Microsoft, Google and Amazon flood AI start-ups with cash, outspending venture capital December 27, 2023 Big tech companies spent twice as much on deals with Generative AI start-ups than venture capital groups in 2023, according to new data from Pitchbook.
PwC cleared by watchdog after probe into audit of collapsed property firm Intu December 19, 2023 The accounting watchdog has dropped an investigation into PwC’s audit of property group Intu today and cleared the partners in charge after a year long probe into the Big Four firm's work on the firm.
UK needs to ‘get its mojo back’ as another forecaster warns of slow growth December 18, 2023 "While the UK economy is resilient, it needs to get its mojo back," Yael Selfin, chief economist at KPMG UK, said.
Government slashes spending on Big Four heaping extra pressure on firms December 10, 2023 The civil service has slashed the amount it spends on contracts with the Big Four by 26 per cent, new figures show.
City Moves: Who’s moving where in the Square Mile and beyond December 8, 2023 The job market never closes - even in December. Our weekly round-up of who's moving where keeps you up to date with the latest in the British business transfer window - which never closes.
FCA proposes simpler financial advice to cut costs for consumers December 8, 2023 The Financial Conduct Authority has proposed simplifying rules on financial advice to allow banks, insurers and investment firms to give information to less wealthy customers without having to comply with stringent safeguards that bump up fees.
Consistency, not speed is more important to save the City from stagnation December 8, 2023 The UK is attractive for investment because of the stability of our regulatory system - we shouldn’t lose the value of this for the sake of meeting artificial deadlines, writes Karim Haji
Inspiration For All: Bridging the Gap Between Schools & Businesses December 7, 2023 Welcoming Inspiration for All: A New Chapter in the City AM ESG Campaign City AM is excited to announce Inspiration for All as our latest partner in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) campaign. In a significant move towards strengthening our commitment to sustainable development and social equity, City AM’s ESG campaign is proud to [...]
Big Four: KPMG set to merge UK and Swiss businesses to chase down rivals December 7, 2023 KPMG UK has begun exploratory discussions with its partners over a plan to merge its business with KPMG Switzerland.
KPMG UK: Sustainable Growth December 6, 2023 KPMG UK believes sustainable growth is the only way to build a successful business and to have a lasting impact on the world. We started publishing Our Impact in September 2021, bringing together our firm’s commitments in one place, measuring our progress and holding ourselves accountable to drive change. This reports on our impact on the environment, [...]