31 January 2022 in Accounting Finance Pensions

DB pension advice market: FCA expectations for 2022

What are the FCA’s expectations for the DB pension market for 2022? During this webinar our experts shared insight on the market and the outlook for 2022, the British Steel Pension Scheme, and the impact of the recent changes to rules and guidance. Read more

30 January 2022 in Wealth Management

How can family Investment Companies be used to help you in a tax efficient manner?

FICs are family-owned private companies, usually set up in the form of a UK Limited company, used to hold assets and cash for a family to invest. Our offices: Newbury: Tel: 01635 555666 Email: newbury@uhy-rossbrooke.com Swindon: Tel: 01793 610008 Email: swindon@uhy-rossbrooke.com Hungerford: Tel: 01488 682546 Email: hungerford@uhy-rossbrooke.com Abingdon: Tel: 01235 251252 Email: abingdon@uhy-rossbrooke.com Read more

29 January 2022 in Employee Benefits GRC & ESG Human Resources Recruitment Talent Management

Enterprise series: get ahead of the competition with employee incentives

Done right, employee incentives can form a key part of your talent retention and recruitment strategy. And, if you’re not thinking about it, beware that your competitors may be. In a survey of 442 businesses by Moore UK, almost a third of businesses (27%) said that recruiting and retaining staff was one of their top priorities for the next six months. 4 in 10 had enhanced the package they offer, either by increasing salaries or improving benefits. Incentives can be financial or non-financial, and the key is to discover what your workforce and talent pool want. The answer may just Read more

29 January 2022 in Exporting Growth & Strategy Trading Over Borders

Italy | UK to Global Expansion series

In our UK to global video series, we give UK middle market business leaders insight into international expansion and business growth areas. Next up we look at Italy. Read more

28 January 2022 in ITC Procurement

Harnessing AI and machine learning to optimise performance in procurement

CIPS, as the professional body for the procurement and supply profession, is using its global standard, network, education, expertise and charter for public good to ensure that procurement and supply chain management professionals have the capabilities and responsibility to deliver sustainability goals for their organisations. Read more

28 January 2022 in Accounting Charities & Not for Profit Finance

How to review your finance function

Our Nonprofit Advisory team demonstrate how to review your finance function to ensure it is fit-for-the future. Looking at transaction processing, controls, management information, governance and how to use more technology to drive efficiencies. Read more

28 January 2022 in Growth & Strategy

A look at the year ahead

Watch our webinar to find out what business leaders should be looking out for in 2022 and how you can prepare for the year ahead. Read more

28 January 2022 in Exporting Growth & Strategy Intellectual Property Legal Trading Over Borders

IP and Global Britain Unleash Your Export Potential

All businesses, no matter their size, own intellectual property. But many do not understand its value and potential to raise finance. IP assets can be important tools in both exporting goods and services and in protecting investments and market share at home and abroad. Valuable IP includes legal rights like patents, trade marks, designs, copyright and geographical indications. There are other intellectual assets such as trade secrets, contracts and databases that can also be leveraged. Listen to our panel, including CBI International Director Andy Burwell and leading IP experts from CIPA, explain the importance of IP within the Government’s Global Read more

27 January 2022 in Accounting Tax

People Matter: Hot topics in tax

People Matter is a new vlog series from the employment law team at Mills & Reeve LLP. Each vlog will deliver updates and opinion on issues facing HR professionals now, as well as tips and solutions you can put into practice. Andrew Secker is a partner in the London employment team at Mills & Reeve. In this vlog episode, Andrew interviews Laura Burton, Director Expatriate Tax at BDO about tax issues to be aware of if you have remote workers and your mobility strategy. Read more

27 January 2022 in Advisers & Intermediaries Finance Wealth Management

Investment Management Key Points for January 2022

In this month’s video, Guy Miller, our Chief Market Strategist and Head of Macroeconomics, covers several current events and hot topics in his video, and discusses what else you may expect in the markets this month: 📌 Growth and inflation looking encouraging 📌 Three rate hikes by the Fed now probable 📌 Equity volatility expected, but track is higher Read more

27 January 2022 in ITC

Service line in focus: Audit | plugd:in Newsletter January 2022

Jonathan Roberts, BDO Audit Director gives us an insight into what’s going on in the Audit world. Read more

27 January 2022 in Accounting Advisers & Intermediaries Banking

SRA Accounts Rules webinar series – Part 1: Residual client balances

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26 January 2022 in Advisers & Intermediaries Finance Growth & Strategy Wealth Management

What is private equity all about?

