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Shaun Millican
Business Advisory Partner
19 August 2019
Flexibly building a world-class ecosystem of talentAcross the world there are approximately 342 unicorn companies, with 17 of these being in the UK. For anyone who thought a unicorn was just a mythical creature and the national animal of Scotland, it is also the term used for privately owned start-up companies valued at US $1bn or above.
Richard Davison
Business Solutions Manager
18 August 2019
Open banking – changes to banks feeds on XeroNew EU standards come into effect on 14 September which will change the way some banks connect to Xero. The new rules will ensure financial data is shared more securely, giving you better control over your data. The majority of bank feeds currently set up in Xero accounts will be replaced by new direct bank feeds using Open Banking.
Peter Young
Tax Partner
18 August 2019
We’re delighted to be supporting the Edinburgh International Book Festival this year, celebrating literature from all over the world through over 800 events. We caught up with Tax Partner Peter Young to chat about what he most enjoys at the festival and the books he’s held on to over the years.
Wemyss Stewart
Business Advisory Director
14 August 2019
At Johnston Carmichael we don’t just balance books; we read them too. We’re thrilled to be supporting the Edinburgh International Book Festival this year, the largest and most dynamic of its kind in the world. To celebrate a successful first few days of events, activities, and lots and lots of stories, we caught up with Business Advisory Director Wemyss Stewart to discuss the authors who inspire her.
Shaun Millican
Business Advisory Partner
12 August 2019
Share incentives - a route to establishing an investment portfolio?In the fast paced tech sector we’re seeing the establishment of personal investment portfolios being built via share incentives granted at multiple employers. This trend sparks a conversation about the best way to structure share incentives from the outset.
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