Director of Finance Online - Latest News www.dofonline.co.uk http://www.dofonline.co.uk Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:01:29 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.dofonline.co.uk/images/M_images/dof_logo.png Director of Finance Online http://www.dofonline.co.uk www.dofonline.co.uk BG Group decision shows the shale gas bonanza is starting to wane http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6032&Itemid=117 The gloss has come off the shale gas and fracking bonanza for the time being. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:43 +0100 FTSE 100 pulls back, the bears will be breathing a sigh of relief says spread betting boss http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6031&Itemid=117 Financial News Roundup: FTSE 100, Juncker warns Greek leaders, Xstrata boss appeals to shareholders, Goldman Sachs bets on Mongolia. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:12:05 +0100 Hogan Lovells appoints new Chair http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6030&Itemid=117 Nicholas Cheffings will start as Chair on 1 May 2012 and serve in the post for three years. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:45:15 +0100 Finance directors to target fuel reclaim processes in 2012 http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6029&Itemid=117 But, businesses liable to investigation and tax bills as HMRC hardens its line on incomplete or inaccurate mileage records. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:32:41 +0100 Vodafone Group plc: Outlook is cautious, deteriorating Southern Europe presents financial risks http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6028&Itemid=117 Financial News Roundup: Vodafone Group, Santander raids Lloyds, troubled Tesco Bank to update markets, euro exchange rate heads to 2... Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:32:54 +0100 DC Advisory Partners appoints Executive Director http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6027&Itemid=117 Andrew Strudwick joins DC's European Financial Sponsors Group. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:02:23 +0100 Spread betting the Facebook IPO; How traders will speculate on Facebook shareprice movements http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6026&Itemid=116 This has been a popular market already with a heavy bias of buyers pushing our spread up from 50%-55%... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:52:13 +0100 Cloud communications and the converged data centre http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6025&Itemid=115 What financial services companies should consider when looking at service providers Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:54:20 +0100 BP Plc shares are a Buy as Jefferies see a 'large chunk' of Macondo risk being left behind in 2012 http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6024&Itemid=117 Financial News Roundup: BP Plc, Baltic Dry, Hester's rallying call at RBS, Yahoo! clears out the boardroom. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:41:30 +0100 Think before slashing employee benefits http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6023&Itemid=118 UK firms should avoid slashing employee benefits as part of cost reduction measures in 2012. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:50:12 +0100 Barings multi-asset team turns bullish on risk-associated assets http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6022&Itemid=116 Upgrades emerging market equities and local currency government debt. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:47:43 +0100 Terms of Endearment: Avoiding Late Payment Penalties http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6021&Itemid=116 Whether late payments happen by accident or design, they may soon be attracting penalties for businesses. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:41:22 +0100 Increasingly stressed employees turning to the bottle http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6020&Itemid=118 New survey shows employers need to pay more attention to the issue of employee stress. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:26:37 +0100 Lloyds Banking Group, Royal Bank of Scotland: Target prices at 45 and 34 respectively http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6019&Itemid=117 Financial News Roundup: Lloyds Banking Group, RBS, UK household debt, Gas price rises, broadband prices could fall. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:34:14 +0100 BP plc announces Board changes http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6018&Itemid=117 Dame Ann Dowling will join the Board as a non-executive director. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:42:55 +0100 Online company earnings preview: Linkedin Corporation on Hold, ValueClick and Expedia are Buys http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6017&Itemid=116 Financial News Roundup: What to expect from Linkedin, ValueClick, Expedia Inc, Vodafone merger failure, Tesco current account, Barclays profits. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:26:20 +0100 Healthcare Locums plc appoints Chief Finance Officer (Designate) http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6016&Itemid=117 Sue Bygrave will formally take up her role as an Executive Director on the Board of HCL on 6 February... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:47:53 +0100 What Financial Executives Need to Consider When Choosing a Language Services Provider http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6015&Itemid=118 Partnering with a firm that will serve as your international brand custodian. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:48:11 +0100 Workplace pension reforms: More certainty now seen over the full set of auto-enrolment rules http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6014&Itemid=118 Clarification on definition of 'basic pay' welcomed in particular. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:06:28 +0100 Research in Motion Limited Downgraded as it chooses to go head to head with Apple and Android http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6013&Itemid=117 Financial News Roundup: Research In Motion Limited, Virgin media ups broadband price, Greek debt hole, Xstrata Glencore merger. