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Global Market Commentary – October 2024

The cost of borrowing has risen sharply in the past few weeks for the UK and US governments. This has caused stock markets to pause for breath after making strong gains.

Global Market Commentary – September

Asia remains the centre of attention on the back of a major Chinese stimulus program which has triggered a sharp rally in its stocks. This comes after two months where Japan experienced significant currency volatility and a “flash crash” in its stocks.

Global Market Commentary – August

August began with a “flash crash” in Japanese stocks which declined 20% in the course of three trading days, following sharp movements in foreign exchange rates.

Scotland’s Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land – Update

On 1 April 2024, criminal penalties for non-compliance with duties under the Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land (“RCI”) came into force. We asked one of our professional colleagues, Louise Johnston, a Partner at leading law firm Turcan Connell, to outline the implications.

QUALIS – Performance Update

It is now more than 12 months since the launch of the MGTS Qualis Funds and in terms of both performance and asset growth, they have been a success.

Changes to the Construction Industry Scheme

From 6 April 2024, there have been several amendments to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) rules.

Staff & Community News

A round up of our latest Staff News, Community News, our Staff Community Outreach Initiative and GWA Golf Day

Delays with HMRC

We are aware that HMRC are currently experiencing delays in their performance and service levels across some areas and would like to make you aware of these.

Basis Period Changes

Basis Period Changes -
Reminder to return your records to us as soon as possible

Summer Show Review

The annual agricultural shows across East Lothian, the Borders and Northumberland are a social highlight for many of our clients and
associates, we were delighted to support both the Haddington Show and the Border Union Show again this summer.

Reminder of our Terms of Business

Greaves West & Ayre (GWA) has aimed to provide “Quality Advice – Quality Service” for over 106 years. Over such a long time our terms of business have had to change with the times.

The Importance of Cyber Security

In today's digital age, cyber security has become a paramount concern for businesses of all sizes.