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Have you as a board ever questioned why you have so many companies in your group structure and what they are all for? Do they have a valuable purpose or do they increase risk and/or give the impression of opaqueness? This article explains why simplifying a group structure can support…
Over the last 18 months, the automotive industry has experienced a period of enormous change, with OEMs, suppliers and dealerships each continuing to face their own unique challenges. In this article we are going to summarise some key dynamics and challenges facing the automotive rental segment. Recent challenges faced by…
The twenty-sixth climate change Conference of the Parties (“COP26”) is taking place in Glasgow. Teneo looks at the implications of the race to net zero on business and how financial institutions in the UK will need to respond to this critical challenge. After decades of warnings from scientists and activists,…
Private capital firms require access to dedicated value creation capability and integrated strategies to reach critical size and recognition. Evidence shows that having such capabilities and strategies not only enhances performance, but also assists funds in articulating how and where they add value over and above pure capital allocation and…
Part III: Can Logistics Providers Keep UK Supply Chains Moving Through the Headwinds? UK Logistics Providers: Increased Demand, Unprecedented Disruption Delays in HGV tests, withdrawal of agency labour and the impact of Brexit have contributed to a steadily increasing shortfall in HGV drivers that has seen the industry make headlines…
Way back in pre-Covid times all the talk was on Brexit; remember that? At the time, I can’t recollect anyone predicting that Brexit would result in an increase in the number of banks operating in the UK; but it appears that’s what’s happened. I thought I’d look at a few…
Part 2: Global Shipping Disruption Threatens the Resilience of UK Supply Chains Supply chain resilience is at the top of Board agendas. Soaring shipping costs are eroding margins and delays are hampering revenue and cash generation. Bulky goods retailers and retailers reliant on Christmas trading, together with “just in time”…
The implementation of COVID-19 support measures by the Government has materially reduced the risk of merchant insolvency during the periods of lockdowns and restrictions. However, soon these measures will unwind, and it is expected that many merchants will experience financial distress. Acquiring banks will be critical to any merchant restructurings…
Part 1: Can Consumer Products Suppliers Navigate the Disruption? Consumer Products Suppliers Under Threat As world economies have started to reopen a number of issues have emerged in the Consumer Products supply sector which are causing significant challenges to businesses. Labour and haulier shortages are creating high profile operational disruption.
The recent feedback report from the Jersey Financial Services Commission (“JFSC”) has caused me to reflect on my experience running large regulatory transformation programmes. “Change is a constant” – but how do you effectively embed any change to avoid some of the pitfalls experienced by 80% of the respondents? The…
When a portfolio business is facing distress, there are several options lenders can take to minimise losses and ensure participation in potential future upside. This insight piece considers the three most commonly utilised options which have material tax implications for lenders. It should be noted that all of the options…
The recent Amigo ruling, where Mr Justice Miles declined to sanction the proposed Scheme of Arrangement despite scheme creditors (including consumer redress creditors) voting overwhelmingly in favour, has cast doubt on the viability of schemes as a tool to restructure struggling lenders. But does that mean the end of the…
