London stocks had edged further into the black by midday on Friday, with broker notes helping to lift the top-flight index, as investors eyed the release of US CPE figures.
China is set to impose a record fine on PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and may suspend some of its local operations due to its involvement in a major financial fraud case with China Evergrande Group. The Ministry of Finance is expected to announce the penalties soon, with a potential fine of at least 1 billion yuan. This move comes amidst heightened scrutiny on financial risks in China, with President Xi Jinping emphasizing the need for stronger financial oversight. PwC s Chinese arm, PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian LLP, was Evergrande s auditor during the period in question and has faced challenges in other jurisdictions as well.
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