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The property climate and what's driving tax changes from 2023-12-13T18:24:55.037790

The property market has seen great changes over the past three years due to the taxes. On stamp duties changes that have been rising extraordinary over the past years, the buy-to-let taxes; if t...

Interest rate cuts continue to support the global expansion | October from 2023-12-13T18:24:55.032780

In this episode we will be discussing the discrepancy between bond and equity markets, where the global economy is going and some financial sector risks.

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Tax changes, Private Residence Relief, Entrepreneurs'Relief and IHT from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.993962

In this episode we will be talking about the changes to Entrepreneurs’ Relief, the changes to Private Residence Relief and the Office of Tax Simplification report on inheritance tax.

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'Borisnomics'could mitigate a Brexit bust | September from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.991328

This week it has become increasing clear that Borris Johnson is willing to move mountains to take us out of the EU on the 31 October – ‘deal’ or ‘no deal’. We expect the new government to crack ...

The sports and media show with Peter Fairchild and Ed Duah from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.980540

Our sports and media podcast series hosted by Peter Fairchild our tax partner and head of our sports, media and entertainment group and Ed Duah, former football player and now football adviser, ...

End of year tax planning, are you ready? from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.970340

In this Financial Planning series, we’ll be covering the main stages of an individual’s financial life cycle such as education, lifetime allowance, wealth transfer, property and retirement.

Rising market risks from the coronavirus outbreak | April 2020 from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.960714

In this episode we discuss these very unusual market conditions and trying to provide some insight into what might happen from here.

Global equities have fallen at a rapid pace since peaki...

Law firms: prepared for a pandemic? from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.941706

In conversation with Paul Hodkinson, editor of Legal Week, Head of Professional Practices Giles Murphy discusses the key issues affecting the UK’s top 50 law firms and what law firms could do to...

Transition period extension talk with the EU | June 2020 from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.896910

In this episode we discuss the post-Brexit transition period extension talks with the EU are a short-term risk for sterling. 

Unsurprisingly, following the COVID-19 induced lockdown, the l...

A new business cycle is starting | July from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.892105

In this episode we discuss the new business cycle that is starting. 

Global equities (as measured by the MSCI All Country World Index) rose 19% in the second quarter, the strongest rally f...

Growing attractiveness of non-US markets | August 2020 from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.889676

In this episode we discuss the growing attractiveness of non-US markets and large US technology stocks.

Much of the recent rally has been led by the US market and large technology stocks i...

An improving UK economic outlook | September 2020 from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.878438

In this episode we discuss an improving UK economic outlook, but with labour market uncertainty.

The UK reported a record 20.4% slide in real GDP decline in the second quarter of 2020 as g...

COVID-19 continues to drive market risk | October 2020 from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.870279

In this episode we discuss how COVID-19 continues to drive market risk.

There has been a pick-up in new Covid-19 cases across Europe - and with it, the prospect of another round of nationa...

What impact has COVID-19 had on financial planning? from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.865340

In this episode we’ll be discussing what impact the events of 2020 has had on financial planning.

The main thing we are really seeing is peoples focus and priorities are really changing an...

The global economy shows resilience to COVID-19 headwinds | November 2020 from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.860053

In this episode we'll be discussing recent GDP and retail sales data and what this suggests about the economic recovery.

Global equities have largely recovered from their losses in the wak...

The Covid-19 vaccine announcement | December 2020 from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.854176

In this episode we discuss the Covid-19 vaccine announcement and whether this stock market strength can endure, particularly in the US, and also the implications for government bond markets.  Listen

Current issues with agent’s fees from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.850771

Over the next two episodes we’ll be discussing the importance of tax for professional sports people. In episode part one, Martin Rankin an Associate Director in our London tax group joins us, we...

A review of a tumultuous 2020 | January 2021 from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.841897

In this episode we talk about 2020, though it’s a year most of us would rather forget, the pandemic led to a global economic shock that established new multigenerational records.

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Financial planning for tax year end from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.797869

Douglas Cameron, Financial Planner in our Glasgow office joins us today with Anne McClean, Financial Planner in our London office. Discussing end of year tax planning such as pensions, ISAs, per...

