31 July 2021 in Accounting Growth & Strategy Uncategorised

Webinar: How has the value of your business been redefined?

Is the value of your business the same as it was in 2020? On 20 April our experts shared insights on the ongoing shift in investors’ approach to business value, their own views on how valuation has changed and what it will look like in the future. The conversation focused on the recent shift in how investors perceive and measure the value of a business. Our expert panel considered four key areas where approaches to valuation are changing: skills, data, technology, and environmental, social and governance. Please get in touch with the team at Grant Thornton through this form Read more

31 July 2021 in GRC & ESG Growth & Strategy ITC

Data management – Striking the balance for your customers, regulator and shareholders

Our speakers explored how you can manage your firm’s data and information security infrastructure to satisfy the regulator (defence strategy) while using it effectively for revenue generation and customer acquisition (offence strategy). Our data management expert, Managing Director, Niresh Rajah, examined the six fundamental data capabilities your organisation needs to be data-driven. Please get in touch with the team at Grant Thornton through this form Read more

31 July 2021 in Accounting Professional Practices Uncategorised

Financial services regulatory update – April 2021

In our latest monthly briefing, David Morrey and Gavin Stewart discussed what lies behind the latest regulatory updates and developments. With both the FCA and PRA continually adjusting their priorities in the face of the COVID-19 crisis, this is an effective and easy way for financial services regulated entities, from all sectors and of all sizes, to stay well informed and up to date on these topics. Please get in touch with the team at Grant Thornton through this form Read more

31 July 2021 in GRC & ESG Uncategorised

ESG: industry perspectives

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are increasingly driving decision-making across financial services. With a more demanding client base, rising concerns about climate change, compliance coming thick and fast, as well as data suggesting COVID-19 is making us re-consider social issues, the effective integration of ESG is now critical for maintaining long term value in your organisation. Prioritising ESG is essential, however that does not mean that it’s an easy thing to integrate. In our webinar, a panel of industry experts from across financial services explained how to integrate ESG effectively and discuss what a successful cross-functional ESG integration programme Read more

31 July 2021 in Growth & Strategy ITC Uncategorised

Digital Transformation – How can organisations improve their digital maturity?

During this session our expert speakers explored digital maturity in financial services and how you can establish FinTech partnerships to accelerate your digital transformation. Attendees learnt more about the opportunities and challenges presented by going digital and gained insights into the steps to take before implementation. Please get in touch with the team at Grant Thornton through this form Read more

31 July 2021 in GRC & ESG Uncategorised

How RegTech can transform your compliance and costs

Much said about FinTech and RegTech software is technical jargon. During this plain-speaking session our attendees found out more about the evolution of RegTech 2.0, the benefits of RegTech, regulatory genome project, RegTech maturity and how to derive value from RegTech. Our expert panellist explored how they can contribute to an efficient and sustainable compliance programme and relieve day to day cost pressures. Please get in touch with the team at Grant Thornton through this form Read more

31 July 2021 in GRC & ESG ITC Legal Uncategorised

Developing a privacy framework to support global operations

A sustainable data privacy programme improves the quality, integrity and security of personal data and reduces the risk of complaints, reputational damage and regulatory action. In this session we looked at how you can develop a proportionate data privacy framework that meets legal requirements and regulators’ expectations. Please get in touch with the team at Grant Thornton through this form Read more

31 July 2021 in Uncategorised

Grant Thornton’s R&D platform

Watch this video to discover how our R&D Platform can help you. To book a demo visit https://www2.grantthornton.co.uk/rd-claims.html. Find out more on Innovation Tax relief at https://www.grantthornton.co.uk/en/services/tax/corporate-and-international-tax/innovation-reliefs/ Please get in touch with the team at Grant Thornton through this form Read more

31 July 2021 in Uncategorised

Decoding the Targeted Review of Internal Models (TRIM)

Have you thought about model risk? Understanding the impact of current circumstances is vital preparation for success in the coming months. In this virtual event series we looked at some critical aspects of model risk. The first session involved a deep dive on the TRIM project, in which regulators explored the modelling methods used by European banks. Please get in touch with the team at Grant Thornton through this form Read more

