CITY OF LONDON

You are in the section:
City of London > Services > Business > Business support and advice > Economic information and analysis > Research publications > Archived reports 2000-2007

Archived reports 2000-2007


New reports  |  Research periodicals | Archived reports 2000-2007

Churn and migration report cover image The impact of churn and migration on population estimates for Central London

December 2007

This research was commissioned from the London School of Economics by Central London Forward (CLF), a new cross sector alliance led by six Central London boroughs. The report shows that Central London is absorbing a disproportionate concentration of international migrants and has a transient population of visitors, migrants and commuters much larger and more rapidly growing that in any other urban area within the UK.

 

The Role of the Commercial Sector in Economic Development The Role of  the Commercial Sector in Economic Development

November 2007 

A group of academics and consultants affiliated with London South Bank University was appointed to identify and evaluate different models for private sector delivery of economic development services in the areas of: i) Business enterprise and support; ii) Training and skills; iii) Property portfolio and asset management; iv) Public realm and urban space management. The research examines a range of delivery models, evaluating their efficacy and cost-effectiveness and assesses the scope for a greater involvement of the commercial sector in this work.

 

London's Place in the UK Economy cover London's Place in the UK Economy, 2007 - 08

October 2007 

In the sixth edition of this annual report, Oxford Economics evaluates and measures London's pivotal importance to the health and success of the wider UK economy. Special topics in this edition include the future of manufacturing in London; the role of tourism; and the threats and opportunities for London from emerging market economies.

 

The Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) 2 The Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) 2

September 2007 

This is the second edition of the GFCI, produced by Z/Yen Group Limited. The GFCI evaluates the competitiveness of 50 financial centres worldwide by bringing together the results of online surveys completed by financial services leaders and 54 separate indices of competitiveness.

 

The Impact of Recent Immigration on the London Economy The Impact of Recent Immigration on the London Economy

July 2007 

This report, by the London School of Economics and Political Science, examines the impact of recent, current and projected waves of international migration both on the competitiveness of the London economy and on the economic welfare of residents and workers.  The report finds that years of unprecedented migration to London have strongly boosted the London economy and had a neutral effect on housing rental – but boroughs need a change in Government policy to adapt to increasing pressures on public services.

 

Insurance Mediation cover Comparative Implementation of EU Directives (lll) - Insurance Mediation

May 2007 

This report, by CRA International, surveys the implementation of the Insurance Mediation Directive (IMD) across the EU15 and provides a detailed comparative analysis of the process in four countries: France, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. The report analyses the manner and impact of implementation of IMD upon insurance intermediaries throughout the EU.

 

The Importance of Wholesale Financial Services to the EU Economy 2007 The Importance of Wholesale Financial Services to the EU Economy 2007

May 2007 

The centre for economic and business research (cebr) investigates the role, structure and importance of wholesale financial services in the European Union.  The report contributes to the debate on how to evaluate the economic impact of the Financial Services Action Plan (FSAP) and on the timeliness of the exercise.  It also investigates the importance of wholesale financial services to the EU economy within the context of globalisation; analyses the degree of integration within European wholesale financial services; and analyses the impact and importance of clusters within the industry.

 

Stamp duty: its impact and the benefits of its abolition Stamp duty: its impact and the benefits of its abolition

May 2007 

This report, written by Oxera and commissioned by the City of London Corporation, the London Stock Exchange, the Association of British Insurers and the Investment Management Association, assesses the impacts of abolishing stamp duty. The report looks at the impacts of stamp duty on the cost of capital of UK listed companies; savers with particular reference to pensions; trading behaviour and investment decisions; and government expenditure and tax revenues.

 

Population Analysis cover City of London Resident Population Analysis

April 2007 

This is the first time the City has published a comprehensive document presenting all the demographic, health and education information and statistics for its residents in the Square Mile.

The report is a planned response, in partnership with the City & Hackney Primary Care Trust, to the Government White Papers Every Child Matters, Our Health, Our Care Our Say and Commissioning framework for health and well-being.