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:18:34 +0100 Pound to euro exchange rate heads yet higher; UK Construction PMIs help http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6012&Itemid=117 Indications are though that improving strength in the UK economy could mean the Bank of England hesitates. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:51:41 +0100 Xstrata Glencore merger: This is the news the market has been waiting for says Jefferies http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6011&Itemid=116 However, the timing is somewhat surprising as we are days ahead of earnings season. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:13:56 +0100 BP Plc share target at 550 say Soc Gen, BG Group target at 1870 say Sanford C. Bernstein http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6010&Itemid=117 A look at this morning's market news: BP Plc, BG Group plc, Lloyds Banking chairman frontrunner, two year recession, high... Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:29:15 +0100 WSP Environment & Energy hires Environmental Planning Director http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6009&Itemid=117 Karen McAllister will be London-based in the company's Environmental Planning division. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:33:55 +0100 HSBC Holdings pips Bank of America Corp as the world's most valuable banking brand http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6008&Itemid=117 A strong performance from the London banking giant stood out in its region; European banks performed miserably. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:24:03 +0100 Exxon Mobil Corporation shares on Hold at Jefferies; XOM misses consensus EPS by 12pct http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6007&Itemid=117 Financial News Roundup: Exxon Mobil Corp, FTSE 100 in February, Halliburton vs BP, EasyJet rebuke Haji-Ioannou, MoD gets tough on... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:52:13 +0100 Problematic Pension Plans: Illegal pensions schemes and legal redress http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6006&Itemid=115 The New Year starts with bad news for about 400 investors who placed £25 million with Ark Business Consulting. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:37:55 +0100 Facebook Timeline: Ahead of compulsory adoption, employees urged to tidy up profiles http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6005&Itemid=118 Facebook's Timeline interface is currently been rolled out across all users whether they want it or not. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:28:17 +0100 Apple Inc hires Dixons Retail plc CEO http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6004&Itemid=117 John Browett Joins Apple as Senior Vice President of Retail. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:12:30 +0100 FTSE 100: The bulls get ready to claim January, but significantly under-performs European indices http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6003&Itemid=117 Financial News Roundup: FTSE 100, American savings, pork vs beef, Cairn bonus, British banking exposure to Europe. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:47:41 +0100 The Co-operative Group appoints new Chief Executive for its Food business http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6002&Itemid=117 Steve Murrells replaces Tim Hurrell and takes up his post in July. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:40:26 +0100 Interest rate differentials remain supportive for the Australian dollar http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6001&Itemid=117 But, the Greeks spoil the party for the commodity currencies in today's trade. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:34:31 +0100 ASB urged to stick to 2015 implementation timetable for UK GAAP http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6000&Itemid=114 Grant Thornton warns against further delay to the replacement of UK GAAP. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:34:08 +0100 BP plc, Royal Dutch Shell, Cairn Energy: Latest target share price guidance from the brokers http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5999&Itemid=116 Financial News Roundup: BP, Shell, Cairn Energy, cut corporation tax, mining company tax, EasyJet board. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:27:06 +0100 ARM Holdings plc: All the good news has been priced in say Jefferies as they retain Underperform rat http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5998&Itemid=117 Analysts say that they see investor questions revolving around an increasing Intel threat. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:11:25 +0100 HMRC showing welcome readiness to resolve small business tax disputes http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5997&Itemid=130 A look at the Alternative Dispute Resolution and how SMEs are set to benefit. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:27:31 +0100 Netflix Inc: Share price continues 'remarkable' moves, up 70pct in 2012 http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5996&Itemid=117 Financial News Roundup: Netflix shares, Government takes control of the City, Turning back the clock 1000 years, Coryton oil refinery.... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:45:36 +0100 Former Lloyds Banking Group plc group chief executive joins financial adviser StormHarbour http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5995&Itemid=117 Eric Daniels joins as principal and senior adviser with immediate effect. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:01:55 +0100 UK heading for recession? Don't panic it's not 2008, say Skandia http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5994&Itemid=117 We do not think that the UK economy is about to slide back into a deep recession. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:11:30 +0100 Tax payment obligations result in cash flow crisis for 10pct of small businesses http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5993&Itemid=130 Alternative lender sees 39% increase in tax related loan applications for in 2011. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:03:48 +0100