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Craig Hendry

Craig Hendry

Managing Director & Chartered Financial Planner

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03 January 2020

  • Wealth
Market Commentary December 2019

Investors welcomed a conclusive General Election result and news that a US/China trade deal was agreed in principle, due to be signed in January.

Craig Hendry

Craig Hendry

Managing Director & Chartered Financial Planner

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24 December 2019

  • Wealth
A reflection on the outcome of the General Election and how this impacts the markets

A couple of weeks on from the General Election announcement, now seems like a good time to reflect on the outcome of the result. The strong showing by the Conservative Government suggests that political stability has improved albeit there are still uncertainties lingering around, notably the terms of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU and the effect on the Union.

Tony Cochrane

Tony Cochrane

VAT Senior Manager

18 December 2019

  • Corporate Tax
  • VAT & Duty
Making Tax Digital: opportunity to extend digital links deadline

HMRC has announced it will consider requests from businesses who wish to extend the Making Tax Digital (MTD) digital links deadline that comes into force in 2020. Read on to find out more about digital links, whether your business fits the criteria for an extension, and if so, the steps you need to take to apply now.

16 December 2019

  • Private Client Tax
Getting myrrh for your money - how gift aid on charitable donations can help you and your good cause

The festive season is now entering in to full swing and the spirit of giving and receiving at this time is high. This generosity often extends to charities, with research finding that 1 in 3 people say they are more likely to donate to a good cause during the run up to Christmas.

Graeme Bell

Graeme Bell

Business Advisory Senior Manager

13 December 2019

  • Business Advisory
My top five tips for a “you’re hired” business plan!

This week saw my favourite challenge in The Apprentice - interview week! The five remaining candidates were grilled by business gurus and had their business plans scrutinised. Everything from their experience, financial projections and in some cases, whether their qualifications were genuine - was up for discussion!

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