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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.

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.

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.

In June 2019, the FCA published its consultation paper CP19/20 ‘Assessing Adequate Financial Resources’.

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.

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.

As we come to the end of the first accounting period for the new standard, Imogen Massey provides a quick guide for mining companies.

The accounting treatment of a reverse acquisition by a listed company can be complicated. We outline the key considerations for operating companies obtaining a listing this way.

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.

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.

Economic challenges abound in the mining sector. But these are being made much worse by the actions of fraudsters that are going unchecked. 

The collapse of companies such as Carillion and Patisserie Valerie has triggered stronger scrutiny of the audit sector through a series of independent reviews.