29 April 2022 in Advisers & Intermediaries Banking Charities & Not for Profit Construction Education Food & Drink Gov. & Public Sector Human Resources Industries Insurance Legal Life Sciences Management Consultancy Manufacturing Oil & Gas Recruitment Renewables Retail & E-commerce Talent Management Travel & Tourism
As technology now facilitates global connectivity and real-time data sharing, people are increasingly relying on digital platforms to communicate and connect. As a result of this, we are experiencing an empathy deficit in the workplace. Professionals are starting to lose the connections with the people around them, and are consequently feeling disengaged whilst they are at work. Despite this increasing disconnect, when considering their career options, people are seeking meaningful relationships with the companies they work for. Read more here: https://www.pagepersonnel.co.uk/futur…
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29 April 2022 in Wealth Management
In this week’s market update: markets finally start to price in the Fed’s shock and awe approach; the cost-of-living crisis starts to hit spending; but earnings hang in there, for now.
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Sam Beighton provides a competition law update, specifically relevant to supply chains, focussing on co-operation, collaboration and giving some concluding thoughts for in-house counsel in relation to these hot topics. You can find this video and the accompanying transcript on our website: https://gowlg.co/3uUNbg3 Gowling WLG is an international full-service law firm working across a range of industry sectors including real estate, government, financial services, life sciences and technology. We operate across the world with offices in the UK, Europe, Canada and the Middle East. We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you.
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29 April 2022 in Human Resources
BeyondHR will explore the duties of both the employee and the employer, identifying ways of how they can work together to find reasonable workable solutions . We will look at specific case law and where flexible working requests have led to litigation claims, and therefore the implications for business. Topics covered 1. How to maximise remote, flexible and hybrid working 2. Exploring the duties of both employee and employer 3. Working together to find reasonable solutions 4. Where it’s went wrong
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28 April 2022 in Sales and Marketing
For more insights, register to attend the Gartner Marketing Symposium/Xpo: https://www.gartner.com/en/conference…
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28 April 2022 in GRC & ESG Industries Management Consultancy
With sustainability firmly in place as the major issue for both business and society, L.E.K. Partner and Vice Chair, Sustainability John Goddard looks beyond goals and targets at the journey to a sustainable future.
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28 April 2022 in Retail & E-commerce
Jo Causon, CEO, Institute of Customer Services, talks to Baringa about the financial challenges facing customers at the moment. Growing numbers of customers, and businesses, are more financially vulnerable than ever. At Baringa, we are working with our clients to support their customers when they need them most. Find out more and get in touch: https://www.baringa.com/en/insights-n…
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28 April 2022 in Commercial Property Construction Tax
Our speakers went through some of the latest tax changes that might affect your business and the outcomes of the Chancellor’s Spring Statement. In addition we heard from Construction specialists in VAT, Employment Tax and R&D. we will also be hosting a webinar on 26 April touching on wider issues affecting the sector, such as and hearing from Managing Director of Ramboll, Philippa Spence, on how they are addressing the ESG agenda. Register here: https://bdo-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regist….
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27 April 2022 in Gov. & Public Sector
In this session, recorded 21 April 2022, we looked at significant potential for Public sector procurement to create business and growth opportunities, how SMEs can overcome barriers to participating in public procurement and share good practice and top tips for those bidding in for government contracts. Joining the discussion are: – Maxine Bligh (Commercial Director, Propositions and Transformation, CBI) – Liz Crowhurst (Deputy Director, Policy Unit, CBI) – Ian Pain (CEO, Horstman Group)
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27 April 2022 in Exporting Trading Over Borders
In our Inside Emerging Markets video series, our specialists and clients discuss some of the challenges faced when completing complex projects, transactions and disputes. In this week’s video we bring you a video interview with three of our Dubai lawyers Orlando Vidal – Head of Investigations, Hannah Bradshaw – Senior Associate and Lolan Sagoe-Moses – Associate. Hannah and Orlando address the challenges clients are currently facing across the Middle East as prosecutors more proactively investigate companies across areas such as bribery and corruption, and the protection of whistle-blowers. Lolan takes a closer look at responsibilities of executives under employment law,
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27 April 2022 in Life Sciences
What are the exciting and pressing issues in the world of Life Sciences and IP? Dev Crease and chair of CIPA’s Life Sciences Committee Simon Wright join this weeks episode to talk all about the latest Life Sciences updates including CIPA’s lobbying work, the vaccine patent waiver and the Nagoya protocol.
