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Preparing for your first CASS 15 audit: key steps for payment and e-money firms
Preparing for your first CASS 15 audit? Learn what auditors will review, common compliance challenges and practical steps for payment and e-money firms to achieve audit readiness.
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Budget 2026: Could new VAT rules expose historic liabilities for insurance brokers?
Budget 2026 changes to VAT reverse charge rules could increase costs, expose historic VAT registration issues and affect deregistration options for insurance brokers.
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A further tax hit on landlords
Discover how the new 49% tax rate on rental income could affect landlords, profitability, mortgage interest relief, rents and future property investment decisions.
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Broking Business – November 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of Broking Business – November 2026, featuring articles and industry updates from our Insurance Intermediary team.
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Operational incident and third-party reporting: What brokers and MGAs need to do before March 2027
New FCA and PRA rules on operational incident and third-party reporting take effect in March 2027. Learn what brokers and MGAs need to do to prepare.
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FRS 102 brings big changes for insurance brokers and MGAs in 2026
FRS 102 amendments are now in force. Learn how the 2026 changes affect insurance brokers and MGAs, including revenue recognition, profit commission and lease accounting.
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AI in insurance: Governance as the accelerator
Learn how insurance brokers can manage AI risk, strengthen governance and meet FCA expectations using a practical framework for accountability and oversight.
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IPO readiness in a changing UK capital markets framework
Learn how UK companies can prepare for an IPO, strengthen governance, improve financial reporting and meet Main Market or AIM listing requirements.
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New season – new look? Reporting changes could act as a catalyst to a more thorough make-over
Capital Markets Partner Joseph Archer explores the AIM market outlook and why IFRS 18, the biggest reporting change since IFRS 16, presents an opportunity for companies to refresh corporate reporting and strengthen investor communications.
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VAT and financial transactions: Navigating the ‘debt collection’ exclusion post-Brexit
Explore how post-Brexit VAT rules affect financial transactions, payment service providers and the debt collection exclusion, with practical guidance for fintech businesses.
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Autumn Budget 2026: our summary
Explore the main announcements from the Chancellor’s Budget, including tax reforms, VAT measures, business support and changes for investors, landlords and the self-employed.
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Autumn Budget 2026: Your capital
Explore the key business tax changes announced in Budget 2026, including Business Asset Disposal Relief, Founders’ Relief, ISAs, share schemes and company distribution reforms.

