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The FCA has published its consultation paper on improving the Appointed Representatives (ARs) regime. What should you expect?

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Appointed Representatives: what the FCA is looking for

Regardless of their ownership or prevailing jurisdictional requirements, ESG and associated reporting should be a key focus of intermediaries.

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Why intermediaries need to work on ESG

The 31 March 2022 deadline for implementing operational resilience frameworks is drawing closer. We share our observations on activity so far, and offer our tips on what firms should focus on in the coming weeks. 

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Operational resilience: The final countdown

Although firms’ compliance with the CASS 5 client money rules is improving, the FCA has started to look at specific areas of the CASS rules in more detail. So what should you look out for?

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CASS 5: what are the burning issues?

It may be tempting to adopt measures that compensate for the increases in NIC and dividend rates, but companies must weigh up the pros and cons.

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NIC and dividend rate changes: what to look out for

Next year’s increase in Corporation Tax rates may affect the way your company pays its tax bills. We help you plan early for the changes that could affect your cash flow.

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New Corporation Tax rules: why QIPs may apply

Employment Tax

From 1 April 2022 the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates are increasing.

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New National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates

Tax

We highlight what you need to know.

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Student and Postgraduate Loans Repayment Thresholds and Rates for 2022/23

Human Capital

The £6 weekly allowance an individual could claim for working from home during the pandemic is under review.

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Working from home allowance threatened

Human Capital

We highlight the key dates/deadlines for Q2 April-June 2022.

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Key dates/deadlines for Q2 April-June 2022

Human Capital

When an individual goes to work in a country with which the UK has a social security agreement, they may be able to remain in their home country social.

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Difficulties with A1 social security certificates from France

Human Capital

From 6 April 2021, employers hiring former members of the UK regular armed forces during the first year of their civilian employment will be eligible for

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NIC holiday for employers of veterans