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New media rules for reporting on accounting jobs

​People in accounting jobs may soon notice a difference in the way stories about their sector are reported in the press, following the publication of two new exposure drafts.According to Accountanc...

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Wealth management 'no longer dominated by men'

​The wealth management sector is no longer dominated by "men in pinstripe suits", female job hunters have been reassured.Talking to the Financial Times about the change in the wealth management job...

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Hedge fund managers 'battening down the hatches'

​People in hedge fund jobs are "battening down the hatches" in the wake of the ongoing crisis in Japan.This is according to news agency Reuters, which noted hedge fund managers have been "keeping t...

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Best accounting jobs 'offer training'

​Anyone looking for an accountancy job should seek out roles that offer on the job training, an expert in the sector has said.Business development manager at the Association of Accounting Technicia...

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Tax jobs news: Predictions made ahead of new Budget

​A number of financial experts have made predictions about the possible contents of the new Budget, set to be announced later this month.Those in tax jobs may be affected by any new Budget and acco...

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Private bank sale halted by regulator

​A proposed private banking arm sale between Belgian firm KBC and the Indian group Hinduja has been blocked by sector regulators, potentially impacting those in private banking jobs at both firms.T...

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New investment management jobs for two sector names

​Aviva Investors has given new investment management jobs to Peter Fitzgerald and Ian Aylward, two well-known and successful faces in the sector.According to the Financial Times, the pair will both...

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Singapore 'to be a hub for Asian business growth'

​Individuals in international hedge fund jobs may want to consider Singapore as a gateway to emerging Asian markets, as the nation is trying to position itself as a business hub for the region. Min...

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EU proposals 'a good start' in preventing future crises

​European proposals that are intended to reduce the possibility of future financial crises have been welcomed by the British Bankers' Association (BBA), a view that may interest those in finance jo...

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HSBC relocation suggestions 'premature'

​Reports that HSBC is considering moving its centre of operations to Hong Kong, which could interest those in Asian banking jobs, are "speculative and presumptive", the institution has said. The Su...

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Young people 'must be ready for employment'

​More must be done to ensure young people such as graduates looking for accounting jobs are equipped for the world of work. According to the British Chambers of Commerce, commenting on the Wolf Rev...

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Zurich Market Review (March 2011)

​Most populous city of Switzerland, Zurich is firmly focused on the financial industry, being a strong hub for wealth management and asset management. In a country where 70% of the inhabitants spea...

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'More people' working past retirement age

​Individuals in finance jobs may be among those who a new study has found are working beyond the age of 65.According to figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the number of ...

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Financial services staff 'must be fully qualified'

​One group has urged companies to make sure that employees who work in finance jobs are fully qualified and have adequate training to provide the best service to customers.The statement comes from ...