Global M&A activity half of 2007 levels Global M&A activity has slumped by 12% in 2012, Ernst & Young research shows
HSBC settle £1.2bn US laundering case HSBC has agreed to pay 1.2bn to settle a money laundering case by the US authorities
Breedon calls for less regulation Tim Breedon has called for loosening of the ‘over-prudent’ regulatory bodies stifling growth for SMEs
Updated guidance for reporting accountants The ICAEW Corporate Finance Faculty is revising its guidance
Turnaround for turnaround specialists Economic downturns usually offer good opportunities for investors to snap up assets cheaply
The challenge of regulation The weight of regulation is the biggest problem facing small and medium-sized practices
FRC urges pension advice rethink The FRC is launching a consultation to address the Pensions Minister's concerns
