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Profile: James Thompson, CFO of Ecosecurities
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BA slams 'per plane' tax in prelims
BA warns of turbulence ahead as change from air passenger duty to per plane tax draws closer 16 May 2008
Renewable energy could be the way forward for investors
A recent survey by Ernst & Young has found that confidence in renewable energy companies is high despite the current credit crisis. 16 May 2008
Private equity forces FDs out of jobs
The trend for private equity to invest in UK businesses had led to more FDs losing their jobs more frequently, new research shows. 16 May 2008
Balance sheet demands to rise says Barclays FD
Chris Lucas predicts regulators will raise the bar on balance sheet requirements as Barclays stands its ground on questions of capital strength 16 May 2008
Employers slam regulator’s life expectancy rules
Employers warn pension schemes could close altogether if regulator increases life expectancy rates 16 May 2008
Jewson fires sales director after alleged £1m fraud
Building materials retailer Jewson has fired it sales director on suspicion of £1m fraud 15 May 2008
Ling wins interim FD role at Amec
Amec puts financial controller in charge while the search for a new FD continues 15 May 2008
Freddie Mac results boosted by accounting tweak
US Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation uses new accounting practices which buffer its numbers from the full effects of sub-prime fallout 15 May 2008
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- BDO takes former Farepak ‘parties’ to court
- Former UBS banker indicted for tax fraud
- E&Y study: British executives admit to corruption
- Butler & Tanner calls in UHY as administrators
- E&Y snatches partner from PwC
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- Administrators apply for date of Metronet transfer
- Ecclestone doubts buyers for Super Aguri
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Profile: James Thompson, CFO of Ecosecurities
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Overview: share issues
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Q&A: Jeff Carr on EasyJet's interims
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Mike Devereux on offshore profits
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Tut-tut, HMRC staff
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Phishers move up the food chain
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Wenham Major's troubles
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