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People Moves
Smith & Williamson welcomes new partner
Smith and Williamson has appointed Claire Burden to join the firm as its new partner. Burden has spent 10 years…
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Tax
CIOT appoints Gary Ashford as new VP
Gary Ashford has been appointed to serve as the new vice president of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT), as…
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Business
M&C Saatchi bosses step down after accounting scandal
Three of M&C Saatchi’s co-founders are stepping down following last year’s accounting scandal. Last December, the advertising company announced it…
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Brexit
KPMG predicts ‘Brexit blow’ to post-Covid economy
KPMG is predicting Brexit could potentially cost the UK economy 2.9% in 2021, bringing GDP growth down to 7.2% next…
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Regulators
FCA cautions Carillion over ‘misleading’ reporting
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning notice to Carillion over “misleading” reporting. The regulator emphasised a number…
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Regulators
FRC reveals company reporting expectations for 2020/21
The FRC has published its annual end of year letter to CEOs, CFOs and audit committee chairs, outlining the body’s…
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Regulators
FRC urges auditors to ‘redouble’ efforts during Covid
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is urging auditors to “redouble” their efforts in order to rectify inconsistent audit reporting. The…
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Business
Financial services firms issue 51 profit warnings in 2020
Listed financial services firms have issued 51 profit warnings in 2020, ahead of the second nationwide lockdown in England, according…
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Regulators
Regulator urges industry to combat pension scams
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is urging the industry to combat pension scams as part of a new campaign. The pledge…
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Economy
Chancellor outlines financial services support plan
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has outlined his plan to assist the financial services industry after Brexit and the pandemic, while addressing…
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