Reflation continues to drive the equity rally | March 2021 from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.793275

In this episode we look at how the growth in money supply in the US could impact the global economy looking forward. US broad M2 money supply increased by 27.5% in January 2021 from a year ago, ...

Sir Rod Aldridge, a social entrepreneur from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.781060

In this episode, Nick Travis chats to Sir Rod about finding confidence in his early years, family values and his inner determination that shaped his career.

Sir Rodney Aldridge founded Cap...

Seizing an opportunity in equities | April 2021 from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.777045

In this episode we’ll be talking about the Ides March and whether that will be a bad omen for stock markets.

While a rise in longer-term bond yields has hurt parts of the market in the sho...

Releasing the inflation genie out of the bottle | MAY 2021 from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.768709

In this episode We’ll be looking at what’s happening in markets with the vaccine roll-out underway and whether accommodative monetary and fiscal policy might come with an inflationary sting in t...

The possibility of tax reform in the UK from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.762800

Throughout this episode, Julia and Anthony describe some of the key changes to capital gains tax and inheritance tax that have been proposed by various bodies such as the Office of Tax Simplific...

Global Mobility considerations for businesses from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.754767

Whether or not it is practical for a business to have employees working overseas will depend on the business, but there are some benefits. In this episode on global mobility, we discuss key cons...

Why equities could win out over bonds | July 2021 from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.751613

In this episode we’ll be looking at why equities could win out over bonds in the second half of 2021.

Investors are heading into the second half of 2021 in a buoyant mood after an encourag...

Tapered annual allowance from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.749350

In this episode Anne McClean and Dougie Cameron chat about the annual tapered allowance, as well as the annual allowance limits that can be saved into a pension each year, and the ability to car...

A tale of two markets | August 2021 from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.744957

Bond and equity markets are telling a different story about the global growth outlook: equity markets have rallied significantly since the start of the year, while treasury yields have trended l...

The"Nixon shock"remembered 50 years on | September 2021 from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.739960

Once President Nixon had abandoned the gold standard, the US could expand its money supply without being constrained by its holdings of bullion. This made it easier to issue debt to finance grow...

Inflation: passing or permanent? | October 2021 from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.699585

Economic recovery and inflation are increasingly being shaped by supply-chain issues: notably labour shortages and production bottlenecks. Manufacturers say a lack of equipment and materials are...

The UK Autumn Budget 2021 from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.696982

The Autumn Budget has maintained a relatively steady ship, with no major announcements in several tax areas. Focus remains on keeping the UK a competitive place for business and encouraging inno...

The spectre of stagflation: real or imagined? | NOVEMBER from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.694224

Soaring global energy prices have contributed to inflationary pressures, while economic growth has lost momentum. This has created fears of stagflation. This would be tough for stock markets, bu...

The impact of shifting monetary policy | December 2021 from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.691399

As the global economy moves back to pre-pandemic levels and inflation accelerates, central bankers are under increasing pressure to reverse easy monetary policy. Central banks in South Africa, R...

Navigating rocky markets as 2022 starts with a whimper | February 2022 from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.684146

Markets have had a volatile start to the year, with particular weakness from the technology sector. The immediate catalyst appears to have been the hawkish minutes from the most recent FOMC meet...

The end of tax year, are you ready for 5th April? from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.679629

The tax year end is approaching on 5th April.  In this episode we discuss what you can do ahead of the year end to put you in the best tax and financial position. 

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Rising interest rates and market volatility | March 2022 from 2023-12-13T18:24:54.676242

While the Ukraine crisis has undoubtedly destabilised markets, they were already fragile. Inflation has been the key driver for this uncertainty, with CPI in the US tipping over 7%. For the firs...

The impact of rising bond yields | May-22 from 2022-05-13T13:07:46

As the US 10 year treasury yield tips over the symbolic 3% mark, it may mark the end of the ‘TINA’ trade (‘There Is No Alternative’). Investors that have gravitated to stock markets as bond yiel...