 

The Competitive Impact of London’s Financial Market Infrastructure The Competitive Impact of London’s Financial Market Infrastructure

April 2007 

This report, written by Bourse Consult, analyses the development of London’s financial market infrastructure, assesses its impact on the City’s performance, and identifies the policy imperatives that should be addressed to sustain competition and international competitiveness in the future.

 

The Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) 1 The Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) 1

March 2007 

The GFCI, produced by Z/Yen Group Ltd, evaluates the competitiveness of 46 financial centres worldwide.  This edition is the first of what will be a biannual index, charting how financial centres rate relative to each other on an ongoing basis.

 

Post-trading cover The European Post-Trading Industry: Assessing the Impact of Market and Regulatory Changes

February 2007 

NERA Economic Consulting examines the European Commission's recent Working Document on the post-trading industry and analyses the potential strengths and weaknesses of this approach. The report aims to assist both the Commission and the industry in moving towards the shared goal of more efficient and cost-effective financial market infrastructure.

 

2006 Research Review cover 2006 Research Review 

January 2007 

An overview of the activities of the City of London's research programme during 2006. This document reviews all publications under four broad topics: London and the UK Economy, City Industries, Financial Regulation and Employment. An additional section features a digest of statistics relating to the City.

 

Money Laundering Directive report cover
Comparative Implementation of EU Directives (ll) - Money Laundering

December 2006 

The British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) examines the comparative implementation of the EU Second Money Laundering Directive. The report examines the way in which the Directive has been implemented in the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Greece, Poland and Lithuania and the arrangements for monitoring and enforcing compliance with the legislation. It is hoped that the findings of the report will help to identify the changes that will be required to implement the Third Money Laundering Directive by December 2007.

 

London's Place in the UK Economy 06-07 cover London's Place in the UK Economy, 2006-07

November 2006 

In the fifth edition of this annual report, Oxford Economic Forecasting highlight the increased importance of London’s wealth and tax generating capabilities at a time when the overall UK budget balance is continuing to deteriorate. The report gives a clear message to policy makers that London’s continued growth and high productivity are critical for the future health of the nation.

 

India China cover Scenarios for India and China 2015: Implications for the City of London

October 2006 

SAMI Consulting and Oxford Analytica explore the impact of India and China’s long-term economic and political development on the Square Mile. The report investigates three alternative visions of the possible development of China and India up to 2015 and how these might produce changes in the relationship of each to the City’s financial services sector and the rest of the world.

 

Graduate Skills cover Graduate Skills and Recruitment in the City

September 2006 

The report, commissioned jointly by the City of London Corporation and the Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC), examines the relationship between Financial and Related Business Services employers operating from the City of London and the UK’s universities. The report provides an analysis of the perceptions of the skill requirements for graduate entrants, an examination of current recruitment practices, and an assessment of views on the performance of UK Higher Education Institutions as providers of appropriately skilled graduate labour.

 

Evaluating Better Regulations cover Evaluating Better Regulation: Building the System

September 2006 

This report, written by the European Policy Forum, draws upon interviews with European institutions, including the European Parliament, European Commission, the European Court of Auditors, as well as members of national audit bodies and academic experts. It makes several proposals on how EU institutions might improve the auditing of regulation, and recognises the commitment to establish impact assessments amongst European policy makers but calls for a more co-ordinated approach.

 

Emissions Trading cover Emissions Trading and the City of London

September 2006 

This report, written by Consilience Energy Advisory Group, looks at the business opportunities offered by emissions trading, ascertains how the market has developed and identifies the next generation of trading opportunities for the City of London. It also investigates how emissions trading could be utilised by local authorities and proposes ideas for introducing energy efficiency measures in new buildings and local transport networks.

 

VivaCity VivaCity! The Economic Impact of the City Arts Cluster

July 2006 

This report, written by Oxford Economic Forecasting, provides an economic impact analysis of the arts attractions within the City and its immediate surroundings, and the activities funded by the City of London Corporation.  This research was commissioned to acquire greater involvement and support from the Government in supporting the City arts cluster.  The report demonstrates the substantial impact the cluster has on the London and UK economies.