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To future proof real-estate investments and developments, it is increasingly important that the implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements are fully understood and accounted for. Join Anna Fouracre of our Planning team as she discusses the interpretation, trends, legal considerations and practical implications of ESG requirements across the core European markets. In this video, she discusses the “E” environmental of ESG with experts from our teams in The Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Belgium and the UK.
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A brief update on recent developments that have altered the claims landscape for insurers, and how to navigate these for a successful future.
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26 April 2022 in Exporting Growth & Strategy Trading Over Borders
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 the Asia Pacific region.
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26 April 2022 in Wealth Management
How much money can I put into a Trust? This video explores the issues around gifting more that the Nil rate band into a trust and the circumstances when it might be sensible to do so 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
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25 April 2022 in Wealth Management
What will the next few months have in store for investors? From the UK to Europe and from property to commodities, our investment expert Tom Stevenson gives his outlook for Q2.
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25 April 2022 in Exporting Tax Trading Over Borders
Deloitte trade specialist Caroline Barraclough shares what’s changed in trade for the UK so far, and what’s in store for 2022.
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25 April 2022 in Sales and Marketing
The exponential rate of change and disruption in the world mean that the traditional organisation-structure-led approach is no longer fit for purpose. A combination of alignment, establishing a sense of shared values with all stakeholders and agility is the key to sustained success. This session explains the new paradigm for organisations, provides a tried and tested, detailed methodology and brings the theory to life with a range of case studies.
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25 April 2022 in Human Resources
Join HR Solutions and Vestd as together, we consider The Great Resignation and whether share and share option schemes could be the answer? Victoria Templeton, HR Knowledge Manager from HR Solutions will discuss the current employee retention challenges that face SMEs, and Ifty Nasir, the founder and CEO of Vestd will explain how share and share option schemes can attract the best talent, encourage employee retention, and help to build a better, fairer businesses.
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On 30 March 2022, we hosted an in-person event to discuss the Online Safety Bill. The panel comprised Dame Margaret Hodge MP, Labour MP for Barking; Professor Lorna Woods, Professor of Internet Law at Essex University; Mark Bunting, Director of Online Safety Policy at Ofcom; and Sanjay Bhandari, Chair of Kick It Out. The discussion was chaired by Harry Eccles-Williams, Managing Associate at Mishcon de Reya.
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22 April 2022 in Wealth Management
Everyone needs a solid financial strategy. However, we will only achieve ours if we are honest about the kind of person we are first, as Tim explains in his latest short video.
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22 April 2022 in Banking Net Zero
Hosted by The Banker and in partnership with Accenture, this webinar was shaped by an in-depth European Banking Operations survey conducted in Sept-Nov 2021 on core banking systems and the adoption of end-to-end digital capabilities. The panellists: Claire Calmejane, CIO, Société Générale, Helen Wilson, COO Atom Bank, Jayne Opperman, Barclays Bank and our very own Julian Crossley, with Joy Macknight, Editor, The Banker, moderating. Contact us to discuss the research findings in more detail and how we have helped clients on their banking operations journey: https://www.accenture.com/gb-en/about…
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22 April 2022 in Wealth Management
In this week’s Market Update, Rachel Winter talks about Netflix, the Consumer Staples sector, and UK retail sales.
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Sustainability and transparency in the supply chain is of growing importance, with tighter regulation and reporting moving it from a reputational issue to a legal requirement. In this short discussion, we draw out the key elements that need to be considered including best practice, environmental impacts, modern slavery and human rights. We highlight new and changing regulations and provide practical steps that can be taken by you as in-house counsel to manage risks and advise your board.
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21 April 2022 in Professional Practices
Being a COLP and/or a COFA can feel like a lonely position. Our specialist team will discuss the solutions available, how your accountants might be able to assist, and the steps you can take now to plan for the upcoming changes.SHOW MORE
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21 April 2022 in Accounting Finance Tax
As inflation reaches a 30-year high, has the Chancellor managed to address the nation’s concerns in his latest parliamentary announcements?
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20 April 2022 in Advisers & Intermediaries Banking Charities & Not for Profit Construction Education Food & Drink Gov. & Public Sector GRC & ESG Growth & Strategy Industries Insurance Legal Life Sciences Manufacturing Oil & Gas Renewables Retail & E-commerce Travel & Tourism
In our latest webinar, Charles Mesquita of Quilter Cheviot chairs a thought-provoking panel and is joined by James Saunders of Moore Kingston Smith, Mael Arribas, of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Greg Kearney of Quilter Cheviot. The panel explore what is being done to tackle climate change and the role a circular economy plays.
