Join us to discover how the 2007/08 financial crisis has highlighted the weaknesses underlying many of the world’s financial systems.
This masterclass looks at investment theory in the light of the financial crisis and, by offering greater insight into where genuine value can be added, suggests ways investors can better evaluate the balance between risk and return.
The session will be of interest to both investors and their advisers.
Cambridge Future Business Centre, King’s Hedges Road, Cambridge CB4 2HY
Tuesday 7th October
Norwich Henderson Business Centre, Ivy Road, Norwich NR5 8BF
Sessions at 8.15am for 8.30am and 12.15pm for 12.30pm – Each Masterclass is expected to last 90 minutes plus questions and will qualify for 1.5 hours SRA accredited CPD
Light breakfast or lunch included.
These masterclasses are free of charge but early booking is recommended as places are limited. More details and register here
About the Speaker
Richard Ross is an experienced presenter with a growing reputation for an engaging and informative style. He holds an MBA, a Masters in Wealth Management, a Graduate Diploma in Economics and an Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning. He is a Chartered Financial Planner, a Chartered Wealth Manager and has studied Experimental Economics as a post-graduate student. He regularly comments on financial issues for BBC Radio.
The Eastern Daily Press want to hear from Norfolk businesses about how they fared in 2017 and what their predictions for the coming year.
2017 has been a year of political and economic uncertainty, yet Norfolk businesses are known for their resilience, which sectors have flourished and which are facing tough times?
Creating a movement that will Connect, Share and Inspire.
The main theme that runs throughout the day is “Connect : Share : Inspire”. These three words sum up the opportunity that the Inspired Women present to those participating on the day. Firstly to connect with others that have shown an interest, a desire and passion to engage with, and inspire, young females. This day is about creating a network of people working together to developing young people. Secondly, to share their journeys with each other, and a willingness to share with young people. This event is about bringing those people together and sharing that knowledge. And finally a commitment to inspire the next generation by getting involved with the legacy that hopefully will come from the day. This legacy maybe the start of the mentoring programme across Norfolk and Suffolk, but could take any form.
The Inspired Women event will look to raise the awareness, the challenges and opportunities that young females across the region are facing when entering into the world of work. The day will consist of a combination of presentations and interactive sessions. We would look to group those attending into small focus groups made up of a cross section of people. Each focus group would contain 8-12 members, and hosted by a representative from some of the leading employers in the region or business networking groups in Norfolk and Suffolk.
The event will follow a staged approach to the day, which would encourage the sharing of knowledge, ideas, and career opportunities within the region.
The event takes place at Dunston Hall Hotel – Ipswich Road Norwich
Profit Hunter Freddie Bennett, and The Sober Exec Chris Anthony both spoke openly to James and Mark on what you consume impacts how successful you can be in business. They reflect on both their personal and professional experiences with the impacts of the corporate party culture and how it can be combated for the better of profits, and our mental health.
Ahead of the festive season, this is a great insight into the full value these guests have to offer team leaders in spotting signs of issues both within their team and themselves.
Connect-Ed 2014 will be focused on business , and will create a great opportunity for teachers, career advisors and support staff to engage and connect with business leaders based in Norfolk.
Promoting Knowledge and Careers
The main theme that runs throughout the day is “Getting Connect-Ed”, a real chance for those working with young people every day to get an insight into business, careers, and how business employers recruit.
Connect-Ed is about just that, getting connected. Developing young people, and providing opportunities for them to progress into the world of work, needs a network of people working together, informed about how the other operates day-to-day. Connect-Ed is about bringing those people together and sharing that knowledge.
The day will consist of a combination of presentations and interactive sessions. We would look to group those attending into small focus groups made up of teachers, careers staff, training providers and employers. Each focus group would contain 8-12 members with at least a half of the group made up of attending employers and encourage the sharing of knowledge, ideas, and career opportunities within the sector.
The latest edition of a newsletter on Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs), concluded between the European Union and non-EU countries, has been published.
It provides information on the current status of MRAs with the USA, Canada, Japan, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand, as well as on the Agreement on chemical Good Laboratory Practice with Israel.
This has been compiled from a trade perspective and also includes an overview of the Agreements on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of Industrial Products (ACAAs) currently agreed and under consideration with countries in the European neighbourhood.
The latter covers 16 partners to the east and south of the EU’s borders, namely Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Morocco, the occupied Palestinian territory, Syria, Tunisia and Ukraine.
Traditional MRAs enable Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) nominated by one Party to certify products for access to the other Party’s market, according to the other Party’s technical legislation.
They provide for the mutual recognition between trading partners of mandatory test results and certificates for certain industrial products.
No regulatory convergence is implied by a traditional MRA. In other words, there is no implication that the regulations imposed on products by the Parties are to be brought into alignment at any stage.
As far as the EU is concerned, no further traditional MRAs are foreseen, but there is a certain amount of evolution in their operation, for example, as amendments to their scope are considered and as mandatory certification gives way to reliance on suppliers’ declarations of conformity.
Accordingly, it is intended that this newsletter will be issued from time to time to reflect the evolution of the current position.
Businesses of all sizes, sectors and across all communities, national and international have been impacted in an unprecedented way by the current Coronavirus pandemic.