 

The Cost of Captial The Cost of Capital: An International Comparison

June 2006 

This report, undertaken by Oxera Consulting Ltd and jointly commissioned by City of London Corporation and the London Stock Exchange, compares the cost of listing and raising capital on different exchanges in Europe and the United States.

 

 

European Government Bond Markets European Government Bond Markets: transparency, liquidity and efficiency

May 2006 

This report, produced by the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), was commissioned by a consortium of the City of London Corporation, Association of British Insurers, European Primary Dealers Association, International Capital Market Association, Investment Management Association and the London Investment Banking Association. The report is intended to inform the associations’ input into the European Commission’s review of bond market transparency, required by MIFID (The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive).

 

European Corporate Bond Markets cover European Corporate Bond Markets: transparency, liquidity and efficiency

May 2006 

The Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) was commissioned by a consortium of the City of London Corporation, Association of British Insurers, European High Yield Association, International Capital Market Association, Investment Management Association and the London Investment Banking Association to provide an in-depth analysis of corporate bond markets across Europe. As with the government bond study, this report is intended to inform the associations’ input into the European Commission’s review of bond market transparency, required by MIFID. The Commission’s review is due to be completed by November 2007.

 

The Importance of Wholesale Financial Services to the EU Economy 2006 cover The Importance of Wholesale Financial Services to the EU Economy 2006

April 2006 
Download Wholesale Financial published report PDF (1.04mb)
Download Wholesale Financial executive summary PDF (602kb)

This research, undertaken by the centre for economics and business research (cebr), demonstrates the importance of wholesale financial activity to the prosperity of the European Union within the context of globalisation.

 

2005 Research Review cover 2005 Research Review

January 2006

An overview of the activities of the City of London's research programme during 2005. This document reviews all publications under four broad topics: London and the UK Economy; City Industries, Financial Regulation and Regeneration and Employment. An additional section looks ahead to forthcoming publications, including research into aspects of the competitiveness / skills interface.

 

Comparative Implementation of EU Directives (I) – Insider Dealing and Market Abuse Comparative Implementation of EU Directives (I) – Insider Dealing and Market Abuse

December 2005

This report analyses the implementation of EU financial services directives in five Member States and provides a fascinating insight into the realities of transforming such directives into national regulation.

 

The Future of Clearing and Settlement in Europe cover The Future of Clearing and Settlement in Europe

December 2005

The purpose of this report, by Bourse Consult, is to contribute to the current debate on creating an efficient and integrated clearing and settlement infrastructure for Europe. It is based on a series of in-depth interviews with senior managers of banks, trade organisations, regulatory bodies, clearing houses and exchanges, MEPs and EU officials in London, Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt and Paris. It presents their views on the vision for the future of European clearing and settlement and the best way of achieving that vision.

 

The Competitive Position of London as a Global Financial Centre The Competitive Position of London as a Global Financial Centre

November 2005

This research, conducted by Z/Yen Limited, is based on a survey of opinion of professionals in the financial services industry in over 20 countries. Senior decision makers were asked about the key components of competitive advantage, and how the world’s major financial centres ranked against these criteria. The report shows that London and New York have emerged as the clear leaders in the ranking of global financial centres.

 

London's place in the UK economy 2005-06 London's Place in the UK Economy, 2005-06

November 2005

In the fourth edition of this annual report, Oxford Economic Forecasting analyse the London economy in its regional and national context. Central to the report is the calculation of the net contribution of the London economy to UK public finances. This year’s edition also has a special topic on London’s position as a ‘World City’.

 

Commuter flows cover Commuter Flows in London and the wider South East 2001 to 2016 / 21

October 2005

This project was commissioned by a consortium of the Corporation of London, the Greater London Authority, the London Development Agency, Transport for London, the Strategic Rail Authority, South East England Regional Assembly, South East England Development Agency, East of England Regional Assembly, East of England Development Agency and the Association of London Government. The work was led by Cambridge Econometrics and was conducted in collaboration with WSP Group and the London School of Economics.

