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Corporate finance events: Jones bootmaker

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To help the retail industry through one of its toughest periods, there will be a key debate at our corporate finance events this year. Recently a Birmingham-based team advised on a deal which saw one of Britain’s oldest shoe shop chains bought by a Dutch retail giant.

Clearwater Corporate Finance was appointed advisors to Macintosh Retail on its acquisition of Jones Bootmaker. The purchase is to add 93 stores to the Dutch firm’s portfolio.

The deal is expected to complete in April and will see Jones Bootmaker aim to open 15 more stores in the UK over the next three years. The firm will also invest in a new website to increase online sales. To capitalise on the rise in retail internet sales, Jones are creating a separate distribution centre specifically for online sales.

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Software to boost corporate performance

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Four housing associations have taken on Covalent Software in a bid to drive corporate performance conference-goers may be interested to hear.

The London-based software company has been appointed by housing associations in Bury, Birmingham, Liverpool and Lampeter.

All the companies have said they plan to use the software to enhance their corporate performance by tracking performance indicators, action plans and risk registers.

Covalent specialises in performance and risk management programmes. It is used by 61 social housing companies around the UK. Overall the software is used by more than 30,000 customers around the country to track their success and improve corporate performance.

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Corporate performance events: MSBs

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

People attending corporate performance events may be interested to hear that according to the CBI the ‘forgotten army’ of medium-sized businesses holds key to future UK growth.

It says that medium-sized businesses despite representing just one per cent of businesses, they represent 16 per cent of all jobs and generate 22 per cent of the economic revenue.

In fact the CBI claim that the sector has the potential to inject between £20bn and £50bn into the economy by 2020.

In a report called Future Champions: unlocking growth in the UK’s medium-sized businesses, which uses new analysis conducted with the help of McKinsey & Company, it’s calling for a broader range of finance to be made available to MSBs as they can no longer solely relying on bank lending.

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Corporate strategy events: Goldman Sachs

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Making bets on the growth in internet technologies will be a key focus of corporate strategy events this year.

And leading investment bank Goldman Sachs has bought a $70m minority stake in Cheshire-based software group AppSense.

The US bank believes there will be further growth in technology that helps mobile applications or "apps" work.

AppSense has found recent success by offering "user virtualisation" services which allow users to take information from their computer desktop and use it on a range of mobile devices.

Existing customers include large corporations such as United Airlines and BT, as well as major government sectors.

The money will be used to expand the British company in the US. The sector for mobile applications in the States is expected to grow by as much as $2bn in the coming years.

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Corporate finance business events: FSA

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Changes to the UK’s financial regulation system will be a key topic at corporate finance business events, after the new Financial Policy Committee at the Bank of England was unveiled this week.

The FPC will oversee the government’s new system of regulators. The Financial Services Authority previously held responsibility for conduct in business, yet will be split up into two new bodies. One will be charged with curbing the risk taken by banks, while the other will help protect consumers.

The FSA was heavily criticised during the height of Britain’s financial crisis in 2008. The job of the Bank of England committee will be to identify risks taken in the UK financial system, and intervene where necessary. It will also work with regulators in other countries where necessary.

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Corporate finance business events: Sales

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

One of the main topics of corporate finance business events this year is likely to be the privatisation of state-owned lender Northern Rock.

And corporate finance advisors have been given a fortnight by UK Financial Investments to tender for work, after the sale of the group becomes more likely.

Northern Rock was nationalised three years ago at the height of the credit crunch, and since then the government has prepared for privatisation.

Options for Northern Rock include relisting the business, or re-mutualising the lender for it to become a building society again.

Yet experts believe a private sale is considered to be on the cards.

Investment banks likely to bid for the work include Goldman Sachs. The firm is a lead contender having advised the Treasury on Northern Rock in 2008.

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Corporate Finance conferences: Beyond Basel

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Financial Services Authority chairman Lord Turner has given food for thought for upcoming corporate finance conferences, in a speech where he argued that financial reforms must go beyond those proposed in the Basel III process.

Speaking to the Cass Business School on Wednesday evening, Lord Turner warned that the financial system will continue to transform itself – and that the regulatory system must evolve alongside it.