British Chambers of Commerce in partnership with Moneycorp are proud to bring you this webinar on how businesses are being financially affected during the pandemic.
Hear from Moneycorp’s Managing Director of Foreign Exchange & International Payments, Lee McDarby, and CEO of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, Stuart Patrick, as they discuss the following:
Markets overview during lockdown
Cash flows – and why ‘cash is king’
Business adaption during this period
Budget rate – where are they and what is the impact on bottom line
Risk management and strategies
About Lee McDarby
Lee McDarby is Managing Director of Corporate Foreign Exchange and International Payments at moneycorp.
He has over 15 years’ experience in foreign exchange and previously worked on the legal team for DEFRA.
He is a key driver within the global payments division’s wider growth and expansion plans and focuses on treasury risk management for UK businesses.
About Stuart Patrick
Stuart Patrick is Chief Executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, committed to the business success of Chamber members and championing the economic growth of the Glasgow city region.
Stuart joined the Chamber in 2009 having previously spent 17 years at Scottish Enterprise specialising in urban economic development and the transformation of Glasgow where he led Scottish Enterprise Glasgow. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Ernst & Young, has an MBA from Strathclyde University and an accountancy degree from Glasgow University.
He is a member of the Glasgow Economic Leadership board, the Glasgow City Regional Partnership and the Glasgow Partnership for Economic Growth, is chair of the Wise Group, chair of Glasgow City of Science and Innovation and sits on the boards of British Chambers of Commerce, Clyde Gateway, City of Glasgow College and Glasgow Science Centre.
He was appointed a CBE in June 2019 for services to business and the Glasgow economy.
Norfolk Chamber is pleased to announce that Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce will be hosting the MPs Event on 2nd February 2018.
Adam’s principal role as Director General is to represent and champion the interests of accredited Chambers of Commerce and their tens of thousands of business members.
Having previously served as Executive Director for Policy and External Affairs and assuming the most senior role at the BCC in October 2016, Adam Marshall has the extensive experience and expertise required to chair the afternoon’s discussions between leading Norfolk Businesses and local politicians.
At this high profile policy event, Adam will be putting questions from Norfolk Chamber members to local MPs to hear their insights for attracting inward investment in Norfolk and shaping the region’s economic future.
To find out more or to join the influential delegate list visit the event webpage here.
As we come to the end of another tumultuous year of Brexit negotiations, Norfolk Chamber’s International Trade Manager, Julie Austin outlines the Brexit story so far…
End of ‘Phase 1’ of the negotiations
The week commencing 4 December was full of political ups and downs, with everyone waiting with baited breath for the outcome of the last-minute negotiations that would conclude ‘phase 1’ of the Article 50 talks between the UK and the EU. Although it had seemed that the ‘divorce bill’ and citizens’ rights would be the most contentious issues, the question of the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland became the discussion that risked derailing the talks.
Ultimately, a form of words was chosen that suited all parties: The Republic of Ireland Government, the DUP, the Commission and Eurosceptic Conservatives. The practicalities of the border question are still unresolved, but what that week’s debate did highlight is just how contentious – and critical – the question of regulatory alignment with the EU will be in 2018.
On the other issues, the UK has, as expected, agreed to a more significant financial contribution; on citizens’ rights, there was a much-needed confirmation that the rights of UK citizens residing in the EU before 29 March 2019, and EU citizens residing in the UK before that date, will be protected.
What happens next?
It is important that the joint statement indicated the need for a start to talks on the transitional arrangement. The British Chambers of Commerce, together with the Chamber network will continue pressing for the transition to be confirmed as soon as possible: a positive signal, a stronger commitment, early in 2018, is necessary for business certainty.
Our expectation is that this will form the bulk of the discussions in the first quarter of next year, prior to the next EU Council Summit on 22-23 March 2018. Then, slowly but (hopefully) steadily, talks on the future trade relationship will begin. However, we should not get too excited yet: these are not yet the trade talks – but are rather the talks about the talks (agreeing on a framework relationship, with details to be ironed out later).
And the Cabinet will finally need to debate and take a collective stance on the kind of regulatory relationship it would like to see with the EU going forward – with the backdrop of various sector groups (such as for pharmaceuticals and aviation), calling for close regulatory alignment and full participation in various agencies.
What the Chamber network is focusing on now
In 2018, the BCC and Chamber network’s approach will remain pragmatic, practical and apolitical. In addition to pressing for a transitional arrangement deal as soon as possible (the BCC has already joined forces with national Chambers of Commerce from Ireland, Germany, France, Denmark, the Netherlands and Belgium to do just that), we will be exploring potential options for regulatory alignment/divergence with the EU, stressing the importance of maintaining existing market access benefits via the existing EU Free Trade Agreements (which is not as done a deal as it may seem), as well as staying closely engaged in consultation on the UK’s future immigration system.
For any questions about Brexit and the potential impact on your business, our International Trade Team is here to help. Please contact Julie Austin on Tel: 01603 729 706 or email: Julie.austin@norfolkchamber.co.uk
We will be attending the popular Autumn Fair again this year with our new look stand and hundreds of great products on display! We invite customers new, old and potential to come down and say hello to our friendly and helpful wholesale team!