For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The FTSE 100 struggled for direction on Wednesday, despite progress elsewhere, as investors digested anotherContinue Reading

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Discussing those HSBC results, Nick Sherrard, managing director at Label Sessions, explained how the bank’s global approach – it operates heavily in Asia – has impacted both on strategy and profitability. “HSBC has missed expectations against a volatile global economic backdrop. But there are a range of other factors atContinue Reading

The UK’s financial landscape is heavily regulated to maintain transparency and trust in the market. For businesses, particularly those dealing with securities, navigating the complexities of corporate law and regulations can be daunting. Companies must comply with various laws that govern public offerings, trading practices and corporate governance. The roleContinue Reading

In today’s fast-moving digital economy, small businesses are always looking for ways to stay competitive without ballooning their budgets. One of the most transformative tools they’ve begun to embrace is the AI chat assistant. Powered by large language models like those behind platforms such as Deepseek, these virtual assistants areContinue Reading

A few years ago, I was helping a mid-sized SaaS company hire a new financial controller. One candidate came highly recommended and ticked every box on paper, strong technical chops, experience in SaaS revenue recognition, even a few years at a respected public accounting firm. But during interviews, subtle gapsContinue Reading