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Forecasting
An economic analysis of credit rating agency business models and ratings accuracy
This paper analyses, from an economic perspective, the viability of different business models in providing accurate ratings of credit risk to investors. It critically compares four different business models for credit ratings agencies, on the basis of accuracy and practicality.
Company: FSA | Published: 11 May 2012 | Business Area: Business Intelligence
5 ways to ensure you are paying a competitive premium for PI cover
The Professional Indemnity insurance (PI) market has experienced intense competition among insurers and an abundant capacity that has lead to a continuing reduction in insurance premiums. Find out how to review the PI cover to achieve the best cover and service.
Company: Accountancy Age | Published: 02 May 2012 | Business Area: Risk Management
The budget means business: Budget 2012
When the Chancellor sat down after delivering Budget 2012, the over-riding theme was that of a Budget aimed at helping UK workers. But what else did his speech focus on? PWC's report cuts through the rhetoric and provides a full analysis by outlining the implications for businesses and individuals.
Company: PricewaterhouseCoopers | Published: 01 May 2012 | Business Area: Business Intelligence
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The Deloitte CFO Survey: 2012 Q1 results
The first quarter’s Deloitte CFO Survey, published on 2nd April 2012, indicates a strong improvement in business confidence among the UK’s largest companies although perceptions of uncertainty remain at elevated levels.
Company: Deloitte | Published: 09 April 2012 | Business Area: Business Intelligence
2020 vision: The future of business
This report from Bibby paints a vivid picture of the next business decade – one that looks set to reform the way in which we work and what a typical business looks like, with as much impact as the first industrial revolution had during the latter years of the 18th century.
Company: Bibby Financial Services | Published: 18 October 2011 | Business Area: Forecasting
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ICAEW/ Grant Thornton UK business confidence monitor: Q3 2011
Within this paper ICAEW looks at the results of their 2011 3rd quarter business confidence monitor with Grant Thornton, and how the increasingly difficult outlook for the global economy (particularly in Europe and the US over recent weeks) has added additional pressure to the faltering UK recovery.
Company: ICAEW | Published: 22 August 2011 | Business Area: Business Performance Management
Procurement in action: Efficio's Grassroots Procurement Survey 2011
In this survey, Efficio examines why businesses are examining their third-party spend to ensure they remain competitive and protected from supply chain risk.
Company: Efficio Ltd | Published: 08 July 2011 | Business Area: Supply Chain Management
Commodity management in strategic sourcing
In this white paper, Efficio explains the value of treating commodity-driven categories with a difference, explores the strategic sourcing steps that should be followed and recommends an approach for effective commodity management.
Company: Efficio Ltd | Published: 08 July 2011 | Business Area: Forecasting
Market monitor May 2011 - retail and electronics/ ICT
Atradius Group’s findings in May 2011, regarding the growth and decline of the retail and electronics/ICT sectors in USA and Belgium, plus the growth and decline of the electronics/ICT sector in Singapore, Czech Republic, Norway and Finland.
Company: Atradius Group | Published: 13 June 2011 | Business Area: Planning
Market monitor April 2011 - steel /metals and food
Atradius Group’s findings in April 2011, regarding the growth and decline of the steel/metals and food sectors in Spain and Italy, plus the growth and decline of the steel/ metals sector in Austria, Slovakia, Turkey and China.
Company: Atradius Group | Published: 13 June 2011 | Business Area: Planning
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