31 July 2021 in Accounting Professional Practices Uncategorised

Financial services regulatory update – June 2021

In our latest monthly briefing, David Morrey and Gavin Stewart discussed what lies behind the latest regulatory updates and developments. This is an effective and easy way for financial services regulated entities, from all sectors and of all sizes, to stay well informed and up to date on these topics. Please get in touch with the team at Grant Thornton through this form Read more

31 July 2021 in Uncategorised

ABL webinar series: food and beverage sector

Watch our third ABL webinar on the food and beverage sector here. Please get in touch with the team at Grant Thornton through this form Read more

31 July 2021 in Growth & Strategy Human Resources Recruitment Uncategorised

Apprenticeships refreshed: Making the most of levy reform for your organisation and community

On 14th July we were joined by the West Midlands Combined Authority and Co-op to discuss how you can make the most of reforms to the apprenticeship levy across your organisation and in your community. The new levy transfer service, tax leadership and the positive role apprenticeships can play in social mobility were all on the agenda. Please get in touch with the team at Grant Thornton through this form Read more

31 July 2021 in Accounting Employee Benefits Talent Management Tax Uncategorised

Employment Tax and Employee Retention in a re-opening world

As we look towards the future, employers are facing complex challenges and opportunities in how they will navigate the new ways of working longer-term. Watch our webinar recording to hear about how businesses will adapt to ensure they remain tax compliant as well as where HRMC is likely to focus its resources to hold businesses to account. Please get in touch with the team at Grant Thornton through this form Read more

30 July 2021 in Exporting Legal Trading Over Borders

Trade marks, border enforcement, and exhaustion after Brexit

Key takeaways from this Pharma forum 2021 session include: -Brands play an important role in the pharmaceutical sector – not just in protecting names and logos, but also potentially in protecting the shape of products and their packaging, colours and other non-traditional features of products. Given that a trade mark registration potentially last indefinitely, the advantages of securing such protection for these sorts of features are obvious. However, doing this is not straightforward. For example, signs consisting exclusively of shapes or other characteristics of products are not registrable if they are necessary to perform a technical function. Nevertheless, a number Read more

30 July 2021 in ITC Legal Sales and Marketing

GDPR and AI update

Key data transfer-related takeaways from this Pharma forum 2021 session include: -Data transfers beyond the EEA require legal adequacy measures (adequacy decision (which include EU to UK transfers) or standard contractual clauses and supplemental assessments and measures) in place before they can be undertaken. -The CJEU decision in Schrems II invalidated Privacy Shield, however, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) can remain a valid transfer mechanism when used alongside transfer impact assessments and appropriate supplemental safeguards (where required). Different regulators have adopted different approaches to what constitutes appropriate assessments and safeguards following Schrems II. -New EC SCCs are modular in format: C2C, Read more

29 July 2021 in Legal

How to arbitrate a life sciences contract dispute

Key takeaways from this Pharma forum 2021 session include: -The intellectual property and regulatory aspects of life sciences commercial disputes favour a mix of skills in your legal team. Ideally, you should recruit arbitration process and strategy experts who draw upon scientific and other industry knowledge to provide a holistic solution. -Life sciences contract disputes are particularly well suited to arbitration due to its confidentiality, the ability to choose subject matter experts as arbitrators, and its procedural flexibility -It is always advisable, particularly as the claimant, to front load your evidence gathering for an arbitration. There are some important tactical Read more

29 July 2021 in Accounting Tax Uncategorised Wealth Management

Digital assets Part 2 Corporate and personal tax considerations

In part 2 our presenters delve into the evolving taxation landscape surrounding digital assets. We’ll talk through HM Revenue and Custom’s current position and provide tips on action you need to take to stay compliant. Please get in touch with the team at Haines Watts through this form Read more

28 July 2021 in Accounting Exporting Tax Trading Over Borders Wealth Management

What makes a successful Family Office? | Family Office Webinar Series

Join our Head of Family Office Services, Catherine Grum, as she covers the facets of a successful Family Office. For more information, please visit: https://bdo.co.uk/en-gb/services/advisory/family-offices Read more

28 July 2021 in Accounting Finance Growth & Strategy

Restructuring Video Series | Working Capital | Bishop Fleming

In this episode of the Restructuring Video Series Luke and Jack discuss the process of managing working capital effectively, in order to improve business cash-flow. Read more

27 July 2021 in Accounting Growth & Strategy Recruitment Uncategorised

UHY Hacker Young Manchester & Butler Rose webinar- Grow your business with business intelligence.

