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Financial Conduct Authority Chief Executive Appointed

Andrew Bailey will become Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), succeeding Tracey McDermott, who has acted as interim CEO since Martin Wheatley stepped down from the post in September 2015. Mr Bailey is being appointed for a five-year term, and will take up his new role once his successor at the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has been found.

January 26, 2016
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UK Economy Trapping Working Capital

Study suggests over £29bn of working capital currently trapped in UK economy

November 25, 2015
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A Positive Budget for the Energy Sector

In line with CBI lobbying Budget 2015 saw a reversal of the 2011 windfall tax on oil and gas companies operating in the North Sea and some comforts for energy intensive industries. As we edge closer to the election it's essential that government takes a holistic view of the UK Continental shelf aimed at maximising recovery.

March 23, 2015
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ASEAN Development

The establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2015 is a “very ambitious project”, one which will need thousands of skilled finance professionals who can work across borders, agreed a panel of experts at an ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) session at the recent Malaysian Institute of Accountants conference held in Kuala Lumpur.

November 10, 2014
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FTSE Business Leaders Targeted for Pay Reforms

The bosses of companies listed on the London Stock Exchange could have their pay packages revaluated, according to new rules outlined by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC).

September 18, 2014
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Pension Providers Withdrawing from AE Should Be Fined: Defaqto

Pension providers who withdraw from the UK auto enrolment process ahead of small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) joining the market should be fined, according to Defaqto.

September 11, 2014
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Whitehall "Lacking Finance Skills"

The world's largest accountancy body, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has warned that urgent up-skilling in financial management across Whitehall was needed if the civil service was going to make long-term savings and improved service delivery.

July 14, 2014
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Unqualified Accountants a Risk for UK Small Business Growth

UK small businesses could be inadvertently damaging their growth prospects by paying accountants who aren't even qualified, warns the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

May 23, 2014
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Capgemini to Deliver Finance and Accounting Services to NBCUI

Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, has announced that Capgemini America Inc., its North American subsidiary, has been selected by NBCUniversal International (NBCUI), the international arm of one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, to deliver business process outsourcing (BPO) services to help standardise and optimise its finance and accounting operations.

May 22, 2014
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Carter Backer Winter Launches New Corporate Finance Team

Mid-tier accountancy firm Carter Backer Winter LLP has appointed Odhran Dodd, formerly a Partner at UHY Hacker Young LLP to head its new Corporate Finance department.

April 24, 2014
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British Accountants to Develop Expertise in Africa and Asia

Teams of British accountants will help transform accounting standards and develop professional accountancy institutes in Africa and Asia, International Development Secretary Justine Greening has announced.

April 11, 2014
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Compliant E-Invoicing Now Available in Brazil

OB10, the global e-Invoicing network that is part of Tungsten Corporation plc, now delivers compliant e-Invoicing in Brazil through its partnership with Comprova

March 27, 2014
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Traditional Broker/Dealers Adding Direct Platforms

New research from global analytics firm Cerulli Associates finds that traditional broker/dealers are considering a direct model.

March 17, 2014
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