Category: Articles
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Modernise to thrive
Consumer attitudes to mining have changed. In difficult times, what do companies need to do to win back trust and remain successful? Adam Humphreys considers the options.
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Beware off-payroll tax changes
Mining businesses will be affected by new rules for employment status workers hired via an intermediary. Chris Riley explains how to prepare for April 2020.
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What is fraud costing your mine?
Economic challenges abound in the mining sector. But these are being made much worse by the actions of fraudsters that are going unchecked.
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Audit world set for a shake-up
The collapse of companies such as Carillion and Patisserie Valerie has triggered stronger scrutiny of the audit sector through a series of independent reviews.
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The financial reporting screws are tightening: IFRS 9 & IFRS 15
Nicholas Joel from our Business Services division helps you to navigate the rules on IFRS 9 and IFRS 15.
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Business travellers under the spotlight
As businesses seek out new markets and technology allows people to work in one country but live in another, cross-border mobility is growing. In the last 18 months HMRC has increased its focus on international business travellers.
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Market analysis: Buoyancy versus unpredictability
It’s a mixed picture for the markets halfway through 2019: cautious resilience in spite of political uncertainty.
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Executing NST deeds: how to get it right
It’s important to execute a non-statutory trust (NST) deed correctly to ensure client money is properly protected. Insurance lawyer, Carol-Ann Burton provides some tips.
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SMCR are you ready?
By 9 December this year, all FCA firms under SM&CR must submit a SoR (Statement of Responsibilities) and Enhanced firms must also produce a Responsibilities Map. Samiha Shaikh offers a guide to priorities.
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Summer 2019: Market Study
In Spring last year, Broking Business announced the FCA’s Market Study on the wholesale insurance sector. Its key aim was to assess whether competition was working effectively in the market. Paul Goldwin reports on what the results mean for brokers.
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Get your CASS 5 ducks in a row early
The continuing trend for broker acquisitions has made client money due diligence all the more important. We provide advice for vendors and buyers.
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Cloud solutions & business continuity – the buck stops with you
Cloud services are becoming more and more popular among brokers. But in spite of the potential benefits, they can also bring unexpected hazards. We focus on one of the key risks.





