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Articles8th August 2014Walgreen

Walgreen's has rejected proposals to shift its tax base away from the US and to UK shores, after bringing the plans together raised concerns that it would not hold up to scrutiny.

US Targets Tax Inversion FirmsREAD MORE
Articles8th August 2014US Targets Tax Inversion Firms

The United States has announced plans to target firms based in the country from setting up tax centres outside of the country.

HMRC Targets Inheritance Tax Avoiding TrustsREAD MORE
Articles7th August 2014HMRC Targets Inheritance Tax Avoiding Trusts

Plans revealed by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is set to make inheritance tax planning a bigger challenge for everyone except the super-rich.

Bank of England Maintains Interest Rates at Record LowREAD MORE
Articles7th August 2014Bank of England Maintains Interest Rates at Record Low

UK interest rates have been held again by the Bank of England. They remain at a record low of 0.5%.

US firms pledge $14bn to AfricaREAD MORE
Articles6th August 2014US firms pledge $14bn to Africa

US - Africa Leaders Summit

Mark Schneider Elected to DuPont Board of DirectorsREAD MORE
Articles4th August 2014Mark Schneider Elected to DuPont Board of Directors

DuPont today announced the election of Ulf M. "Mark" Schneider, President and CEO of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA to its board of directors, effective 22 October.

Global Tensions “Heighten Cyber Security Risks”READ MORE
Articles25th July 2014Global Tensions “Heighten Cyber Security Risks”

Malcolm Marshall, UK and global lead in KPMG's cyber security practice says amid political disputes businesses need to be ready to defend themselves, as the cyberspace in which they operate increasingly becomes the new battleground.

Balfour Beatty Awarded £129m Smart Motorway SchemeREAD MORE
Articles23rd July 2014Balfour Beatty Awarded £129m Smart Motorway Scheme

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, has announced the award of a £129m scheme to upgrade a 13.4 mile stretch of the M3 through Hampshire and Surrey to a “smart motorway”.

Active Venture Partners Appoints Two Key Team MembersREAD MORE
Articles22nd July 2014Active Venture Partners Appoints Two Key Team Members

Active Venture Partners has announced the appointment of two new team members with strong entrepreneurial and venture capital experience.

Tesco Appoints New CEOREAD MORE
Articles21st July 2014Tesco Appoints New CEO

Tesco plc has announced that Dave Lewis will join the board of Tesco on 1 October 2014 as chief executive officer in succession to Philip Clarke.

Drop in North Sea Deals and DrillingREAD MORE
Articles18th July 2014Drop in North Sea Deals and Drilling

New report shows five deals in total were announced on the UKCS in Q2 2014, down from the 10 transactions reported in Q.

Short-Term Energy Thinking a Risk to Investment – CBIREAD MORE
Articles17th July 2014Short-Term Energy Thinking a Risk to Investment – CBI

Short-term thinking is distorting the debate on our energy future, risking investment and opportunity, according to Confederation of British Industry (CBI) deputy director-general Katja Hall.

Chinese Economy Picks Up SpeedREAD MORE
Articles16th July 2014Chinese Economy Picks Up Speed

New data released by the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics shows that the world's second-largest economy picked up momentum in Q2 2014.

Whitbread Appoints New ChairmanREAD MORE
Articles15th July 2014Whitbread Appoints New Chairman

Whitbread PLC, the multinational hotel, coffee shop and restaurant company headquartered in Dunstable, has announced the appointment of Richard Baker as chairman with effect from 1 September 2014.

Whitehall “Lacking Finance Skills”READ MORE
Articles14th July 2014Whitehall “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.

Real Estate Finance Duo to Join Hogan LovellsREAD MORE
Articles11th July 2014Real Estate Finance Duo to Join Hogan Lovells

Hogan Lovells has recruited real estate finance partners Andrew Flemming and Jo Solomon to join the London finance practice.

Abingworth Promotes Ken Haas and Vin Miles to PartnersREAD MORE
Articles10th July 2014Abingworth Promotes Ken Haas and Vin Miles to Partners

Abingworth, the international investment group dedicated to life sciences and healthcare, has announced the promotions of Ken Haas and Vin Miles to partners.

Rio Tinto Hosts Two Prime Ministers at Western Australia MineREAD MORE
Articles10th July 2014Rio Tinto Hosts Two Prime Ministers at Western Australia Mine

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott have visited the Rio Tinto’s Pilbara operations.

One in Five Brits Will “Work until They Drop”READ MORE
Articles9th July 2014One in Five Brits Will “Work until They Drop”

A new study reveals millions of over 40s are expecting to carry on working until they physically can't continue due to worries about being able to afford their “ideal retirement”.

Singapore’s Top 10 Billionaires RevealedREAD MORE
Articles9th July 2014Singapore’s Top 10 Billionaires Revealed

Wealth-X, the ultra high net worth intelligence and prospecting firm, has compiled a list of the top 10 Singapore-based billionaires.

