The FCA is to seek views on the competition impact from ‘Big Tech’ firms’ entry into retail financial services. Big Tech firms include the major tech and online players in the UK consumer and SME markets, such as Google-owner Alphabet, Facebook-owner Meta, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft. The FCA says it will look at the potential […]
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EOG Accounting ties business goals to positive impact to embrace the beauty of giving
It’s easy to get lost in the day-to-day clamour of our working lives. Targets, KPIs, deadlines – these are the things that keep many people awake at night, and often distract from the bigger picture. Which is to try to do some good on this planet before we leave it. The team at EOG Accounting, […]
What you can expect from this year’s Xero Singapore Roadshow
With just two weeks to go ’til Xero Singapore Roadshow, we are buzzing with all that we have in-store for our accounting and bookkeeping community. Here are some things you can expect. Benchmark your practice Opening the day, Managing Director of Xero Asia, Koren Wines will unveil some topline findings from our annual Singapore State […]
Everything to know (and do) for the final stage of Xero’s STP Phase 2 roll out
By now, you’re likely familiar with Xero’s approach to getting your payroll data ready for Single Touch Payroll Phase 2. This will see your business build on its existing STP reporting to share more information with the ATO and other government agencies each time you process a pay run. And the good news is, we’re […]
Palace intrigue at UBS pits CEO against a rising star
Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak to become PM
Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak MP has become Prime Minister today after rivals dropped out of the Conservative Party leadership race. Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson dropped out of the race at the weekend and Penny Mordaunt today. Their exits means that Rishi Sunak, 42, has become Prime Minister, the first Asian to take the […]
Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak to become PM
Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak MP has become Prime Minister today after rivals dropped out of the Conservative Party leadership race. Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson dropped out of the race at the weekend and Penny Mordaunt today. Their exits means that Rishi Sunak, 42, has become Prime Minister, the first Asian to take the […]
Comparing Alternative RIA Custodians: The List To Consider Beyond The Big 2
The choice of an advisory firm’s custodial affiliation is easily one of its most important business decisions. The advisory firm is the front end of the client relationship, but it entrusts client assets, and key aspects of their service, to a custodian that safeguards the money and provides the underlying platform. And given the logistical […]
Comparing Alternative RIA Custodians: The List To Consider Beyond The Big 2
The choice of an advisory firm’s custodial affiliation is easily one of its most important business decisions. The advisory firm is the front end of the client relationship, but it entrusts client assets, and key aspects of their service, to a custodian that safeguards the money and provides the underlying platform. And given the logistical […]
Pension transfer values slump to record lows
Typical pension transfer values slumped to an “unprecedented” low of £181,000 at the end of September – a fall of 8% in one month, according to the latest XPS Pension Transfer index. Falling gilt yields have cut transfer values by almost a third this year, with the largest monthly fall seen in September. The cash […]