Company registration number 06462818 (England and Wales)
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
J P Hoban
B J Howland
E T Tudor
Mrs H Annetts
Secretary
J P Hoban
Company number
06462818
Registered office
Trinity Court
Church Street
Rickmansworth
WD3 1RT
Auditor
Mercer & Hole LLP
Trinity Court
Church Street
Rickmansworth
WD3 1RT
Business address
22 Soho Square 2nd Floor
London
W1D 4NS
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3 - 4
Directors' responsibilities statement
5
Independent auditor's report
6 - 8
Statement of comprehensive income
9
Balance sheet
10
Statement of changes in equity
11
Statement of cash flows
12
Notes to the financial statements
13 - 24
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 January 2024.
Review of the business
The financial year ended 31st January 2024 has again proved to be a good year for the business, resulting in a 6% increase in revenue, taking overall turnover to above £2.6m. Client portfolios recovered strongly since the general investment market falls of 2022 aided by the adherence to robust investment management protocols, based around bespoke asset allocated mandates and strong new business inflows. We maintain our commitment to face-to-face client meetings where possible, whilst also offering further enhanced on line communication facilities also.
Principal risks
The key focus last year was the firm’s approach to The Consumer Duty, the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) updated regulations for retail consumer protection; the reporting deadlines have all been met and we continue to review all aspects of our approach to client services through these regulations, which comprise:
We maintain a particular focus to our vulnerable clients, with the Board meeting agenda highlighting all aspects of our approach to always acting in good faith to our clients, as well as not causing foreseeable harm to them.
LWM continues to operate on a conservative outlook, retaining significant cash deposit reserves well in excess of our regulatory minimum requirements, plus:
Capital Adequacy: under our comprehensive approach to the ICARA (Internal Capital Adequacy and Risk Assessment) we again confirm that we continue to hold far greater reserves than required, including our Basic Liquid Assets Requirement (BLAR) as well as our Liquid Assets Threshold Requirement.
Client investment mandate Asset Allocation Adherence: we continue to improve our internal research and reporting systems, incorporating new Artificial Intelligence capabilities where possible.
Human Resources: building on an excellent existing team, we will look to modestly support staffing numbers in this area over the next 12 to 18 months, providing even greater back-up to current systems, processes and procedures.
Underlying investment markets continue to be volatile and we see no reason for this to reduce given the impending UK General Election; hence the Board feel that with a strong cash reserve, it allows us to continually seek to improve services and terms for clients. We continue to evaluate risks on a constant and emerging basis, through our robust and detailed Management Information and risk analysis measurements.
Key performance indicators
Internal monthly management accounts and 5 year detailed cash flow forecasts are reviewed each month and remain a sufficient and suitable indicator of our underlying business position and performance; it allows us to comply fully with the ICARA requirements and fully supports our regular formal reporting to the FCA.
Future outlook
Having completed the initial reviews and reporting on The Consumer Duty requirements, this is now a constant focus of the Board as well as an internal dedicated team; through our economies of scale, where we are able to negotiate discounts from our third party administrators, we will look to pass these on as savings to clients in the management of their portfolios under our bespoke planning led investment services.
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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S172 statement
The directors take their duties and responsibilities for managing the company seriously and the directors have applied the requirements of section 172.
In considering the likely long-term consequences of any strategic decisions they make, the directors recognise their understanding of the business and the evolving environment in which the company operates is critical. Through their day-to-day involvement in the business, the directors are able to keep pace with the changes and challenges faced and can ensure this is incorporated into their strategic plans.
By providing a safe and secure working environment for employees, the directors are mindful that the company's employees are fundamental and core to the business and delivery of the Board's strategic plans. The success of the business depends on attracting, developing, retaining and motivating employees. Delivering the strategy also requires good relationships with suppliers, clients, governments and local communities and the directors work continuously to achieve this.
In order to maintain the company's reputation for high standards of business conduct the directors review and approve clear plans, policies and frameworks periodically, and regular compliance reviews so they can ensure that those high standards are maintained across all relationships, internally and externally. This is complemented by the way the directors monitor ongoing changes with governance standards and adapt the company's policies and procedures to reflect those that are relevant to the size and industry of the business.
