30 September 2022 in Advisers & Intermediaries Banking

Consumer Duty: Get ready for Board submissions in October

In July this year, the FCA revealed their final rules for the Consumer Duty. With this came a very welcome extension, giving firms an extra three months, until July 2023. Quite unusual for the FCA is their move to more intensive supervision throughout the implementation period, as well as more involvement from Boards.The Policy Statement introduces expectations that the Board will have reviewed and agreed an implementation plan by October 2022, and that there should be a nominated Board member responsible for championing the Consumer Duty. If Boards are not already engaging with Consumer Duty project teams and aware of Read more

30 September 2022 in Investments Wealth Management

Venture Capital Trusts explained

VCT’s (Venture Capital Trusts) are deemed as a higher risk investment option. To help you decide whether VCT’s are a suitable investment route for you, our financial planners answer your most frequently asked questions. Read more

30 September 2022 in Employment Law Legal

Everything you need to know about the Employment Tribunal process in under 60 minutes

Alex Russell, Abisola Latunji-Cockbill and Patrick Gass from Mills & Reeve present a webinar on employment issues affecting higher education institutions. This session will cover everything you need to know about the Employment Tribunal process in under 60 minutes. Read more

30 September 2022 in Accounting Exporting Finance Growth & Strategy Investments Wealth Management

Economic & Investment update: September 2022

We enter the final quarter of one of the most troubled years in recent economic and financial history. Inflation is soaring, growth is receding, and consumers are feeling the pressure more than ever before. In these conditions, market volatility comes as no surprise. Watch our September update where we discuss: What is the impact on investment portfolios? What is our inflation and growth outlook? Will 2023 look any better? Register for the next in the series and find out more here: https://www.mazars.co.uk/Home/Insight… Read more

29 September 2022 in Accounting Employment Law Finance GRC & ESG Human Resources Legal Talent Management

Settlement Agreements and Payments

You may find yourself in a situation where you need to discuss the possibility of a settlement agreement with an employee. It is important that these conversations and any associated payments are treated correctly. 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, real life examples and of course a chance to ask your questions. Read more

29 September 2022 in Accounting Employee Benefits Employment Law Finance GRC & ESG Legal Management Consultancy Pensions

Protecting the scheme in a corporate take-over situation

Elizabeth Gane chairs this discussion on how trustees can protect their scheme in a corporate take-over situation. Maddy Frost covers trustees’ legal duties and advises on what trustees should and shouldn’t do. Richard Hawkins then shares practical suggestions for trustees based on his experience as a G4S trustee. Read more

29 September 2022 in Finance Wealth Management

Market Moves – September 2022

Patrick Farrell, our Chief Investment Officer and Head of Research reflects on market movements from the previous week, provides an outlook on the economy in general, and considers the implications of what is occurring. ‘The US Federal Reserve highlighted what some of the projections were around both the economy, inflation and where rates are going to be in their mind over the course of the next few years and I think it was very much around the fact that the markets weren’t surprised by the fact that they tightened rates by 75 basis points, but more so with the fact Read more

29 September 2022 in Accounting Finance

What your business needs to know about the new energy package

Amidst spiralling energy costs and a cost-of-living crisis the government has announced a new package of support for businesses, to match the energy price cap for consumers unveiled in September. This support aims to cushion energy price hikes for firms this winter. In this session, recorded 28 September 2022, the CBI’s Deputy Chief Commercial Officer, Eddie Curzon, is joined by Tom Thackray (Director – Decarbonisation, CBI), David Bickerton (Director General for Business Sectors, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)), Richard Watson (Director of Finance, Dynamic Infrastructure, BT) and Kate Mulvany (Senior Consultant, Cornwall Insight), to discuss practical insights Read more

28 September 2022 in Manufacturing

Plastic Packaging Tax – What manufacturers need to know!

