Could 2021 top 2020’s stunning IPO success? Despite the coronavirus pandemic, over $78 billion was raised through public offerings last year. As the bulk came in towards the end of 2020, this suggests a growing appetite for IPOs. As an effective way to make money relatively quickly, it’s no surprise IPOs can be so appealing. However, this route does come with unpredictability and potential losses, which is why it’s so important to spend time learning about the stock market and the risks first — especially for beginners learning how to trade.
We hear from Bill Blain on why he’s become an ESG sceptic thanks to the increasingly problematic nature of what should be a promising concept that can help our planet, economy and society.
March marked one year since the first lockdown in the UK and the start of one of the most challenging yet disruptive years for the retail sector. Retailers have experienced one of the biggest shake-ups in history, with many left attempting to navigate their way through the path of transformation. For some, this meant shifting operations to e-commerce to mitigate financial harm, while brick-and-mortar retail stores had no option but to close their doors entirely.
Like many industries, the financial services sector has had to adapt significantly to the unique challenges brought by the pandemic. Lockdowns and social distancing measures continue to force branches to close or offer reduced in-person services, so banks and financial institutions have had no choice but to re-think how they operate.
Allan Wilkinson is Partner at top-20 UK accountancy firm Buzzacott LLP. In 2014, the firm established its office in Hong Kong, and after relocating in 2017, Allan now leads the Expatriate Tax Services team there, which provides timely and bespoke UK and US tax services to individuals living in Asia. Together with the other specialist teams in the UK, Buzzacott makes up a firm of over 450 employees who work together to tailor-make specialist financial solutions for clients.
In these straitened times, financial considerations have to be top of mind for management consultancies. The business environment is complex and unpredictable. Competition is increasing, as the number of organisations operating in this sector continues to grow, with many new consultancy or advisory businesses starting up in niche markets, focusing on what they do best.
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