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Would even the most experienced and confident underwriters struggle in this situation?

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Recently we were talking about the benefit of hindsight when assessing company under-performance. We considered the recently reported challenges confronting of C&J Clark (Clarks Shoes). Today we have learned about a potential £25m overstatement of inventory by Ted Baker plc. Ted Baker is a very successful business, generating sales of over £600m. The balance sheet […]

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Have underwriters lost the confidence to override credit decisions made by a computer?

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There has been a plethora of company failures, profit warnings and strategic shortcomings reported in the financial press over the past few months. Many who have read these articles will have thought to themselves that hindsight is a wonderful thing. Hindsight does allow analysts to comment with authority. The challenging aspect of credit assessment is

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Workplace learning methods that will prove to be effective in 2024

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Traditional workplace learning methods are gearing up to make way for the methods of the future in 2024. Here at MDA Training, we strive to keep our workplace learning methods on the cusp of innovation, and so are always on the lookout for the trends that are set to shape the years to come. We

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How will millennials transform the workplace?

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The millennial generation, born between 1980 and 2000 are currently entering employment in huge numbers, and by 2020 they will account for over 50% of the workforce. Over the next ten years they will transform the workplace; their career aspirations, long terms goals and needs, differ vastly from the baby boomers that have gone before

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