Astute

Identity and Access Management is crucial to cloud security, ensuring limited access and preventing attackers from exploiting internal weaknesses. Opinion piece by our client Edward Viaene from IN4IT placed by our team on The New Stack https://lnkd.in/exVDueX5 #techPR #cloudsecurity #technology

We've really enjoyed working with Adriana Darling, John D. and the rest of the team at Creative Capital Ventures Group, promoting the launch of their new €18M fund to support technology, digital media and consumer tech founders. The fund’s first round of capital is set to be deployed by year end 2024, with 18 initial investments and 11 follow-on investments targeted, the fund will be aimed at digital media and consumer tech startups. CCV’s team has previously backed 150 startups, with 20 companies founded and six exits. Coverage placed by us on leading European tech site, Tech.eu: https://lnkd.in/ePrFBpBz Rich Britton Dominic Joseph Robert Fok Simon Kirby

Brilliant to see Stuart, a member of our client MAN v FAT's Gillingham club sharing his weight loss journey with one of the UK's most influential news titles, MailOnline, in a piece placed by the Astute team. At his heaviest, Stuart said he did not want to leave the house, however a combination of adopting a more healthy diet and weekly football sessions at MAN v FAT, has helped him feel like he can enjoy life. Full story: https://lnkd.in/eTSD7XD3. Matt Hudson Richard Crick Terry Dowding Alex Brown Dan Church Joe Hemmingsley Karl White Siobhan Birbeck Elle Cody Stuart Normansell Tim Roberts

Great piece in Gulf Business arranged by our team, telling the story of Astute client, Chris Ball of Hoxton Wealth, discussing the company's exceptional growth and how a recent pivot to embrace technology in wealth management, has set a strong foundation for the future. https://lnkd.in/eaU7383V Alan Turner Matt Wines Sam Oakes Matthew Tailford FPFS

In support of a piece looking at what America's budget airlines could learn from their EU counterparts, our client Anton Radchenko, Esq. of AirAdvisor spoke with Newsweek about how low-cost carriers in the EU and UK deploy super-fast turnaround times and the standardisation of their fleets, for efficiency purposes. Anton also explains that while digitising more passenger documentation might not be popular with American passengers at first, this can also drive down costs. See more of Anton's thoughts: https://lnkd.in/e__t3Egi Joanna Teljeur

Our client Elica UK has launched NikolaTesla Velvet, a new vented induction hob, with an appearance as smooth as the fabric. It features automatic modes, including Autocapture, with extraction power level automatically adjusted to optimise energy consumption. Read this piece placed by our team in Kitchens & Bathrooms News https://lnkd.in/eThuqZyX

After Oxford University student Freddie Finlay completed a summer internship with our client The Category Management Company he put together his thoughts on what Gen Z students are looking for from the multiples and the #FMCG sector - and the anomalies that mean that they are not being effectively served. You can read Freddie’s thoughts in his piece placed by our team in The Grocer. https://lnkd.in/eF_FhC9M #fmcgindustry Patrick Finlay Amit Malhan

Speaking to the Daily Express online, Mark Routen CTA, Director of Taxation at our client Hoxton Wealth, has issued a warning that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is eyeing up hikes to capital gains tax, inheritance tax and on pensions. Sharing his predictions, Mr Routen said: "It is speculated that the rate of capital gains tax will be aligned to income tax. This could mean an increase from 20 per cent to 45 per cent in some cases, or in respect of property 24 per cent to 45 per cent." "If you are considering selling an asset, you need to take action now and look to do it before the budget." Read more: https://lnkd.in/eJjZzE6i Alan Turner Matt Wines Charmaine Sidon Chris Ball Matthew Tailford FPFS Sam Oakes Krishan Turner-Dave Howard Robinson

Our client FMCG and retail capability specialists Sellex Consulting is teaming up with Plans With Purpose Ltd, a consultancy dedicated to helping businesses and brands put purpose, and sustainability and diversity at the heart of their progress, with a strategic collaboration to support businesses in the food and drink and health and beauty sectors achieve the challenging balance of doing right by people and planet with the ever-increasing demands on commercial delivery. Coverage in Consultancy.uk https://lnkd.in/ePY3cPGD #fmcgindustry #consultancy #esg