Time for a tough regulator

The creation of a new financial regulator with an emphasis on prudence is welcome, says Emile Woolf

IFRS 2: hedging the risk

Communication about derivatives and hedging needs to improve so investors understand the risks under IFRS 7

Economic trends: John Redwood

Investors hunting for sizeable yields are looking to riskier assets — it could point the way out of the financial lag in the west, says John Redwood

International reporting: April 2013

The first Accounting Standards Advisory Forum meeting, financial instruments ED and IASB agenda under Hoogervorst

Accounting updates: May 2013

Carbon reporting, LLP self-employed status and overly complex micro accounting plans

Legal updates: May 2013

Latest legal news including Moughadam v Bugg, Sycamore Biddo case highlights warranty or representation in M&As and TUPE in administrations in Kavanagh