London remains Europe’s major global finance centre despite Brexit and retains its second-place ranking in a list of the best financial centres around the world behind New York, according to new research.
Businesses qualifying for a grant under the Brexit Support Fund only have until 30 June 2021 to apply and may not succeed if the £20m fund runs out before the deadline.
A strategy recently adopted by the European Commission paves the way towards a greener trade policy, accompanied by a push for reform of global trading rules. It makes clear the EU’s determination to take a tougher approach towards enforcing trade agreements and dealing with unfair trade practices.
Small and medium-sized UK businesses needing support on customs duties and VAT will be able to apply to the SME Brexit Fund for a grant of up £2,000 to pay for professional advice or training, confirms HMRC.
ICAEW presents a series of webinars to help you find out more about the implications of Brexit for your business.
| Date | Webinar title | Accessibility and cost | Booking |
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| 16 June 2021 |
Brexit 6 months in – how organisations have adapted Confirmed speakers include Nick Farmer, Partner, Menzies; Paul Samrah, Moore Kingston Smith; Ruth Corkin, Director Indirect Tax, Hillier Hopkins. Part of ICAEW's Virtually Live (15-17 June 2021). |
No charge for ICAEW members, Community members and students | Book now |
The information in on-demand webinars reflects the understanding of ICAEW at the time of recording, but things may have changed since that time. You should consult the latest guidance alongside a viewing of these on-demand webinars.
| Date | Webinar title | Accessibility and cost | Booking |
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| 29 April 2021 |
First Covid, then Brexit: what finance needs to know for successful adaptation in times of change Join this webinar to get an overview of how organisations are preparing for the post-Covid and post-Brexit future. Get actionable insights for your organisation and learn how and why finance needs to seize the current opportunity to modernise and future-proof. |
No charge | Available soon |
| 29 April 2021 | The UK Endorsement Board and other Brexit implications for financial reporting Join this webinar to hear Seema Jamil-O’Neill, Technical Director at the UKEB, discuss the role and processes of the new Board in both its endorsement and influencing activities, their current activities,and how stakeholders can engage with the UKEB. Peter Hogarth, Partner at PwC, will be providing insights on other financial reporting implications that have crystallized as a result of Brexit, including the impact for groups and the availability of the small companies’ regime. |
No charge | Available soon |
| 25 March 2021 |
Exporting and the rules of origin Complexities around Rules of Origin are becoming more apparent 3 months on post-Brexit. In this practical webinar, our speakers will share the latest insights on rules, tariffs, documentation and more. |
No charge | Watch now |
Our new collaboration with the Institute of Export and International Trade (IOE&IT) ensures ICAEW members have access to the latest support and guidance. Our Brexit hub features examples of the resources the IOE&IT have made available to our members. If you are interested in seeing more, we have negotiated an exclusive 10% discount of the IOE&IT membership fee by using the promo code ICAEW21.