Data Protection Predictions 2019

2018 was a landmark year for data protection and privacy; the EU General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") came into effect on 25 May 2018 and implemented a comprehensive reform of the EU data protection regime. So what could 2019 possibly have...

A look at the UK’s data protection law in a no-deal Brexit situation

We previously reported on Brexit's impact on data protection here and here.

Shortly before Christmas, the draft Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 ("Exit Regulations", available here)...

The UK Government Moves on Plastics

The global waste industry has been thrown into turmoil as China halted its import on almost all categories of plastic and poor-quality cardboard and paper.

The ban on imports of millions of tons of plastic waste – which came into effect in January...

Homebase Completes Refinancing with Wells Fargo

London, 26 November 2018:

Homebase, one of the UK’s leading home improvement and garden retailers, is pleased to confirm it has secured an asset-based lending facility of up to £95 million with Wells Fargo Capital Finance, part of Wells Fargo &...

High Street Woes

There are few sectors where the effects of the faltering UK economy have been more starkly visible than the retail sector. It seems that every day the media presents another story about a high street name facing financial difficulty.

There are a...

John Pye and Sons -  TRI AWARD WIN

The UK’s largest independent auction house, John Pye, has been crowned Asset Valuer / Auctioneer of the Year for the fourth consecutive year as well as picking up a separate accolade Property Valuation Provider of the Year for the first time at the...

ReSolve invests in The Debt Advisor

ReSolve is pleased to announce its investment in The Debt Advisor Limited, a long established debt management and insolvency practice based in Manchester.

This represents another step in ReSolve’s growth strategy and geographic expansion. Both...

CRISIS IN THE CASUAL DINING SECTOR

In 2017 the number of UK restaurants going into administration jumped by 20% to almost 1000 as major chains came under pressure from rising costs and competition amid a squeeze on consumer spending.

The pain has continued throughout 2018 as a...

Navigating your way through a trade war

Richard Carter, CEO for Europe & Asia at Bibby Financial Services, discusses trade wars, and how SMEs can limit the damage of increasing tariffs.
 

The topic of trade wars is occupying the conversations of governments all over the world. This year...

Have low interest rates encouraged us to live beyond our means?

Latest data released by ONS (Office of National Statistics) shows that UK households have seen their outgoings surpass their income for the first time in nearly 30 years. But what is driving this behaviour to apparently borrow more and save less?

Constructing Opportunity for Asset Based Lenders

Assessing the opportunities and risks for asset-based lenders serving the construction and building materials industry

Written by Neal Weekes, Director, Gordon Brothers

The past ten years have seen overall growth in the UK construction industry....

Cycle shop owner turns to re-financing loan to push his business to the next level

A Yorkshire cycle shop owner is gearing up for a bright future after completing on a re-financing deal with specialist lender, Together. Securing the £227,000 loan means Jon Dean, owner of cycle shop, CycleStreet has been able to clear his current...

What next for the UK High Street?

The recent announcement by Mothercare of plans to reduce its store portfolio by closing 50 outlets with the potential loss of 800 jobs make it the latest casualty on a long-suffering UK High Street. This year has already seen the collapse of Toys R...

The £400 million cost of sleep to the care sector

Many charities and commercial providers in the care sector provide overnight support to people in need: the elderly, vulnerable and those with learning difficulties. When the national minimum wage was introduced in 1999, government guidance said...

Competition for funding key concern for UK charities

Increased competition for funding continues to be a major challenge for charities, highlighting pressure on cashflow and future services which could hit those most in need across the UK.

The statistics, taken from RSM’s Funding and Functionality...

UK Car Dealers Cannot Rely on Manufacturers Indefinitely

Dealer networks with high exposure to new cars on the forecourt may need to act now to protect cash flow.

Managing Directors Michael Bills and Benjamin Wiles, and Director Bob Tallentire, share their views on the current state of the UK Car...