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20 April 2022 in GRC & ESG Industries Procurement
Stuart Pemble, Carla Parsons and Dominic Taylor of Mills & Reeve looked at how ESG is dealt with currently within the public sector procurement process and what changes we might see to the process going forward.
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19 April 2022 in Wealth Management
Watch our webinar to find out how you can help combat pension scams. Up to 5% of all pension transfers are estimated to be scams, with devastating financial and emotional consequences for scheme members. New regulations introduced in November 2021 have brought in a system of red and amber flags, giving trustees more power to refuse transfers. Our webinar takes you through: – The evolving pension scams landscape – Transfer guidance to support you with the new regulatory duties – The Pledge to Combat Pension Scams – find out more about updates we’ve made since the launch of transfer regulations
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19 April 2022 in Sales and Marketing
Content Marketing has high impact! But it must address the audience in the right moment of time via the right channel. The advertising materials must be highly relevant. Thus, data about the customer are central. The achievements of our project were to establish a fast and interdisciplinary marketing team and to make data accessible by a Digital Asset Management (DAM). Learn from my experiences what challenges the project team faced.
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19 April 2022 in Growth & Strategy Management Consultancy Procurement Sales and Marketing
Learn more at PwC.com – https://pwc.to/3igzTVj The way companies buy and sell from each other is changing forever.We have moved to a distributed workforce and need to consider to optimize not only the work but also the experience for customers. We learned from the adoption of Commerce in B2C that those that ignored the trend or reacted too late often didn’t survive or lost significant market share to those that offered digital commerce experiences. But how do businesses start their commerce journey? What resources they need, and what budget they should look at? What are the common roadblocks they tend
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14 April 2022 in Uncategorised
In our Inside Emerging Markets video series, our specialists and clients discuss some of the challenges faced when completing complex projects, transactions and disputes. In our latest video Phillippa Hook, a Senior Associate in our London office is joined by Paul Stothard, Partner, who is based in Dubai. Both Phillippa and Paul have a strong track record of advising clients on parent company labilities and use this in-depth knowledge to explain the importance of how companies can protect themselves from the associated liabilities of subsidiaries. This is particularly important for companies in emerging markets as they are more susceptible to
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In this session, recorded Wednesday 6 April 2022, the CBI’s Programme Director for Skills and Inclusion, Matthew Percival was joined by Robert Skae, HR Business Partner, Siemens Plc, Lindsay Winter, Senior Manager for Inclusion and Careers, Virgin Money and Ian Woodcroft, Public Affairs Manager, CITB. They took part in a wide-ranging discussion on the current skills gaps facing businesses and shared insights on how their companies have overcome these challenges. Chaired by Liz Moseley, Editor and Partner, Tortoise Media.
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14 April 2022 in Accounting Advisers & Intermediaries Banking Finance Insurance
Adopting a purpose-led culture and leveraging data to truly understand and support your consumers.
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13 April 2022 in Advisers & Intermediaries Banking Charities & Not for Profit Construction Education Food & Drink Gov. & Public Sector GRC & ESG Industries Insurance Legal Life Sciences Manufacturing Oil & Gas Procurement Renewables Retail & E-commerce Travel & Tourism
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13 April 2022 in Wealth Management
Can I use a family investment company for an investment portfolio? This video explores the benefits of using a family investment company for a large investment portfolio. 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
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13 April 2022 in Net Zero Uncategorised
Who Are Make Uk? Make UK champions and celebrates British manufacturing and manufacturers. Together, we build a platform for the evolution of UK manufacturing. For more information please head over to — https://www.makeuk.org/
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12 April 2022 in Wealth Management
Investors often focus on when to buy shares but give little thought to when they should sell. Tim explains how to judge when a holding may need to be trimmed back.
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Part of our regular financial reporting webinars, providing an update on corporate reporting developments and their implications.
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12 April 2022 in Wealth Management
In this week’s AJ Bell Money Matters vodcast, Laura chats with Chanelle Pattinson, a financial planner, about the differences between financial planning, coaching and advice.
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11 April 2022 in Growth & Strategy Industries ITC
The metaverse is already proving its worth for gaming, but what about business? Accenture’s Katie Burke and Nick Rosa say that the metaverse’s digitally enhanced worlds, realities, and business models are poised to revolutionize life and enterprise in the next decade. Find out how your organization can start to make the most of it https://accntu.re/327lqVv
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11 April 2022 in Exporting Growth & Strategy Trading Over Borders
Insights from our Delhi team on supporting businesses working across India.
