Risky Ground for UK Businesses in 2015, say Chief Financial Officers

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today published a discussion paper encouraging firms to do more to support the UK’s ageing population and ensure that consumers can access the financial products and services they need at every stage during their life.

Buying your first home is a daunting task that can leave you feeling extremely stressed. However, by understanding some of the best pieces of advice, you can make better decisions and end up with the house you really want without spending too much on it.

When choosing what profession to pursue, starting salary will be a big consideration for many people. However, very few of us go into a profession really understanding what we can expect to earn 5, 10 or 15 years into a career, and how the rate at which salaries and bonuses increase over time actually varies dramatically for different roles. New statistics published by free salary benchmarking service Emolument.com compare how the average salaries of different professions increase with experience, and highlight some remarkable trends.

Rio Tinto has appointed Alfredo Barrios as chief executive of its aluminium business. He will succeed Jacynthe Cote who will leave the business for personal reasons to pursue other interests.

Rare Element Resources Ltd., announced that it has closed its $3.4 million offering of common shares and warrants in a registered direct offering in the United States that resulted in net proceeds, after expenses, of approximately $3.2 million.

The pharmaceutical industry is constantly evolving, with new technologies and treatments being developed all the time. In order to stay ahead of the curve, it is important to be aware of the latest trends in this rapidly-changing field.

Borrowing money from banks or lenders can be difficult especially when predatory lenders lurk in the shadows, ready to take advantage of vulnerable individuals in need of financial assistance. Responsible borrowing is not just about getting the funds you need; it’s also about protecting yourself from unscrupulous lenders who might trap you in a cycle […]

More than a billion pounds is to be invested by the Ministry of Defence to continue the modernisation of military flying training in the UK.

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has purchased one-year government debt at negative yields.

Significant changes are on the horizon for IR35, set to take effect on April 6th. This new policy, known as ‘IR35 offset’, aims to prevent double taxation by empowering HMRC to offset tax and NI contributions already paid by contractors, fostering fairer sharing of tax liabilities throughout the supply chain.