ReSolve article - 1000 restaurants and 1500 pubs a year…

In 2017 the number of UK restaurants entering insolvency jumped by 20% to almost 1000, as independent operators and major chains alike succumbed to pressure from rising costs and over-supply, amid the squeeze on consumer spending. The pain has...

BTG on fraud prevention

In 2017, 3 in 10 UK law firms were affected by cyber attacks. Last year saw the spotlight on ‘Friday afternoon fraud’, a conveyancing scam that targets solicitors’ email accounts and, according to the SRA, cost the legal profession at least £7m in...

Funding and functionality: the ongoing challenges of charity finance

The majority of charities have managed to come through a tough decade, if not unscathed, certainly unbowed but the potential hurdles they face over the next one are lining up. These include data protection rules, increased regulation of fundraising,...

Is plastic on the way to extinction?

In December 2017, our Consumer Markets team issued several predictions for the retail, dining and travel sectors in 2018. 

We predicted a 'Blue Planet 2' effect which would result in businesses cutting the use of plastics in packaging and serving...

How has Turnaround changed over the last ten years?

The TMA asked me to consider what has happened over the last ten years so far as concerns Turnaround.  There will be many anniversaries this year most of which will probably go unnoticed. In the world of economics and finance, however there is one...

RSM Winner of Consulting and Corporate Advice Firm of the Year at Alt-Fi awards

RSM is delighted to have been announced as ‘Consulting and Corporate Advice Firm of the year ’ in the 2017 Alt-Fi awards. To view the full article please click here

PKF

PKF is a global family of legally independent firms committed to a shared vision of delivering quality, integrity and clarity in a complex regulatory environment. With offices in 440 cities, operating in 150 countries across 5 continents, we...

RSM

For businesses or individuals seeking to manage risk, access funding or optimise outcomes, RSM’s restructuring advisory team provide expertise in a range of restructuring, business advisory and insolvency services.

Our restructuring team...

Is 2017 The Year of Malware Mayhem?

For the second time in as many months, a piece of ransomware software has crippled the systems of dozens of companies worldwide, proving the importance of having an effective Incident Response Plan (IRP) and consistent backup schemes.

On the 12...

Mourant Ozannes

Mourant Ozannes is one of the leading offshore law firms providing award-winning offshore legal advice from our offices in the key international finance centres around the world; with 59 partners and 215 lawyers across the BVI, the Cayman Islands,...

Hilco Valuation Services

Hilco Valuation Services is one of the world’s largest and most diversified business asset appraisers and valuation advisors. A trusted resource to companies, their lenders and professional services advisors, Hilco Valuation Services provides...

BM&T LLP

Restructuring professionals welcome change in the economic order of things. Failed managements’ reactions to change provides increased turnaround opportunities. Companies are forced to adjust to structural change and need professional advice in...

TMA UK member Alan Tilley BM&T contributes to discussion around Brexit.

Restructuring professionals welcome change in the economic order of things. Failed managements’ reactions to change provides increased turnaround opportunities. Companies are forced to adjust to structural change and need professional advice in...

TMA UK Corporate Partner RSM on Student Loans

Just over £50 million pounds every year is being overpaid by students in respect of loan repayments. TMA UK Corporate partner RSM have produced an excellent report covered by The Sunday Times. RSM became corporate partnersof TMA UK in 2014 and are...

TMA UK event hosted by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Last week, Freshfields’ London office hosted an event for TMA UK.  The event was a great success with over 120 attendees from more than 90 organisations.

The evening kicked off with a presentation from Catherine Shuttleworth and Sean Lacey from...

Hilco awarded Valuer of the Year 2016

Hilco Valuation Services Europe, a unit of US based Hilco Global, is pleased to announce that the company has been awarded Valuer of the Year 2016 by Business Money Magazine. Hilco Valuation Services is known for its expertise as a leading asset...

Michael Bills Promoted to Managing Director

Michael Bills is a managing director in the London office and is part of the Global Restructuring Advisory practice. He has more than 15 years of experience in corporate restructuring and advisory.

Michael specializes in providing strategic...