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Business optimism drops to levels seen before the pandemic   Business confidence in the United Kingdom has seen a consecutive decline for a second quarter, reaching average levels not observed since 2014. This indicates that companies are preparing to coexist with the ongoing presence of the coronavirus, as per findings from the ICAEW survey. The […]

It’s time to update procedures (and go green) in the retail sector.   Catherine Kelly, Head of Retail at Cooper Parry, emphasizes the need for retailers to integrate sustainability into their operations as they navigate supply chain disruptions and rising costs. The UK’s retail sector has grappled with challenges over the past two years, including […]

How Eurobank used data analytics for internal audit Amid the challenging backdrop of the pandemic, Eurobank’s internal audit team seized the opportunity to enhance its data literacy as the pressures to deliver results mounted. Over this period, the team examined how remote work had influenced the bank’s risk monitoring framework and control environment, alongside the […]

Today’s Top Stock Market News November 15, 2021   Stock Market Futures Rise as Focus Shifts to Consumer Spending Monday morning sees U.S. stock futures inching higher, indicating a positive start to the week for stocks. The week ahead is likely to revolve around consumers and their spending patterns. This is primarily due to the […]

What Happens Next? Oct. 2021 A month ago, we anticipated that global monetary policy would take center stage in financial market discussions. The September meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) didn’t reveal any groundbreaking information, and the general expectation remains that the Fed will unveil its plan to reduce asset purchases during its November […]