The number of firms that are backed and funded by private equity has been growing rapidly. Tim sums up why before weighing up the pros and cons of “PE” for investors. Read more

26 January 2022 in Commercial Property Property Wealth Management

Selling A Buy To Let portfolio

How do I sell a buy to let investment property portfolio? If you are looking to sell an investment property portfolio of buy to let’s, HMOs, service’s accommodation, or any rentals there are a few ways you can do this. But of course, this may depend on the size of your Selling A Buy To Let portfolio, and which option you choose will define the size of your market. You’ll be marketing your property to a larger or smaller market of potential buyers depending on your decision and choice of agent or sale approach. For some property sellers, it all Read more

25 January 2022 in Commercial Property Construction Legal

Build Safe Live Safe | the Building Safety Bill: what will be the impact on property investors?

The Building Safety Bill will, in the Government’s words “deliver the biggest improvements to building safety in nearly 40 years”. The proposed changes will fundamentally reform the building safety regime bringing new and stricter accountability for those that are responsible for residential buildings, backed by criminal sanctions for non-compliance. In our sixth video in the Build Safe Live Safe series, Alex Gower, Partner is joined by Matt Kyle, Associate Director, to discuss the impact on property investors. Read more

24 January 2022 in Tax Wealth Management

Is a family investment company taxed differently to a normal limited company?

Is a family investment company taxed differently to a normal limited company? This video explores the different taxation issues around family investment companies against normal limited companies. We have been providing specialist Estate planning and Inheritance tax (IHT) advice for more than 18 years. The aim of this channel is to help you to understand how Inheritance tax works and what you can do to resolve your inheritance tax problems. The videos are only aimed at people who are domiciled in the UK or foreign nationals who have lived in the UK for 15 years. I hope you find the Read more

24 January 2022 in Legal Wealth Management

Resolving complex and high conflict cases – part 1

This video is a role play to show how “lawyer-assisted” or “hybrid” mediation can be a great alternative to traditional family mediation for resolving complex or high-conflict family disputes. Read more

24 January 2022 in Growth & Strategy

CBI @10am – Unpacking shortages – behind the headlines – 18 January 2022

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21 January 2022 in Growth & Strategy Sales and Marketing

How to Use the Three Circles Framework to Develop Winning Value Propositions

Conor Wilcock, one of the Directors at B2B International, discusses how to use the Three Circles Framework to develop effective and compelling value propositions through understanding company strengths, competitor offerings, and most importantly, the needs of the customer and market. Read more

21 January 2022 in Intellectual Property ITC Legal

Mishcon Academy Digital Session: Dispute resolution in the Metaverse – The Highlights

ArbTech in association with Mishcon de Reya held a lively debate on “Dispute Resolution in the Metaverse” featuring panellists Mishcon de Reya Legal Director Miles Geffin, Arbitrator at 3 Verulam Buildings Barristers Sophie Nappert, Co-founder of ArbTech Federico Ast, CEO of Kleros Sean McCarthy, ArbTech Moderator Alessandro Palombo, and CEO of Jur and Creator and Developer of eBay dispute resolution system Colin Rule. The Metaverse is opening up endless possibilities to tailor our parallel lives. As we meta-live and meta-transact we have the opportunity to devise the meta-dispute resolution system of the future – one that reflects the values of Read more

21 January 2022 in Food & Drink Sales and Marketing

What next for the food and drink sector

What has this turbulent year meant for food and drink retailers? Who has been agile enough to change their business models quick enough to survive, and what does the future hold for those who have not reacted with speed. Will consumers who turned to online at the peak of the pandemic stay online, or will a ‘blended shop’ be the norm? Looking at what we eat, work from home caused an increase in ‘scratch’ cooking, but will new habits remain as office workers return to their desks? There are plenty of questions, and marketers and businesses that know the answers Read more

20 January 2022 in Pensions Wealth Management

How do I prepare my pensions for retirement?