Make UK hosted a session with HMRC about the implications of the Plastic Packaging Tax and how it is administered. If you are not sure if this tax applies to your organisation in its entirety or if you wish to ensure you are fully compliant then this session gives you a chance to hear directly from the regulator. 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/ Read more

28 September 2022 in Exporting Trading Over Borders

Latin America 2022 | UK to Global Expansion series

Welcome to our UK to global video series giving UK middle market business leaders insight into international expansion and business growth areas. We head back to Latin America to see what’s changed in 2022. Visit our international hub to find out how we can help: https://bit.ly/3jbCv7a Read more

28 September 2022 in Investments Wealth Management

The UK rules on advertising crypto investments

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27 September 2022 in Growth & Strategy ITC

How Data and Analytics Unleash Innovation & Transform Uncertainty

For more insights, explore Gartner Data & Analytics Conferences: https://gtnr.it/DA Data and analytics executives are expanding their area of influence and impact on the company as a result of the significant changes that have occurred within our businesses over the past two years. These changes have been driven by, enabled by, and responded to by data and analytics at the same time. Although it may be tempting to believe that everything will “return to normal,” neither an old nor a new normal exist. In this opening keynote, Gareth Herschel, Gartner VP Analyst, and Debra Logan, Gartner Distinguished VP, discuss why Read more

27 September 2022 in Accounting Finance Growth & Strategy

The Chancellor’s Growth Plan 2022

The UK Chancellor announces new a Growth Plan for 2022. Read more in our analysis: https://bit.ly/3dGHv3I Read more

27 September 2022 in Investments Wealth Management

All asset approach with Tony Wickenden

In episode 1 Tony shares his views on including property wealth as part of an “All asset” approach to drawdown strategy and explains the potential tax implications. ‘Your client’s pension fund may seem the obvious place to draw money from when it’s needed, but its tax efficient status means that in many cases, if you can, you should seek to preserve it intact’ – Tony Wickenden Read more

27 September 2022 in Human Resources ITC

Enhancing the employee experience with cloud

Nicole Knott, HR Consulting at Accenture UK, discusses how cloud opens up new doors of inclusivity, productivity and talent. https://accntu.re/3JEQOwz Read more

26 September 2022 in Accounting Finance

The Business Energy Price Guarantee and what it means for your business

We were joined by local business energy experts Fidelity Energy as John Haw, Managing Director explained the current energy market, future predictions, and what the Business Energy Price Guarantee means for your business. Read more

26 September 2022 in Accounting Finance Tax

Taking Your R&D process in house

Thinking of bringing your Research & Development (R&D) claim in-house? Here, Iain Butler sets out the key considerations of what’s involved in this transition and how your business can plan ahead. Read more

26 September 2022 in Investments Wealth Management

The latest dilemma facing central banks

Central banks are caught between a rock and a hard place in 2022. Tim sums up why and the ramifications for investors. Read more

26 September 2022 in Human Resources

Managing a successful return to in person work social events

With COVID restrictions having eased, we are likely to see a return to in-person Christmas parties this year. Join us in this webinar, as we explore not only how an employer’s responsibilities in managing events may have changed since the pandemic, but we shall also explore the wider considerations for employers when planning events. This webinar will provide practical steps that an employer can take to help ensure a successful work event takes place. Read more

23 September 2022 in Uncategorised

Infrastructure Procurement : Top Tips for buyers and bidders

Major infrastructure projects in Europe taken forward by Government or the wider public sector have to comply with procurement rules. Often these are seen as complex and burdensome, and poor procurement practice can lead to projects either being delayed or even cancelled. In the latest video in the series, Stuart Cairns looks at three areas of procurement, which if done right, can help deliver major infrastructure projects more effectively. Read more

23 September 2022 in Inheritance Tax Planning (IHT) Retirement Planning Wealth Management

Wills, Powers of Attorneys, Trusts – Manage your future for peace of mind

We advise dynamic businesses, not for profit organisations, private individuals and families on all areas of business, tax and wealth. We help you make confident decisions about the future. With offices across London, Kent and Sussex and international reach via Kreston International, we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of all our clients wherever their ambition takes them. We provide a full range of accountancy, business advisory and financial services that will help you to achieve your personal and business goals. Read more

