Tag: Finance

Mar 26

Could AI Take the Grind Out of Accountancy?

Owen Hewitt, a trainee chartered accountant at haysmacintyre, finds himself amidst a unique cohort of accountants poised to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their daily routines from the onset of their careers. Two years into his training, Hewitt anticipates AI’s potential to alleviate the tedium of certain job aspects. According to Hewitt, AI’s role primarily […]
Mar 12

Chancellor’s Spring Budget Sparks Potential Surge in Pension Fund Investment

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s proposed reforms, outlined in the Spring Budget, signal a potential surge in pension fund investment, particularly in UK-listed equities. The focus on compelling pension funds to disclose the geographical breakdown of their assets aims to address the industry’s reluctance to support domestic companies. With the Treasury’s plan to require defined-contribution pension funds […]
Mar 1

Canada’s big banks weathering the storm as credit strain mounts

Breadcrumb Trail Links Finance Banking All but one of the big six beat expectations despite growing loan loss provisions Get the latest from Barbara Shecter straight to your inbox Sign Up Canada’s six big banks appear to be weathering a softening economy brought on by higher interest rates. Photo by Peter J Thompson/National Post Article […]
Feb 27

Full hit of commercial real estate losses for banks still to come

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Feb 20

BBC faces scrutiny over IR35 implementation during government questioning

Tim Davie, the Director General at the BBC, and his team found themselves under the intense scrutiny of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) yesterday regarding the corporation’s implementation efforts across the UK. Among the topics discussed during the session, the issue of IR35, particularly pertinent in light of the recent Atholl House case, took centre […]