGodechot. 1/2
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City economist picked to be lord mayor of London in 2023 ft.com/content/a0a8054b-7a71…
City economist picked to be lord mayor of London in 2023

City economist picked to be lord mayor of London in 2023

Michael Mainelli chosen by the City of London’s Court of Aldermen ahead of Alison Gowman

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Move over, City bankers. Venture capitalists with billions to invest are changing the face of London finance bloomberg.com/news/features/… via @business
Venture Capital’s Billions Are Taking Over London Finance

Venture Capital’s Billions Are Taking Over London Finance

The bankers of the Square Mile ruled London for centuries. Now private money is making the running.

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A top revenue stream in the City of London is a simple traffic camera at a busy junction bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via @business
A Top City of London Money Maker Is This...Traffic Camera

A Top City of London Money Maker Is This...Traffic Camera

Bordered by the Bank of England, the Royal Exchange and Mansion House, Bank Junction is the beating heart of the City of London. It is also one of the financial district’s top money spinners.

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City of London plans to reinvent Square Mile as ‘fun’ 24/7 district ft.com/content/5b3c11cf-716a…
City of London plans to reinvent Square Mile as ‘fun’ 24/7 district

City of London plans to reinvent Square Mile as ‘fun’ 24/7 district

City’s policy chief looks to stage music and arts festivals in recognition of post-pandemic ‘new normal’

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How a City of London sheriff uses soft power to promote the capital ft.com/content/38d8d717-9f6e…
How a City of London sheriff uses soft power to promote the capital

How a City of London sheriff uses soft power to promote the capital

Alison Gowman wants to innovate the ancient institution and has her eye on the role of Lord Mayor

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Secretive lord mayor of London election thrown into disarray ft.com/content/f1654cda-23e7… via @financialtimes
Secretive lord mayor of London election thrown into disarray

Secretive lord mayor of London election thrown into disarray

City officials raise questions over eligibility of one candidate who is an Irish citizen

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Financial services sector set for carve-out from new global tax rules ft.com/content/f10b3e92-03e9… via @financialtimes
Financial services sector set for carve-out from new global tax rules

Financial services sector set for carve-out from new global tax rules

UK due to secure exemption for City of London banks from regulations brokered at OECD

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The property developers still betting on London offices ft.com/content/d6b8d468-e339… via @financialtimes
The property developers still betting on London offices

The property developers still betting on London offices

The market is splitting in two, between modern, flexible spaces and older buildings whose value is likely to decline

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EU will struggle to shift euro clearing from London ft.com/content/400fbf20-737b… via @financialtimes
EU will struggle to shift euro clearing from London

EU will struggle to shift euro clearing from London

Cost of trading derivatives likely to be critical factor if current arrangement expires

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Sunak to arm City of London for fightback with listings shake-up ft.com/content/a9e9de26-7f44… via @financialtimes
Sunak to arm City of London for fightback with listings shake-up

Sunak to arm City of London for fightback with listings shake-up

Hill review will seek to make UK more attractive in competition for IPOs and with tighter focus on Spacs

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Love in liminality: the modes and spaces of intimacy in middle-class Pakistan tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
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a beautifully researched piece
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