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12/13/2022

RSM’s The Loop: With special guest Bill Dodwell

Post Autumn statement, Tax is certainly a topic at the top of everyone's minds right now. To tackle the issues we seem to not be able to get away from, cost of living, ever inflating inflation rates and recessions, we're shedding light on the world of tax with a mini series featuring some of the UK's leading tax experts. In this latest instalment, RSM partner and CIOT president Susan Ball is joined by Bill Dodwell, Tax Director of the Office of Tax Simplification, editor in chief of the CIOT's Tax Advisor magazine and website and former CIOT president. And follow us on social: LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3Ab7abT Twitter - http://bit.ly/1qILii3 Instagram - http://bit.ly/2W60CWm
11/11/2020

The business benefits of RPA

What could your people achieve if they were supported by digital colleagues that worked around the clock and never made a mistake? That’s what’s on offer with Robotic Process Automation (RPA), when you automate your repetitive and rules-based processes with software bots. In this episode, RSM’s Head of Automation Darren Mee and Associate Director Satvinder Bamra join resident host Jon Cronin to discuss the what, why, and how of RPA. Listen in to find out how your business could benefit from RPA, and how to get automation right. And follow us on social: LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3Ab7abT Twitter - http://bit.ly/1qILii3 Instagram - http://bit.ly/2W60CWm
01/15/2020

Untangling tech start-ups

The tech sector is one of the UK’s fastest growing markets. While it’s promising to see tech businesses flourishing nationwide, there are numerous challenges that face start-up and scale-up founders, including access to funding, building a network and maintaining a competitive working environment. New founders often do not have the necessary business management experience to foresee these obstacles, which is why in this latest episode we’ve put together an expert panel to discuss the key issues facing tech firms across the UK, and to develop ideas to address these. For practical advice on what tech founders can do to ensure they are prepared to deal with key challenges to the growth of their firms, tune in to this episode! And follow us on social: LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3Ab7abT Twitter - http://bit.ly/1qILii3 Instagram - http://bit.ly/2W60CWm
12/07/2023

Consumer duty regulation changes – are you ready?

Our host, Zoe Morton is joined by RSM UK's resident consumer duty expert Michael McCormick and George Houston, group compliance officer at Mattioli Woods, to analyse the latest Consumer Duty rules and regulations. Our panel of experts shed light on what these new regulations are and how businesses can get to grips with them. And follow us on social: LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3Ab7abT Twitter - http://bit.ly/1qILii3 Instagram - http://bit.ly/2W60CWm
08/12/2020

The economic impact of coronavirus

How damaging will the economic impact of coronavirus be? With billions of people all over the world in lockdown, whole sectors of the economy at a standstill, and a global jobs crisis looming, how can middle-market businesses make it through? In this episode, resident host Jon Cronin is joined by RSM UK partner Simon Hart and Joe Brusuelas, the chief economist at RSM US. Listen in as Jon, Simon, and Joe explain the economic impact of coronavirus and give practical advice for adapting your people and operations for the new normal. And follow us on social: LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3Ab7abT Twitter - http://bit.ly/1qILii3 Instagram - http://bit.ly/2W60CWm
07/21/2025

How to make your podcast stand out in today’s media landscape

Ben Bilsland is joined by Ollie Tiramuragan Collard, host of ‘Founded and Grounded’ to unpack the realities behind the podcast evolution. As a successful indie creator himself, Ollie shares his journey, reflecting on how the podcast industry has transformed technologically, creatively and commercially. The introduction of major media and tech companies has not only shifted consumption habits but also fuelled a significant surge in revenue now estimated at over $7.3 billion. But amidst this rapid growth and commercialisation, what truly moves the needle in today’s landscape? Has the rise of AI, video podcasts and aggressive sponsorship taken away what made podcasts so great in the first place, or is there still an undeniable power in cultivating a unique voice, building a genuine community and remaining authentic? 🔗 Links Listen to Ollie's podcast Founded & Grounded: https://foundedandgrounded.com/ Read our latest media industry outlook for more insights: https://bit.ly/4m8pdpD 🚨 Never miss an episode Sign up to our media and technology preference centre to never miss an episode: https://bit.ly/3F4W52w 📖 chapters 00:00:00 - 00:02:42 : Introduction 00:02:43 - 00:05:26 : The podcasting boom: How did podcasting become such a popular medium? 00:05:27 - 00:07:59: Video podcasting 00:04:52 - 00:14:18 : How has AI impacted podcasting? 00:14:19 - 00:17:44 : Listener acquisition through partnerships? 00:17:45 - 00:21:51 : How have podcast generated $7.3B in sales? 00:21:52 - 00:25:07 : Building trust with your audience. 00:25:08 - 00:26:06 : Closing 📱 Follow us on social: LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3Ab7abT Instagram - http://bit.ly/2W60CWm
03/05/2020