Preparing for retirement can be a daunting task. If you’re worked for 30 or 40 years, you may have a retirement of almost equal length as life expectancy continues to increase.In this video, Roy Thompson, Head of Carpenter Box Financial Advisers, covers some of the options around pensions and retirement and offers steps you can take to help prepare. Read more

20 January 2022 in Manufacturing

Make UK and PwC Executive Survey 2022 webinar

The Make UK and PwC webinar discusses the joint report, Executive Survey 2022 Harnessing Agility and Resilience. Hear from us and our panel of experts discussing the findings of the report, and learn more about Britain’s manufacturers’ positive growth outlook and confidence in the prospects for their own companies in the year ahead. In particular, the strategies being adopted to build resilience and agility such as supply chain reviews, investing in people, innovation and green technologies. Chair and panel: • Chair, Dan Thomas, Business Editor, FT • Cara Haffey, Automotive and Manufacturing Leader, PwC UK • Stephen Phipson CBE, Chief Read more

20 January 2022 in Accounting Finance

Restructuring Video Series 2 | Debt Restructuring Assembly | Bishop Fleming

More than ever it is vital to know your options when it comes to business restructure or raising debt finance. Our business advisory service can help you answer those important questions. Jack Callow and Luke Venner delve into those key topics and in this video focus on debt restructuring assembly. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get into contact via the links below. Restructuring | https://www.bishopfleming.co.uk/servi… Restructuring Knowledge Hub | https://www.bishopfleming.co.uk/restr… Read more

19 January 2022 in Wealth Management

Weekly Market Update: All eyes on earnings

In this week’s update: Investors turn their attention to fourth quarter earnings season Inflation remains very much in the spotlight China continues to slow Read more

18 January 2022 in Tax Wealth Management

How does leaving my assets to a trust protect my children if they get divorced?

How does leaving my assets to a trust protect my children if they get divorced? With the divorce rate in the UK being over 50% it is important to protect your assets against this scenario over the lifetime of your children. This video explains the method by which this can be achieved using lifetime trusts. We have been providing specialist Estate planning and Inheritance tax (IHT) advice for more than 18 years. The aim of this channel is to help you to understand how Inheritance tax works and what you can do to resolve your inheritance tax problems. The videos Read more

18 January 2022 in Exporting Growth & Strategy Tax Trading Over Borders

The Solent Freeport – what businesses need to know now

In December 2021, The Business Magazine hosted a discussion on The Solent Freeport – what businesses need to know now. Specialists from accountants and business advisers BDO LLP and law firm Shoosmiths discussed:• The decision-making journey for both local businesses and investors • How to set up operations within a Freeport• Investment decisions and how these can align with Freeport objectives • What you need to think about in terms of: • tax implications and potential benefits • structuring the business • locating operations within a Freeport area • planning issues and leases • Steps you can take now and, Read more

18 January 2022 in Banking Insurance

Financial Markets Regulatory Outlook 2022: New strategies for a changing world

Deloitte’s 2022 edition of the Financial Markets Regulatory Outlook identifies ten cross-sector themes of strategic significance, and takes an in-depth look at three related spotlight topics – credit risk, regulatory divergence and the future of regulation. Read more

17 January 2022 in Commercial Property Construction Legal

Construction Law: Risk in the Ground

In this video, Philip Harris, Partner and Construction lawyer with Wright Hassall, guides us through how ‘risk in the ground’ is dealt with in construction law and building and engineering contracts. Read more

17 January 2022 in Sales and Marketing

Turn up the volume: Amplify culture and make a difference

Jacobs is a global company with 55,000 employees in over 40 countries delivering solutions to create a more connected, sustainable world. It has transformed itself from a traditional engineering and design business into to a high value technology solutions business with deep capability in energy, intelligence, infrastructure, cybersecurity and space exploration. A vibrant brand and culture are playing an essential role in the transition putting marketing and communications front and centre of the journey to higher growth sectors. Nigel’s Presentation covers:– The challenges of integrating new organisational acquisitions in a virtual world– Jacob’s workplace values and culture and how the Read more

17 January 2022 in Human Resources Management Consultancy Talent Management

2022: The HR year ahead

We welcome in the new webinar year by taking stock of what we can expect in 2022. This will include legal updates and what the main topics of interest and issues facing employers will be. Read more

17 January 2022 in Human Resources

How can I make my business more inclusive?

