Cambridge supports savers with double product launch and rate increases
The Cambridge Building Society has launched a new 2 Year Fixed Rate ISA and a new 2 Year Fixed Rate Bond.
Future-proof your wealth – the importance of estate planning
Some say there are only two certainties in life, death and taxes. Whilst this may be true, steps can be taken to reduce the impact of the latter or even, in some circumstances, remove that impact entirely.
Deloitte Cambridge and St Albans announce promotions
Deloitte’s Cambridge and St Albans practices have announced promotions for this year.
Cambridge Index falls 1.7%
The Cambridge Index dropped 281.85 points or 1.7% to close at 15909.6, as six of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly losses in their share prices.
EM proudly sponsor East Anglia Youth Rowing
PEM, Cambridge’s largest independent firm of accountants, tax and business advisers, is delighted to announce the success of their sponsorship of the East Anglia Youth Rowing summer school.
Accountancy firms in East Anglia see a 6% increase in salaries
Accountancy training firm First Intuition has released the findings from its most recent salary survey for accountancy employers.
AlgoDynamix going for gold in Chartis’ STORM 2023 research & analysis report
London, Cambridge (UK) and Toronto (Canada): AlgoDynamix, the leader in behavioural-based price forecasting for financial markets is featured in this year’s prestigious STORM 2023 (QuanTech 50 ranking) market research report by Chartis Research. More details will also be covered on our next podcast, please make sure that you are on our mailing list for further announcements (see details below).
Deloitte’s UK Technology Fast 50 Awards open for nominations until 1 September
26th edition of the awards recognises the fastest growing technology companies in the UK.
Cambridge communities tackling inequality, climate change or homelessness can apply now for funding
Three grant funds have launched this week and Cambridge’s charities, voluntary and community groups are being encouraged to apply now. The deadline to apply is 2 October 2023.
Updates to the Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard: Finance and Accounting
As of the 1st of August 2023, the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) has updated the Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.
Bango reports strong first half trading update with 88% revenue growth
Cambridge, UK - Bango, the global platform for data-driven commerce, announces a trading update for the 6 months ended 30 June 2023, ahead of announcing Interim Results in September.
Council thanks residents for supporting vital local services
South Cambridgeshire councillors have thanked residents for their support of vital frontline services – after the District Council was named the joint top District Council nationally for collecting Council Tax.
Lighthouse Advisory Partners acts as lead advisor for Causeway on its acquisition of one.network from Bridgepoint
Lighthouse Advisory Partners continues a strong 2023 with another landmark M&A deal in the construction technology sector.
Cambridge Index rises 1.0%
The Cambridge Index advanced 153.15 points or 1.0% to close at 16191.5, as three of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains in their share prices.
Navigating Responsible and Ethical Investing with MM Wealth
Following decades of unbridled industrial expansion, population growth and globalisation, the world is slowly waking up to the environmental and social challenges this has created. In response, investors are increasingly using their capital as a powerful tool for positive change.
PEM take part in Cycle to Work Day
On 3 August, PEM took part in Cycle to Work Day to promote greener and healthier ways of commuting.
Cambridge Enterprise celebrates a year of innovation and economic growth
Cambridge Enterprise, the research commercialisation arm of the University of Cambridge, marked its 15th anniversary with a remarkable series of achievements.
PEM volunteer with Cambridge City Council
PEM, Cambridge’s largest independent firm of accountants, tax and business advisers, spent a volunteering day to help Cambridge City Council maintain the ecological site at the Ascension Burial Ground in Cambridge.
The Cambridge appoints new Non-Executive Directors
The Cambridge Building Society has announced the appointment of three new Non-Executive Directors to its Board after its previous long standing Board members reached the end of their 9-year limit terms.
Corporate optimism dips for UK CFOs
Confidence among the finance leaders of the UK’s largest firms has dipped in the second quarter, partially unwinding the sharp rise in sentiment seen in Q1 2023, according to Deloitte’s UK CFO Survey Q2 2023.
Investing in a better future for my children
It’s a subject that can mean different things to different people. According to the Mortgage Advice Bureau, the Bank of Mum and Dad contributes 26% of funds to the UK housing market, making it the ninth biggest lender in the market.
How to do a great holiday handover
Whatever you are looking forward to when you take some much-deserved annual leave, there is the small matter of the holiday handover you need to get out of the way first. A good holiday handover means you can properly switch off and benefit from your downtime without worrying about business. It will also take away much of the anxiety from the people you ask to step into your shoes.
Large amounts of capital still to be deployed in life sciences sector, says RSM UK
Private equity buyouts in the UK healthcare sector including life sciences increased 14%* in Q1 2023 and remain ahead of pre-pandemic levels, even in the face of economic headwinds. With high levels of capital available to be deployed, its expected private equity interest will continue to be elevated, says RSM UK.
Cambridge Index drops 1.3%
The Cambridge Index dropped 195.77 points or 1.3% to close at 14570.7, as five of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Price Bailey announces more trainee opportunities
Price Bailey is set to welcome 41 trainees in 2023, with the firm receiving nine new graduates and school leavers onto their trainee programmes in June.