We end the year with a fascinating interview with Amanda Burton FCCA, CFO of Welsh craft brewer Tiny Rebel. After years working in a highly regulated pharmaceuticals sector, moving to a vibrant, family-run craft-brewing business, characterised by wacky branding and innovative product development, was not an obvious step for this award-winning finance professional. But Burton has embraced the disruptive energy of the innovative startup and the talks about the business's new ideas and expansion plans with passion and energy.
If you’re looking to hone your soft skills in 2026 to support your career, we have guidance from organisational psychologist Dr Rob Yeung about how to gain trust – an increasingly important asset in an era when AI is creating some confusion.
Speaking of AI (as we often seem to be these days), we look at Deloitte’s research into how FTSE 100 companies are reporting on AI and related risks, as well as sustainability and internal controls. Read the findings.
For practitioners, we look at the government’s imminent plans to toughen up anti-money laundering rules. Find out about the implications for firms.
Finally, with attention turning to CPD as we approach the deadline, AB offers a number of articles offering free units.
With that, we wish you a merry festive season and look forward to sharing more insights in 2026.
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