Rolls-Royce to Supply Power Plant in MyanmarREAD MORE
Articles8th July 2014Rolls-Royce to Supply Power Plant in Myanmar

Rolls-Royce has signed a long-term service agreement with RGK+Z&A for spare parts supply, supervision and maintenance for the Hlagwa Power Plant (Phase II) project in Yangon, Myanmar.

New Appointment to Rockefeller Foundation BoardREAD MORE
Articles7th July 2014New Appointment to Rockefeller Foundation Board

The Rockefeller Foundation, now in its second century of advancing the well-being of humanity, has announced the appointment of Ravi Venkatesan to its Board of Trustees.

TaxPayers’ Alliance Launches Campaign against WasteREAD MORE
Articles4th July 2014TaxPayers’ Alliance Launches Campaign against Waste

The TaxPayers' Alliance, the independent grassroots campaign for lower taxes, has launched a 29-stop, nine-day War on Waste Roadshow in Westminster

UK’s Financial Services Trade Surplus is the World’s BiggestREAD MORE
Articles3rd July 2014UK’s Financial Services Trade Surplus is the World’s Biggest

New figures from TheCityUK, the private-sector association and industry lobby group promoting the UK financial and professional services industry, reveal that the UK's trade surplus in financial services is the biggest in the world, more than two and a half times bigger than the next largest surplus recorded by the US and three times higher than Luxembourg in third and Switzerland fourth.

Eurozone Unemployment and Inflation Stuck at Undesirable LevelsREAD MORE
Articles2nd July 2014Eurozone Unemployment and Inflation Stuck at Undesirable Levels

The unemployment rate across the Eurozone remained unchanged in May from April's figure of 11.6%, according to data released by Eurostat.

Financial Services Firms Upbeat as Business Volumes RiseREAD MORE
Articles30th June 2014Financial Services Firms Upbeat as Business Volumes Rise

The UK's financial services firms saw another rise in business volumes in the three months to June, and optimism continued to pick up across the sector, according to the latest CBI/PwC survey.

Compliance “Is at a Tipping Point”READ MORE
Articles27th June 2014Compliance “Is at a Tipping Point”

Today's Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) are in a position similar to that of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) 15 years ago, and they face a comparable opportunity and challenge, according to a new PwC US survey.

Time for Asset Managers to ShineREAD MORE
Articles25th June 2014Time for Asset Managers to Shine

Opportunities abound for the global asset management industry as the shrinking of the banking sector has thrust asset management to the heart of global capital flows and the pace of regulatory change is starting to ease off, according to a new KPMG report.

UK Law Firms Achieve Modest Growth in Q4READ MORE
Articles23rd June 2014UK Law Firms Achieve Modest Growth in Q4

Fees per fee earner at the top 100 UK law firms have increased by 2.4% this quarter, compared with the same period last year, according to the latest quarterly legal sector survey from Deloitte.

Man Group Acquires NumericREAD MORE
Articles20th June 2014Man Group Acquires Numeric

Man Group Plc, one of the world’s largest independent alternative investment managers, has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire Numeric Holdings LLC.

The Search for Quality YieldREAD MORE
Articles19th June 2014The Search for Quality Yield

Weak global growth, lacklustre equity markets, low inflation and geopolitical tensions made bonds the safe asset of choice during the first half of 2014, according to Pierre Bose, head of fixed income for Europe at Coutts private bank.

Barings to Launch Range of Hong Kong Domiciled FundsREAD MORE
Articles18th June 2014Barings to Launch Range of Hong Kong Domiciled Funds

Baring Asset Management has announced its intention to launch a range of Hong Kong domiciled funds which it plans to bring to market in early 2015.

Bitcoin to lead to “Tidal Wave” of Private MoneyREAD MORE
Articles18th June 2014Bitcoin to lead to “Tidal Wave” of Private Money

Demand for alternative currencies will lead to a wave of private monies, new research from the Institute of Economic Affairs predicts.

US Oil Success “Will Expand Globally”READ MORE
Articles18th June 2014US Oil Success “Will Expand Globally”

The unconventional supply revolution that has redrawn the global oil map will likely expand beyond North America before the end of the decade, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said in its annual five-year oil market outlook.

CSI and YBS Fined for Unclear PromotionsREAD MORE
Articles17th June 2014CSI and YBS Fined for Unclear Promotions

The Financial Conduct Authority has fined Credit Suisse and Yorkshire Building Society a total of £3.8m for the “misleading” promotion of a structured product to thousands of risk-averse investors.

Summer Staff Parties Can Be Tax FreeREAD MORE
Articles16th June 2014Summer Staff Parties Can Be Tax Free

With the nation gripped by World Cup fever, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is reminding employers that staff parties can potentially be tax-free this year.

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