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08 October 2018
Market Commentary September 2018The first week of September saw the FTSE 100 slip to a five month low of 7,383 as the pound fell amid concerns over Brexit. The index recovered from this low to close the month at 7,510.20. This recovery from the low largely driven by rising oil prices.
In economic news, GDP grew 0.6% in the second quarter following on from the hottest summer in a number of years. This stronger than expected figure keeps the UK economy on track to deliver growth of 1.3% for 2018.
03 October 2018
The problem with PRIIPs – our response to the FCA’s call for inputWe recently responded to the FCA’s call for input on the Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products legislation (PRIIPs). The legislation came into force in January and brought with it seismic change to disclosure requirements for investment products.
25 September 2018
Off-payroll reform: private sector should prepare for changeThe outcome of HMRC’s consultation on off-payroll working in the private sector is widely anticipated. IR35 legislation has always been controversial but this consultation has raised the level of debate.
Bertie Armstrong
Chief Executive, Scottish Fishermen's Federation
17 September 2018
Brexit: A sea of opportunityFor every four fish caught by Scottish skippers in the North Sea, six are hauled up in the nets of boats that set sail from other EU countries.
14 September 2018
Making Tax Digital: Understanding the detailNigel Roberts, Johnston Carmichael’s Head of Indirect tax looks in more detail at how to work out if you are caught by the new regime and what to do if you are.
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