Have Brexit blues halted the City's recruitment buzz?

Many firms reaffirmed their commitment to London and the UK in the wake of the Brexit vote, and like the majority of economic data that has surfaced following June's EU referendum, recruitment activity in the City surprised on the upside.

The Morgan McKinley Employment Monitor for August showed a remarkable 4% rise in both jobs available and job seekers registering their interest, despite Brexit and the summer break. Equity markets' bounce-back since June also sparked optimism among investors and workers alike that the worst predictions of a severe Brexit fall-out may have been overplayed, while staycations allowed professionals more time to consider their careers. Asset managers shrug off post-Brexit jitters as recruitment sees 'bizarre' uptick However, Brexit fears now loom over the financial services sector and CEOs...