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IRIS Software Group unveils IRIS Elements Enterprise for accountancy firms serving complex clients
IRIS Elements Enterprise will empower accountancy firms to access unified, secure, and compliant Tax and Accounts Production software anywhere, anytime.
LONDON, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IRIS Software Group, a leading global provider of accounting, edtech, HR and payroll solutions, today announced the launch of IRIS Elements Enterprise, the latest tier in its existing cloud-based accounting suite. With today’s launch, IRIS rolls out two initial Enterprise product offerings: Enterprise Tax and Enterprise Accounts Production. The IRIS Elements suite now offers three tiers: IRIS Elements Essential for smaller practices and startups, IRIS Elements Professional for mid-tier firms and, now, IRIS Elements Enterprise for firms serving complex clients.
“In today’s market, accountancy firms are up against a wide range of pain points – coordinating different software across their offices and people; maximising success and growth with the same or fewer resources; dealing with complex regulatory requirements; and all while being under intense pressure to modernise,” said Mark Chambers, Managing Director of Accountancy at IRIS Software Group. “IRIS Elements Enterprise offers a seamless, secure way to get there, allowing firms to pay for what they need and add extra features as they scale up.”
IRIS Elements Enterprise
IRIS Elements Enterprise is designed to support accountancy firms as they navigate complex client needs and stay ahead of regulatory changes, such as HMRC’s upcoming Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements. This comprehensive platform helps firms improve profitability and client satisfaction by streamlining operations and offering robust tools for producing financial statements and generating tax returns. This makes it easier for accountancy firms to:
- Stay ahead of regulatory compliance changes: IRIS Elements Enterprise builds on its existing IRIS Elements Professional mid-tier offering, introducing the ability to produce more complex accounts for clients, like CICs and Farms, while still ensuring compliance with the latest accounts standards and requirements from Companies House and HMRC. Complex scenarios around Capital Gains, Capital Allowances, Losses, Group Relief and R&D are all catered for, making Tax Return form completion and calculations simple and easy.
- Automate tax processes to save time and reduce manual errors: IRIS Elements Enterprise automates time-consuming tasks in tax return completion. Features such as asset registers, automatic partnership profit calculations, capital gains tracking, and automated tax calculations with error warnings help improve accuracy. Asset data is stored and rolled forward year on year, allowing for automatic calculations and preventing the need for rekeying of information.
- Access real-time, synchronised client data: The IRIS Elements Platform links accounts production and tax in one cohesive workflow with real-time data synchronisation. Accountancy firms benefit from fewer manual tasks and increased visibility into clients’ mandatory annual compliance requirements, allowing for faster, more informed decision-making.
IRIS Elements’ Cloud Journey: Generating Momentum in 2024
Today also marks a major milestone in IRIS Software Group’s cloud journey, which began with the launch of IRIS Elements, the first UK accountancy suite to be wholly cloud-based. Since 2021, more than 9,000 accountancy firms and practices have selected IRIS Elements to complete their clients’ accounts and tax returns securely from anywhere, providing a full end-to-end solution for all their compliance and workflow management needs.
The platform’s unique, ‘hybrid-by-design’ bi-directional bridging technology also allows firms to operate and synchronise between on-premise IRIS desktop and cloud applications, enabling seamless management of critical tasks while gradually adopting cloud workflows. IRIS Elements has consistently achieved a ‘high status’ ranking within the DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) framework, with six daily deployments to rapidly deliver new and innovative product features. IRIS Element’s enterprise-level security, encryption and advanced user authentication protect sensitive client data. This year, IRIS Elements also achieved ISO 27001:2022 accreditation – outlining the strength of its security management systems and ability to effectively manage and mitigate cyber risks – and launched a specialist Cyber Essentials security programme for the 24,000 accountants the business supports in the UK.
IRIS Elements continues to be celebrated for its award-winning contributions to the accounting industry. So far this year, the IRIS Elements platform has been named a finalist in the 2024 Computing Cloud Awards for ‘Best Cloud Support Provider’ and ‘Multi-Hybrid Cloud Solution of the Year’, in the 2024 ICB (Institute of Certified Bookkeepers) UK LUCA Awards for ‘Tax and Accounts Production Software of the Year’ and in the 2024 BCS UK IT Awards for ‘Digital Transformation Project of the Year,’ for its ambitious cloud migration project, which has successfully migrated more than 9,000 accountancy customers from legacy systems to IRIS Elements. Furthermore, 63% of this year’s Accounting Excellence Award winners were IRIS customers.
Looking Ahead
As part of its ongoing innovation roadmap, IRIS will introduce IRIS Elements Practice Management Enterprise in the coming months. It will feature more advanced reporting, time and expenses tracking, and scheduling capabilities so firms can further streamline their compliance efforts.
