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If No One Makes a Sound at Davos, Does it Mean a Tree Didn’t Fall?

23rd January 2017
This week Finance Monthly heard from Jim Prior, CEO of The Partners, on his take from the World Economic Forum 2017 in Davos, which took place last week. If you’ve invested the unavoidably large amounts of public or private money required to get to Davos the general rule is that you can't just sit back […]
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Shell Selected as Exclusive Supplier of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Genuine Engine Oil

20th January 2017
This week Shell announced that it has been chosen by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd as the exclusive manufacturer and supplier of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Genuine Engine Oil. From October 2016, this oil has started to become available to Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dealers around the world. The new passenger vehicle engine oil has been developed and […]
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Building the Business Case for Streamlining Reconciliation

20th January 2017
This week Finance Monthly benefits from an exclusive analysis by Eric Werab, Global Product Line Owner, Financial Control Solutions, Fiserv. Eric details his thoughts on the value of streamlining reconciliation, the overall benefits and the best ways to go about it. In today’s increasingly digital world, financial departments are receiving more and more data on […]
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Developments in the Augmented Reality Market

19th January 2017
Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) were popular topics in 2016 and the industry is now considered as the technology of the future. The development of AR technology is changing the way people see and learn. According to a research report published by Zion Research, augmented reality market is expected to reach approximately $133.78 […]
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No Year-End Bonus for Over 50% of Chinese White-Collar Workers in 2016

19th January 2017
Zhaopin Limited recently released its 2016 White-Collar Worker Year-End Bonus Survey Report. The report found that more than 50% of white-collar workers in China did not get year-end bonuses in 2016. More than 11,500 white-collar workers participated in the survey. According to Zhaopin's survey, 50.9% of survey respondents did not get any year-end bonus in […]
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Non-financial data identified as the missing link for CFO forecasting success

18th January 2017
According to a survey of nearly 1,000* senior finance professionals, non-financial data may be the game-changer for forecasting success. This finding was revealed as CFOs admitted that non-financial data capture ranked only fifth in their top five priorities, despite the proven benefits when planning, budgeting and forecasting. The Future of Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting Survey, […]
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Deloitte 2017 TMT Predictions: Machine Learning & Autonomous Braking Expected to Expand

18th January 2017
Deloitte predicts that over 300 million smartphones, or more than one-fifth of units sold in 2017, will have machine learning capabilities within the device in the next 12 months. The 16th edition of the "Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Predictions" showcases how mobile devices will be able to perform machine learning tasks even without connectivity, […]
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L Catterton Acquires Leslie's Holdings

18th January 2017
A group led by L Catterton, the largest consumer-focused private equity firm in the world, recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Leslie's Holdings, Inc., the world's largest retailer and online marketer of swimming pool and spa supplies and services. An affiliate of GIC, a leading global investment firm and […]
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Changing Method for Calculating Owner Occupier Housing Costs Would Only Have a Small Impact on CPIH

18th January 2017
In March, CPIH will become ONS’s headline measure of inflation. CPIH is more comprehensive than the current CPI measure as it includes the costs associated with owning and maintaining a home, known as owner occupiers’ housing costs (OOH). The CPIH estimates these costs using a method known as ‘rental equivalence’. ONS has today published an […]
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Today’s Commentary on Theresa May’s Speech

17th January 2017
This afternoon reports indicate Theresa May, in her speech regarding Brexit negotiations, says the UK “cannot possibly” remain part of the European single market. In addition, the PM has stated that parliament will also get to vote on the final agreement with the EU. Following the speech, Finance Monthly has heard commentary from the below […]
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UK Inflation Hits 30-month High

17th January 2017
UK consumer price inflation rose by more than expected to 1.6% in December, from 1.2% in November. Consensus forecasts had pointed to a smaller increase to 1.4%. This is the highest rate since July 2014. The market reaction to the figures was muted, with both the FTSE and the pound largely unaffected. The main contributors […]
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British American Tobacco $49 Billion Takover of Reynolds American

17th January 2017
Reynolds American Inc. has reached an agreement with British American Tobacco p.l.c. for a $49 billion takeover that would create the world’s largest publicly traded tobacco business. The takeover agreement is currently subject to a $1 billion breakup fee. This merger brings together some of the world’s best-known tobacco brands, from Lucky Strike and Rothmans, […]
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