Acas Helpline adviser Neil Martin offers some advice and tips on making your workplace more inclusive for disabled staff. For more information on disability at work and advice on making your business more inclusive visit: http://www.acas.org.uk/disability-at-…SHOW LESS Read more

15 January 2022 in Legal

Mediation as Part of a Dispute Resolution Clause

Eileen Carroll QC (Hon) looks at the value of having mediation as part of an escalated dispute resolution clause as well as some of the important aspects to consider when building this into your contracts. Additionally, Eileen discusses how working with a mediator during the lifecycle of a project, from start to finish, can help teams work and negotiate more effectively with each other to reduce the risk of conflict derailing progress. Read more

14 January 2022 in Accounting Finance Tax

Business BoardCast: The Hidden Risks of Remote Workers

The UK Tax regime is hard enough to work out, imagine being unexpectedly dragged into the regime of half a dozen other countries as well. This is just one of the very real risks that comes from allowing workers to choose where they base themselves to remote work. Whether or not you fall into this trap depends on how you approach your flexible working policies. Fortunately for you Richard Devall – Employment, Business Immigration and Inward Investment Partner at IBB Law is here to help. So let Richard lay out the risks, approaches and options that will keep the tax Read more

14 January 2022 in Growth & Strategy Retail & E-commerce Sales and Marketing Travel & Tourism

The Demand Revolution – Commercial Creativity

Dimitris Hiotis, Partner & Global Head of Leisure, Travel & Tourism at Simon-Kucher & Partners discusses how companies need to respond to the demand revolution by using commercial creativity. Read more

14 January 2022 in Wealth Management

Female fund managers’ top tips for investors

We spoke to 4 female fund managers about their top tips for investors. Featured in this video are: – Audrey Ryan – manages Aegon Ethical Equity Fund – Suzanne Hutchins – co-manages BNY Mellon Real Return Fund – Remi Olu-Pitan – co-manages Schroders Managed Balanced Fund – Johanna Kyrkland – co-manages Schroders Managed Balanced Fund The views and topics discussed in this video are not personal recommendations or advice. If you need help with choosing investments, please speak to a financial adviser. Remember if you do choose to invest, the value of investments can fall as well as rise so Read more

14 January 2022 in Growth & Strategy Legal Retail & E-commerce

Sustainable Food & Drink: Leveraging IP to Gain Commercial Edge – Part 1

Philippa is a Chartered & European Patent Attorney in GJE’s Chemistry and Life Sciences group, specialising in the field of chemical innovation. In this series Philippa and Nathalie explore the ways in which food and drink businesses are looking to drive sustainability, and how investment in intellectual property can assist in translating their efforts and resources into reward, leveraging their position in the market and boosting brand reputation. Read more

14 January 2022 in GRC & ESG Oil & Gas Renewables

Quarterly Environmental Law Update – 12 January 2022

Chairman – Gregory Jones QC COP 26 – Flora Curtis Climate change litigation update – Richard Honey QC, Merrow Golden Read more

13 January 2022 in Human Resources

IoD Scotland | Cultivating a More Agile Workforce

How is the new hybrid of home- and office-based working affecting your business’s ability to foster culture? Mark Sharratt, Supper Club Chair, founder of Energy Alchemy explores some practical tools and techniques to tackle these challenges. Read more

