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In the latest edition of Broking Business, we explore how new accounting standards could impact profit commission structures, highlight the most common RMAR pitfalls and how to avoid them, and share key CASS insights from the FCA to help you prepare for future audits. We also examine the Chancellor’s potential tax moves ahead of the Autumn Budget and reveal how HMRC is increasing its VAT take from brokers without raising headline rates.

In this edition, we look at the key considerations when issuing convertible loans, from accounting requirements to tax implications, explain the costs associated with AI tools and how these can be capitalised, explore how to build a tailored AI governance framework to suit your organisation and discuss the pros and cons of reverse takeovers.

Explore the key issues shaping the insurance sector in our latest edition.

In this issue, we explain how insurers can prepare for IFRS 18 ahead of its implementation in 2027, highlight the most common risks faced by MGA-backed insurance syndicates, and discuss some of the common misconceptions of Pillar Two. From a technology perspective, we look at cyber risk and explain how AI and machine learning is transforming the insurance industry and its processes. 

From January 2026, FRS 102 changes will impact insurance intermediaries, affecting EBITDA and key metrics like bonuses, covenants, and valuations. Our guide explains the new five-step revenue model and its implications for common services.