CIPFA member and consultant David Goldsworthy reflects on a recent meeting of international accountancy professionals, convened to find ways to boost the profession in fragile and conflict-affected countries. David Goldsworthy. CIPFA member David Goldsworthy is the former head of the National
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Big tech companies gain while smaller online ad firms are squeezed under the European Union's GDPR, which takes effect in May.
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… * Dollar index rises above 91.00, sets 3-month high. * U.S. 10-year yield's rise toward 3 pct buoys dollar. By Masayuki Kitano.
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In a bid to avoid fake investors, Cabinet has directed the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to ensure that all Accounting Officers of Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies undertake due diligence of all foreign investors.
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Goldman Sachs Group Inc. hired Justin Schmidt as head of digital asset markets to help clients gain exposure to cryptocurrencies. Schmidt, 38, joined the securities division in New York as a vice president, said bank spokeswoman Tiffany Galvin-Cohen. He previously worked at quantitative trading firms
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