12 January 2022 in Growth & Strategy

CBI @10am – Kicking off a year of action – 12 January 2022

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12 January 2022 in Pensions

Pensions in 2022: TPR powers and the single code of practice

In the first of five videos focusing on one of our key trends for pensions in 2022, we focus on: – increased powers for The Pensions Regulator; – the new notifiable events regime for certain corporate transactions; and – the launch of the Regulator’s single code of practice. Visit our Pensions in 2022 hub for: – a key points summary of pension developments in 2022; – a date planner with important pension deadlines, targets and commencement dates for legislation; – blog posts that go into more detail on five of the most important of our themes for 2022; – videos Read more

12 January 2022 in Growth & Strategy ITC

Tomorrow, Today 3: Exploring the National AI Strategy

The government sees the National AI Strategy as fundamental to the UK’s economic growth over the next ten years. Mark Girolami, Chief Scientist of The Alan Turing Institute, and Accenture’s Fernando Lucini discuss what this means for business and society. https://accntu.re/327lqVv Read more

11 January 2022 in Finance

Six Finance Broker Pitfalls to avoid

Rich Causon of Causon Business Finance Gives his top 6 pitfalls to avoid when using a finance broker. These are1. Not knowing what the terms & Conditions say2. Fees3. End of Lease4. Paying your lease off Early5. Getting hold of your lender6. My supplier won’t deal with Brokers Richard gives advice gleaned from decades in the Finance broker business,giving an insight into how asset finance works, and what Causon Business Finance can do to finance your assets. To contact Rich with any questions, please email at richard.causon@causonbf.co.ukFind out more about Causon Business Finance at http://causonbusinessfinance.co.uk/ Read more

11 January 2022 in Wealth Management

What is ethical investing?

Find out more about ethical investing, also known as sustainable investing or Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing. In recent years, investors have increasingly demanded that their money is invested in ways that reflect their values. There is a realisation that a large number of small investors can drive companies to take steps to improve the environment and make a positive impact on society. However, investors also want to see a positive return for their investment. Ethical investing – or sustainable investing – aims to achieve both of these things. Read more

10 January 2022 in Finance Growth & Strategy

Is private equity misunderstood?

In this episode, our resident host Jon Cronin is joined by a panel from RSM, Growth Capital Partners and Cloudsense to talk about all things private equity. The panel discusses what bringing on a private equity partner means for a business, what the market is currently like for both the PE firms and businesses and why communication is so essential for both parties. RSM UK’s The Loop podcast gives a voice to middle market businesses and a platform to educate and entertain. Designed for the intrigued business ear, The Loop is an upbeat podcast covering a range of financial subjects, Read more

10 January 2022 in Growth & Strategy Talent Management

Commercial Awareness – Things Leaders do

What is commercial awareness and how do we engender it in Leaders and make it a consideration in the ideas and actions of Business Leaders. This issue was one of the things that my MD’s would like to see their Leadership teams do more (or do better), in my MD survey. It stems from what I refer to as functional bias (the tendency to filter decisions through the lens of your own experience and career). For more information about Dave and the work he does with Business Leaders visit www.sixthsensebusiness.com. Read more

10 January 2022 in Human Resources Legal

HR and Employment Issues | Managing Investigations Video Series – Episode #6

Looking at the HR and Employment issues arising during an investigation, our team explores recent trends, hidden HR issues to look out for, and the circumstances when HR issues can trump the wider risk considerations. With increased internal reporting of concerns within businesses and with complex regulatory, criminal and HR investigations becoming more commonplace, corporates need an increasingly robust and considered approach to investigations to manage legal and reputational risk. This series addresses some of the common issues corporates encounter when facing an investigation. Read more

10 January 2022 in Wealth Management

Killik & Co’s Market Update: 7th Jan

Rachel Winter reviews the market performance of 2021 and then looks at how 2022 has started, before looking at the latest trends in the UK grocery market Read more

8 January 2022 in Wealth Management

What is a family investment company and why should I consider setting up one?

