UK fintech investment almost triples in first half of 2024 as sector outperforms Europe August 6, 2024 Investment in the UK's fintech sector almost tripled in the first half of 2024, new data shows, as a slew of major deals helped the country retain its title as the centre of European fintech funding.
FRC: Audit regulator’s review flags troubling performance by BDO and Mazars July 30, 2024 The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published its Annual Review of Audit Quality, highlighting troubling performance from audit firms BDO and Mazars
KPMG: UK private equity investment drops but M&A market looks set to recover July 17, 2024 UK private equity investment dipped 20 per cent in the first half of 2024, falling to only 656 deals completed throughout the last six months, Morning Wire can reveal.
City accountancy firms KMPG, PwC, EY and Forvis Mazars react to audit watchdog overhaul July 17, 2024 All "welcomes" from the sector that it set to see its audit watchdog overhauled and reformed into a new regulator, which will have additional powers at its realm
What’s next for the square mile? The Morning Wire Summit explores the future of London July 17, 2024 Here are the highlights of the Morning Wire Summit, held in conjunction with the Aquis Exchange, which was a breakfast summit in London that took place at the Aquis Exchange on Wednesday, 10 July.
Labour market continues to ease but pay growth accelerates, survey shows July 8, 2024 The latest survey from KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) showed that starting salary inflation for permanent roles increased at its fastest rate for eight months.
UK economy ‘turning a corner’ as global growth slows, says KPMG July 1, 2024 Falling inflation and and an uptick in consumer confidence will help the UK economy to a better than expected growth over the next two years as global growth is set to slow, according to a report published today.
KPMG to cut 200 UK jobs as firm battles market slowdown June 21, 2024 Big Four firm KPMG is reportedly set to slash more roles in the UK as it battles with a market slowdown.
Alliance Pharma sees profit and revenue spike amid ongoing uncertainty June 19, 2024 Alliance Pharma has hailed its strong second half performance for helping it to record sales and additional profit expansion in its preliminary results despite the healthcare group having delayed its audited results three times this year.
KPMG: UK and Swiss partners vote ‘overwhelmingly’ for £3.5bn merger May 24, 2024 Big Four KPMG UK and Swiss partners have voted "overwhelmingly" in favour of merging to become a $4.4bn business