About IRIS Accountancy
IRIS is proud to be “the official supporter of accountants and bookkeepers,” and a leading provider of innovative software solutions designed to help accountants and bookkeepers grow, thrive, and create lasting value for their clients. As the largest third-party online filer with the UK Government, IRIS boasts HMRC and Companies House acceptance rates of over 98%. Trusted by 93 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms and 28 of the top 30 firms, IRIS serves more than 24,000 UK accountancy practices. Over 9,000 of these firms have adopted IRIS Elements, the company’s fully cloud-based solution, to streamline their operations and securely manage their workflows.
For over two decades, IRIS has provided comprehensive outsourcing services, with a team of over 600 qualified accounting professionals helping clients optimise their schedules by handling audit, bookkeeping, year-end accounts, personal tax, payroll, and iXBRL tagging. IRIS holds industry-leading certifications, including ISO 27001, GDPR compliance, and quality assurance standards like ISO QMS 9001:2015, ISO ISMS 27001:2013, and PIMS 27701:2019.
About IRIS Software Group
Founded more than 45 years ago, IRIS Software Group (IRIS) is a leading global provider of mission-critical software and services and one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies. IRIS is a trusted partner to more than 100,000 customers across 135 countries, empowering finance, HR and payroll teams, educational organisations, and accountancy practices of all shapes and sizes to look forward with certainty and confidence.
IRIS is certified as a Great Place to Work® in the UK, Ireland, India, Canada and the USA and recognised as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2023. IRIS is also recognised as one of the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, one of the Best Workplaces in Tech and one of the Best Workplaces for Women.
To see how IRIS helps organisations get things right first time, every time, visit www.iris.co.uk, or follow IRIS Software Group on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.
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Strategic launch to cater to the growing demand for luxury real estate across Asia-Pacific
HONG KONG, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — DAMAC International, a global leader in luxury real estate, has officially opened its new office in Hong Kong, marking its third office in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This expansion is part of DAMAC’s broader vision to strengthen its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing regions, renowned for its rapid investment growth. The Hong Kong office is a strategic gateway to the APAC market. It allows DAMAC to better serve its expanding clientele by offering direct access to its prestigious properties in Dubai and other international locations, such as London and Miami.
The Hong Kong office will provide investors across the region access to personalised services, offering exclusive insights into DAMAC’s luxury residential towers, branded residences, and lifestyle communities. As demand from the APAC region continues to rise, DAMAC is poised to offer high-end real estate investment opportunities that cater to the needs of discerning clients.
Talking about the opening, Abbas Sajwani, Board Member, DAMAC International, stated: “This is yet another milestone in our expansion into the APAC region. The new office will allow us to be closer to our clientele. It is a testament to our belief in the region’s potential and commitment to providing top-tier investment opportunities in luxury development.”
By establishing this new office, DAMAC continues positioning itself as a leading player in the global real estate market. It further strengthens its ability to connect with clients to provide unparalleled luxury investment opportunities for long-term value.
About DAMAC International
DAMAC International has been at the forefront of the Middle East’s luxury real estate market since 2002, delivering award-winning residential, commercial and leisure properties across the region and internationally, including in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, the Maldives, Canada, the United States, as well as the United Kingdom.
Since then, the company has delivered more than 47,000 homes with over 40,000 more in diverse planning and development phases. Joining forces with some of the world’s most eminent fashion and lifestyle brands to create tremendous living experiences, such as with Versace, Roberto Cavalli, or de GRISOGONO. With a consistent vision and momentum, DAMAC is building the next generation of luxury living across the globe.
Live the Luxury.
Visit us at www.damacgroup.com
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GTN and SBI Group collaborate to launch “SBI Saudi Arabia Equity Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)”
The launch marks the first ETF dedicated to investing in the Saudi Arabian stock market listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — GTN and SBI Holdings announced on October 30 at FII 8th Edition 2024 in Riyadh the launch of the “SBI Saudi Arabia Equity Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)”- a groundbreaking ETF dedicated to investing in the Saudi Arabian stock market and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. This fund marks a significant milestone as it represents the first ETF focusing exclusively on Saudi equities to be accessible to Japanese investors.
The collaboration between GTN and SBI Group stems from a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in May 2024 in Tokyo at the Saudi Japan Vision 2030 Event in the presence of H.E. Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, the Minister of Investment.
Inspired by Vision 2030, the ETF is expected to reflect the performance of the Saudi market and attract Japanese investors due to Saudi Arabia’s significant economic transformation, sustainable growth, and advanced financial infrastructure. The ETF will be managed to achieve investment results linked to the “MSCI Saudi Arabia Index (yen equivalent basis)”. SBI Asset Management received the regulator’s approval, and the ETF was successfully listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on October 31, 2024.