The report establishes a common methodology and database model for estimating commuting flows into, out of, and within London and its neighbouring regions of South East England and East of England (which the report classifies as the Wider South East). This methodology is used to identify the commuting implications of certain policy, economic development and transport scenarios envisaged by 2016 and 2021.

 

The Transatlantic Dialogue in Financial Services The Transatlantic Dialogue in Financial Services: The Case for Regulatory Simplification and Trading Efficiency

September 2005

The ABA Securities Association (ABASA), the Bankers’ Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT), the British Bankers’ Association (BBA), the Futures Industry Association (FIA), the Futures and Options Association (FOA) and the Securities Industry Association (SIA) with the support of the Corporation of London, have published a major study which calls for regulatory convergence of transatlantic financial markets. The study underscores the need for establishing a much more coherent and cost-efficient regulatory framework for wholesale transatlantic business in financial services. The report includes a comparative legal and regulatory analysis by Clifford Chance.

 

Skills in the City: Entry Level Opportunties in the Financial and Business Services Sector Skills in the City: Entry Level Opportunities in the Financial and Business Services Sector

July 2005

This report, by Greater London Enterprise, investigates entry level opportunities available in the City. It provides an understanding of the skills and qualifications required to carry out these jobs; assesses their level of availability; and reviews methods of recruitment used.The report highlights that there is a strong need to raise awareness overall of the opportunities available in the City and how and where they can be accessed.

 

Anti-money laundering requirements Anti-Money Laundering Requirements - Costs, Benefits and Perceptions

June 2005

In association with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, the Corporation appointed Z/Yen to obtain a reasoned and quantified assessment of the costs and benefits of the UK anti-money laundering requirements, as they effect the work of the City of London, with a comparison of the equivalent costs borne by other jurisdictions (USA, Germany, France, Italy and others). 

 

The Future of UK Asset Management The Future of UK Asset Management: Competitive Position and Location Choice

May 2005

This study, commissioned in conjunction with the Investment Management Association and written by Oxera, examines location choice in the asset management industry, the competitive position of the UK as a centre for asset management, and the major influences that may affect this position in the future. 

 

Business Creation and Closures in Camden Business Creation and Closures in Camden

April 2005

Using the London Borough of Camden as a case study, Public and Corporate Economic Consultants (PACEC) explore some of the critical dynamics of SME business creation and failure, and by so doing shed light on the challenges facing smaller businesses in the Central London Business District.

 

Rebalancing UK and European Regulation Rebalancing UK and European Regulation

April 2005

This report by the European Policy Forum examines the way in which regulatory impact analysis is coming of age both in the United Kingdom and in the European Union. It also provides a practical model for policy makers to follow in order that the transposition of EU regulations takes place in a cost effective manner.

 

Off-shoring and the City of London Off-shoring and the City of London

March 2005

A team of academics led by Professor Brian Scott-Quinn (ISMA Centre, University of Reading) provides a considered assessment of the extent and impact of off-shoring on London's international financial services industry.

 

 

Childcare in the City Childcare in the City

March 2005

This report, by the Centre for Economic & Social Inclusion, investigates the childcare requirements of the City workforce and provisions provided by employers. The research also quantifies existing demand and assesses the impact that childcare responsibilities have on attendance at work.

 

The City's Importance to the EU Economy 2005 cover The City's Importance to the EU Economy 2005

February 2005

This report, by the centre for economics and business research, has been restructured to extend coverage to the full EU25 and investigates the impact of EU enlargement on the City of London. The report also has a special feature on hedge funds and derivatives – both areas in which London has a disproportionately high share of international markets.

 

2004 Research Review 2004 Research Review

January 2005

An overview of the activities of the Corporation's research programme during 2004. This document reviews all publications under four broad topics: London and the UK Economy; City Industries, Financial Regulation and Regeneration and Employment. An additional section distils the conclusions of recent reports published as part of the new City Research Series, and looks ahead to research currently being conducted in the field of financial services regulation.

