Modernisation through delegation: the 21st century FD
By Neil Robertson. Although an age of rapid technological advancement – where more and more time-consuming tasks are completely or partially…
Financial Management
How to spot warning signs of company insolvency
By Mike Smith
Will finance professionals be automated out of existence?
By Joris Van Der Gucht It was around late last year that we witnessed another body blow to finance professionals: of…
Online retail sales growth slows as shoppers cut back
Online retail sales growth has been “muted” as shoppers cut back on purchases in uncertain times, according to new figures from…
Top fund managers call for end to investment in tobacco firms
Some of the world’s biggest fund managers have called for an end to investment in tobacco companies.
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…
Three steps to heaven: Interview with Saj Manzoor, CFO of McCann London
Saj Manzoor works for McCann London, one of the UK’s largest advertising agencies. He is now also COO and here he tells…
Old Mutual agrees fund management deal with China
Old Mutual has agreed to offload 24.95% in Old Mutual Asset Management (OMAM), its US-based funds business, to Chinese financial services…
Apple: Analysts say technology giant could soon be worth $1 trillion
Technology giant Apple could soon be worth $1 trillion (£773 billion), according to market experts – despite an unexpected dip in…
Helping your business cope with rising energy prices
By Jason Smith Energy prices are only going one way over the coming years, and that’s upwards. Although the Tories and…