Grow your business with business intelligence. In this webinar UHY Hacker Young and Butler Rose discussed the importance of quality management information, business intelligence, the impact of COVID on the recruitment market and more. Please get in touch with the team at UHY Hacker Young through this form Read more

22 July 2021 in Sales and Marketing

Doing good things driven by data

The Cymru Wales brand has five objectives, one of which is to ‘do good things’. The session will show how Visit Wales has tried to do that over the last year. Read more

22 July 2021 in Accounting Finance ITC Tax Uncategorised

Digital assets Part 1 The mechanics and meaning 1

In part 1 we discuss how digital assets have grown and the impact this is having on the taxation and regulatory authorities. Please get in touch with the team at Haines Watts through this form Read more

22 July 2021 in Sales and Marketing

How B2B Brands Can Win With Emotion

How important is emotion in driving b2b behavior? In this episode I’m joined by Conor Wilcock, Director of Business Development & Sales at B2B International, to share the findings of our recent ‘State of B2B’ study of 2,000 business decision-makers across Europe, the USA and China. We’ll discuss the role that emotions play across the entire b2b buying process, and look at how b2b brands can develop stronger emotional connections with their customers and ultimately win more business. To get your own copy of the report, visit http://b2bint.nl/winning Read more

19 July 2021 in Exporting Legal Trading Over Borders

Registering personal names as trademarks in Russia

In this video you will learn more about registering personal names as trademarks in Russia and why you should do so, what consequences and benefits there are when doing such a procedure. This video may contain information of general interest about current legal issues, but does not give legal advice. Please get in touch with the team at Gowling WLG through this form Read more

18 July 2021 in Accounting Growth & Strategy

[#familybusiness 🎙️] Season 2 EP04 – Preserving personal and family wealth

In this episode, Natalie is joined by Zoe Peck, a Tax Advisory Partner for Mazars, to discuss how different tax structures can be used pre, post, and during the transition of succession. They consider different options available for family businesses to structure their planning in a way that allows them to limit tax leakage and maximise profit extraction without putting the integrity of the business at risk, and whilst also allowing them to protect their long-term legacies. More details here: https://www.mazars.co.uk/Home/Insights/Podcasts/Exploring-Family-Business-Podcasts-Season-2/Ep04-How-to-preserve-your-wealth Read more

16 July 2021 in Wealth Management

How can investors check a firm’s financial health?

Tim reveals the results from his latest poll on where to look first. Read more

15 July 2021 in Accounting GRC & ESG Human Resources

What to do if you suspect or discover fraud

Unprecedented financial stimulus during the pandemic has helped UK businesses to weather exceptionally tough trading conditions and keep cash flowing. However, doing so has ultimately led to a ‘perfect storm’ for fraud.During this 20 minute masterclass, our Head of Forensic Services, Gavin Cunningham, will discuss: Examples of recent fraud cases-The signs to look out for-The process to follow if you discover fraud-How to protect your position and mitigate your fraud risk going forward Please get in touch with the team at Menzies through this form Read more

15 July 2021 in ITC Legal

What Types of Disputes are Likely to Fall Under the P2B Regulation

We spoke to Wolf von Kumberg, former European Legal Director and Assistant General Counsel, Northrop Grumman Corporation to get his thoughts on the impact of the P2B Regulation.SHOW MORE Read more

14 July 2021 in Sales and Marketing

Creating an Effective Learning Environment – Part 4

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12 July 2021 in Sales and Marketing

Creating an Effective Learning Environment – Part 3

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10 July 2021 in Sales and Marketing

Creating an Effective Learning Environment – Part 2

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10 July 2021 in Wealth Management

Killik & Co’s Market Update: 9th Jul

In this week’s Market Update, Rachel Winter talks market volatility, the ECB, and Didi. Read more

9 July 2021 in Wealth Management

What return can I expect from the stock market?

