Finance
Record year for Cambridge Building Society driven by high levels of customer satisfaction and strong financial performance
The Cambridge Building Society has announced a record profit before tax of £20.5 million for the year ended 31st December 2023. ...
First Intuition expands reach with new training centre in Milton Keynes
First Intuition, a leading accountancy training provider, is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest training centre in Milton Keynes. The new classroom centre marks an expansion to the First Intuition network in another area of the UK, as the company continues to cater to the gr...
Your free government backup recommendations booklet for businesses
The team at Breathe Technology are working with some local businesses on enhancing their cyber security, and we wanted to share some of this information as we think it will be both useful and interesting, as you will probably associate with some of these. We've been conducting 12 to 24...
PEM bids fond farewell to partner after 35 years with the firm
At the end of March, PEM bid a fond farewell to beloved partner, Stephen Peak, who has been with the firm for over three decades. ...
PEM appoints Private Client Partner
PEM, a leading independent firm of accountants, tax and business advisers in Cambridge, has appointed Stephen Bartlett-Rawlings to Partner within their Private Clients team, bringing the total number of partners at the firm to 20. ...
PEM commemorates Women's History Month
Throughout the month of March PEM, a leading independent accountancy and tax firm in Cambridge, proudly celebrated Women’s History Month by highlighting the remarkable achievements and contributions of women. ...
What should I be doing when planning for retirement?
One of the common questions we get asked by our new clients is “What should I be doing when planning for retirement? I am in my 50s. Am I too late to be planning for my retirement?” The answer is that it’s never too late to start. For those who are recently retired or indeed nearing...
Cambridge Index advances 1.2%
The Cambridge Index rose 217.50 points or 1.2% to close at 18,328.3, as five out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains in their share price. ...
Business confidence up and uncertainty down for UK CFOs
Sentiment among UK CFOs has risen for the third consecutive quarter; Uncertainty has fallen to a two-and-a-half-year low, back to levels seen in summer 2021 when lockdown restrictions were ending; Corporate risk appetite has risen, but CFOs maintain a defensive strategy stance; Cyber...
Bespoke CPD sessions in two accountancy hot topics
Sustainability standards and digital technologies are at the forefront of changes shaping the finance sector and are reforming the way accountancy professionals operate, making it important for all accountants and finance professionals to stay abreast of rapid developments. ...