Finance

UK boosts carbon credit trading and green finance leadership

The UK government has revealed its new plans to transform the country into a global leader in green finance by improving the voluntary carbon and nature markets.

A path out of the finance curse? Lessons for the developing economies

Dr Anastasia Nesvetailova, Head of Macroeconomic and Development Policies Branch at UNCTAD, examines the financial challenges facing developing economies today.

Strengthening fraud defences with innovation

Ted Datta from Moody’s explains how to strengthen fraud defences with innovation and collaboration.

Analyzing executive pay-performance alignment

US pay champions are struggling to find a compelling positive story in the new pay versus performance disclosures; Stephen F. O’Byrne, President of Shareholder Value Advisors Inc., explains.

The Chancellor’s Plan for Growth must be matched with a clear innovation strategy

Read the opinion of Ayming UK, who stresses that the Chancellor's growth plans need a clear, long-term innovation strategy.

The state of U.S. executive pay today

Stephen F. O’Byrne, President of Shareholder Value Advisors Inc., provides an insightful analysis of the current state of U.S. executive pay The basic objectives of...

Understanding the UK government’s VFM policy

The financial case for efficiency, using the example of the UK Government’s VfM policy, is explored by Ray Dorney, Director at Rockford Associates.

Multilateral development banks announce their support of climate financing at COP29

Yesterday, at COP29, multilateral development banks (MDBs) announced their financial plans to help countries meet ambitious climate outcomes.

How shell companies can be used to facilitate financial crime

The predicate crime of fraud is a growing global trend. Here, Directors from Moody’s discuss how shell companies can be used to facilitate financial crime.

Poland doubles contribution to World Bank’s IDA fund to support low-income countries

The Polish government has promised to double its contribution to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) fund, committing 37 million euros over the next nine years.

Local Government associations work together in a call for review for funding

Four of the UK’s leading local government associations are calling on the new government to address critical funding challenges that have left many local authorities on the brink of financial collapse.

Elder Americans face growing financial insecurity

In September the National Council on Ageing (NCOA) analysed the growing financial crisis that older Americans face, in particular those aged between 60 and older.

Rising debt and less aid: The struggle of the world’s poorest economies

Recent World Bank analysis shows how the 26 poorest economies are facing worsening challenges and vulnerabilities.

Are UK Universities at the financial “tipping point”?

UK universities support over a quarter of a million jobs and contribute more than £130 billion to the UK economy, according to UUK figures(1), but there are concerns they are at a financial tipping point. Ray Dorney, Director from Rockford Associates, explores.

National Pension Awareness Week: Pensioners face winter fuel payment reduction

The 9-13th of September 2024 is National Pension Awareness Week, which offers an opportunity for people to learn about their income post-retirement.

State pension set to increase by over £400

The UK government is set to boost the state pension by more than £400 annually, according to recent reports, this sparks anticipation and controversy among pensioners.

Uncovering the dark world of fraud and money mules

Earlier this year, it was revealed that the amount of fraud committed in the UK more than doubled to £2.3bn in 2023, marking the second-biggest year for scams in the last two decades.

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