Untangling finance and innovation in manufacturing

We're in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution and data has taken centre stage as a gateway commodity for future business success. Getting the right finance solutions in place to ensure your business can grow, innovate and remain competitive in the global markets is key in any sector, but has come to the forefront as an issue for manufacturing companies in the UK. Given recent developments in the economy and Brexit, in this episode we welcome Tim Figures, Make UK’s Director of Technology, Sustainability and Innovation as well as Mike Thornton, RSM’s Head of Manufacturing to talk through some of the issues faced by manufacturing businesses in the current economic climate. From productivity to digitisation - listen in to discover more about these challenges. And follow us on social: LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3Ab7abT Twitter - http://bit.ly/1qILii3 Instagram - http://bit.ly/2W60CWm
04/22/2024

The future of generative AI

In the final episode of our generative AI series, we look ahead to see how this powerful technology might affect the economy and society in the long run. How will generative AI change the economic landscape? How will it challenge the professional service sectors? Ben Bilsland, Tom Pugh, RSM’s economist, and Joel Segal, a business transformation partner at RSM UK, join us to talk about the possible changes that generative AI could bring in the next 30 years. They discuss how productivity and its distribution among society might change, and how work tasks and human skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and communication might evolve in response to the technology. They also consider the difficulties and opportunities that AI brings, such as workforce shifts, education reforms, and the need for human-machine cooperation. Listen for a thoughtful discussion on how generative AI could shape the future of work, productivity, social interactions, and the impact of this rapidly advancing technology. For more insights on generative AI, explore our Real Economy report. And follow us on social: LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3Ab7abT Twitter - http://bit.ly/1qILii3 Instagram - http://bit.ly/2W60CWm
05/13/2025

The battle between tech and fraud

Is modern tech a convenience or a fraudsters playground? The rapid innovation of tech has presented us with a double-edge sword. On one side, tech promises a stronger defence against fraud through artificial intelligence, data analytics and behavioural biometrics. On the other side, the same advancements are being used against us. Fraudsters are getting smarter and more sophisticated with less, in the last three years alone we’ve seen deepfake scams increase by 2000%. How can you balance the dynamics between cutting-edge technology and ever-evolving tactics of fraudsters? Join Ben Bilsland and Erin Sims, a director in the fraud risk team at RSM UK as they unravel the complexities and explore strategies on how to stay ahead. 🔗 Links More insights from Erin n how to navigate the failure to prevent fraud regulation coming into effect in September 2025: https://bit.ly/4j0iax0 Sign up to our media and technology preference center list to get updates on the latest podcast episodes: https://bit.ly/3F4W52w 📖 chapters 00:00:00 - 00:00:55 : Introduction 00:00:56 - 00:01:36 : How does fraud impact the economy? 00:01:37 - 00:04:56: What is tech's role in fraud? 00:04:57 - 00:08:05 : Deepfake technology and fraud 00:08:06 - 00:08:34 : Insurance fraud 00:08:35 - 00:11:06 : Financial services fraud 00:11:07 - 00:14:40 : How is tech helping to protect against fraud 00:14:41 - 00:19:12 : How can you protect yourself against fraud? 00:19:13 - 00:22:10 : What do businesses need to do to protect themselves? 00:22:11 - 00:23:40 : UK online fraud charter 00:23:41 - 00:26:36 : Fraud regulation 📱 And follow us on social: LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3Ab7abT Instagram - http://bit.ly/2W60CWm
11/28/2019

Untangling IR35 off-payroll working rules

IR35 is the word on everyone’s lips at the moment, but what is it all about? The UK government’s anti-avoidance tax legislation is expected to take effect next year, with confirmation that off-payroll rules first introduced to the public sector, will now be amended and extended to the private sector. Recently, in the wake of the government’s tax crackdown, a number of high-profile businesses started culling contractors, in what the press are calling the ‘IR35 Blame Game’. It seems there is mass confusion over exactly who will be affected and how severely; and whether there will be delays in implementing it as some are calling for. For practical advice on what this means and what you need to do, tune into this podcast episode. And follow us on social: LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3Ab7abT Twitter - http://bit.ly/1qILii3 Instagram - http://bit.ly/2W60CWm

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