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| Finance functions in global talent crisis |
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10 September 2007 |
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The corporate world is wrestling with the constant and costly battle to find, recruit and retain talented individuals. The talent crisis is hitting whole organisations and finance functions have not gone unscathed. New research from business advisory firm Deloitte, reveals a deep gulf between where the finance department needs go and the talent it has to get it there. A worldwide survey of senior financial executives, conducted by Deloitte with the Economist Intelligence Unit - ‘The Finance Talent Challenge,’ found efforts to attract,... |
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| Market turmoil does not rule out another hike |
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06 September 2007 |
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- Today’s decision by the Monetary Policy Committee to leave interest rates on hold at 5.75% largely reflects the recent financial market turmoil and the sharp fall in inflation. But these developments do not mean that a further rate rise is out of the question. I think there is still a fairly good chance that interest rates will be raised to 6% before the end of the year.
- The market volatility of the last month will only prevent a further rate rise if the MPC deems that it has significantly dented the outlook for activity and price pressures. Indeed, the Committee said as much in a statement released...
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| Broadcast revenues fuel record transfer spending |
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04 September 2007 |
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Transfer spending by English clubs has exceeded £500m this summer, around two thirds higher than the previous record of £300m spent in summer 2006, according to analysis by the business advisory firm, Deloitte. New owners at Premier League clubs combined with the increase in broadcast payments to clubs for the 2007/08 season, are key drivers of the unprecedented rise in spending. Paul Rawnsley, director in Deloitte’s Sports Business Group, commented: “This summer’s transfer spending by English clubs has beaten all previous records, but as Premier League clubs will receive around £300m of extra broadcast payments during... |
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| Deloitte hedge fund practice revenues double |
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03 September 2007 |
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Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has announced today that its hedge fund practice has doubled in the past year. Stuart Opp, UK Hedge Fund Leader and partner at Deloitte, commented: "As head of the UK Hedge Fund team for the past year we have seen a 100% growth in our practice revenues in 2007, we plan to double our revenues and our headcount by 2009. We continue to build our practice by responding to market demand and ensuring we offer the best service to our clients across a wide range of specializations within the sector.” Opp, added: “While a portion of our growth is due to industry expansion, our quality of... |
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| UK law firms achieve 15% growth in Q1 |
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30 August 2007 |
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The UK’s Top 100 law firms have kicked off the new financial year in style. Figures from Deloitte’s Quarterly Legal Sector Survey (QLSS) show that UK law firms’ fee income grew by 15% for the three months ended 31 July 2007 compared with the same period last year. The news is even more impressive at the top end of the sector – with firms in the top 25 achieving average growth rates in excess of 20%. This is the first quarter in which QLSS has been conducted. Deloitte invited the Top 100 UK firms to take part with the majority of firms responding. QLSS is intended to act as a barometer of industry activity. Jeremy... |
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| Deloitte records strong growth across all divisions |
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30 August 2007 |
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Deloitte in the UK reported profits available for distribution to partners and retired partners of £572m for the year ended 31 May 2007, an increase of 17% over the previous year. Revenues grew by 15.6% on the previous year to £1,802m. John Connolly, Deloitte’s Senior Partner and Chief Executive and Chairman of the Deloitte Global Organisation, commented: Business Performance
“Our performance reflects strong markets creating growing opportunities to serve our clients, our strength in gaining new clients, the importance of London as both the primary global financial and professional services... |
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| Tough swift action needed to bring relief to UK farmers |
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28 August 2007 |
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The UK agricultural sector has been struck hard in recent months as bird flu and floods have both taken their toll. But Britain’s new burden in the foot-and-mouth disease could leave permanent scars. According to Deloitte, the business advisory firm, the health of UK's livestock industry is almost at breaking point and price rises are on the cards.
Richard Crane, food and agriculture partner at Deloitte, said: “A combination of factors is threatening the survival of the UK livestock industry. The rising price of wheat and soft commodities are compounding the negative impact of foot and mouth on the UK to a much... |
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| China remains number one location for manufacturers |
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28 August 2007 |
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Manufacturers are facing a number of pressures on their Chinese operations such as product safety concerns, rising labour costs, increased cost of raw materials and higher inflation. However, according to a survey by Deloitte’s Manufacturing Industry Group, China remains the number one location in which manufacturers plan to expand their operations. 68% of manufacturers are likely or very likely to establish or significantly expand their operations in China in the next five years. The number is even more pronounced amongst manufacturers with revenues in excess of... |
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| Mixed progress in television's technology revolution |
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28 August 2007 |
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A report by the business advisory firm Deloitte identifies technology as being a key driver of change in the UK television industry. And the sector is adapting to the opportunities and challenges presented by these technologies with varying degrees of success. The report, ‘Here’s one I made earlier: perspectives on the UK television sector’ will be presented to all television executives attending this year’s Edinburgh International Television Festival... |
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| Last call for 2007 Deloitte Fast 50 |
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24 August 2007 |
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The deadline for entry to the Deloitte Fast 50 Technology awards 2007 is due to close on 31 August 2007. The Deloitte Fast 50 Technology awards, now in its 10th year, is open to any technology company demonstrating consecutive growth through five years of accounts. The awards identify and showcase the top 50 fastest growing technology companies in the UK. Previous winners of the Deloitte Fast 50 Technology awards include household names such as multimap.com, lastminute.com and technology success stories such as Logica CMG and Autonomy. Simon Kerton-Johnson, Chairman of Deloitte’s UK Fast 50 technology awards... |
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