All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

CIMA on UK’s move to transfer AML/CTF supervision to FCA 

The government considers the FCA to be the best choice for overseeing professional services firms due to its expertise in supervising AML/CTF. 

ACCA and AACSB International collaborate

Both organisations will investigate shared interests and produce research addressing critical issues such as work dynamics. 

CPA Australia highlights concerns over upcoming AML/CTF regulations  

The accounting body has raised issues concerning its interpretation and the potential impact on small businesses. 

ACCA responds to FRC’s SME audit and reporting study  

The study seeks to understand the difficulties practitioners face when auditing SMEs and to explore the decision-making process. 

Morgan Stanley, Clairfield International lead financial advisers in South & Central America for Q1-Q3 2025

Clairfield International led in deal volume by advising on six transactions.

JP Morgan, Rothschild lead financial advisers of MEA region in Q1-Q3 2025

JP Morgan’s advisory services were linked to transactions totalling $56.5bn and Rothschild & Co was involved in six deals.

Skadden and Veirano lead legal advisers in South & Central America for Q1-Q3 2025

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom secured the top position based on deal value, having advised on transactions totalling $9.9bn.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, White & Case top MEA legal advisers in Q1-Q3 2025

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher secured the top spot by value, having advised on deals amounting to $57.2bn.

PCAOB board members face 20% pay reduction

The proposed budget aims to reduce overall spending by roughly 10% from the expected 2025 figures. 

ICAEW reveals September 2025 ACA exam results 

A cohort of 4,916 candidates participated.