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More people available for work as UK job demand remains weak
More candidates are available for jobs as demand from employers remains weak, according to a monthly report from KPMG and the REC.Cybersecurity tool provides steps to manage risks, keep data safe
The recently updated CGMA Cybersecurity Tool arms finance professionals with know-how to protect against costly attacks.What’s driving some companies’ voluntary sustainability reporting
70% of companies planning to continue using major international sustainability frameworks regardless of whether they’re required say they’re gaining real value from their efforts.CFOs have a full plate, but they have AI on their side
CFOs around the world have numerous competing priorities as they continue to add strategy-related responsibilities, according to a new survey that also shows finance chiefs benefitting from new technology tools.Why leaders at many companies are scrambling to outpace cyber risks
Knowledge and skills gaps are the top barriers to progressing certain strategies related to cybersecurity concerns, a new global report shows.Gen Z workers looking for new skills, purpose — along with a new job
Younger employees are moving through careers faster than other generations, and they face a scarcity of entry-level roles.Decarbonisation benefits boost climate investments globally
Revenue growth and operational savings from climate-related initiatives are incentivising the push for technology-driven migration and adaptation solutions.FRC initiative aims to streamline corporate reporting
The UK regulator’s intent includes increasing access to regulatory support for stakeholders.Executives embrace AI agents despite readiness gaps
Leaders believe AI is intrinsic to competitiveness and resilience, but many leaders in a global survey admit that transformation efforts are outpacing workforce capabilities.DMA qualification gains official recognition in Beijing
The Digital Management Accounting credential, a pathway to the CGMA designation, has been added to Beijing’s International Professional Qualification Directory.Global hiring outlook for the fourth quarter: Mixed
APAC employers have the strongest hiring intentions across regions for the fourth quarter of the year, and UK projections dropped considerably.FP&A stimulates economic confidence amidst trade shocks
FP&A capabilities continue to increase in importance for finance teams, partly through the ability to predict emerging tariff developments.Cost concerns considerably restrict UK hiring and pay growth
The rise in UK candidates in August was the most pronounced since 2020. Also, starting salary growth was the weakest in over four years, according to a monthly report.With greenhouse gas reporting, sizable gaps persist
Large companies in the UK are making progress as more sustainability reporting requirements approach, but they could face significant challenges when seeking assistance from smaller companies in their supply chain.US business outlook brightens somewhat despite trade, inflation concerns
Finance leaders’ optimism about their own organisations remained the same, sentiment about the global economy improved, and revenue and profit projections showed a slight increase, a quarterly survey shows.Amendments to IFRS 19 aim to reduce disclosure requirements
The IASB’s amendments are intended to reduce disclosure requirements for standards and amendments issued between February 2021 and May 2024.Could AI be your next boss?
Finance professionals expect to scale agentic AI within the next three years, but few employees in a new global survey are open to being managed by AI agents.Shadow AI emerges as significant cybersecurity threat
Security incidents involving shadow AI accounted for 20% of data breaches globally and were more expensive for companies to resolve.Return-to-office — but not for everybody
Employers enforcing return-to-office mandates could lose talent and are less likely to retain top performers.
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