Who is looking after your Cyber Security?
Breathe Technology writes: We recently assisted a Cambridgeshire-based organisation that was the victim of a cyber attack. The systems were offline down for nearly a week and took almost a month to fully recover. They had security systems and backups in place. Or so they believed.
More on the Corporate Governance Code Reform
With updates to the UK Corporate Governance Code in effect from 1 January 2025 now is the time to ensure plans are in place to address the new requirements.
What are the key requirements to the revised Section 4 of the Code?
Price Bailey retains status as ‘Outstanding Company to Work For’ in 2024
Price Bailey, a leading accountancy and business advisory firm, has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces in the prestigious Best Companies survey for 2024. The firm has maintained its 2-star accreditation, signifying an outstanding commitment to employee engagement.
Cambridge Index advances 1.1%
The Cambridge Index rose 223.91 points or 1.1% to close at 20,749.4, as four out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains in their share price.
Early-stage businesses that seek crowdfunding are experiencing lower growth rates, compared to Private Equity or Venture Capital backed businesses, according to new research
Accounting and advisory firm Price Bailey has released a report revealing that early-stage businesses who received funding from the crowd, experienced lower growth than those who sought Private Equity and Venture Capital investment.
Cyber extortion - a worrying trend
Breathe Technology writes: We’re always hearing how cybercrime figures are rising. That’s nothing new.
Cambridge Index falls 0.6%
The Cambridge Index dropped 129.56 points or 0.6% to close at 20,043.8, as seven out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly losses in their share price.
PEM welcome 2024 trainee intake
PEM, Cambridge’s largest independent firm of accountants, tax and business advisers, have recruited 21 trainees to its student training programme taking the total number of employees at the firm to almost 250.
Cambridge Index falls 1.7%
The Cambridge Index dropped 346.14 points or 1.7% to close at 20,173.3, as five out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly losses in their share price.
PEM Celebrates Disability Pride Month
PEM is proud to celebrate Disability Pride Month, as part of their ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
UK CFOs gear up for growth following the election
Corporate risk appetite among UK CFOs has seen its biggest rise in more than four years, following the general election;
Cambridge Index advances 0.8%
The Cambridge Index rose 154.95 points or 0.8% to close at 20,519.5, as seven out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains in their share price.
Cambridge Network sponsors the CYPG & CJLD Annual Charity Ball
As part of Cambridge Network’s continued support of the Cambridge Young Professionals Group (CYPG), we’re delighted to sponsor the upcoming annual CYPG and CJLD Charity Ball, taking place on Saturday 21st September 2024 at Hilton Cambridge City Centre.
PEM Charitable Trust donate £1500 to The Red Hen Project
The PEM Charitable Trust were delighted to donate a grant of £1500 to The Red Hen Project last month.
Bailey Fisher welcomes Ludo Chapman as Non-Exec Chair
Bailey Fisher is pleased to announce the appointment of Ludo Chapman as Non-Executive Chair. Ludo brings a wealth of experience in driving business growth and fostering innovation, as a Founder, CEO and Chair/NED. He currently runs the Innovation Practice, and sits on the board of several high-growth companies.
Tax planning early is key
You may be aware that HMRC have published the latest figures on tax receipts from April 2024 to May 2024. Whilst tax cannot obviously not be completely avoided, the latest short term figures highlight that early and ongoing planning will help to mitigate taxes in a sensible way, which are compounded over a person’s lifetime.
Cambridge Index rises 2.6%
The Cambridge Index advanced 506.54 points or 2.6% to close at 20,364.5 as five out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains in their share price.
First Intuition sponsor UCAS’s Accountancy and Finance Industry Guide
Accountancy training provider First Intuition is delighted to be working alongside UCAS as the sponsor for their Industry Guide to Apprenticeships in Accountancy and Finance.
Cambridge Index advances 0.4%
The Cambridge Index rose 82.44 points or 0.4% to close at 19,858.0, as five out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains in their share price.
Introductions from the new Secretary of State for Education
First Intuition Director, Gareth John, was invited to represent the IoD Education Group at a Ministerial Reception last night at the Department for Education
The Cambridge Building Society leads the way in sustainable home upgrades
The Cambridge Building Society hosts its second community open day at its property in Ferndale Rise, Cambridge, which is set to undergo an extensive renovation utilising sustainable building innovations.
Initial shortlist announced for Business Weekly Awards
Business Weekly writes...Entries for the Business Weekly Awards are now closed and lead forensic sponsor Mills & Reeve has begun the vetting process with interviews currently taking place between its lawyers and respective entrants.
PEM aids charities that support families with young children and new mothers
In June, the PEM Charitable Trust donated £150’s worth of baby food to Ely Baby Bank in Fordham. Ely Baby Bank are a Cambridgeshire-based community project offering a safe and friendly place for all families to access everything they need for babies up to 18 months old, completely free of charge.
Junior Pensions - the under-rated, compounding powerhouse
Gifting to children or grandchildren is an excellent way to set them up for a brighter future. But there is one option that often flies under the radar - the Junior Pension. We look at the benefits and drawbacks to this investment option.
Big country-by-country income losses due to climate change
New research co-authored by Kamiar Mohaddes estimates that global GDP per capita could decline up to 24% by the century’s end without significant efforts to combat climate change.