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11 April 2022 in Charities & Not for Profit GRC & ESG
The volume of environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting has increased significantly in the private sector over the past few years, and the same expectation is now extending to charities. Charities are built on the principle of providing a public benefit – should this extend as far as ESG reporting? Find out more and download the report, visit https://bit.ly/36uAShl
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11 April 2022 in Growth & Strategy
The Ukraine Crisis and its business implications | Dr Roger Barker, Kitty Ussher, Chris Forrest and Ian Stewart
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11 April 2022 in Industries Insurance
With a particular focus on the risks around consent facing those practising in the field and their insurers, Sarah Rose, Felicity Ho and Hannah Hale reflect on their practical experience in defending beauty treatment claims before identifying some top tips for claims management. This webinar was recorded on 30 March 2022.
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8 April 2022 in Charities & Not for Profit Industries
Our specialist team review the latest developments in the sector, discussing some of the governance failings in the sector and the recent Charity Commission findings and outcomes.
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8 April 2022 in Employment Law Human Resources Talent Management
Poor performance can be disruptive but tricky to approach. In this webinar we discuss the realities of managing this type of HR challenge. It is not “policy training”, but will cover key considerations, top tips, pitfalls and real life examples.
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8 April 2022 in Intellectual Property Legal
The start of the UPC is almost upon us… or is it? CIPA’s Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court experts Caelia Bryn-Jacobsen and Leythem Wall join Lee and Gwilym to talk all about the upcoming changes, what it means for UK attorneys and how they can continue to be involved with filing in Europe. Read CIPA’s latest article on UPC representation for UK qualified attorneys – https://www.cipa.org.uk/news/confirme… Listen to all our podcasts on the links below: CIPA website – https://www.cipa.org.uk/podcasts/ Apple podcasts or iTunes – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast… Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5QNt5jX… The podcast is also available on Google podcasts, Stitcher and other
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7 April 2022 in Wealth Management
Can I have more than one family investment company? This video looks into the reasons why someone may choose to set up more than one Family investment company. 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
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7 April 2022 in Commercial Property Construction Planning
In this episode, Trevor Ivory (partner) is joined by Pieter Claussen (Senior Associate) and Johanne Ward (Associate) to discuss the whys and wherefores of First Homes. This practical discussion covers: what they are and who may be eligible to buy them; how they are provided for in planning policy and local plans; how their provision weighs in the planning balance; how they might be secured through s106 obligations; and how First Homes will impact on the provision of other affordable housing tenures. Cases discussed are: Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government v West Berkshire District Council and Reading
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7 April 2022 in Wealth Management
Following last month’s key points video addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Guy Miller, our Chief Market Strategist and Head of Macroeconomics, discusses the global growth dynamics. Although growth looks good, it is less than initially expected, with the impact of the conflict exacerbating this. Aside from the topic of growth, he also touches on how: 📌 Rising policy rates will require a gently touch 📌 Credit markets becoming attractive once more
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7 April 2022 in Wealth Management
Our Stepping Stones series supports Americans with each step of their unique journey in the UK. For more episodes of this podcast, case study articles on 10 key life stages, or to download our interactive US/UK tax guide, visit: www.buzzacott.co.uk/stepping-stones Looking for advice tailored to you? At Buzzacott, we specialise in providing US/UK tax advice and are a leading provider for cost effective solutions to individuals, companies, partnerships and trusts. For more than 50 years, we have helped Americans in the UK to understand and comply with ever increasing tax regulations and minimise their tax liabilities wherever possible. For more
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7 April 2022 in Growth & Strategy
Mark Sykes, Head of Entrepreneurial Business, hosts a webinar with Paul Schaffer, Managing Director of Plum Play and Thomas Robson-Kanu, Founder and CEO of The Turmeric Co., for a discussion on growth ambitions, risks and opportunities facing entrepreneurs in 2022 and beyond. For more Ambitious Entrepreneur content and insights, visit our hub here: https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/the-ambit…
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6 April 2022 in Wealth Management
As company directors become ever more creative when it comes to their remuneration, investors need to be on the look out, as Tim explains in his latest video.
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6 April 2022 in Accounting Growth & Strategy Human Resources Legal Recruitment Talent Management
In conjunction with the Employee Ownership Association we are delighted to bring you this informative webinar on the hot topic of Employee Ownership Trusts.
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6 April 2022 in Wealth Management
This week, Tom Stevenson looks at the inflation taking off in emerging markets. Also, is the Federal Reserve about to crank up the pace of monetary tightening? Find out here. Capital at risk.