 

An Absence of Regulatory Design? An Absence of Regulatory Design?
Recent European Directives and the Market for Corporate Bonds

December 2004

This report highlights a worrying example of potential European regulatory design failure. Alistair Milne and Mario Onorato, from the Cass Business School, conducted in-depth interviews with fund managers across the EU and their conclusions suggest that the combined impact of the Prospectus Directive and the Transparency Directive could damage the EU market for corporate bonds.

 

Distortion or distraction: US Restrictions on EU Exchange Trading Screens Distortion or Distraction: US Restrictions on EU Exchange Trading Screens

November 2004

John Board, Charles Sutcliffe and Stephen Wells consider a central issue in the development of transatlantic capital markets - whether permitting EU exchanges to deploy their equity trading screens in the US (which is currently prohibited) would significantly increase the integration of EU and US equity markets.

 

London's Place in the UK Economy 2004 London's Place in the UK Economy 2004

October 2004

London’s Place in the UK Economy aims to take a long-term view of the London economy in the context of recent developments. The authors of the 2004 edition, Ian Gordon, Jan Stockdale, Tony Travers and Christine Whitehead from the London School of Economics, provide more compelling evidence of London’s central role in promoting the health and wealth of the nation, with a special section on crime and policing in the capital.

 

Financial Innovation report cover Financial Innovation in UK Property Markets: A Review of Trends and Prospects

October 2004

Colin Lizieri and Charles Ward, from the University of Reading, review recent innovation in commercial real estate finance, funding and investment in the UK in the context of fiscal and regulatory change and compare developments with those found in other market places. The research finds that real estate investment is a dynamic and growing sector in Europe with London remaining a centre of innovation.

 

Understanding the Print and Publishing Sectors in the City Fringe Understanding the Print and Publishing Sectors in the City Fringe

September 2004

This is an investigation into the nature of the print and publishing industries in the City Fringe area of London. It is intended to form part of the evidence base from which the City Fringe Partnership can develop a strategy for supporting the industries in the Fringe area. Co-funded with the London Development Agency, the report was written by the Burns Owens Partnership.

 

The Future of London’s Maritime Services Cluster: A Call for Action The Future of London’s Maritime Services Cluster: A Call for Action

August 2004

This report, by Fisher Associates, provides a detailed understanding of how the London maritime services cluster works, how it competes with rival centres and what policy measures are necessary to ensure London maintains its current pre-eminence.

 

Reducing the Regulatory Burden cover Reducing the Regulatory Burden: The Arrival of Meaningful Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA)

July 2004

Graham Mather and Frank Vibert of the European Policy Forum provide a conceptual overview of regulation and the prospects for regulatory improvement within the EU. They highlight the usefulness and importance of applying regulatory impact assessments (RIAs) in reducing the burden of EU regulation. The report also contains an introduction by Sir Nigel Wicks, Chairman of the Corporation’s EU Advisory Group.

 

The direct costs of clearing and settlement The Direct Costs of Clearing and Settlement: an EU-US Comparison

June 2004

This report, written by NERA Economic Consulting, is the first in the Corporation’s new City Research Series which aims to investigate issues of direct relevance to City practitioners and to policy-makers who regulate the international financial services industry. The study confirms that the direct costs of clearing and settling an equity transaction in Europe are significantly higher than in the US.

 

Londons Linkages with the Rest of the UK London’s Linkages with the Rest of the UK

May 2004

This study by Oxford Economic Forecasting seeks to explore the wider links and relationships that tie London into the country as a whole, where there is a readily held view that London has grown at the expense of other parts of the UK, and that Britain would be better off if funds were diverted away from the capital to other regions. The study highlights that this is not necessarily the case and that the UK as whole has contributed to and benefited from London activity.

 

Cover of Outlook for banks report The Outlook for Banks Operating in the City of London

March 2004

The objective of this research, carried out by Radley Associates, is to understand the main factors affecting the number of banking jobs that are located in London and, therefore, the expected demand for city office space in the medium to long term.

