Thinking

Elevate

For business leaders

• How did Facebook grow to its first 500 million users?
• Surprise rebound in business confidence signals early end to double-dip recession
• Mission possible: five superheroes of UK growth

FD Intelligence

Knowledge you need

• Welcome to FD Intelligence email #4
• The return of performance management
• FD Interview: Colin Wardale, FD, Hill Dickinson

My Big Decision

Bespoke

For private clients

• Mansion tax ‘lite’ set to bring CGT, annual charges and higher stamp duty
• Income tax relief cap will cut incentive to give to charity
• Budget 2012 impact on high earners and entrepreneurs

International Markets

International business issues

• Oil price and other cost factors are driving business to alternative-fuel vehicles
• China diary: Hong Kong’s high life – high rents, high competition, high-end luxury
• China diary: Mass market bonanza for quality brands

Future of UK GAAP

International Financial Reporting Standards for small and medium-sized enterprises

The Boardroom

Discussing the hot topics in the boardroom