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Kevin Warsh confirmed as next Federal Reserve chair
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (282+ words) Warsh is no stranger to the US central bank, having served on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011. The US Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve (Fed), approving President Donald Trump's…...
Tariff volatility is exposing gaps in how finance teams assess cost risk
1+ week, 1+ day ago (614+ words) Pressure from tariffs is now showing up across global trade and corporate margins, with recent forecasts pointing to a weaker operating environment rather than a temporary disruption. Wenzel Reyes, senior director " methodology and audit solutions at Mind Bridge, writes The…...
ICAEW sets up Iran conflict support hub for finance professionals
2+ week, 2+ day ago (316+ words) The hub brings together current insight with practical tools on supply chain disruption and business continuity. The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has set up an online hub to support finance professionals whose organisations are being…...
Financial delays eased in 2026, finds AICPA survey
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (380+ words) The survey was conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of AICPA between 10 and 12 March 2026. Financial pressures appear to be easing for some Americans, with fewer people "postponing major life decisions for money, a new survey commissioned by the…...
Taiwan small businesses expect stronger growth in 2026, finds survey
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (385+ words) More than half of Taiwan's small businesses reported growth in 2025 and sentiment for 2026 has improved to its strongest level since before the pandemic, according to a CPA Australia survey. The finding was part of the accounting body's Asia-Pacific Small Business…...
CIMA says UK Spring Forecast falls short on business confidence
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (324+ words) The CIMA doubts the forecast will lift business confidence or deliver meaningful productivity gains. The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has said the UK Government's Spring Forecast fell short on rebuilding business confidence. The statement came after UK Chancellor…...