May 2026
This month, we look at the challenges for advisers and investors working with the growing number of family offices. We also focus on the outlook for M&A in the South West and analyse deal-making in the logistics sector.
Cover story: The family way
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Editor's letter: Ordering chaos
A long time ago I did a mathematics degree (not very well I must admit). Having excelled at maths pre-university, I found myself way out of my depth.
Read moreColumn: Night of the living LLMs
Tech business valuations are under pressure worldwide, driven by AI’s rampage through legacy software-as-a-service business offerings, says MarktoMarket’s Doug Lawson.
Read moreFaculty news
Faculty news: May 2026
The latest from ICAEW’s centre of professional expertise in corporate finance, including: Public to private (PTP) guideline launch; introducing our new technical committee chair; and dates for your diary.
Read moreInnovation and sustainable growth
Insider dealing: Growing panes
Roadshow: Western promise
Trendwatch: Businesses on the move?
Book review: Sustaining sustainability
Analysis
In numbers
On the road again?
Future advisory professionals
Career paths: Arc of a career
Yann Moulary came from France to the UK to complete his master’s degree, and stayed to build his career, originating deals and driving value from investments at Newable.
Read moreOn my CV: Servo-assisted
Beth Warner, associate director at FRP Corporate Finance, says aerospace and defence component maker HT Servo needed to be well prepared to attract the right buyer.
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