Analysis
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Jun- 2025 -27 JuneBusiness
James Cowper Kreston advises on IBS Office Solutions sale
James Cowper Kreston has advised on the sale of Henley-based workplace technology firm IBS Office Solutions to newly formed Buck Star Managed Services, marking the buyer’s first acquisition in the managed print sector. IBS, which employs 34 staff, provides print, copy and scan equipment, alongside software, stationery and visual solutions…
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24 JuneFeatures
The rise of remote trading: how prop firms are embracing global talent
As financial markets evolve further during this year, proprietary trading firms are increasingly adopting remote work models, tapping into a broader talent pool across the globe. This change, driven by technological progress and industry adaptation, raises questions about operational resilience and the future scene of trading. In 2025, industry reports…
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17 JuneEconomy
Insolvency cases in Scotland surge to 29-month high
Insolvency-related activity in Scotland reached its highest level in more than two years last month, according to research by the trade body R3. R3 said its analysis of Creditsafe data showed 141 cases of insolvency-related activity were recorded in May 2025, the highest monthly figure since December 2022. The total…
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13 JuneLatest News
Caba launches new strategy to support ICAEW members and families
Caba, the occupational charity for ICAEW members, has launched a new strategy to widen access to its services amid growing demand for mental health and financial support. Caba revised its eligibility criteria and has expanded both its digital and in-person support in response to increasing pressures on chartered accountants and…
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10 JuneFeatures
How Accounted is training the next generation of finance talent
Accounted Ltd. says it’s changing how accounting firms do business. Founded in 2021, this growing UK-based firm began by supporting small businesses with tailored financial services. But from the start, it set out to do something more and one of the ways it wants to leave a mark on the…
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May- 2025 -30 MayHMRC
E-Invoicing must not derail MTD progress, ACCA says
ACCA has urged HMRC to proceed with caution on the rollout of e-invoicing, warning that while the initiative could bring important efficiencies, it must not come at the expense of existing priorities such as Making Tax Digital (MTD). Responding to a HMRC consultation, Electronic invoicing: promoting e-invoicing across UK businesses…
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29 MayPeople Moves
S&W appoints new partner in forensic services team
S&W has announced the appointment of Pete Davies to the role of partner in the growing forensic services team, where he will be based at the firm’s London office and lead the forensic data analytics capability. Davies joins from EY, where he was credited with developing and expanding its data…
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20 MayPeople Moves
All in Place adds two accountancy veterans to its fractional team
All in Place, the online platform, with ICAEW Technology Accreditation, has announced two accounting sector veterans have joined its senior team with immediate effect. Will Farnell, entrepreneur, speaker and author has been appointed fractional chief commercial officer advising the SaaS fintech business on its strategic direction, technology roadmap and route…
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12 MayFeatures
How AI is modernising procurement in 2025
Artificial intelligence has evolved from a futuristic concept to a transformative force revolutionising how organisations approach procurement worldwide. The technology offers unprecedented opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and build more resilient supply chains. For accountancy professionals, this evolution presents opportunities to strengthen financial oversight and deliver more strategic value…
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9 MayBusiness
Profit warnings from UK-listed companies fall 11% in Q1, EY finds
UK-listed companies issued 62 profit warnings during Q1 2025, a decrease of 11% year-on-year, according to data from EY. However, the proportion of listed firms issuing warnings in the last 12 months remains high at 18%. EY found that the leading factor behind profit warnings in Q1 was contract and…
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