Financial Services News & Updates
- 14th April 2026
The number of households in the West Midlands is set to grow by 16 per cent, adding more than 391,400 households to the region by 2040, according to the latest research by socio-economic experts at planning, design and development consultancy Marrons.
- 14th April 2026
A breakfast networking event for young professionals in Birmingham proved such a success it is to be held quarterly.
Shrewsbury Town Council is inviting local charities and not-for-profit organisations to apply for funding through its new Cost of Living Grant Scheme, designed to support residents facing ongoing financial pressures.
- 9th April 2026
PKF Smith Cooper has welcomed Chloe Fisher as corporate finance manager, strengthening its Midlands M&A advisory team at a pivotal time for the firm.
Headpoint Advisors has appointed Joshua Green to its team, further strengthening the firm’s origination capability nationally and specifically across the Midlands and Thames Valley.
- 1st April 2026
National audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm Crowe has launched a new series of seminars.
With the changes to Making Tax Digital (MTD) coming into effect from 6th April 2026, we’ve been speaking to many individuals and business owners who are still unsure about what this means in practice.
Accountancy and professional services training provider First Intuition Birmingham has announced Ravi Trivedi as its new managing director.
High interest rates will hinder economic growth and damage an already weakening labour market, according to a UK economic expert reflecting on the Bank of England’s decision to keep rates unchanged amid the rapidly escalating crisis in the Middle East.
- 25th March 2026
A charitable organisation which supports the local community by redistributing surplus goods and donated items is celebrating its first anniversary.