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05 July 2022

  • Digital Advisory
A firm approach from HMRC on Making Tax Digital non-compliance

From 1 April 2022, compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT became mandatory for all VAT registered businesses, with the exception of the few which have been granted an exemption. HMRC is now taking a firmer approach to those businesses which have not taken the necessary steps to become compliant.

Valerie Wilson

Valerie Wilson

Chartered Financial Planner

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30 June 2022

  • Wealth
Active vs passive investing

There has been a longstanding debate about whether active or passive investing is better for achieving positive returns over the long run. The key element underlying the decision is whether investment managers believe they have the ability to beat the market or not. Valerie Cronshaw, Financial Planner, explains further.

29 June 2022

  • Rural
  • Corporate Tax
  • Private Client Tax
Are you aware of the tax implications of diversifying your farming business?

In recent years, many farmers have considered diversification to improve the viability of their farming businesses.  However, some may be unaware that moving away from their traditional farming activity could potentially jeopardise valuable tax advantages that are uniquely available to farming businesses.

Rory Brand

Rory Brand

Chartered Financial Planner

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27 June 2022

  • Wealth
Income Protection - the building block that almost every house needs but many are missing

There is one building block to financial security that so many overlook, it can keep the house afloat or bring it crumbling down around you if you choose to go without it. In this blog, Rory Brand explains why Income Protection is so important.

Si Mathavan

Si Mathavan

Partner and Head of Risk Assurance

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24 June 2022

  • Financial Services
FCA Consumer Duty rules – what are they and who do they affect?

The Financial Conduct Authority is soon due to publish its final rules on the Consumer Duty which set a higher standard for customer care. The rules apply to regulated firms providing retail financial services for consumers such as personal banking, investments and insurance. Here, Si Mathavan, Internal Audit and Financial Services Regulatory Partner, goes through everything you need to know.

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