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Shaun Millican

Shaun Millican

Partner and Head of Business Advisory

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19 August 2019

  • Technology & Life Sciences
  • Start-up & Entrepreneurial
Flexibly building a world-class ecosystem of talent

Across 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.

Ewan Bolt

Ewan Bolt

Director and Head of Digital Advisory

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18 August 2019

  • Digital Advisory
Open banking – changes to banks feeds on Xero

New 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.

Shaun Millican

Shaun Millican

Partner and Head of Business Advisory

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12 August 2019

  • Technology & Life Sciences
  • Enterprise Management Incentive Scheme
  • Start-up & Entrepreneurial
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.

08 August 2019

  • Private Client Tax
No easy answer for those caught in pension tax trap

Doctors, dentists, university professors, head teachers, MPs and senior civil servants approaching retirement are among those facing some tough choices as complex pension tax measures begin to bite.

Craig Hendry

Craig Hendry

Managing Director & Chartered Financial Planner

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08 August 2019

  • Wealth
Hit your pensions limit? Time to explore more options

With increasing numbers of people facing problems and questions created by the pension Lifetime Allowance and Annual Allowance limits and rules, navigating the pension and tax system that surround them has become increasingly difficult for savers.

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