23 September 2022 in Growth & Strategy Manufacturing

Manufacturing Outlook | Q3 2022

For our Q3 Manufacturing Outlook webinar, we were joined by Make UK’s Chief Economist Seamus Nevin who provided an update on the state of UK manufacturing. We were also joined by Stephen Phipson, Chief Executive Officer at Make UK. Discussions with Stephen focused on the opportunities and challenges being faced across the UK manufacturing sector – including the impact of inflationary pressures, labour shortages and rising energy prices – as well as Government policy and support needed to help UK manufacturing thrive. Download the Q3 Make UK/BDO Manufacturing Outlook Report here: https://bdo.co.uk/en-gb/manufacturing…. Read more

22 September 2022 in Finance GRC & ESG Growth & Strategy

Ian Stewart, Deloitte UK’s Chief Economist, provides an overview of macro-economic trends

Ian Stewart, Deloitte UK’s Chief Economist, provides an overview of macro-economic trends, detailing shifts in the global market from 2022 and beyond. What are the key considerations to enable GBS organisations to flourish rather than fail in an ever changing market. Read more

22 September 2022 in Sales and Marketing

How to negotiate anything and align with your colleagues

In this session, we’ll bust two big myths. • Myth 1: Negotiation is a mystical art which only the few can master. The truth: Anyone can negotiate anything, provided they have the right tools, mindset, and support. • Myth 2: Marketing has nothing to do with sales negotiations. The truth: Part of negotiating is about explaining the value/ROI/uniqueness of your solution, which is at the heart of marketing’s role. By attending you’ll learn about: • The critical importance of marketing in value-based selling and negotiations • A few of the negotiation foundations and building blocks • Some common negotiation mistakes Read more

22 September 2022 in Employment Law Family Business Issues Talent Management

Making Redundancies : Leadership Challenges

Making redundancies is not a nice experience, but there are times when circumstances leave you little to no choice on the matter. The question is, how do you run a redundancy process that’s fair to your team and protects the future of your business? That is the subject of this weeks Business Boardcast and why we are joined by Peninsula, the UK’s leading HR consultancy. Whether you join us Live or are watching this back as a recording, you’ll want to know: – How to make it legal – How to make it fair – How to support those affected Read more

22 September 2022 in Legal Procurement

ThinkHouse Procurement Masterclass – Regulation 72

In this ThinkHouse Procurement Masterclass, Chris Brennan looks at the part of the public procurement regime which deals with changes to contracts during their lifetime: Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended). This is an area particularly fraught with difficulty. Regulation 72 leaves much room for doubt and differing interpretations as to precisely when modifications to public contracts require a fresh procurement, and when they do not. … 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 Read more

21 September 2022 in ITC

Quantum Ready? Stuart Robertson Talks at the AI Summit London 2022

As quantum computing gathers momentum, understanding its commercial advantages is crucial. For pioneers and bystanders, the choices are clear, but for those planning to adopt, timing is everything. As a technology capable of vastly outperforming conventional computing, quantum computing’s potential is enormous. There are no instant rewards for early adopters, but if quantum computing offers advantages to your organisation, holding back on could mean missing out. Shortages of hardware and talent mean that, for most, simulation is a logical first step. And with uncertainty about the direction this emerging technology will take, renting not buying is a sound strategy. Whatever Read more

21 September 2022 in Construction Industries ITC Life Sciences Manufacturing Oil & Gas Renewables

Software, the Digital Fabric for the Future of Industry

Software has emerged as the most critical component in the product engineering ecosystem. It is at the core of making products smarter, delivering customer centric experience and driving more effective operations. Read more

20 September 2022 in Net Zero Uncategorised

‘On Site’ Construction Webinar – Green Transition: The Role of the Built Environment

The construction and operation of buildings has been responsible for 37% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions globally. With governments increasingly focussing on how to build more sustainable economies and ESG standards strengthening globally, what role can construction play in this transition? This webinar focus on the challenges and opportunities for construction in the net zero transition – and how businesses can make sustainability a competitive differentiator. The speakers explored examples of sustainability best practice from a range of sector experts, covering environmental innovation at the design and procurement stages, the processes being used to create whole-life zero carbon buildings and Read more

20 September 2022 in Inheritance Tax Planning (IHT) Retirement Planning Wealth Management

How to save inheritance tax if you own a trading company?