He also suggested that the financial crash has fundamentally altered some of the assumptions that brought about efficient risk-dispersal in the past.

"The temptation post-crisis is to imagine that if only we can discover and correct specific imperfections – such as bad incentives or industry structure – that a permanently more stable financial system can be achieved," he said.

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Corporate strategy events: Microsoft

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

A frequently discussed topic at corporate strategy events is how to reposition your business after years of success to engage new customers.

And software giant Microsoft are once again embarking on refreshing their brand for the new digital age.

The firm used last night’s high-profile coverage of the Golden Globes awards to introduce a new corporate tagline called "Be What’s Next".

The corporate strategy is to get consumers thinking that the company’s products help people achieve their dreams.

The two commercials showcased the company’s Windows 7 mobile operating system, as well as the Bing search engine.

Microsoft asked aspiring actors to appear in the adverts to talk about the difficulty of achieving their career aims.

The strategy is to bring together both Windows 7 and Bing under the Microsoft umbrella to reach a global audience.

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Corporate strategy events: JJB Sports

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

The struggling retail sector will be the talk of corporate strategy events this year as Britain continues to fight its way out of recession.

And this week troubled retailer JJB Sports announced that its main shareholders will back a £65m equity fundraising as part of a rescue plan.

The funds will be used to pay for a restructuring of the brand, which will include revamping stores and closing those which currently make a loss.

The firm is also looking to expand into the online retail marketplace.

The company has created six "trial" stores with the aim of appealing to keen amateur sportsman.

Previously the firm had concentrated on leisure clothing and sales of training shoes.

JJB chairman Mike McTighe revealed their suppliers have been "hugely supportive" of the restructuring plans.

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Corporate performance events: UK deficit

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

The rising UK trade deficit will undoubtedly be a topic of discussion at corporate performance events this year. And there is little in the way of good news after Britain’s trade-in-goods deficit hit a record high in November.

The impact of surging oil imports is said to have outweighed the recent boom in exports. The deficit grew to £8.7 billion in November which was an increase from October.

Economists are said to have been surprised that trade performance has not yet boosted growth. Yet the opposite was generally the case in 2010. The trade deficit has largely been caused by rises in imports from non-EU countries.

The Government has recently made cutbacks in public sector spending, and is relying on the corporate sector to lead the way to economic recovery.

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New financial training scheme launched

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

A new partnership between the National Skills Academy for Financial Services and Prudential PLC has seen the launch of a new financial training scheme.

People interested in financial training conferences may be interested in the partnership, which will allow the academy to provide the insurer’s financial skills training package to be delivered to the wider finance industry through online learning.

Key issues, such as how to treat customers fairly, will be covered in the online tutorials, which offer the chance to learn flexibly to increase skills and understanding.

Sylvia Perrins, chief executive officer of the skills academy, said: "The quality of the training material combined with the flexibility of an online resource will be beneficial for many financial services companies wanting to upskill their staff."

The National Skills Academy for Financial Services is an employer-led charitable organisation which provides training.

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Finance: Diversify ISA for less risk

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

People attending investment conferences will be aware that the financial year is coming to an end, and with it, the ISA allowance for this year.

With the dawning of a new year comes the need for fresh starts, and a fresh approach to risk assessment in ISAs.

As such, the Fair Investment Company is urging investors to diversify their ISAs to spread the risk and increase the likelihood of returns, the FT Adviser reports.

Associate director Oliver Roylance-Smith, told the news provider: "The single best way to diversify your Isa investments is to spread the risk across several different asset types. The principle choice is between cash, bonds, equities and property but within each there can be further division, with each class having different risk/return characteristics."

The financial year will end on April 5th.

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Corporate finance events: UK tax rules

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Maximising revenue against taxation will be a key debate at corporate finance events this year.

And first to speak out was Standard Chartered this week, who warned that the UK is becoming a less attractive place for its business.

The bank’s pre-tax profit rose by 19 per cent to £3.7 billion following growth in corporate finance, financial markets and cash management.

Growth was led by the Asian side of its wholesale banking business, and it was the only UK bank to register profits during the economic crisis.

