- "In the last 20 years our business has changed considerably…and as the focus of our business has changed, Bird Luckin have moved with us."
Alex Tanner, George Tanner (Shalford) Ltd - "Bird Luckin has looked after us incredibly well for over 60 years, they are pro-active and innovational - meeting all our needs to help us achieve our aims."
Richard Stubbings, Cliffords Limited - "I can honestly say that Bird Luckin are the best firm of accountants and auditors I have ever dealt with - and I don't say that lightly!"
Colin Webb, Walthamstow Stadium - "It's important for us to know that we will always be able to contact the right people to give us the right advice and support."
Jane Bennett, Bennetts Funeral Directors - "Although we deal mainly with one Partner … we also know that if we need to contact someone else who is a specialist in another area, we can get the advice we need quickly and easily"
Jeremy Ruggles, J.S. Wright & Sons Ltd - "Bird Luckin got us to a stage which would have taken us months - if not years - to reach on our own, and they got us there in a matter of weeks"
Matthew Sullivan, SNC Ltd - "You can be a good accountant, but if you don't have an understanding of the industry it can be very difficult. "There are two or three people we have regular contact with at Bird Luckin who know our business well, and it makes a difference.""
Robert Church, W A Church (Bures) Ltd - "The work which Bird Luckin has done for Boddingtons over the past few months has helped shape our future direction for the better."
John Warner, Chief Executive, Boddingtons Ltd - "Bird Luckin has acted for us since our inception 10 years ago. They have a very 'can do' yet highly professional attitude - we are very appreciative of their support and advice over the years."
Marlon Fox, Outlook Property Ltd
Banks must disclose compensation scheme terms
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has revealed plans to force banks, building societies and credit unions to prominently display how much compensation savers could claim in the event of an institution failing.
They will also have to explain where the compensation will come from, and details will need to be on show in every branch and on their website.
The move is part of an ongoing campaign by the FSA and the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) to improve confidence around compensation by raising awareness of what is available.
FSA authorised UK banks or building societies that are covered by the scheme will need to display the words ‘Your deposits are protected up to £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK deposit protection scheme. Any deposits you hold above this amount are not covered.'
While those with headquarters in the European Economic Area (EEA) will need to state that deposits are not protected by the UK FSCS, and will have to state any other national scheme that is applicable.
Commenting, Hector Sants, CEO of the FSA, said:
"It is vitally important that customers have confidence in the banking system and that is why we are taking this step of making it obligatory for firms to prominently display compensation information. Consumers must understand how their money is protected and be clear about the limits - any money over £85,000 in a deposit account is not protected by the scheme and is at risk.
"Customers should also know which compensation scheme they are relying on, which country it is based in and understand how it would work - for example how long it would take to get your money back."