Compliance
Compliance is part of the essential regulatory and legal frameworks that UK accountants must navigate to ensure robust governance and risk management. Our coverage focuses on the latest updates in financial reporting standards, tax compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), data protection, and corporate governance regulations. We provide practical insights and guidance designed specifically for CFOs, finance directors, and accountants who are responsible for maintaining compliance.
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Jul- 2025 -10 JulyPeople Moves
UNW appoints new chief finance and operations officer
North East independent chartered accountancy and business advisory firm UNW has announced the appointment of Fran Rutherford as its new chief finance and operations officer. A chartered accountant, Rutherford joined the firm in April 2025 and brings a wealth of strategic and financial leadership experience. She began her career in…
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9 JulyPeople Moves
Xeinadin promotes 10 new partners across UK and Ireland
Professional services group Xeinadin has promoted 10 senior professionals to partner, bringing its total number of partners to more than 200 across nine regional hubs. The promotions reflect the firm’s focus on developing its in-house talent and strengthening its strategic advisory services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly in…
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2 JulyPeople Moves
PKF Francis Clark promotes record 13 new directors
PKF Francis Clark has promoted 13 new directors across its tax, audit, business advisory, corporate finance, marketing and people teams – the largest number in the firm’s history. The promotions span the accountancy firm’s offices in Exeter, Torquay, Truro, Salisbury and Poole, and reflect what chief executive Paul Crocker described…
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2 JulyCompanies
Unity Advisory launches amid $300m Warburg Pincus backing
Unity Advisory, a new CFO advisory firm based in London, has launched with up to $300m (£218.8m) in funding from private equity firm Warburg Pincus. The firm was founded by Marissa Thomas and Steve Varley, two senior leaders from the UK professional services sector, with additional investment from the founders. …
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2 JulyPeople Moves
HaysMac promotes three to director roles
Accountancy and tax advisory firm HaysMac has announced the promotions of Lotte Williams, Nicky Dockree and Jackson Berry to director positions. The trio’s appointments form part of HaysMac’s strategy to strengthen leadership across its sector teams and reflect its emphasis on developing internal talent. Williams joined the firm in 2014…
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1 JulyTech
UK accountants more optimistic about AI than global counterparts
Over 90% of UK tax and accounting professionals believe that AI will have a ‘high’ or ‘transformational’ impact on their profession compared with 76% across the rest of the world, according to data from Thomson Reuters. The report also found that 40% of UK tax professionals said their organisations already…
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Jun- 2025 -27 JunePeople Moves
HWB appoints tax specialist as senior manager
Hampshire accountancy firm, HWB, has announced the appointment of tax expert Steven Martin to the role of senior tax manager, bringing more than 17 years of professional experience. Martin previously held senior roles at Dorset-based Ward Goodman and at BDO. His specialisms include tax advice for individuals, trusts, estates and…
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26 JunePeople Moves
RCK Partners appoints Lord Philip Hammond as chair
RCK Partners, a tax consultancy specialising in R&D tax credits, has announced the appointment of Lord Philip Hammond as chair of its board. The former chancellor of the exchequer previously served as a senior adviser and most recently as a non-executive director at the firm. In his expanded role, Hammond…
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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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23 JunePeople Moves
Hurst promotes partner to business services team
Hurst has announced the promotion of Ryan Tattler to associate partner, marking his fourth promotion within the firm’s business services team. Tattler first joined Hurst as a trainee and has since risen through the ranks since qualifying in 2018. The business services team, which includes more than 70 staff, is…
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