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6 April 2022 in Industries Procurement
What can passenger transport networks do to rebuild patronage? How are high debts and taxes impacting business investment? In a buoyant jobs market, will automation be the key to securing vital talent? As the transport sector takes stock of post-pandemic opportunities, Andrew Allum looks at the lessons to be learned and the path to informed decision making.SHOW LESS
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5 April 2022 in Wealth Management
Remember, the value of investments can go up or down and you may get back less than you invest. Any tax benefits depend on individual circumstances and tax rules change. Any reference to past performance is not a reliable indicator of what returns may be in the future.
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5 April 2022 in Retail & E-commerce
From virtual fashion collections to video game accessories, many retail brands are now experimenting with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as a way to broaden their consumer base and drive engagement. On 8 March, we hosted our first Retail Academy session, in which we looked at the burgeoning world of NFTs, what is driving their popularity, and the strategic, technological, legal and practical considerations for brands looking to explore the market.
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5 April 2022 in Sales and Marketing
New research by UK branding experts Emotional Branding in conjunction with Imperial College London has shown that strong brands don’t have a single personality, they have multiple personalities. How does this work, and how can the interplay between them make your brand more interesting, authentic, more human…and deliver competitive advantage? Richard Gillingwater, Founder of Emotional Branding, will share a ground-breaking, newly patented, model that helps you identify/map your brand’s personalities in greater detail, helping you find a unique combination of archetypes to manage your brand’s story and tone of voice relative to competitors across multiple offers, touchpoints, stakeholders, and channels.
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4 April 2022 in Tax Wealth Management
As inflation reaches a 30-year high, has the Chancellor managed to address the nation’s concerns in his latest parliamentary announcements? Morag Watson, Private Client Partner at Azets, explores the key announcements arisen from Rishi Sunak’s 2022 Spring Statement and provides a practical assessment of the impacts for both individuals and businesses, from a personal tax perspective. For further information on any of the areas announced within the Chancellor’s announcements, please speak with your local Tax Advisor or get in touch.
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CEDR and the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) have collaborated on a new insights series on smarter approaches to dispute resolution. This series brings together BIICL’s ‘Breathing Space Series’ which aims to help safeguard commercial activity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and CEDR’s vision of ‘Better conflicts, better outcomes leading to a better world’.
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4 April 2022 in Advisers & Intermediaries Banking GRC & ESG Insurance Legal
How can strong governance practices help Boards support their companies? During our webinar our experts discussed present the findings of our 2021 Corporate Governance Review and key takeaways for Financial Services to support your governance practices.
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4 April 2022 in Growth & Strategy Human Resources
The pandemic era has resulted in a greater desire for personal meaning and purpose in both life and work. Because of this, we cannot address the so-called “great resignation” with short-term reactionary tactics. Instead, we must embrace that this is a longer-term systemic truth that will continue to evolve. In the first episode of our Eureka series, Chris Howard, Chief of Research at Gartner, explains how the road to becoming an enlightened enterprise allows you to avoid the talent risks the Great Resignation presents.
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4 April 2022 in Commercial Property Growth & Strategy
The government’s ‘Levelling-Up’ White Paper provided an in-depth assessment of the regional inequalities which have hamstrung the UK’s economic potential for generations. It offered a blueprint for how government can be rewired, and how the private sector can be activated, to power long-term prosperity for every community across the nation. But does this strategy go far enough and how does business need to respond? Join Ahmed Goga (Director of Regional Policy & Clusters, CBI) and Stephanie Hyde (Chief Executive Officer, JLL and Chair of the CBI’s new Thriving Regions & Nations board) for an expert discussion, including: – An introduction
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Dan Nicholson, TMT Partner, talks to James Davidson, Cyber Risk and Resilience expert, about some of the security challenges in the telco industry.
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1 April 2022 in Employee Benefits Human Resources Pensions
Hosted by CMS Pensions experts, this series looks ahead to the key issues developing in the pensions sector, with a specific focus on what you need to know, and practically, what you need to do. Episode #38 – Update on recent Pensions Ombudsman cases In this episode Emma Frost, Victoria Lee and Claire Bradwell provide an update on recent Pensions Ombudsman cases. In particular, they look at: • Overpayments; • Awards for Distress and Inconvenience; and • Transfers and Scams. To find out more about our Pensions team or this podcast, head to: https://cms.law/en/gbr/publication/cm… To sign up for our Pensions
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1 April 2022 in Banking Finance Insurance Professional Practices
Jonathan Herbst and Mark Craggs, partners in our London office, discuss what the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority now expects from regulated firms and insolvency practitioners entering insolvency processes to protect client assets and what are the latest expectations of the FCA to interfere in schemes of arrangements.
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