A global report finds that most SME leaders are optimistic about international expansion opportunities now and in the future, but geopolitical concerns linger.
Finance decision-makers in business and industry are less optimistic about the US economy now when compared with the first quarter of this year, but they are slightly more optimistic about their own organisations, according to an AICPA and CIMA survey.
The King’s Speech unveiled plans to cut costs for SMEs, and a CIMA statement said important opportunities were missed on corporate reporting and skills.
Optimism for foreign direct investment in emerging markets modestly improved year over year. Asia stands supreme on the list of top-ranked markets for investment for the first time in over a decade.
UK hiring declined slightly in March as employers remain cautious, according to a monthly survey of recruitment consultancies by KPMG UK and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
A global survey shows that executives aren’t changing jobs nearly as often as they did a year ago, but many are seeking better internal support for strategic objectives built around artificial intelligence.
The Spring Forecast addresses financial stability but, according to a CIMA statement, lacks measures to support skills, tax reform, productivity, or support for SMEs.
