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Budget 2020
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After a significant wait (498 days) since the last Budget – not to mention a change of Prime Minister and subsequent General Election – the scene was set for a package of fundamental changes to the UK tax system.
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The ‘Fraud Squad’ diaries: behind the scenes of BBC1’s fraud series
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Robert Brooker, head of the Fraud and Forensic services, is currently appearing in a BBC1 TV series. In this article, he explains how the programmes were put together and the impact that his appearances have had.
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Insurance Actuary joins PKF Littlejohn
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Pauline Khong has joined PKF as an actuary within its Financial Services team.
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CapitalQuarter – Winter 2019/20
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Welcome to the Winter 2019/20 edition of CapitalQuarter – our newsletter for listed businesses and their advisors. This issue focuses on the Mining sector, covering a number of emerging issues in this space.
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Administrators appointed at North Airdrie Credit Union
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Dina Devalia and James Sleight of PKF Geoffrey Martin & Co Limited were appointed as Joint Administrators of North Airdrie Credit Union Limited (NACU) on 16 December 2019.
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Administrators appointed at Mercat Cross and The Bruce Credit Union Limited
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Dina Devalia and James Sleight of PKF Geoffrey Martin & Co Limited have been appointed as Joint Administrators of Mercat Cross and The Bruce Credit Union Limited.
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Beware off-payroll tax changes
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Many insurance brokers are likely to be affected by new rules for employment status workers hired via an intermediary. The Government is to review these changes, which may delay their scheduled introduction in April. Whichever way, Chris Riley explains how to prepare.
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Nearly 18 months on where are we with IDD?
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Since its introduction in October 2018, the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) is proving more difficult to implement that expected. David Allison of Compliance Management Services reports on the sticking points.
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Why adequate financial resources matter
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In June 2019, the FCA published its consultation paper CP19/20 ‘Assessing Adequate Financial Resources’.
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Taxes after Brexit
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Even assuming an EU:UK Trade Agreement comes into force on 31 December 2020, the insurance sector is unlikely to benefit. Howard Jones explains why setting up a NewBro is the best solution to keep control of corporation tax and VAT.
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SMCR – It’s here
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The Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR) came into effect on 9 December and affects all insurance intermediaries. Samiha Shaikh provides a checklist that will keep you in line with the specifications.
