By: Maria Ward-Brennan

Professional Services Editor Maria Ward-Brennan is the Professional Services Editor at City AM, focused on law, Big Four, and other management and accounting consulting firms. She was previously a litigation reporter at The Lawyer. Contact her via email at maria.ward-brennan@cityam.com or X (Twitter) @MariaW_B.

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Cyber incidents are the Achilles heel for major UK CEOs, report finds

October 1, 2024

Most UK CEOs experienced some sort of crisis that has hindered businesses, as cyber security incidents and social issues are becoming a headache
Smaller firms eye chunk of Big Four’s audit work with uptick in clients

September 30, 2024

Non-Big Four firms have experienced an uptick on audit work across FTSE 250 and all main market clients, as competition with the audit giants continues
Deloitte UK: Profit stalls as partners pocket £1m

September 30, 2024

Revenue at Deloitte UK increased slightly by over two per cent but against the backdrop of its profits stalling following a challenging market
High Court: Standard Chartered Libor test case against investors kicks off

September 27, 2024

Standard Chartered kicks off its legal case against a group of investors over transactions dating from the scandal-ridden Libor era
Naomi Campbell: Regulator bans supermodel as charity trustee

September 27, 2024

Model Naomi Campbell banned from being a charity trustee after an inquiry into Fashion for Relief revealed funds were used on hotels and spa treatments
Lloyd’s of London investor sees premiums soar thanks to bumper market

September 27, 2024

Helios Underwriting's gross written premiums surged to £230m after Lloyd’s market has "exceptionally good" market conditions
Regulator warns firms of new duty to protect workers from sexual harassment

September 26, 2024

From next month, employers must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers, warned the Equality and Human Rights Commission
PwC UK profit falls as partner pay drops to £862,000 against backdrop of AI push

September 25, 2024

PwC UK has reported single-digit growth in revenue but on the backdrop of the groups profits and partner pay dropping, again
Nick Ephgrave marks one year at Serious Fraud Office. How has he fared as director?

September 25, 2024

A former law enforcer was appointed as the director of the Serious Fraud Office one year ago. So how has Nick Ephgrave first year gone at the anti-fraud agency?
Revenue doubles for health insurance provider Personal as Brits look for NHS alternative

September 24, 2024

Personal Group, a London-listed workforce benefits and health insurance provider, has delivered double digit revenue growth across all areas, as the business credits its strategy

Kemi Badenoch can still woo the City

Hydration breaks: World Cup ad cost could eclipse Super Bowl’s $7m price tag

Bowls Club is the City’s most eccentric (and brilliant) pop-up

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