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Please find below the latest news from Financial Leeds and our members and stakeholders.

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PwC comes fourth in Best Companies survey

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), the UK’s largest professional services firm, comes first of the major professional services firms in the annual Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for. The firm increased its position from seventh place last year.

Walker Morris Wins £7.5 Million Damages Claim for Client

Following Walker Morris' success last week in the Court of Appeal for their client – Hotel Cipriani – the firm has achieved another major victory related to the case.

Property event to focus on funding

A commercial property seminar that will focus on funding and financing current and future property schemes in the Leeds city region is expected to attract a large audience of property professionals and advisers later this month (17th March).

KPMG Announced as Leeds City Region Advisor

The Leeds City Region has appointed KPMG to advise on its structure, remit and the delivery of investment decision-making.

Yorkshire Building Society reports strong performance

Yorkshire Building Society has demonstrated continued resilience and has made significant progress in the second half of the year in what has been another challenging year for the financial markets.

Financial Leeds steps up marketing of the city region

Financial Leeds is stepping up its marketing activity to reinforce and strengthen the city region’s position as the UK’s leading centre for financial services outside of London as the economy recovers.

Financial services can still be a powerhouse for the regional economy

An article written by Howard Kew, Chief Executive, Financial Leeds for the Yorkshire Post.

Endless sells DavyMarkham to Indian Conglomerate

Endless LLP, the leading turnaround investor in the UK mid-market, is delighted to announce the sale of its investment in the heavy engineering business DavyMarkham Limited to the Indian engineering and construction giant IVRCL.

Garbutt & Elliott report increased fees and go for expansion

A Leeds-based independent firm of accountants and business advisors which has bucked the recession by increasing its turnover has extended its offices in anticipation of further growth.

Charity Bank in the North gets new senior manager

Charity Bank has recruited Paul Harrison as Senior Manager of Charity Bank in the North.