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Beyond the basics: Banking survey 2013

Thu, 9 May 2013 09:08:00 GMT

In the face of continued low interest rates on deposit balances, banks are finding more innovative ways of adding value, finds Diane Sim.

Audit new business wins: Perfect ten

Thu, 2 May 2013 15:50:00 GMT

Jonathan Last reports on a 10-way merger in Suffolk and other new business wins for May.

Feeling the pinch: Charity 250 Index constituent review 2013

Wed, 1 May 2013 09:20:00 GMT

Unprecedented falls in income levels required to enter both the Charity 100 and Charity 250 Indexes amply illustrate pressure across the sector, finds Diane Sim.

Audit new business wins: New home for social bonds

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 17:12:00 GMT

Jonathan Last reports on the new business wins from April.

All in this together: Charity 100 Index constituent review 2013

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 09:04:00 GMT

An unprecedented fall in the income level required to enter the Charity 100 Index suggests that even the top players are feeling the squeeze, finds Diane Sim.

Silver linings: Finance Team Survey 2013

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Times are still hard, but the calibre and affordability of the talent pool has never been better, finds Diane Sim.

Charity Legal Survey 2013 - share your views

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We are now requesting responses for the annual Charity Finance Legal Survey, which will be published in July's issue of Charity Finance.

IT new business wins March 2013: Fit for the future

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 16:52:00 GMT

RNIB has upgraded its wide area network in preparation for future projects. Kirsty Weakley reports and rounds-up the rest of this months IT new business wins.

Audit new business wins: Catching a new deal

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 16:39:00 GMT

Jonathan Last reports on Catch 22's recent change of auditor and all the other new business wins.

Rough with the smooth: Charity 250 Index March 2013

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Another tough year for the Charity 250 Index, in spite of strong performance from voluntary and trading income, finds Diane Sim.

Cover charges: Charity insurance survey 2013

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:26:00 GMT

Gareth Jones looks at whether the cost of insurance is rising or falling, and discovers what charities feel are their biggest risks.

IT new business wins February 2013: No more data islands

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 09:07:00 GMT

Kirsty Weakley reports on how Children 1st tackled the problem of data duplication and the rest of this month's IT new business wins.

The big squeeze: Charity IT survey 2013

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Gareth Jones finds out how charities have been maintaining IT standards in the face of tightened budgets.

Charity Finance Banking Survey 2013 - have your say

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We are now requesting responses for the annual Charity Finance Banking Survey, which will be published in May's issue of Charity Finance.

Charity Audit Survey 2012: Telling the story

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 09:28:00 GMT

Getting the message across to supporters in financial reporting is becoming just as important a goal as statutory compliance, finds Diane Sim.

Bumping along: Charity 250 Index December 2012

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:20:00 GMT

Yet another lacklustre quarter for the Charity 250 Index, as it falls short again of both its quarterly and annual benchmarks, writes Diane Sim.

Take part in the 2013 Charity Insurance Survey

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Take part in the Charity Finance Insurance Survey 2013, and receive the report FREE, plus a chance to win a £100 Amazon voucher.

Audit new business wins: A nose for business

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:20:00 GMT

As Comic Relief switches auditor Vibeka Mair rounds-up the latest new business wins.

Fund management survey 2012: Nothing ventured

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 10:00:00 GMT

With the yield on ‘safe assets’ failing to keep pace with inflation, charities seeking real returns must face up to the prospect of increased risk, writes Diane Sim.

More good news: Charity 100 Index November 2012

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 14:55:00 GMT

Consecutive quarters of above-average growth put the Charity 100 Index back on track. But can it be sustained, asks Diane Sim.