Tim analyses the results of a recent survey and sounds a note of caution about the answer to this question. Read more

8 July 2021 in Sales and Marketing

Creating an Effective Learning Environment – Part 1

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8 July 2021 in Accounting Exporting Tax Trading Over Borders

BDO Financial Services Economic Update | July 2021

We study both the global and domestic (UK) macroeconomic outlook and reflect on some of the key sectoral issues and trends that are likely to impact financial services in the short, medium and long terms. For more information, please visit: https://bdo.co.uk/en-gb/industries/financial-services. Read more

7 July 2021 in Accounting Exporting Tax Trading Over Borders

Green hydrogen: where next for the renewables industry? | BDO Webinar

On 23 June, BDO and DNV co-hosted an event featuring speakers from Greencoat Capital, SGN, Aurora Energy and Ashurst, who discussed the opportunities and implications of future green hydrogen demand for renewables asset owners, developers and investors based in the UK and Ireland. Topics included:– The future hydrogen demand landscape by application and the role of green hydrogen in the transition– Case study of the H100 Fife project led by SGN– What are the key aspects for consideration by renewables asset owners and investors regarding the production and transportation of green hydrogen, and the legal and regulatory barriers in the Read more

7 July 2021 in Exporting Trading Over Borders

Growth through international trade

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6 July 2021 in Growth & Strategy ITC Uncategorised

IoD London | ERP – The Last Mile

The last mile – connecting front line data to drive an intelligent enterprise. In this session we will explore the challenges and opportunities of connecting the insights we can gain from innovative new technologies into an intelligent enterprise. Across all sectors organisations have blind spots, areas where either the lack of available data or the time lag between capturing and turning it into actionable insight. We will be joined by Daryn Edgar, CEO of LYTT a tech start up backed by BP who is pioneering well based analytics and insights through ground breaking use of fibre optics. Our panel will Read more

5 July 2021 in Uncategorised

CBI@10am – How to manage your cashflow and plan ahead – 5 July 2021

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5 July 2021 in Accounting Charities & Not for Profit

Charities | Managing Charity Property | Bishop Fleming

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3 July 2021 in ITC Oil & Gas Renewables

How can IT departments at Energy companies deal with challenges such as M&A and decarbonisation?

Simon Reynolds, Energy & Utilities lead at Coeus Consulting, provides his advice Read more

2 July 2021 in Accounting Charities & Not for Profit

Charities | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Bishop Fleming

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2 July 2021 in Accounting Exporting Tax Trading Over Borders

BDO Financial Reporting Webinar | July 2021

On Thursday 1 July we hosted the latest of our regular financial reporting webinars, providing an update on recent and forthcoming financial reporting developments and their implications. We covered IFRS and UK GAAP updates, narrative reporting updates, and other financial reporting news. For more information, please visit: https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/services/audit-assurance Read more

2 July 2021 in Sales and Marketing

How do negotiators build persuasive arguments?

Skilled negotiators don’t add weight to their arguments when they need to be persuasive. Find out what negotiators should do instead. Read more

1 July 2021 in Accounting Commercial Property Tax

Has the relationship between Landlord and Tenant shifted forever?

Has the relationship between Landlord and Tenant shifted forever? As a result of the global pandemic, the real estate sector has dealt with some challenging times over the past year and are continuing to respond to the changing landscape for future success. We discuss; Commercial Rent Negotiations – Our view on the Governments call for evidence and the likely impact on lease negotiations Restructuring Plans v CVA – Our view as to how restructuring plans may influence the shape of Landlord/ Tenant relationships in the future. For more property webinars visit https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/insights/industries/real-estate/property-webinar-hub Read more

1 July 2021 in Accounting Finance

Tax planning for companies and directors

In this webinar we explain the current, key tax planning considerations for companies to help business owners make the most of the tax saving opportunities available to them. Among the topics we will be looking at on 1st July will be the new loss relief rules and super deduction for capital allowances which have been introduced as a result coronavirus, as well as remuneration planning and other reliefs that are available for corporate entities. Disclaimer: This information is accurate at date of publication. It may be subject to change if new information if released by the Government and if new Read more