 

 

The City's Importance to the EU Economy 2004 The City's Importance to the EU Economy 2004

January 2004

The Corporation has returned to the Centre for Economic and Business Research for the sixth edition of this important annual research report. The latest edition maintains its focus on the City's major role in global financial markets and pivotal position on the European financial scene, and once again measures the benefits gained by the entire EU from the high concentration of financial services in London.

 

2003 Research Review 2003 Research Review

January 2004

This document details the activities of the Corporation's research programme during 2003. It reviews all publications under four broad topics: The City and the London Economy; Transport and Infrastructure; Europe and the City; Regeneration and Employment. An additional section looks ahead to London's future development, identifying broad policy themes that have emerged from the research programme.

 

Comparative Public Transport Investment in Major European Cities - November 2003 Comparative Public Transport Investment in Major European Cities

November 2003

Despite the widely held belief that London's transport infrastructure has suffered from years of under-investment, there has been little systematic comparison of London's investment record to those in other European cities. This report, by KPMG, undertakes just such a comparison of the extent and effectiveness of investment in transport in London to that in Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Brussels over the past thirty years.

 

London's Place in the UK Economy - October 2003 London's Place in the UK Economy 2003

The latest edition of this annual report, by the London School of Economics, gives a clear, authoritative and up to date survey of London’s role in the UK economy, encompassing economic, fiscal, social and environmental aspects of the relationship. The 2003 edition contains a special feature, providing a critical analysis of education and skills provision in the capital.

 

Growth Prospects of City Industries - September 2003 Growth Prospects of City Industries

September 2003

This report, by Lombard Street Research, updates their 1998 study. It shows that, despite the recent downturn, City-type employment in Greater London grew by an impressive 2.2% per year – some 50,000 new jobs - between 1995 and 2002. Looking ahead, annual growth in City-type employment is projected to remain around the 1.75% mark forecast in the 1998 report.

 

Economic Effects of Transport Delays on the City of London - July 2003 Economic Effects of Transport Delays on the City of London

July 2003

This investigation by Oxford Economic Forecasting produces estimates of the cost to businesses in the City of transport delays caused by congestion, inadequate service provision and recurrent service breakdowns or sub-standard operation. It is based both on economic modelling from available transport statistics and on case-study evaluation work with sample City businesses and their workers.

 

Sizing up the City - June 2003 Sizing up the City

June 2003

This report was commissioned from the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation to explore the perceptions held by a wide range of City practitioners and observers of London’s competitiveness as a financial centre compared to New York, Paris and Frankfurt. Input was obtained from 350 institutions: banks, fund managers, insurers, technology providers, professional firms, trade associations and public officials by means of questionnaires and interviews. More than half the firms spoken to were under non-British ownership.

 

Unemployment in the City Fringe Area of London - May 2003 Unemployment in the City Fringe Area of London

May 2003

This report was commissioned by the LDA, the Corporation of London and City Fringe Partnership. Its primary purpose is to identify and analyse the underlying causes of continuing high levels of unemployment in the City Fringe Partnership area and make recommendations for action in the future.

 

The Future of Stock Exchanges in European Union Accession Countries - May 2003 The Future of Stock Exchanges in European Union Accession Countries

May 2003

This report was commissioned from the Centre for Economic Policy Research. It analyses the role of macroeconomic variables, financial reform and other country-specific factors in determining the structure and dynamics of European Union Accession Country stock exchanges. It goes on to evaluate the viability and likely future evolution of these exchanges in the context of current trends in trading systems.

 

Financial Services Clustering and its significance for London - February 2003 Financial Services Clustering and its significance for London

February 2003

An in-depth study of the nature of financial services business clusters in and around the City of London. The project seeks to map the clusters themselves and provide analysis on the manner in which they have evolved, the dynamic processes through which they function and evolve, and the requirements to maintain their sustainability.

 

The City's importance to the EU Economy - January 2003 The City's importance to the EU Economy

January 2003

This annual report investigates the links between the City of London and the economy of the European Union.