Yet chief executive Peter Sands has warned that the Government’s £2.5 billion levy on banks will cost Standard Chartered £110 million next year.

Because 90% of profits were made outside of the UK, he believes the tax makes Britain "less enticing".

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Corporate finance events: Pensions

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Meeting the rapidly changing needs of pensioners will be a likely focus of this year’s corporate finance events. And benefits and investment consultancy Mercer may be leading the way after creating a new service for pension schemes.

The firm has linked with rival providers Standard Life, Friends Provident and Zurich to create a new workplace savings solution.

It will allow companies and their employees direct access to pensions and investments all in one place.

The technology used will help companies cut the cost of pensions provision, and promote savings and benefits in the workplace.

And the new offering sees the firm expand beyond providing advice to clients. Mercer will act as the "manager of fund managers" by switching money between markets, yet it will not take part in stock-picking.

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Corporate strategy events: Nokia

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Forming key alliances to grow market share will be one of the topics at corporate strategy events this year. And troubled mobile firm Nokia is looking to do just that in an effort to rebuild its fortunes.

The company has signed up to a "broad strategic partnership" with Microsoft, where Nokia will use Windows Mobile 7 as software for its smartphones.

Under the agreement, Nokia will use Microsoft’s Bing service on its devices, while Microsoft will use Nokia Maps in its mapping services.

The mobile phone firm once dominated the market for handsets, but has recently found itself marginalised by the popularity of smartphones by Apple, Research in Motion and HTC.

Some analysts believe the tie-up with Microsoft will allow Nokia to make large cuts in research and development, and help raise profit margins.

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Corporate Benefits Summit 2011

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

The Newport Group: Supercharging Executive Benefit Plans

Eddie Allen from The Newport Group, a solution provider at the marcus evans Corporate Benefits Summit 2011, looks at how executive benefit plans can be enhanced.

Interview with: Eddie Allen, Managing Director, The Newport Group

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“Corporate benefits directors need to regularly benchmark their executive retirement plans against their peer companies,” according to Eddie Allen, Managing Director of The Newport Group. The Newport Group is one of the leading retirement services and asset management firms in the country and will be represented at the upcoming marcus evans Corporate Benefits Summit 2011 in Hollywood, Florida, June 15-17. Ahead of the Summit, Allen offers advice on more efficient executive benefit plan management and higher participant utilization.

What issues are corporate benefits directors facing today?

Eddie Allen: At many companies, executive compensation and deferrals have decreased over the past few years, requiring corporate benefits directors to be more educated and creative in their use of deferred compensation programs. In addition, there is a perception that deferring income in a rising tax rate environment is not advisable. However, Newport’s analysis shows that deferring income remains advantageous to the executive assuming income is deferred for at least three to four years. Based on Newport’s experience with plan sponsors and participants, we know that the average deferral period is much longer than four years; therefore, pre-tax deferred compensation plans remain one of the most attractive executive benefit tools for creating wealth and additional retirement benefits.

What should be on corporate benefits directors’ agendas today?

Eddie Allen: Corporate benefits directors need to regularly benchmark their executive benefit plans against their peer companies. A thorough retirement plan benchmark analysis allows them to see how their plans rank relative to their industry peers and shows whether or not their benefit plan dollars are being utilized to the fullest extent. The Newport Group is the only full-service retirement services firm with this benchmarking capability.

The recession has also given many companies the opportunity to think outside the box in terms of utilizing their DCP for “sign on” or “stay” bonuses. These recruiting and retention tools are often overlooked and are ways to create extra benefit value with very little additional work or effort.

What best practices would you recommend?

Eddie Allen: Companies should ensure they have the four key competencies in place that are needed to effectively manage their executive benefit programs. These core competencies are: consulting, asset management, communication/education and administration.

Consulting comprises all aspects of plan design, plan and trust documents, compliance and financial modeling. Asset management involves matching trust assets with plan liabilities and the creation of a “best in class” participant investment menu. A well-designed communication and education strategy is necessary for executive plans to succeed. Proper plan administration includes all of the tools necessary to satisfy the plan sponsor and the participants including a recordkeeping system built specifically for non-qualified plans and comprehensive corporate financial reporting.

