Insights
Our experts provide their insights on the latest industry developments and share tips on accountancy and business matters.
Rob Sargent
Financial Services Regulatory Senior Manager
13 December 2023
What can Wealth Managers do to stay off the FCA’s naughty list?In early December, the Financial Conduct Authority played Scrooge to Wealth Management and Stockbroking firms in the form of its Dear CEO letter. It left no-one in doubt about some of the frustrations that the FCA has about the sector, and that it is planning to really dial up its proactive and invasive supervisory action on these firms. Here. Rob Sargent breaks this message down, and explains what it all really means for those in the Wealth Management industry.
13 December 2023
Financial Services (FS) Predictions for 2024Typically, this is a time of year when we look forward and try to predict what the new year may have in store. The current volatility in the global and domestic market makes it especially fraught to predict the future, however, our Financial Services team have taken the time to think ahead to what might lie in store for the sector in 2024.
Michael Larg
Business Advisory Manager
11 December 2023
How landowners can diversify their income through renewables projectsFor centuries, Scotland’s landscape has been managed by landowners for agricultural and sporting purposes. In recent years though, those operating within this sector have been plagued by the ever-changing and more challenging political and fiscal landscape.
Tim Swinson
Consulting Manager
07 December 2023
Tunnel Vision: How Bernie (almost) broke Formula OneThe perennial powerhouses of Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull sat at the front of the grid for the final round of the 2016 season - the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Sheikhs, sponsors, and billionaires watched on, as the pinnacle of open-wheeled racing reached its climax. The Drivers’ World Championship was on the line… it was exactly what Bernie Ecclestone wanted.
07 December 2023
Time to analyse the current health of the UK Food & Drink sectorIt’s that time of year to reflect on what has been and look forward to what’s coming. Partner and Head of Food & Drink Adam Hardie reflects on the current health of the UK Food & Drink sector, and explains why our survey is so important and how businesses can help it deliver the most accurate picture of the industry.
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