Making sense of volatile markets | April-22 from 2022-04-22T08:34:34

After a brief recovery, stock market volatility has returned since the start of April. Market sentiment remains dominated by the war in Ukraine, with its knock-on effects seen in soaring inflati...

HMRC enquiry for businesses from 2022-03-30T09:57:10

It is important for businesses to have a strong tax risk management framework, as this should lead to a good relationship with HMRC and fewer HMRC enquiries. Before a business receives an enquir...

Taking stock of 2021, and looking ahead | January 2022 from 2022-01-11T14:04:40

Last year was a story of big numbers: seven billion vaccines delivered; a further $9 trillion in stimulus and global growth at an impressive 5.9%. This helped add $13 trillion to the value of gl...

HMRC enquiries into Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme claims from 2021-12-13T15:39:23

In this episode, Ami Jack Head of National Tax talks to by David Yewdall, from our Employer Solutions team and Clare Halligan, from our tax disputes and resolution team on HMRC enquiries into Co...

Offshore companies owning UK residential property from 2021-09-29T15:05:41

In this episode, Ami Jack Head of National Tax and Susan Roller a Partner in our Private Client Tax team discuss offshore companies owning UK residential properties and key considerations you ne...

Getting your affairs in order from 2021-09-13T09:26:32

As Ghandi once said ‘The future depends on what we do in the present’. In today’s episode we discuss how best to get your affairs in order for when the inevitable happens. A big part of t...

Wealth transfer considerations from 2021-08-12T09:54:22

In this introductory episode on transferring wealth, we touch on main issues families are facing and questions you should start thinking about to help you plan.

When we refer to ‘wealth tr...

Taxation of cryptoassets from 2021-07-12T08:13:17

Crytposassets have dominated the headlines for a while. The FCA have also recently published a research note that estimated 2.3 million people now hold cryptoassets in the UK. Despite this incre...

Retirement planning from 2021-06-17T10:18:23

What do you need to be thinking about when you’re approaching retirement? In this episode Anne & Dougie discuss retirement planning and how peace of mind can be achieved.

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Equities are absorbing an inflationary side effect | June 2021 from 2021-06-11T09:04:05

In this episode we’ll be looking at the recent volatility in stock markets and whether concerns on inflation are justified.

Equities are absorbing an inflationary side effect | June 2021 from 2021-06-11T09:04:05

In this episode we’ll be looking at the recent volatility in stock markets and whether concerns on inflation are justified.

Markets were spooked by concerns of a stagflation environment of...

Super Deductions for capital investment from 2021-05-10T09:47:29

In this episode we will be discussing capital allowances, in particular the super deduction.

As an incentive to encourage and accelerate capital investment and drive growth, the Government...

Lifetime allowance, what do you need to know from 2021-04-22T13:40:36

Lifetime allowances for pensions was first introduced in 2006. This is the amount an individual is allowed to accrue in pensions scheme before paying any tax charges. The lifetime allowance for ...

Transfer pricing from 2021-04-13T12:00

This episode is all about transfer pricing;  what is it, why does it matter, how it is applied to businesses, where does it need to be applied and how the UK documentation regime works. It’s not...

Bringing in the next generation from 2021-03-22T07:00

In the last two episodes we discussed the governance landscape for family businesses and how the right governance structure can help family businesses build a sense of purpose. In today’s episod...

Advantages of good governance from 2021-03-18T07:00

Last episode we talked about the need for good governance structures and where family businesses should start. This week we’re focusing on the upsides of good governance – the advantages it can ...

Family governance from 2021-03-15T15:53:53

In our new Family Wealth Show, we discuss over the course of three episodes findings and insights from our latest biennial Family Business Survey. Today’s episode covers the governance landscape...

UK Budget 2021 from 2021-03-10T12:50:11

March is a very exciting month from a tax point of view with the Budget on the 3rd and a range of tax consultations published on 23rd. 

In this episode we outline key tax changes for you a...

Successful vaccine rollout? | February 2021 from 2021-02-11T07:52:53

In this episode we’ll be looking at whether vaccines can outrun new variants and what this is likely to mean for economies and stock markets.

Let’s start by looking at the virus si...