Will Gordon Brown and Barack Obama’s big talk around a global bank levy turn into legislation that will create a pool of capital for good causes, or will it be more of the same for bankers?
What are we to make of the future of economic forecasting after the mystics got it so badly wrong?
Finance directors with experience leading bond issues are trading higher as some think issuance is set to grow. But are there enough FDs of that ilk and can those without compete?
GDP figures show UK economy is technically out of recession, but there’s still a risk of another downturn, say KPMG
As companies aim to grow in 2010 – not just survive – will outsourcing become more popular? And in what sectors?
To win over clients and get your message out, you need to up your marketing game
The profession is not immune from the current recession, so how can you help protect your practice from the ravages of the economic crisis?
Finance professionals have come to the fore during the past two years, but may not be in the running for as many top jobs in the post-recession landscape
The tax announcements in last month’s pre-Budget report squeeze business on both personal and institutional levels – but doubts remain as to whether any of the measures can dent the fiscal deficit.
How can the finance director maintain in good times the financial discipline they instilled in the bad times, while increasing their sphere of influence?
Most don’t think Dubai World’s shock debt moratorium threatens another wave of global contagion. But heavily indebted governments could throw a spanner in the works of recovery.
There are high hopes the IT industry will soar in 2010 if corporates use technology to find efficiencies
The pre-Budget report gave few clues as to how the government will cut that yawning fiscal deficit
HSBC's group finance director talks about accounting standards, auditing and annual reports
HSBC's group FD talks about his career and the financial crisis
A new government, big spending cuts and the end of fiscal stimulus could herald a tentative recovery. But, handled badly, it could send the economy into a coma
FDs are being lumbered with the senior accounting officer role but, oddly, they’re not protesting
Big bank bonuses aren't as bad as many commentators like to make out
Forward thinking companies are in a better position to beat the recession and win new clients
Freelancers are being crippled by current rules, claims Professional Contractors Group
The worst of the crisis is over, so what next? Scott Halliday predicts major changes ahead
Three quarters of ICAS members and students are still happy with their pay despite no pay rise and lower bonuses
Our expert panel looks at how to get the most from your IT and technology investments
The resurrection of merger and acquisition activity is prompting firms to wake up and take advantage of the predicted upturn
