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EY Publishes Report “NextWave Consumer Financial Services: financial subscriptions are coming” Ernst and Young LLP has published a new research report looking into the next wave of consumer financial services. The report focuses on the impact of a more digitalized world and how business will need to “reframe” in order to keep up. Authored by…
12 Months Since GDPR – What Do Employers Really Need to Know? By Deborah Margolis and Raoul Parekh, Littler, on June 13, 2019 As we sip champagne reflecting on the first anniversary of the effective date of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we consider the obligations that employers should bear in mind.…
Humanising Luxury Hospitality with Technology The Following Article was Kindly Provided by Juliet Watkin-Rees, Matter of Form Click Here to Read the Article in Full Tech innovation is transforming the future of the hospitality industry. Chatbots, robots and AI can help provide a seamless customer experience, removing pain points and providing more personalised service. But…
United Kingdom Extends eGate Use to US Citizens From June, citizens from 7 more countries, including the USA are now able to use eGates at UK airports and Brussels and Paris Eurostar terminals for faster travel through the UK Border. You can find out more info about the extension of this service here So What…
Virgin Atlantic and Air France – KLM Partner to Enhance Bluebiz Programme in UK Virgin Atlantic partners with Air France – KLM to bring more options to small business customers in the UK Virgin Atlantic expands the UK reach of the bluebiz programme, which includes KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air France, Delta Air Lines and…
Barron’s: Delta among Most Sustainable Companies in U.S. BAB Member Delta Air Lines Have Been Recognised as the No.1 U.S. Airline for Sustainability in a New Study by Barron’s The exhaustive study spotlights companies that are making the biggest environmental and social impact, and excelling in corporate governance. Delta is the top airline on the…
Doing Business in the US Key Business Investment and US Tax Considerations British American Business member EY and its London-based US Tax Desk have developed a service offering to assist UK companies entering or expanding in the US, either via M&A activity or via organic growth. It is important for new and expanding companies…
American Airlines & British Airways Begin New Service Between Arizona & London The partnership brings the total number of daily transatlantic flights offered by the two companies to 67 On 1 April 2019, a partnership between American Airlines and British Airways officially launched their newest service between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Phoenix Sky…
Summary: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts (TCJA) of 2017 introduced the qualified opportunity zone (QOZ) program under new Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sections 1400Z-1 and 1400Z-2 to promote economic development in financially distressed areas within the US. A “qualified opportunity zone” (QOZ) is defined as a “population census tract that is a low-income community”…
On Wednesday 13th March, 2019, Woodland Media (a division of Woodland Group – one of the largest privately-owned logistics companies with offices in the UK, Asia, Europe and the US) proudly celebrated its 25th Anniversary during the London Book Fair at Kensington’s Olympia Exhibition Halls in London, UK. This significant landmark reflects a remarkable journey…