Businesses left trying to nail down what the flurry of executive orders will mean for them
Central bank governor says EY, Deloitte and KPMG have already begun work after loss of estimated $17bn
Demand for PE roles has ‘eclipsed’ traditionally prestigious work advising listed companies, say recruiters
Also in this week’s newsletter, losses widen again at DAZN
Talks with investors and audit firms come as government seeks to push growth agenda
However, splitting workers by parallel caregiving roles, rather than anatomically, is more logical
Lawyers say tendency to litigate has driven a rise in taxpayer-funded payments by Britain’s biggest force
Labour advised there are no legal grounds for reimposing restrictions on consultant that followed South African ‘misconduct’
Technology allows companies to automate drafting of many contracts rather than relying on lawyers
FRC investigation follows allegations of bribery at Ladbrokes owner’s former Turkish unit
EY and PwC will struggle to meet UK goals while KPMG and Deloitte are likely to fall short on global ambition
The FT’s annual bonus survey is now live
Increasingly complex local authority finances and shortage of accountants to sign off books has led to long delays
High building costs and effects of climate change are driving up amount claimed
China discussing using Elon Musk as broker in TikTok deal
Big Four accounting firm wins panel endorsement for Arizona license to offer legal services to corporate America
Economic uncertainty holds back hiring, with Germany and France among worst affected
Dealmaking picks up in sector offering legal services from divorce to conveyancing
Doomed spin-off plan still had $270mn outstanding at the end of the firm’s financial year
Wealthy couples splitting up increasingly turn to arbitration as streamlined alternative to overburdened traditional route
A 1990s name makes a comeback with help from George Shaheen, who led it for more than a decade
Acquisition of Citrin Cooperman from New Mountain Capital for $2bn marks a step up in valuations
The profession is finding it harder to attract and retain staff — a key factor in the quality of inspections
Regulator has been accused of piling pressure on companies with a flurry of rulemaking
Barry Melancon, for 30 years head of leading US professional body, says quality should not be compromised to aid recruiting
