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| Deloitte survey reveals the growing renewable energy industry is full of opportunities |
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07 August 2008 |
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- Government needs to create a market framework within which the private sector can develop this industry to attract investment -
- UK should look towards successful European incentive mechanisms -
- Environmental taxes should be linked to environmental and renewable energy projects -
A survey of renewable energy professionals, conducted by Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has highlighted opportunities available for the renewable energy industry apparent from record deal activity. It also examines barriers to be overcome, including government policy.
Jenny Harrison, Deloitte director responsible... |
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| Deloitte survey reveals demand for government action to secure UK’s future energy needs |
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07 August 2008 |
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A survey of UK utilities companies carried out by Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has identified the burning issues facing the industry including security of supply, meeting Government’s environmental targets and effective regulation.
Energy prices are an increasingly pressing issue and over a third of respondents believed price increases of 20-50% would be required to fund UK Government’s environmental commitments.
Walter Carlton, Associate Partner in Deloitte’s Energy team, commented: “While some consumers are motivated by environmental and sustainability considerations, most are principally driven by cost... |
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| Deloitte appoints new head of Private Client Services |
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05 August 2008 |
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Deloitte, the advisory firm, has appointed Paula Higgleton as its new head of UK private client services practice. Paula, who was recently named one of the Top 100 private client advisers by Citywealth, takes over from Tony Cohen who has taken up the position of head of entrepreneurial business at Deloitte. David Sproul, UK head of tax at Deloitte, said: “Paula’s appointment comes at an exciting time for an area of the business that has seen rapid growth. Paula’s extensive experience in the sector coupled with her drive and enthusiasm fit perfectly with our ambition to be recognised as the number one choice for wealthy... |
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| Deloitte appoints Paul Hanley to the Security team |
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01 August 2008 |
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Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has announced today the appointment of Paul Hanley to the senior management team of Deloitte’s Security, Privacy & Resilience Group. Paul joins from Cable & Wireless where he was Global Head of Corporate Security, holding responsibility for corporate security in 156 countries. His role saw him focusing on security strategy and security transformation activities for large organisations, bridging the gap between the business and the security function. Deloitte’s Security, Privacy & Resilience Group is one of the UK’s largest security practices, with over 100 consultants and Paul will lead the... |
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| Double-digit revPAR growth for Asia Pacific hoteliers |
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01 August 2008 |
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Hotels in Asia Pacific continued their good fortune during the first six months of 2008, with revenue per available room (revPAR) up 13.2%, outperforming the 12% growth achieved in 2007. Analysis by Deloitte, the business advisory firm, shows that revPAR broke the US$100 milestone to reach US$103. Improvements were driven by double-digit increases in average room rates, which now stand at US$151. Three of the four sub-regions - South-East Asia, South Asia and Oceania – all reported double-digit revPAR growth. Average room rates continue to drive performance while occupancy either grew marginally or declined. North-East Asia followed... |
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| Brave businesses steal a march on AIM |
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31 July 2008 |
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Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has announced today its quarterly review of the AIM market, which highlights a 15% increase in new listings in the second quarter, as well as a doubling of related fundraising from £0.3bn to £0.6bn, compared with the first quarter of the year.
John Hammond, capital markets partner at Deloitte commented: “Following a dismal start to the year - the worst quarter recorded in three years - quarter two saw a rebound in admissions and fundraisings on AIM. While the overall outlook for the market remains overcast, the improvement seen in Q2 shows that there is investor... |
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| Gap year travel plans |
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31 July 2008 |
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As the academic year gets started again, a select group of school leavers will not be joining their class mates in university lecture halls for another year. 70 young people from across the UK have been awarded a gap year scholarship with Deloitte, the business advisory firm. The nationwide gap year scheme offers schools leavers the chance to travel the world, while gaining some work experience and earn a good salary. Participants in the ‘Scholars Scheme’ will join Deloitte offices around the country during autumn for a paid seven-month work placement. On completion they will also receive £1500 to fund gap year travel before starting... |
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| First IMpressionS: Deloitte reports on UK listed companies’ implementation of the Interim Management Statement (IMS) |
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30 July 2008 |
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- Survey shows that companies could do better –
- However, no major signs that the IMS is seen as an excessive & unnecessary burden -
Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has today launched a report which examines how UK listed companies have implemented the requirements for a twice-yearly Interim Management Statement (IMS) in the Disclosure and Transparency Rules’ first year of operation.
Isobel Sharp, audit partner at... |
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| Entrepreneurs make developing talent a priority for business investment |
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30 July 2008 |
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Entrepreneurs will make the recruitment and training of quality people their single biggest financial investment over the next 12 months, according to Entrepreneurship UK: 2008 a report by Deloitte, the business advisory firm. In the survey nearly a third (31%) of entrepreneurial businesses identified a shortage of quality talent as the main barrier they face to achieving business growth. However this has prompted many to recognise the need to address this issue by prioritising expenditure, with more than a quarter (27%) of businesses making the recruitment and training of quality a focus for investment. Tony Cohen, head of... |
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| Retail defies the downturn with 30% drop in administrations |
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30 July 2008 |
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Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has announced today its analysis of the retail administration figures for the second quarter of 2008.
Lee Manning, reorganisation services partner at Deloitte commented: “Contrary to expectations, the latest retail administration figures show that there has been a drop of 16% in quarter two compared with the previous quarter and a staggering 30% drop in retail administrations for the first half of 2008 compared with the same period in 2007.
“While the decrease in administrations is surprising, there are other trends playing in the market which have caused this somewhat... |
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