According to the latest ranking by the International Accounting Bulletin, Baker Tilly International has improved its global position by two places, becoming the eighth largest accounting network in the world.

The global real estate market is entering a new phase - the sharp rise in interest rates, changes in how people live and work, and tighter lending standards have reset both valuations and investor expectations. The foundations of a more sustainable, income-driven cycle are now emerging. For investors, the focus is shifting from rapid capital appreciation to disciplined asset selection, operational performance and long-term resilience.

A recent study by US investment bank Morgan Stanley found that job losses in the UK due to artificial intelligence (AI) are twice the global average, with British companies shedding around 8% of roles over the past year. Among the five major economies surveyed – Australia, Germany, Japan, the UK and the US – the US was the only country to see a net gain in AI-driven employment. Read more in a recent article by Baker Tilly International partners.