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In this piece, Simon Davidson and Mark O'Sullivan examines the growing tension between data and instinct in CFO decision making and explains why data influenced leadership is becoming essential as organisations accelerate towards AI.

UK crypto regulation is accelerating as the FCA issues new consultations. Learn what firms must do to prepare for authorisation under the incoming regime.

Shadow experts can play a key supporting role in commercial disputes, but their potential to add value is sometimes overlooked. Fred Brown, Michael Barber and Tom Middleton explore how and when shadow or advisory experts can deliver strategic support throughout a dispute

Significant tax savings are available through capital allowances, but do you understand the rules?

200 of the fastest-growing privately owned manufacturing businesses across Great Britain.

The Public Sector Finance Leaders Barometer is a nationwide pulse check of the pressures, priorities and sentiment shaping local government finance. Compiled from the insights of Section 151 officers and finance directors, it provides a data‑rich view of how leaders are navigating 2026, a year defined by financial constraints, regulatory complexities and rising demand.

IPO preparation is about meeting requirements. But it’s also a chance to develop a financial model that helps tell your equity story, secure investor trust and serve the business well beyond the IPO. [AUTHOR] explains how to build your model early and right.

Boards are increasingly being called upon to take ownership of technology risk oversight as a strategic imperative, reinforced by the updated UK Corporate Governance Code and the new Cyber Governance Code of Practice. In 2026, staying ahead of technology risks and regulatory shifts isn’t optional - it’s essential. Are you clear on where to focus to keep your organisation in control?

The PRA’s final Basel 3.1 and SDDT rules take effect from 1 January 2027. We outline the key changes and what firms should do now.

The impact of First Brands’ collapse on some of its lenders illustrates the importance of strong credit processes. Chris Laverty and Russell Simpson look at why regulators and industry leaders are increasingly worried about lending practises in the private credit and non-bank market.

Significant Risk Transfers, or SRTs, have quietly grown from a specialist solution into a mainstream feature of European banking, and a compelling opportunity for credit investors. They sit at the crossroads of two significant trends: banks looking to manage risk and optimise capital, and investors searching for yield and diversification in a market where spreads remain tight.

The Operational Public-Private Partnerships Summit (OPPPS) at Celtic Manor – 2 December 2025 to 3 December 2025 captured a mix of hot topics and discussion points across the sector. There was a central thread of optimism following references in the 2025 Autumn Budget to ‘a new model of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)’ to support the Neighbourhood Health Centres (NHCs) programme. This culminated in a celebration of operational excellence at the OPPPS Awards, which spotlighted public and private sector success in areas such as community engagement and handback discipline.

Local audits are at breaking point: delays, disclaimers, and eroded trust. John Farrar and Andy Mack explain why the market is where it is, and share their thoughts on proven approaches to delivering audit-ready accounts on time.

On the 3rd July 2025, the Labour government published its 10-year health plan for the NHS, setting out its vision to transform how healthcare is delivered across England. For health tech innovators, this is not just a policy, it’s a game-changing opportunity. Our experts Will Rose and Jessica Sandercock outline the key details of the plan and its impact on Health Tech in the UK.

Can purpose drive profit? Former Dragons Den investor Piers Linney and Carolyn Hicks explore the tension between values and financial pressures.