How can retirement plans be better aligned with organization goals?

Eddie Allen: The retirement plan must be consistent with the overall compensation strategy of the organization. What some companies do is pigeonhole their deferred compensation plans as a “401(k) make-up” plan to simply allow for modest additional deferrals. We feel that incorporating deferred compensation programs into the overall compensation and benefits strategy, including recruiting and retention, is a far better approach. There are so many ways companies can supercharge their already existing plans to better achieve their organizational and participant driven goals.

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Corporate Benefits Summit 2011

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Employee Research Institute:
Keeping the Focus on Core Employee Benefits

Dallas Salisbury, a speaker at the marcus evans Mid-Market Corporate Benefits Summit 2011, on focusing on the benefits that matter the most.

Interview with: Dallas Salisbury, President and Chief Executive Officer, Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The focus on costs can be so overwhelming, that corporate benefits directors often lose sight of the purpose of benefits programs, says Dallas Salisbury, President and Chief Executive Officer, Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI). They should focus on the core issues and benefits, make sure the strategy is designed to achieve its objectives and not chase the latest rumor about the Healthcare Reform.

A speaker at the marcus evans Mid-Market Corporate Benefits Summit 2011 in Hollywood, Florida, June 15-17, Salisbury discusses what people value the most, what benefits directors overlook, and the future holds against the backdrop of healthcare reforms.

What benefit programs do people value the most?

Dallas Salisbury: Health insurance is the number one program, followed by savings and retirement programs. Health insurance is what keeps people healthy and allows them to be at work. Voluntary benefits, such as gyms, are considered nice but people prioritize other things.

What do benefits directors overlook?

Dallas Salisbury: The focus on costs and short-term profits can be so overwhelming that corporate benefits directors often lose sight of the purpose of benefits programs, which is to keep employees healthy and secure, reduce absenteeism and maximize productivity. There is a need to constantly and continuously educate the enterprise on why it is critical to invest in such programs.

Benefits directors have to do a front-end, annual, comprehensive review of all programs, to rationalize them against the core purpose and objectives of the organization. It is not enough to have health staff looking at health benefits and finance or HR staff at retirement benefits.

How can benefits director prepare for the Healthcare Reform Act?

Dallas Salisbury: The uncertainties tied to the health reform, the constant drum beat of change and increasing costs and pressures highlight the importance of making sure the enterprise is focused on the virtues of benefits programs. Companies that are not bothered with how employees get coverage will be giving away the ability to ensuring the workforce is at its most productive at all times. It is not in the organization’s best interest to detach itself from the control it has over employee wellbeing. Again, this means educating management, talking through health reform and focusing on the essentials within the current budget planning cycle and not on what may or may not happen. There is a lot in the media about how we should worry about the prospect of excess tax on health plans beginning in 2018, but there will be a lot of policy change until 2018, which could make the excess tax issue irrelevant. Benefits directors should focus on what they can control.

What are your thoughts for the future?

Dallas Salisbury: The move towards less generous health programs is making it difficult for people to afford retirement. As the millennial generation enters the labor force, this will be a problem. Benefits executives will have to consider ways of managing the workforce, to encourage exit from the labor force and put people in the position where they can actually retire. This problem is going to magnify itself over the next few years and it will be the number one issue that benefits executives are going to have to deal with.

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Corporate Benefits Summit 2011

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Flextronics International: Maximizing Return on Total Rewards through Effective Communication Strategies

Thomas Ezrin, a speaker at the marcus evans Corporate Benefits Summit 2011, discusses what makes employee benefits programs successful and aligned with organizational goals.

Interview with: Thomas Ezrin, Vice President, Global Total Rewards, Flextronics International

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The ultimate purpose of Total Rewards programs is to motivate employees and drive performance for the company, says Thomas Ezrin, Vice President, Global Compensation, Benefits and Mobility, Flextronics International. They must generate a measurable Return on Investment. However, the success of these programs ultimately depends on how they are perceived, the honesty and transparency of how they are communicated, and a strong linkage to organizational culture, values and leadership traits of the organization.

