Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act Audit Roundtable, April 2026
As organisations continue to navigate the implications of the Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA), understanding the practical challenges and responsibilities created by the legislation has never been more important. In April 2026, HW Finance partnered with Forvis Mazars to host an Audit Roundtable in Leeds, bringing together senior Internal Audit professionals from […]
HW Finance Q2 Market Insights
The UK finance recruitment market continued to navigate a cautious but resilient landscape throughout the second quarter of 2026. While ongoing economic uncertainty has encouraged many organisations to take a more measured approach to hiring, the demand for experienced finance professionals has remained strong, particularly for leaders who can drive transformation, commercial performance and long-term […]
Commerce and Industry Internal Audit Roundtable
Internal audit functions across commerce and industry are facing a perfect storm of new expectations, regulatory change and emerging technologies, all against a backdrop of tightening resources. To explore how audit leaders are responding, HW Finance and Forvis Mazars brought together senior internal auditors in Leeds to share insights on 2026 planning priorities, Provision 29, […]
Why Interim Commercial Finance Talent is Surging in 2026
Over the past six to nine months, we have seen a significant increase in demand for interim resource across commercial finance, projects and FP&A. What might appear to be short term cover is actually strategic hiring. In particular, we are seeing: A higher volume of interim Commercial Finance and FP&A professionals Project led appointments focused […]
Navigating upcoming umbrella company legislation: What finance contractors and clients need to know
IntroductionThe use of umbrella companies within contractor supply chains is changing significantly. These updates will affect both finance contractors and end clients who engage interim talent. With new legislation taking effect from 2026, it is important for both parties to understand what is changing, where risk will sit and how to prepare. What is […]
Financial Services Sector: How we can help with navigating the uncertainty…
In 2022 we saw a turmoil in the UK financial services market not seen since the 2008 post Lehman Brothers financial crisis. Levels of inflation increased in excess of 10% for the first time in 40 years, against a backdrop of the war in Ukraine, the post COVID-19 debt wave and the ongoing effects of Brexit. The […]
FS providers seek NEDs with retail experience
By Pascale Gara Talented retail executives are being targeted by the boards of financial services institutions looking to adopt new technologies to get closer to their customers. Many banks, building societies and other FS providers remain some way behind the retail sector in rolling out customer engagement and digital transformation strategies, and boards are under […]