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FAQs on Proposed Reforms to the UK Senior Managers and Certification Regime

JD Supra: Mergers

The Senior Managers & Certification Regime ("SM&CR") has been a cornerstone of the UK’s individual accountability regulatory framework for banks, insurers and other regulated firms since its introduction in the wake of the global financial crisis.

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Exit Planning Through an Investment Banker’s Lens

Focus Investment Banking

Know the timeline After a sale, buyers often expect you to stay on for one to two years as an employee or consultant. Supplier Diversification If one supplier accounts for >40% of your sourcing, buyers become concerned, especially with risks like tariffs in 2025. You can read more here: [link] 6.

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The rebundling conundrum

The TRADE

Most firms looked to get this research from their internal sources, or research payment accounts (RPA). We’re all in this together After the IRR was laid out, plans were put in motion for change, with a consultation release by the FCA on the notion of payment optionality in April 2024 – specifically joint payments for Mifid firms.

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Corporate Finance Jobs: Cozy Careers, But Bad “Plan B” Options

Mergers and Inquisitions

Recruiting is straightforward and much less competitive / time-sensitive than IB roles; you can get in coming from a solid-but-not-top-tier university with decent grades and good accounting knowledge. You need to know about accounting and the financial statements in all these roles, but that’s the main similarity.

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AFME calls out EU’s proposed capital markets integration plan citing equity market structure oversight

The TRADE

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has shared its response to the European Commission’s ‘targeted consultation on integration of EU capital markets in Europe’ – which closed today – highlighting several points of concern.

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Scaling up your business without hiring full-time staff

Growth Business

By Anna Jordan on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Scaling up your business is hard and thats before you take incoming tax rises into account. McKinsey reckons that 60 per cent of employees could save 30 per cent of their time with workflow automation, with automated accounting software, for instance.

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Key Financial Metrics Buyers Look for Before Acquiring a Business

Lake Country Advisors

A disconnect between cash flow and net income raises questions: If your business shows solid profit but weak cash flow, buyers will ask what’s causing the disconnect, whether it’s accounting policies, operational lags, or major expenditures that haven’t yet paid off. Talk to us and have a confidential consultation today.