Who and what data you trust in business is important and increasingly audits are being used to provide confirmation of the facts – whether to shareholders, potential investors or banks. An audit is a statutory requirement for many businesses and is often performed on a voluntary basis by firms who do not otherwise have a […]
The British Isa, proposed by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, aims to encourage investment in UK-focused assets by offering an additional £5,000 allowance on top of the existing £20,000 annual Isa allowance. Here’s what we know and don’t know about it: What we know: – The British Isa is expected to be a separate account, providing investors […]
The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt’s 2% National Insurance (‘NIC’) cut may not be as generous as he proclaimed at last week’s Spring Budget. Nimesh Shah, CEO of tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg firm, said: “The £10bn splurge on the 2% NIC cut was hailed by the Government as offering the lowest effective personal tax rate […]
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s proposed reforms, outlined in the Spring Budget, signal a potential surge in pension fund investment, particularly in UK-listed equities. The focus on compelling pension funds to disclose the geographical breakdown of their assets aims to address the industry’s reluctance to support domestic companies. With the Treasury’s plan to require defined-contribution pension funds […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links Finance Banking All but one of the big six beat expectations despite growing loan loss provisions Get the latest from Barbara Shecter straight to your inbox Sign Up Canada’s six big banks appear to be weathering a softening economy brought on by higher interest rates. Photo by Peter J Thompson/National Post Article […]
For several decades received wisdom has told us that property investment is the best way to watch your wealth grow. There’s something powerful about investing in a tangible asset you can touch, see and control. Contrast this with purchasing shares in a conglomerate that is intangible, but can – entrusted to a financial expert – […]
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Tim Davie, the Director General at the BBC, and his team found themselves under the intense scrutiny of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) yesterday regarding the corporation’s implementation efforts across the UK. Among the topics discussed during the session, the issue of IR35, particularly pertinent in light of the recent Atholl House case, took centre […]
Almost one third of UK business owners plan to sell their businesses to help fund their retirement, according to new research. Business owners across the country have been fighting rising costs from energy bills to higher living wages and it seems for many, now is the time to contemplate retirement. However, planning for retirement and […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links Finance Posted distributable earnings of US$586 million in the fourth quarter Author of the article: Bloomberg News Layan Odeh Published Feb 07, 2024 • 2 minute read Join the conversation The Brookfield Asset Management logo. The company raised its quarterly dividend after beating profit expectations. Photo by Gabby Jones/Bloomberg Article content Brookfield […]