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The Treasury Hub - September 2019 Report 1.05 MB

This is the September 2019 issue of the Treasury Hub report, as we continue to bring you our regular Banking and Treasury Report as part of THE TREASURY HUB.As we head into autumn, the focus is firmly on Brexit and how it may play out. Over the summer, the main casualty was the EUR/GBP exchange rate. Section 5 of this month’s report focuses on Brexit. If your company hasn’t undertaken a Brexit impact assessment, then you are running out of time. Companies will commence work on their 2020 budgets soon and the backdrop to such preparation is largely negative at this point in time.

Brexit Resources - Enterprise Ireland - Be Prepared Grant 154.11 KB

The Be Prepared Grant supports Enterprise Ireland clients in preparing an action plan. It is designed for SMEs who would benefit from further research and the use of external expertise in developing this plan.

Brexit Resources - SBCI - Future Growth Loan Scheme 143.72 KB

The Strategic Business Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) has introduced a new Future Growth Loan Scheme (FGLS) to support SME’s, including those in the primary agriculture industry by providing access to low cost funding.

Brexit Resources - Clear Customs - Free Customs Training 175.7 KB

For the customs intermediary sector, and other businesses, taking steps now to train key staff on how to effectively complete a customs declaration helps pre-empt Brexit related customs challenges. Supported by Getting Ireland Brexit Ready, the Clear Customs free training initiative is delivered through Skillnet Ireland at several training locations nationwide.

Brexit Resources - InterTradeIreland - Brexit Vouchers 155.55 KB

Cross-border traders can now avail of two vouchers from InterTradeIreland which are available to provide financial support and to help you understand Brexit and implement changes identified in your business.

Sterling Update - 28 August 2019 376.19 KB

Boris Johnson to ask the Queen to suspend parliament from mid-September. Any prospects of a calm September and possible solution in that timeframe to the backstop has just disappeared.

The Treasury Hub - July 2019 Report 895.64 KB

This is the sixth Banking and Treasury Report of 2019 which we bring to you as part of THE TREASURY HUB. There has been a rapid fall off in interest rates in the main economic areas over the past two months, which is quite concerning for the macroeconomic outlook. The appointment of Christine Lagarde as ECB President is currently being assessed by the markets. GBP has weakened to EUR/GBP0.9000 and it is difficult to see anything other than GBP remaining weak for now.

The Treasury Hub - June 2019 Report 1.1 MB

This is the fifth Banking and Treasury Report of 2019 which we bring to you as part of THE TREASURY HUB. GBP has emerged as a risk again in the aftermath of the UK local and European elections. Euro interest rates have also heavily retreated over the past 4-6 weeks which is positive from a debt management perspective but negative on the economic outlook front.

Charities VAT Compensation Scheme Guidelines for Charities Manual 506.16 KB

This Tax and Duty Manual contains information and guidance for charitable bodies in respect of the Charities VAT Compensation Scheme.

The Treasury Hub - May 2019 Report 1.1 MB

This is the fourth Banking and Treasury Report of 2019 which we bring to you as part of THE TREASURY HUB. Brexit had disappeared off the agenda for a short spell but is back in vogue after the local elections in the UK. Interest rates remain remarkably low and static while the foreign exchange markets have been quiet ….almost too quiet!

Raising Finance & Planning for Realising Value 730.78 KB

Chris Ball, Corporate Finance Partner, presented on Raising Finance and Planning for Realising Value at a Mullingar Business Lunch hosted by RBK in May 2019

The Optimum Corporate Tax Structure 417.48 KB

Fiona Murphy, Tax Partner at RBK, presented on The Optimum Tax Structure - Considerations Now & for the Future at a Mullingar Business Lunch hosted by RBK in May 2019.