Island Life Magazine Ltd June/July 2008 | Page 112

life LOCAL BUSINESS Business & Economic Review - a great success April 23rd saw over 100 specially invited guests attend an event being held by leading Island Accountancy firm Moore Stephens at Quay Arts, Newport. The event entitled ‘Business & Economic Review’ started with delegates enjoying drinks and canapés at the pre-seminar network reception. This was followed by a series of presentations to a near capacity audience in the Anthony Minghella Theatre by senior members of the Moore Stephens team, including Sue Lucas -Managing Partner and Peter Warren -Tax Partner from the companies Newport office, on subjects including Capital Gains and Inheritance Tax. There then followed a 112 Top right – Kenneth Broux – Chief Economist Lloyds TSB 2nd right - Sue Lucas – Managing Partner Moore Stephens 3rd right (group shot) – Moore Stephens partners with just some of over 100 clients and delegates attending the event. presentation by keynote speaker Kenneth Broux, Chief Economist at Lloyds TSB, regarding the current state of the economy, markets and outlook for 2008/9. Peter White of Hoverwork commented that the event was ‘thoroughly informative and entertaining. Great hospitality and lovely company’. This event is just one in an ongoing series of events from Moore Stephens aimed at ensuring that their clients are fully briefed on the issues that effect them and their businesses. www.wightfrog.com/islandlife