What is a family investment company and why should I consider setting up one? This video explores the basics of a family investment company and the reason to set one up. We have been providing specialist Estate planning and Inheritance tax (IHT) advice for more than 18 years. The aim of this channel is to help you to understand how Inheritance tax works and what you can do to resolve your inheritance tax problems. The videos are only aimed at people who are domiciled in the UK or foreign nationals who have lived in the UK for 15 years. I Read more

7 January 2022 in Exporting Legal Management Consultancy Trading Over Borders

Whistleblowing: What’s changing for businesses with EU based operations

Under the Directive, businesses and government bodies operating in any EU country must set up an internal whistleblowing system to give whistleblowers confidentiality and provide access to an independent investigation. They’ll also need to maintain the whistleblower’s confidentiality throughout investigations, keep them updated on progress and ensure there are no reprisals against those who come forward. Read more

7 January 2022 in Finance Growth & Strategy Wealth Management

Succession Planning – a step-buy-step guide to selling your business

You’ve worked hard to build your business and you’re thinking about the next steps. If selling the business is in your future, you need to know that preparing for a successful exit can be a long process. In this webinar, Rod Mathers, Dawn MacDougall & Jaslin Bhagrath from Henderson Loggie and April Bingham from Bellwether Green, will guide you through the succession planning process and highlight areas to think about starting from 3 years before a sale to post-sale considerations. Read more

6 January 2022 in Wealth Management

Family office services roundtable

Take a look at our first family office services roundtable where a group of expert advisers discuss the impact of COVID-19, economic recovery and what to focus on for the year ahead – hosted by Rakesh Dabasia, Partner in our Private Clients team. Read more

5 January 2022 in ITC Legal

Positive news for data controllers from Supreme Court judgment in Lloyd v Google

What implications does Wednesday 10th’s hugely significant Supreme Court judgment in ‘Lloyd v Google’ mean for the future of UK #dataprivacylitigation? Our #datalitigation experts Bryony Hurst and Theo Rees-Bidder share their initial thoughts. Read more

5 January 2022 in Human Resources ITC

Benefitting From HR Technology

With HR technology now much more affordable for SMEs, what can you gain by making an investment? In this webinar we discuss the efficiencies and capabilities that HR Tech can provide; key considerations, top tips, pitfalls and real life examples. Read more

5 January 2022 in Accounting Finance

Restructuring Video Series 2 | Creditor Pressure | Bishop Fleming

In this video, Jack Callow & Luke Venner from the Restructuring team at Bishop Fleming, sit down and look at the options available to businesses when faced with creditor pressure. Read more

5 January 2022 in GRC & ESG

Invest in a better future webcast | SJP

This special edition webcast was hosted by Matt Potter, Chief Content Officer at John Brown Media, and Rob Gardner, Director of Investment Management at St. James’s Place, as they were joined by three climate experts to discuss: – How money, invested responsibly, can be used as a powerful force for good and why investors don’t have to sacrifice returns to do the right thing – Whole-of-society mobilisation in the fight against climate change – a collective role for consumers, makers, investors and citizens – The ground-breaking ideas and innovations that will power the green revolution – The circular economy – Read more

4 January 2022 in Accounting Tax

Tax in 10: Episode 31 Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)

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4 January 2022 in Manufacturing

BDO Manufacturing Outlook Webinar | Q4 2021

Our quarterly Manufacturing Outlook webinar for manufacturers provides an update on the Make UK/BDO Q4 Manufacturing Outlook survey results and includes insights into the latest tax developments impacting the UK manufacturing sector. We were joined by Make UK’s Chief Economist Seamus Nevin and Senior Economist, James Brougham. Seamus and James provided an update on the state of UK manufacturing. We were also joined by BDO’s Innovation Taxes Partner, Ross Northall, Business Tax Director, Claire Hudson and Global Employer Services Partner, Steve Talbot. Ross provided an update on the latest R&D Tax Relief changes and how they impact UK manufacturers. This Read more

3 January 2022 in Growth & Strategy ITC Management Consultancy

Capgemini Invent Talks: The Secrets to Become Agile Quickly

To survive and thrive, companies must design new organization strategies that align with a purpose in which employees and customers alike believe. What makes it difficult for organizations to become more agile? In this video, we introduce the Minimum Viable Organization approach that makes your organization more agile. Read more