How to save on inheritance tax if you own a trading company? There could be significant inheritance tax savings for owners of limited companies with the use of the right trust set up. We provide a FREE 90-minute webinar on IHT and estate planning where you can learn more about the structure and benefits and get all your questions answered. Read more

20 September 2022 in Employment Law Human Resources Talent Management

What I Wish I’d Known – HR directors

What does it mean to be an HRD? Can you add value? Can you tackle office politics? Can you do it all AND maintain a work-life balance? Hear what these HR directors wish they knew before they reached their #careergoals Read more

20 September 2022 in Human Resources Talent Management

Ireland – What Workers Want 2022 webinar

Listen back to our webinar, where we discuss the findings of our What Workers Want 2022 report. Read more

20 September 2022 in ITC

Cloud and the COO’s changing role

Maddie Walker, Industry X Lead for Accenture UK, unpacks how the cloud is changing the role of today’s COO. https://accntu.re/3JEQOwz Read more

16 September 2022 in GRC & ESG

The Power of People Reimagined – Workforce reporting transformation

Learn more at PwC.com – https://pwc.to/3wlofi4 Even before the COVID-19 pandemic impacted business and society, the environmental, social and governance (ESG) movement was gaining steam. But now more than ever, organisations and institutions are being held accountable for their impact on their people, society and the environment, with purpose being more than just lip service. Measuring, reporting and achieving ESG goals is no easy task and the risk is that businesses are paralysed by the complexity. But in a world of scarce skills where talent has a choice, companies who focus solely on generating financial value at the expense of Read more

16 September 2022 in Advisers & Intermediaries Banking Charities & Not for Profit Construction Education Food & Drink Gov. & Public Sector GRC & ESG Growth & Strategy Industries Insurance Insurance Legal Life Sciences Manufacturing

Inflation risks roundtable

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16 September 2022 in Growth & Strategy

Market Update Q3 2022

Check out our new film for the highlights from this quarter where we recommend you plan ahead, secure resources early and increase supply chain visibility. In this film you’ll discover: – A macro-overview of the market conditions and advice for how to mitigate risks in the supply chain. – Data on construction output and how this is impacting the labour market. – The impact of the energy crisis, including how the shutoff of Russian gas supplies to Europe could impact the UK construction market. – An overview of the façade industry and how to mitigate against labour shortages caused by Read more

16 September 2022 in Property Wealth Management

House buying hacks (or first-time buyers handbook)

This episode of the Money Matters podcast is your download-and-keep guide to buying a house. Read more

15 September 2022 in Charities & Not for Profit

Charity Trustee Training – Risk Management

As one of the leading providers of audit and accountancy services to the charity & not for profit sector in Scotland, Henderson Loggie’s dedicated Charity & Not for Profit Sector Team ensures our clients receive specialist accounting support & advice.We act for a diverse range of over 300 charity and not for profit clients from small local community groups through to large high profile national and international organisations. Whatever your size, stage of development, or area of focus, you can rely on us to have the breadth of experience and services you require. We are committed to providing the highest Read more

14 September 2022 in Commercial Property Property Wealth Management

Residential Development Land Index Q2 2022

60 second summary of the latest Knight Frank residential development land index research. Read more

13 September 2022 in Advisers & Intermediaries Banking Charities & Not for Profit Construction Education Food & Drink Gov. & Public Sector Industries Insurance ITC Legal Life Sciences Manufacturing Oil & Gas Renewables Retail & E-commerce Travel & Tourism

Opportunities in Digital Transformation

Digital transformation is here to stay, but what are the many factors that play an important role to shape the future? Read more

