Financial First Aid Kit: Tips to help protect yourself against financial crime.
Sadly there are a large number of scammers targeting investors. We have therefore put together a ‘Financial First Aid Kit’ to help you avoid becoming a victim.
Quarterly Economic Survey Q2 is now live
Help us identify the latest insights and trends within your business in order to shape the future of our economy.
Deloitte Cambridge appoints new office senior partner
Deloitte has appointed Julian Rae as the new office senior partner for Deloitte Cambridge following Paul Schofield’s decision to step down after 10 years at the helm.
The Venture Capital businesses that matter most to the UK’s economic growth received 11% less capital and 30% lower valuations than their 2021 counterparts, report by accountancy firm Price Bailey reveals
A report released by Price Bailey highlights challenges in the Venture Capital market, with ‘high potential’ businesses faced with significantly lower quality funding deals and valuations compared to two years ago.
May 2024 - Monthly House Views - Rate cuts are coming
Central banks are now set to pivot but will likely be out of sync. The European Central Bank could be the first to cut rates at its June meeting, followed by the Bank of England. Whilst inflation continues to fall in Europe, it has ticked upwards in some components in the United States.
Over 99% of GP’s reject GMS contract changes, with medics assembling to take industrial action
Following the announcement of the 2024/25 national GP General Medical Services (GMS) contract by the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England, over 99% of GPs have voted against it.
Accountancy firm Price Bailey warns of Fraudulent activity for VAT repayments
Fraudsters are especially targeting food, farming, construction, and export-heavy organisations.
Sedulo accelerates deal closures and enhances client onboarding with Doc2
Sedulo, a prominent financial services firm, faced challenges in document management that slowed down their client onboarding and deal closure processes. The firm’s reliance on manual document creation and signing methods was not only time-consuming but also hindered their responsiveness to client needs. With the adoption of Doc2, Sedulo has transformed its approach to document management. …
Green gains: unveiling the profit potential of sustainable practices
Sustainability is no longer just about "going green" – it's becoming a core business strategy for leading companies worldwide.
Finspire Finance: achieves professional credibility with Doc2
Finspire Finance, a dynamic commercial finance broker, faced significant challenges with document management and compliance, impacting their ability to build trust with new clients. Their manual processes were not only time-consuming but also prone to errors, casting a shadow on their professionalism in the eyes of potential prospects. The implementation of Doc2, provided by their principal…
Sharing a free white paper to compare your IT support service
Breathe Technology wanted to share some valuable insights with you regarding the changing landscape of IT support for businesses and schools like yours.
April 2024 - Monthly House Views - Central banks out-of-sync
Recent data from the US have surprised on the upside for both inflation and the economic growth, raising fears the Fed may rethink its rate cuts. Meanwhile, renewed tensions in the Middle East are unnerving already jittery markets.
MM Wealth have retained Chartered Firm status for the ninth consecutive year!
Great news we are delighted to share; MM Wealth has retained its Chartered Firm status from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for the ninth consecutive year.
Free opportunity for students interested in accountancy and finance
First Intuition, a leading accountancy training provider, is delighted to announce the return of its highly anticipated Accountancy Academy.
Price Bailey announces six new Partners will join the Partnership team in the year ahead
The firm is set to grow to 44 Partners in 2024
First Intuition expands reach with new training centre in Milton Keynes
First Intuition, a leading accountancy training provider, is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest training centre in Milton Keynes.
Your free government backup recommendations booklet for businesses
The team at Breathe Technology are working with some local businesses on enhancing their cyber security, and we wanted to share some of this information as we think it will be both useful and interesting, as you will probably associate with some of these.
What should I be doing when planning for retirement?
One of the common questions we get asked by our new clients is “What should I be doing when planning for retirement? I am in my 50s. Am I too late to be planning for my retirement?”
Business confidence up and uncertainty down for UK CFOs
Sentiment among UK CFOs has risen for the third consecutive quarter; Uncertainty has fallen to a two-and-a-half-year low, back to levels seen in summer 2021 when lockdown restrictions were ending; Corporate risk appetite has risen, but CFOs maintain a defensive strategy stance; Cyber-attacks are the top concern for CFOs when it comes to the consequences of geopolitical developments; …
Bespoke CPD sessions in two accountancy hot topics
Sustainability standards and digital technologies are at the forefront of changes shaping the finance sector and are reforming the way accountancy professionals operate, making it important for all accountants and finance professionals to stay abreast of rapid developments.
Price Bailey announces five senior management promotions
This comes as the firm makes over 60 internal promotions in April.
Advanced Threat Group (ATG) & CyberScale Strategic Alliance
On 1st April 2024 CyberScale and Advanced Threat Group (ATG) formally recognised a strategic alliance aimed at providing their clients with an optimal combination of strategic advice and technical support around Cyber & Information Security.
More on cyber insurance benefits and limitations
Organisations in the United Kingdom are faced with a constant barrage of digital dangers where cyber threats lurk around every corner.
CFGI are proud to sponsor the London and South East Finance Awards 2024 – applications are now open
CFGI are proud to announce our sponsorship of the London and South East Finance Awards for the second year, alongside our co-sponsors HSBC, ACCA, Mills & Reeve and Robert Walters.
More about supply chain and 3rd party risk management
Did you know that only 13% of businesses review the risks posed by their immediate suppliers? In recent years there has been a significant increase in the number of cyber attacks as a result of vulnerabilities within the supply chain.