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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Archie Mitchell

London’s status as financial hub ‘fragile’, warns Goldman Sachs boss

  • David Solomon, Goldman Sachs' chairman and chief executive, has warned that London's status as a global financial hub is "fragile" due to Brexit.
  • He said that Goldman Sachs is diverting staff from London to rival European cities such as Frankfurt and Munich, noting a significant increase in personnel in Paris.
  • Mr Solomon said that financial talent is now more mobile and firms like Goldman Sachs are establishing larger offices across various European locations.
  • He cautioned Chancellor Rachel Reeves against further tax hikes, particularly on the wealthy, suggesting such policies could deter talent and harm the UK economy.
  • Home Office Minister Seema Malhotra attributed damage to Britain's economic reputation and investor confidence to the premiership of Liz Truss.

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