13 September 2022 in Exporting Trading Over Borders

Anne-Marie Trevelyan speech on UK-AUSTRALIA trade relationship

In a speech to the Australia British Chamber of Commerce, Secretary of State for International Trade, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, speaks about the UK-Australia free trade agreement (FTA) ratification and expected benefits for both UK and Australian businesses. Read more

12 September 2022 in Intellectual Property

Return on investment on IP enforcement activity : In house in Focus

Recorded on 7 September 2022, Alex Newman from Mills & Reeve looks at the realities of IP enforcement activity, and some of the strategic considerations which should help inform your decision-making and expectations. Read more

12 September 2022 in Investments

Ten investing lessons from the crypto crash

Following his popular Soundbite series on the lessons investors can draw from the recent plunge in cryptocurrency prices, Tim sums up his top ten in this short video. Read more

12 September 2022 in Sales and Marketing

Successful & fulfilling marketing leadership

Are you in a leadership role or an aspiring marketing leader? We know that it’s an exciting time for our profession, with increasing opportunities to lead the long-term commercial agenda and truly put the consumer and customer at the heart of all we do. But with this increased remit and accountability, what are the holistic skills you need to possess to lead your function and grow the brands and businesses of tomorrow?Hear Abigail Dixon – CIM course director, award-winning marketer and founder/author/podcast host of The Whole Marketer – discuss tips and tools for great marketing leadership. In this session Abigail Read more

12 September 2022 in Manufacturing Net Zero

Sustainability in Manufacturing – The Open Manufacturing Platform launches a new Working Group

The Open Manufacturing Platform (OMP) is demonstrating its commitment to climate action by launching a new working group. The goal of the new Sustainability Working Group is to drive fast, cost-effective, and cross-company innovations in the manufacturing industry to reach the net zero goal. Read more

9 September 2022 in GRC & ESG Net Zero

The five things to get right to successfully embed climate risk and net zero strategies

Financial services firms around the world are making rapid progress in developing their climate risk frameworks and setting their net zero strategies. We’ve already seen enormous progress working with our clients in North America, in Asia Pacific, in the UK and Europe. Yet while regulators and financial institutions are making big strides, there is still a long way to go in really embedding climate risk and net zero throughout the industry. As a global leader on the energy transition, we’ve spent decades navigating this complex world to drive positive impact. Here are the five most important things financial institutions will Read more

9 September 2022 in Uncategorised

UKCA Marking – the latest updates

A new regulatory framework for goods is now in place in the UK. This webinar enables you to find out more about UKCA and placing goods on the market in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Placing Goods on the GB Market You need to use a conformity marking if you are placing certain goods on the GB market. Since the 1st of January 2021 you can do this using the new UKCA marking. The CE marking can also be used to certify products for the GB market until the 1 January 2023. The UKCA marking is the conformity assessment marking Read more

9 September 2022 in Sales and Marketing

Marketing and the cloud: driving customer obsession

Accenture Song Lead for the UK and Ireland, Pritesh Gadhia explains how CMOs can use the cloud to drive customer obsession. https://accntu.re/3JEQOwz Read more

7 September 2022 in Family Business Issues Property Wealth Management

Gifting property – what tax implications do you need to consider?

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7 September 2022 in Inheritance Tax Planning (IHT) Wealth Management

Inheritance tax – the OECD’s recent report and findings

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7 September 2022 in Accounting Family Business Issues Finance Investments Property Wealth Management

Family Investment Companies – what are they?

