Launched 13 years ago, London's junior stockmarket remains
a favourite with smaller businesses. And, despite growing competition from mainland Europe and increasing economic uncertainty, it's showing few signs of a teenage crisis
The development of Sharia-compliant financial products has been welcomed by the government and by leading figures in business and the City. But obstacles to the continued growth of Islamic finance remain
It is one of the world's most important financial centres, raising huge sums for corporate and government borrowers, and managing investments for millions of people, but the City is tainted by scandal. Could its reputation have been better protected?
Most experts agree that the UK will see a period of slower economic growth this year, if not a full-blown recession, so it's time for businesses to get their finances in order
Despite the fact the UK is home to more women millionaires aged between 18 and 44 than men, less than five per cent of business angels are female. A new scheme aims to turn this around
Bob Taylor, partner at venture capital firm Envestors, gives advice to an early stage design and innovation company seeking further growth and expansion capital
A growing band of venture capitalists is focusing on identifying smaller deals, according to Zephyr research commissioned exclusively for Director. Claire Oldfield analyses the results and talks to some of the UK's top dealmakers
Only a tiny minority of directors set out to defraud the system. But many more will fall foul of tax inspectors because they've failed to take enough care in making company tax returns
Knowing how the numbers stack up puts the finance director in one of the strongest positions in a company. And FDs are now wielding their power more freely
