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  • Investment Outlook February 2021
    08 Feb 2021

    Investment Outlook February 2021

    In the February issue we discuss: optimistic equity investors are positioned for a successful vaccine rollout and rising US inflation is a boon for “value” markets (e.g. the UK & emerging markets).
  • The Company Law Review Group recommends the introduction of a new “Summary Rescue Process” to assist small companies to survive and recover from the Covid-19 crisis.
    08 Jan 2021

    The Company Law Review Group recommends the introduction of a new “Summary Rescue Process” to assist small companies to survive and recover from the Covid-19 crisis.

    08/01/2021 - The requirement for further reform of Irish corporate rescue mechanisms has been put into sharp focus by the current Covid-19 crisis.
  • Investment Outlook January 2021
    07 Jan 2021

    Investment Outlook January 2021

    In the January issue we look back on a tumultuous year and discuss the opportunities for the year ahead.
  • Investment Outlook December 2020
    07 Dec 2020

    Investment Outlook December 2020

    In the December issue we discuss how the COVID-19 vaccine announcement is a booster for equities over bonds.
  • BREXIT-proof your investments
    18 Nov 2020

    BREXIT-proof your investments

    UK ex-pats living in Europe might have thought they would be spared much of the inconvenience of Brexit. However, unfortunately, this is not the case, as many have found they are receiving troubling letters from their investment manager and bank regarding the need to close their account before the year end.
  • Investment Outlook November 2020
    11 Nov 2020

    Investment Outlook November 2020

    In the November issue of Investment Outlook, we discuss how the global economy shows resilience to COVID-19 headwinds.
  • Irish Budget 2021
    14 Oct 2020

    Irish Budget 2021

    On 13 October 2020, Ireland’s Finance Minister, Paschal Donohoe presented Budget 2021. He advised that it was prepared under the assumptions that there will be no bilateral trade deal between the EU and the UK, and that there will be a continued presence of Covid-19 in Ireland in 2021, and the absence of a broadly available vaccine.
  • Investment Outlook October 2020
    06 Oct 2020

    Investment Outlook October 2020

    In the October issue of Investment Outlook, we discuss: how COVID-19 continues to drive market risk.
  • Post Brexit – where are we now?
    15 Sep 2020

    Post Brexit – where are we now?

    As the EU/UK post Brexit negotiations continue, many Irish businesses are still considering how to plan for an unknown outcome. Indeed, many Irish businesses have put off making detailed plans until the outcome of the current negotiations is known.From an Irish tax perspective, implications can arise in relation to both direct taxes (corporation taxes) and indirect taxes (VAT/customs). In this article, we discuss what Irish businesses should be considering at this point, in relation to indirect taxes.
  • Investment Outlook September 2020
    04 Sep 2020

    Investment Outlook September 2020

    In the September issue of Investment Outlook, we discuss: an improving UK economic outlook, but with labour market uncertainty.
  • Tilney and Smith & Williamson complete merger
    01 Sep 2020

    Tilney and Smith & Williamson complete merger

    The Group has now been renamed Tilney Smith & Williamson with effect from today.
  • Use of accelerated loss relief to improve cash flow
    25 Aug 2020

    Use of accelerated loss relief to improve cash flow

    25/08/2020 - Legislation has recently been enacted to cater for the July Stimulus Plan measures which enable companies and self-employed individuals to accelerate loss relief for trading losses incurred in 2020.
  • Management of Tax Debt
    24 Aug 2020

    Management of Tax Debt

    24/08/2020 - In recent months Revenue outlined certain initiatives to assist businesses experiencing cashflow and trading difficulties arising from the impacts of COVID-19.
  • Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS)
    18 Aug 2020

    Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS)

    18/08/2020 - The government announced a new Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) as part of the July Stimulus package released on 23 July. It will replace the existing Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) with effect from 1 September 2020 and will run until 31 March 2021, which will provide many employers with an important financial lifeline.
  • Investment Outlook August 2020
    06 Aug 2020

    Investment Outlook August 2020

    In the August issue of Investment Outlook, we discuss: Growing attractiveness of non-US markets.
  • What the Top 20 Irish Legal firms can learn from the UK top 50
    27 Jul 2020

    What the Top 20 Irish Legal firms can learn from the UK top 50

    27/07/2020 - The top 50 UK law firms have a combined turnover £18.6bn and for 2018/19 they continued to make hay in the sunshine of a strong global economy and buoyant client demand. Overall revenue from fees grew by 7.3% year on year (8% in the previous year). 
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