As per the MOU signed between the parties, SBI Asset Management will be responsible for creating, managing and promoting the ETF in Japan, while GTN will provide research, execution, clearing and settlement services to the ETF.
SBI Group is a strategic investor of GTN and a key partner in GTN’s expansion plans in Asia.
The Chairman of GTN and its mother company NTG, Mohammed Rashid Al Ballaa said: “We are excited about the collaboration between SBI Group and GTN to launch the first-ever Saudi-focused ETF in Japan. SBI Group has access to over 10 million customers and is ideally suited to promote an ETF linked to the Saudi market in Japan. This milestone was achieved thanks to Mr. Yoshitaka Kitao, the visionary leader and founder of SBI Group.” “The ongoing support of the Saudi Stock Exchange and the Ministry of Investment in Saudi Arabia were also essential success factors in reaching this milestone,” said Mr. Al Ballaa.
At the FII conference in Riyadh, Mr. Yoshitaka Kitao said: “I am excited to be in the Kingdom and see the development that has taken place over the past few years. I am also excited to see the unfolding of the Vision 2030. I am confident that the Saudi Arabia ETF will provide Japanese investors the opportunity to participate and be part of the growth journey of Saudi Arabia.”
About GTN
GTN is a fintech pioneer with decades of success, holding broker-dealer and capital markets services licenses in multiple jurisdictions through subsidiaries. We are committed to empowering brokers, banks, asset managers, and fintechs with scalable and innovative investment and trading solutions that enable access to a comprehensive network of global markets and multiple asset classes, making investment and trading accessible to all.
GTN brings together a diverse team of over 500 talented individuals spread across Brazil, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the UAE, the UK, and the US, united by a shared passion and purpose: empowering clients and transforming the accessibility to investment and trading opportunities for all.
GTN is backed by strategic investors IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and SBI Group, one of the largest financial services firms listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. To learn more, visit www.gtngroup.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
About SBI Group
Over 25 years of successful track record, SBI Group has become one of the largest FinTech companies in Japan. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the SBI Group has over 19,000 employees and 685 group companies. SBI Group’s main businesses are financial services, asset management, investment business, Crypto-assets and Next Gen businesses such as biotechnology, healthcare and Web3.
SBI Group companies include SBI Securities, Japan’s number one online securities company, SBI Sumishin Net Bank, Japan’s largest internet bank in terms of deposit amount, and a variety of other financial companies.
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GENEVA, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Swiss private banking group CBH Compagnie Bancaire Helvétique announces the appointment of Enid Yip as the new CEO of its subsidiary CBH Asia. Mrs Yip will also lead the Asia Regional Committee. Based in Hong Kong, CBH Asia is a key part of the Group’s strategic commitment to expand its presence in the region.
Concurrently, Patrick Wong, who has overseen the Asia business since 2017, has been appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Mr Wong will continue to manage Operations, Regulatory and Compliance, and IT, while Mrs Yip will focus on enhancing the firm’s client offering and driving business development in line with the Group’s long-term strategy for Asia. With its entrepreneurial approach and exclusive and bespoke investment offering, CBH Asia offers compelling advantages to clients and relationship managers in the region.
A seasoned executive, Mrs Yip brings over 25 years of experience in successfully growing wealth management institutions in Asia. Most recently she was with LGT. Prior to that, she was a Member of the Board at Bank J. Safra Sarasin, having previously served as their Chief Executive Officer, Asia, overseeing the bank’s expansion in the region. Earlier in her career, Mrs Yip held various senior positions in the private banking industry.
Simon Benhamou, CBH Bank Chief Executive Officer said: “We are delighted to welcome someone of Enid’s calibre to lead CBH Asia. Her extensive experience and strong leadership will be instrumental in furthering our growth in key Asian markets. Our people are our greatest asset and with Enid’s strong commitment to our core values of entrepreneurship and teamwork, we are confident that she will further strengthen CBH Asia’s success. We extend our best wishes to Enid on her appointment.”
Mrs Yip said: “I am delighted to be joining a Group that fosters an environment where we can achieve great results by pursuing excellence with creativity. I am determined to expand CBH’s footprint in the region, building on our established expertise and maintaining our long-term vision of adding value for both clients and stakeholders.”
About CBH | Compagnie Bancaire Helvétique
CBH Compagnie Bancaire Helvétique is a family-owned Swiss banking group founded in 1975. Headquartered in Geneva, the Group currently counts close to 309 professionals in 10 locations around the world. As of December 31st, 2023 client assets totaled CHF 14.3 billion and the Group’s Tier 1 ratio was 43%, placing it among the best capitalized banks in Switzerland compared to its peers.
CBH Group provides wealth management services to private and institutional clients, as well as several complementary business lines, including family office solutions, asset services & structuring, exclusive private markets expertise, and bespoke daily banking and card solutions.
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