City A.M.

About City A.M.

City A.M. is a London-based free business newspaper and digital platform established in 2005. Distributed primarily in London’s financial districts, it serves professionals in finance, tech, and corporate sectors with concise analysis and actionable insights. As of February 2025, its print circulation stands at 67,938 copies, while its digital platform attracts over 4 million monthly readers globally. The publication is owned by THG plc and operates under a free-market editorial philosophy, advocating for capitalism, private enterprise, and London’s economic growth.

Content Coverage

City A.M. specializes in real-time financial markets, forex trends, and macroeconomic policy analysis. Its coverage includes:

• Forex & Markets: Daily updates on currency fluctuations, central bank decisions, and commodity pricing with a focus on GBP, EUR, and USD pairs.
• Corporate News: Breaking updates on FTSE 100/250 companies, mergers, IPOs, and regulatory changes impacting global trade.
• Tech & Innovation: Dedicated sections on fintech, blockchain, and AI-driven financial tools, including a weekly crypto column.
• Policy & Regulation: Analysis of UK/EU fiscal policies, tax reforms, and cross-border investment frameworks.
• Lifestyle & Mobility: Supplementary sections on business travel, luxury markets, and professional networking trends.

Digital Evolution

Following a critical website outage in 2018, City A.M. migrated to WordPress VIP in 2020, achieving a 3X surge in digital readership. Its mobile-first platform now delivers:

• Live market dashboards with customizable forex alerts
• Podcasts featuring interviews with CEOs and policymakers
• Interactive data visualizations for macroeconomic indicators
• Push notifications for high-impact news like BoE rate decisions

Editorial Philosophy

The publication maintains a pro-enterprise stance, emphasizing deregulation, housing expansion, and skilled immigration to bolster London’s competitiveness. Its signature “debate column” pits opposing viewpoints on issues like Brexit fallout and digital currency adoption, providing readers with balanced perspectives.

Audience Reach

City A.M. dominates London’s financial commuter demographic, with 72% of readers holding senior roles in banking, asset management, or professional services. Its mobile app users spend an average of 8 minutes daily on market updates, particularly during Asian and US trading hours. The platform’s hyperlocal focus ensures deep coverage of Lloyds of London, Canary Wharf, and Tech City developments.