Experts find Scotland outperforms UK with green job opportunities in financial sector SCOTLAND has the highest proportion of green financial job openings in the UK, according to a new report. The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2023
Margaret Hodge urges PwC to show it is not using global structure to aid illicit financial flows Labour MP makes call after branches’ role highlighted in Cyprus Confidential and other investigations The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023
Top tech unicorns lost $10 billion in value in 2023 The valuation of the top 100 tech unicorns fell by $10 billion in 2023, a new report has found, as worsening economic conditions led to fewer funding rounds and depressed valuations. Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2023
Transparency isn't the only condition leaders need to build trust For executive teams, privacy can be just as important as openness. Fortune · Dec 15, 2023
The commercial real estate market will get better for investors who are ‘willing to take the long view,’ PwC says Interest rates, cost of capital, and capital availability will be most important commercial real estate issues in 2024 Fortune · Dec 14, 2023
Are These 3 Software Stocks Solid Buys for 2024? The software industry stands on the brink of significant growth, fueled by digitization and continuous technological evolution. Given this landscape, should you buy software stocks Pegasystems (PEGA), Palantir Technologies (PLTR), and ePlus (PLUS) for 2024? Let’s find out…. StockNews.com · Dec 14, 2023
Delta CEO says fears business travel has died are greatly overstated—hybrid workers are just shifting the data Business travel at Delta Air Lines is down “about 20% below” pre-pandemic levels. But its CEO Ed Bastian isn’t concerned because rather than globe-trotting to see colleges, hybrid workers are mixing business and pleasure. Fortune · Dec 12, 2023
Tax changes flagged to bolster system integrity The Albanese government has announced a consultation process as part of its tranche of reforms to strengthen integrity and accountability in the tax system. AAP · Dec 9, 2023
Mental health app that cost Australian taxpayers $33m did not result in ‘clinical outcomes’, study finds Independent review raises questions on value for money achieved from scrapped Project Synergy app, which is part-owned by PwC and the University of Sydney The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2023
PwC employees cheating on tests in China just cost the auditing firm $7 million in U.S. fines U.S. regulators alleged that PwC's employees in mainland China and Hong Kong shared answers on exams meant to test knowledge of U.S. auditing practices. Fortune · Dec 1, 2023
Fancy a life of misery? We’ve just the degree for you! Studying sociology, politics or the creative arts may well make you unhappy. But it’s not necessarily a bad choice, writes Zing Tsjeng The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023
PwC censured, fined almost $100,000 after tax leak PwC has been fined nearly $100,000 after a disciplinary tribunal found it brought discredit on the accounting profession. AAP · Nov 28, 2023
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) vs. The Descartes Systems (DSGX): Selecting the Better Software Investment With digital transformation gaining traction worldwide and rising demand for software solutions, the industry’s prospects appear promising. Software stocks, Palantir Technologies (PLTR) and Descartes Systems (DSGX) should benefit from the industry tailwinds. However, which of these stocks is a better investment? Read more to find out. StockNews.com · Nov 24, 2023
Ladbrokes-owner Entain settles Turkish bribery inquiry; Amazon Black Friday protests– as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as strikes take place at Amazon’s Coventry warehouse, and at sites in Germany The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023 Fresh China questions for Cameron as video shows him praising port project Former PM seen quoting from Chinese-funded study in support of Sri Lankan development
The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2023 From ‘crazy’ to Walkley: Australian Financial Review’s PwC tax leaks scoop takes top journalism prize Edmund Tadros and Neil Chenoweth take home Gold Walkley while eight women honoured for outstanding contributions. Plus: Crikey job cuts
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023 Highest paid graduates are some of the saddest, study finds Graduates with degrees in Celtic studies or sports science report being the most content with their lives, even though their wages placed them in the bottom ten earners.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2023 Report critical of big four consultancies was censored by Australian government agency, academic claims Peter Carey tells inquiry he was asked by Accounting Standards Board to omit details because partners from PwC, KPMG, Deloitte and EY sat on the board
The Conversation · Nov 22, 2023 Politics with Michelle Grattan: Greens Barbara Pocock on the quest for greater transparency Greens Senator Barbara Pocock – who has a background in economics and industrial relations and formerly worked at the Reserve Bank, in the federal public service and as an academic – has been in parliament only since the 2022 election, But she has already made a mark.
AAP · Nov 21, 2023 Consultants to face anti-corruption commission grill The head of Australia's anti-corruption commission says government consultants - like those at PwC - should expect a visit from his organisation.
Fortune · Nov 17, 2023 Analysts split on whether 2023 will bring booming Black Friday sales Eye-catching discounts are everywhere in the lead up to Black Friday—and they're especially enticing to shoppers amid a cost-of-living crisis.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2023 Friday briefing: How Russian oligarchs use Cyprus to shield assets from sanctions In today’s newsletter: A new investigation from the Guardian and others reveals the big ways the small island can help the wealthy avoid scrutiny
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023 Black Friday spending in UK expected to fall by almost a quarter – research Accounting firm PwC anticipates shoppers will spend £5.6 billion on deals this year, down from £7.1 billion last year.
AAP · Nov 15, 2023 Tax avoidance crackdown en route after PwC scandal Legislation is set to hit parliament that would give regulators more strength to tackle dodgy tax consultants with bigger punishments after the PwC scandal.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2023 HP disputed with auditors whether Lynch fraud behind $5bn of Autonomy writedown, filing says Documents submitted to US court in case over allegations founder duped HP into overpaying for software firm