 

 

 

The Impact on the City of UK Eurozone Membership: the Banking Industry - November 2002 The Impact on the City of UK Eurozone Membership: the Banking Industry

November 2002

Sir John Cass Business School was commissioned by the Corporation of London to investigate the potential impact of possible eurozone membership scenarios on wholesale and retail banking in the UK. Not concerned with opinion as to whether the UK should adopt the euro, rather the report identifies potential effects of three alternative scenarios: these being, that the UK join the eurozone; the UK does not join, or the UK postpones the decision until at least the next Parliament.

 

Aviation Services for the City of London - October 2002 Aviation Services for the City of London

October 2002

Air transport plays a major role in the UK economy, especially the South East. Aviation currently supports around 160,000 jobs in the South East and has a major influence on the level of UK inward tourism, itself responsible for 4.5% of total GDP. Oxford Economic Forecasting were commissioned to survey the current and future air and related transport needs of businesses in both the City and the surrounding boroughs.

 

The Changing City - Population, employment and Land Use Changes since the 1943 County of London Plan - October 2002 The Changing City - Population, employment and Land Use Changes since the 1943 County of London Plan

October 2002

This report analyses the long-term changes in the demand for land use and buildings in London and the degrees to which these have been met by changes on the ground. Starting with the 1943 Forshaw and Abercrombie Plan and concluding with the Mayor’s 2002 Draft London Plan the study investigates the main forces behind the demand and supply of commercial and residential land use over the last 60 years.

 

ICT in the City Fringe - October 2002 ICT in the City Fringe

October 2002

Research commissioned on behalf of the City Fringe Partnership (CFP) with the intention of identifying and analysing the ICT sector in the City Fringe area, which is a broad crescent running along the north-west, north and east borders of the City of London. The project lays particular emphasis on identifying skills requirements and analysing recruitment and training practices with a view to informing CFP's future investment in training and support activities.

 

London's Place in the UK Economy - September 2002 London's Place in the UK Economy 2002

This report examines London's place and position in the UK economy. And how they may evolve during the next few years. It looks at London's developing role in recent last decades; clarifies some of the strengths and weaknesses of the London economy, particularly in relation to the rest of the UK and to central government. The annual special feature in this edition examines the role of London housing.

 

Tall Buildings, Sustainability and the City - February 2002 Tall Buildings, Sustainability and the City

February 2002

This report examines the options available for constructing sustainable tall buildings. It does so against a background of pressure for change arising out of emerging policies of relevance to the City.

The report looks at the effect of tall buildings on their local environment and analyses new developments in the design, construction and operation of tall buildings. This is followed by a discussion of 'best practice' examples of new design ideas from around the world.

 

The City of London ICT Infrastructure Review - August 2001 The City of London ICT Infrastructure Review

August 2001

This report is the result of an intensive study into the effects of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) in the City of London over the last and the next 10 years, with particular regard to the infrastructure around telecommunications and Internet datacentre provision, and the impact on business and future provisioning.

 

Financial Innovations in Property Markets - July 2001 Financial Innovations in Property Markets

July 2001

This report reviews the financial implications of the institutional lease for the development of new financial products in the UK property market. It provides examples of securitisation of property income or assets and identifies the advantages and costs. It also highlights securitisation features which may persist in future market environments.

 

The Impact of Archaeology on Property Development in the City of London - February 2001 The Impact of Archaeology on Property Development in the City of London

February 2001

This report discuses the archaeological concerns associated with property development in the City of London.

The research was conducted by CgMS and is based on an investigation of 36 projects, under way and completed since 1997, illustrating a range of development and archaeological considerations.

 

London New York Study - June 2000 London New York Study

June 2000

This report analyses the major economic and demographic trends in London and New York as they have developed over the course of the 1980’s and 1990’s. It explores the key driving forces of both economies identifying the major issues and key challenges facing each city at the beginning of the 21st century.

 


Valid XHTML 1.0 Transitional