A speaker at the marcus evans Corporate Benefits Summit 2011 in Hollywood, Florida, June 15-17, Ezrin examines the characteristics of successful employee benefits programs, what people value most and the role of social media within the space.

Can you identify the features of successful Total Rewards programs?

Thomas Ezrin: The most successful programs are those that are “bottoms up” – created by groundswell and with employee recognition in mind – not imposed from the top of the organization.

Wellness is a hot topic in the industry because of cost escalations and concerns related to Healthcare Reform. We have implemented a comprehensive wellness program with incentives, fun and competitive events, wellness coaches and a plethora of tools available for employees to be able to take matters into their own hands and make the right healthcare related decisions.

What do people value the most?

Thomas Ezrin: People value the financial benefits the most in the short-term, as they are tangible and can be seen immediately. For example, when smokers have to pay more for their healthcare, the opportunity of a financial benefit to quitting is motivating. Longer-term of course, actual improvements in health are the most valuable benefits of Wellness programs – for example lowering of cholesterol, weight loss, reduction in blood pressure, diabetes-type symptoms, etc.

What role can social media play within the benefits space?

Thomas Ezrin: We are currently exploring various avenues of social media. The benefits vary from company to company, depending on the culture of the company, and the industry. The Silicon Valley workforce is quite progressive and the expectation is that companies in the area will be on the cutting-edge of technology and social media. The workforce has an entrepreneurial, engineering, fast-paced and innovative mindset. Google, Facebook and Cisco are obvious examples. Social media is not optional for this demographic – rather, it is part of the fabric of everyday life. This means that in order to stay competitive and to attract top talent in this area, social media must be used strategically.

The benefit of social media of course is that everything happens in real time. If used correctly, it can speed up the pace of decision-making, innovation and the proliferation of ideas. The platform encourages, or facilitates the free flow of ideas, but it has to be a natural evolution as opposed to being imposed on employees.

How can Total Rewards programs better align with organizational goals?

Thomas Ezrin: Again, transparency around pay philosophy is key. Open and honest communication around difficult decisions is always better than trying to hide something or assume employees will not understand what is happening. They will understand, and will be resentful if they think they are being manipulated or deceived.

Flextronics is a low margin operating model. Everyone understands that and is aligned to our montra of “doing more with less”. That is how we stay competitive, however, at the same time it offers motivated employees greater opportunities to “play up” and take on greater responsibility and challenges. Ultimately, they learn more and are better positioned to advance their careers as a result of their Flextronics experience. We prefer to reward high performers with above-market incentives and keep our fixed costs at the midpoint of the market.

If you were to give one piece of advice, what would that be?

Thomas Ezrin: Keep things simple; the simpler the better. The ultimate goal of Rewards programs is to motivate employees and drive performance for the company. If you over-communicate or create complex programs, people will spend more time trying to understand what you are giving to them as opposed to doing their jobs.

Contact: Sarin Kouyoumdjian-Gurunlian, Press Manager, marcus evans, Summits Division

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About the Corporate Benefits Summit 2011

For more information please send an email to info@marcusevanscy.com or visit the event website at www.corporatebenefitssummit.com

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Please note that the summit is a closed business event and the number of participants strictly limited.

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Mid-Market Corporate Benefits Summit

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Employee Research Institute:
Keeping the Focus on Core Employee Benefits

Dallas Salisbury, a speaker at the marcus evans Mid-Market Corporate Benefits Summit 2011, on focusing on the benefits that matter the most.

Interview with: Dallas Salisbury, President and Chief Executive Officer, Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

What benefit programs do people value the most?

What do benefits directors overlook?

How can benefits director prepare for the Healthcare Reform Act?

What are your thoughts for the future?

Contact:
Sarin Kouyoumdjian-Gurunlian
Press Manager, marcus evans
Summits Division
Tel: + 357 22 849 313
Email: press@marcusevanscy.com

About the Mid-Market Corporate Benefits Summit 2011

For more information please send an email to info@marcusevanscy.com or visit the event website

marcus evans group – corporate performance sector portal

Please note that the summit is a closed business event and the number of participants strictly limited.

About marcus evans Summits

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