FD Forum: Beyond the Budget - Economic analysis and a political Perspective on Staffing

Meeting Agenda

Welcome and Introduction
Helen Spring, Finance Director, Broster Buchanan

APSCo Update
APSCo

Economic Outlook and Budget Analysis
Liz Martins, Senior Economist, HSBC

Following the previous day’s budget announcement, Liz will provide an overview of the latest economic outlook and the implications of the Government's budget, including:

• Economic growth prospects
• Inflation and interest rate expectations
• Labour market trends
• Key Budget announcements and market reaction
• What the wider economic environment means for recruitment businesses
  
  
  
  
  

Tax, Regulatory and Employment Cost Considerations
Saffery

Saffery will follow with an overview of the practical implications of the budget for recruitment businesses, focusing on:

• Key tax changes and developments
• Regulatory considerations
• Employment costs and workforce implications
• Financial planning priorities for FDs
• Actions businesses should be considering now

Strategic Opportunities in a Changing Market

 Ronny Grosman, Owner and Managing Director, Blackwood Capital

The meeting will conclude with a forward-looking discussion on the strategic, investment and growth implications of the budget for the staff sector. Ronny will review the impact on:

• Valuations and investment trends
• The outlook for M&A and the implications for deal activity, timing and transaction structures
• Opportunities arising from the Budget and evolving market conditions
• Employee share schemes, including EMI and employee ownership structures
• Private equity and carried interest considerations for PE-backed businesses
• Capital investment opportunities, including technology and AI adoption
• New and emerging UK investment vehicles for growth businesses
• Where recruitment business leaders should focus investment and capital over the next 12-24 months