UK economic growth slower than expected as inflation hits retail sales
Estimates of the UK’s economic growth have been revised down, with new figures showing it grew more slowly than expected in the first three…
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Online job hunting ‘like booking a holiday’ for tech-savvy workers
Job hunters are searching for new roles in the same way they look online for the perfect holiday, according to a…
Businesses investing in digital despite global economic uncertainty
Businesses are still keen to invest in digital technologies and innovation despite global political and economic uncertainty, according to a new…
The boardroom shift: Why the CIO and CFO must work together
By Robert Gothan In today’s digital economy, having a strong IT infrastructure is crucial, not only to a business’ bottom line,…
Pension schemes and longevity assumptions – what’s another year?
By Nick Griggs, Partner, Corporate Consulting, Barnett Waddingham LLP The longevity assumptions used for the valuation of pension benefits can have…
CFOs optimistic despite political shifts and upcoming elections
Chief financial officers (CFOs) across Europe are optimistic about their organisations’ futures despite recent political changes and upcoming elections, according to…
Political parties draw up election pension plans
The future of the pensions triple lock – which promises the state pension will rise each year by the highest of one…
Employees missing out as firms plug pension schemes
Workers may be being paid less because their employers are spending millions of pounds to keep their pension schemes afloat, according…
Time for UK businesses to find their voice and think global
Chris Southworth, Secretary General at the International Chamber of Commerce UK, writes exclusively for Director of Finance.
Why negotiating trade agreements can be difficult
By Lesley Batchelor OBE, Director General of the Institute of Export & International Trade Trade agreements are usually referred to as…