Career Pivot: How To Transition To Tech October 3, 2022 You may be hearing rumblings of tech slowdowns and layoffs, and it’s true that as fears of recession deepen, many firms are tightening their belts and shoring up their bottom lines as preventative measures. Others are choosing to cut headcount across less well-performing projects or are shedding teams in areas where focus has been pulled. [...]
Pensions fund collapse fears were ‘overreaction’, says PwC executive October 3, 2022 Fears of a wave of pension fund insolvencies last week were an “overreaction”, the global pensions chief of PwC said today, after concerns spread amid the fallout of the government’s so-called mini budget.
Explain decision to pull mortgage products, FCA warns lenders October 2, 2022 The chief of the City watchdog has fired a warning shot at lenders after banks pulled mortgage products from the market in droves this week amid extreme market volatility.
Your career in finance – what really counts September 30, 2022 | City Talk The finance industry is booming. With the purpose-driven gen-z entering the workplace, the finance industry provides an opportunity to make a difference whilst forging a professional career. The recent Future of Skills report published by CFA Institute digs into the priorities of employers and employees in the investment sector and the challenges the industry currently [...]
Next boss warns of two cost of living crises after slashing forecasts September 29, 2022 Next has slashed its sales forecasts for the second half of the year today despite a 16 per cent jump in pre-tax profit in the six months to July.
Keeping entrepreneurial spirits high despite the economic challenges September 29, 2022 With the holiday season over and as we start the autumn term, many of us will have friends or family members either starting university, advancing their education and training, or entering the workforce for the first time.Emerging from a global pandemic, addressing an increasingly urgent climate crisis and facing an uncertain global economic and political [...]
Revolut wins full crypto authorisation from City regulator September 27, 2022 Revolut has secured authorisation to provide full crypto services in the UK after months of wrangling with the City regulator as it waited on a temporary register.
Unlock pension cash or start-ups will continue to flee, says Phoenix chief September 27, 2022 Pension cash must be freed up to flow into high-growth British firms or more homegrown startups will be driven overseas, the chair of pensions giant Phoenix warned today.
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Fraud rates surge after scammers swoop through lockdowns September 26, 2022 Fraud rates jumped by over a quarter last year as scammers swooped on vulnerable Brits amid pandemic lockdowns, official figures revealed today.