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6 September 2022 in Uncategorised

Corporate power purchase agreements explained

DLA Piper introduce you to brief explanation of Corporate power purchase agreements Read more

6 September 2022 in Legal Pensions Tax

GMP equalisation update – CMS Pensions Lawcast – Episode #41

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 #41 – GMP equalisation update In this episode Pete Coyne and Kirsty Macdonald discuss GMP equalisation and where we are now. In particular, they look at: • Brief recap on GMP equality; • What do schemes have to work with?; • How are schemes responding – any clear trends?; • Dual records – common issues; • Conversion; and • Transfers out. To find out Read more

6 September 2022 in Human Resources ITC

Capgemini Invent Talks: Digital Workspace

Everyone has different preferences for how, where and in what way they work. Organizations face significant challenges in finding employees with the right experience and capabilities. The Digital Workplace offers a solution in this War for Talent by giving access to unlimited talent from all over the world, with the associated autonomy and personalization that employees demand. Please visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn for more information! Read more

5 September 2022 in Sales and Marketing

How to Target your Ideal Client on Social Media

Winning clients on social media is possible, for any form of business from B2B corporates through to solopreneurs offering consumers advice and guidance, and everywhere in between. The trick is making social media work for you, and that can be harder than it should be. I’ve yet to come across someone who made that effort and regrets it. Ultimately adding social media as a channel for marketing and sales into your existing mix is incredibly cost-effective and time efficient. It can be incredibly targeted, run for just 10-15 minutes a day effort and ultimately can cost you nothing more than Read more

5 September 2022 in Sales and Marketing

What is the Value Proposition Canvas?

The Value Proposition Canvas is a framework which can help ensure that a product or service is positioned around what the customer values and needs. In this video, we explain each part of the framework and how to use it to develop successful customer value propositions. Read more

5 September 2022 in Property Wealth Management

The ultimate guide to saving for a house deposit

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2 September 2022 in GRC & ESG ITC

ESG – the intersection with technology and assurance

Being largely unknown and under-reported before 2018, interest in ESG (Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance) has skyrocketed to the top of corporate and public interest agendas – with new swathes of regulations, heightened interest from investors and increasing scrutiny from concerned consumers. But what does ESG really mean to businesses? What explains its meteoric rise and where is it headed? In this episode, we cover these questions and more, to give some insight into the subject and how it interplays with technology. Find out more here: https://www.mazars.co.uk/Home/Insight… Read more

2 September 2022 in Construction

Modern Methods of Construction: Insurance, Onsite Challenges and Buildability

In the last in our modern methods of construction series (#MMC) this panel discussion brings together experts from across the supply chain to debate the key challenges of using modern methods of construction onsite and share helpful advice on how to ensure you maximise the programme benefits and #buildability when adopting mmc solutions. Read more

2 September 2022 in Human Resources

Health and Safety at Work: Director’s responsibilities in health and safety

Responsible leaders recognise the importance of health and safety. Implementing a culture of strong health & safety in the workplace brings many benefits. In this webinar Dom Greenwood, our Senior Health and Safety and Environmental Manager will explore the responsibilities that directors need to be aware of and how they can be prosecuted should there be an accident or incident through having insufficient control measures in place. Read more

2 September 2022 in Investments Wealth Management

Why investing is as much art as science

The best investors master several different skill sets as Tim explains in this short video. Read more

1 September 2022 in Banking

Biggest challenges for the finance sector in the long-term

Federico Arcelli, Partner at Oliver Wyman shares the different perspectives to look at the challenges in the Finance sector. Read more

1 September 2022 in Manufacturing

How to secure your business during energy market volatility

This event sets out to demystify the energy markets and clear up any “untruths”, provide an update on current pricing levels and what is driving them so you know what to look out for, guide you through what alternative methods are at your disposal to help mitigate these increases and explain how choosing “greener” options doesn’t have to cost more on your next renewal. 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/ Read more

1 September 2022 in Professional Practices Tax

BDO Professional Services Tax Webinar Series – Netherlands Update

In this webinar BDO’s Professional Services Team were joined by our Dutch colleagues who gave an update on a number of interesting updates in the PS sector including: How UK headquartered PS firms are structured in the Netherlands, an update on treatment of UK LLP’s in the Netherlands given recent proposed changes and proposed changes to Personal Service Companies. To register for our next webinar please visit https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/professio…. Read more

1 September 2022 in ITC

It’s all about the data

Applied Intelligence lead Vikas Sindwani discusses how to spot the potential for using cloud transformation in data. https://accntu.re/3JEQOwz Read more