Finally, the directors recognise their role is key through not just their words but their own actions in ensuring the desired culture is embedded in the values, attitudes and behaviours the company demonstrates through its external activities and stakeholder relationships.
J P Hoban
Director
26 March 2024
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2024.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company continued to be that of provision of financial services.
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 9.
Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £714,000. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
J P Hoban
B J Howland
E T Tudor
Mrs H Annetts
Research and development
London Wealth Management Limited have undertaken Research & Development expenditure in the year relating to essential web based software which collates client information from other systems and presents this information in a client friendly report. Other 'off the shelf' systems are unable to provide the bespoke requirements of London Wealth Management Limited, relating to servicing client portfolios and providing financial planning advice. This uniquely developed system, provides the evidence to both clients and the FCA that the company's obligations in this area are well met.
Auditor
In accordance with the company's articles, a resolution proposing that Mercer & Hole LLP be reappointed as auditor of the company will be put at a General Meeting.
Energy and carbon report
As the company has not consumed more than 40,000 kWh of energy in this reporting period, it qualifies as a low energy user under these regulations and is not required to report on its emissions, energy consumption or energy efficiency activities.
Statement of disclosure to auditor
So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.
Other matters
The company has chosen in accordance with Companies Act 2006, s. 414C(11) to set out in the company's strategic report information required by Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, Sch. 7 to be contained in the directors' report.
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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On behalf of the board
J P Hoban
Director
26 March 2024
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of London Wealth Management Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 January 2024 which comprise the statement of comprehensive income, the balance sheet, the statement of changes in equity, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 January 2024 and of its profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:
the information given in the strategic report and the directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the directors' report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
Explanation as to what extent the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
We gained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the company and the industry in which it operates and considered the risk of acts by the company that were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud. These included, but were not limited to, the Companies Act 2006, FCA regulations and tax legislation.
We evaluated management's incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements and the financial report (including the risk of override of controls), and determined that the principal risks were related to posting inappropriate entries including journals to overstate revenue or understate expenditure and management bias in accounting estimates.
Audit procedures performed by the engagement team included:
discussions with management, including considerations of known or suspected instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations and fraud;
evaluation of the operating effectiveness of management's controls designed to prevent and detect irregularities;
review correspondence with the FCA for evidence of breaches;
review cash book transactions for evidence of client asset holding in breach of FCA permissions;
identifying and testing journal entries.
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
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Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that we may not have detected some material misstatements in the financial statements, even though we have properly planned and performed our audit in accordance with auditing standards. For example, the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations (irregularities) is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely the inherently limited procedures required by auditing standards would identify it. In addition, as with any audit, there remained a higher risk of non-detection of irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal controls. We are not responsible for preventing non- compliance and cannot be expected to detect non-compliance with all laws and regulations.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Mark Cassidy FCA
Senior Statutory Auditor
For and on behalf of Mercer & Hole LLP
27 March 2024
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
Trinity Court
Church Street
Rickmansworth
WD3 1RT
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Turnover
2
2,620,387
2,474,098
Administrative expenses
(1,547,765)
(1,470,818)
Operating profit
3
1,072,622
1,003,280
Interest receivable and similar income
7
28,207
2,940
Profit before taxation
1,100,829
1,006,220
Tax on profit
8
(277,944)
(208,046)
Profit for the financial year
822,885
798,174
The Statement of Comprehensive Income has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2024
31 January 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
10
21,544
Tangible assets
11
18,658
13,878
40,202
13,878
Current assets
Debtors
12
53,281
58,004
Cash at bank and in hand
1,757,659
1,589,162
1,810,940
1,647,166
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
13
(405,842)
(334,442)
Net current assets
1,405,098
1,312,724
Total assets less current liabilities
1,445,300
1,326,602
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
14
9,813
(9,813)
-
Net assets
1,435,487
1,326,602
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
17
150,000
150,000
Profit and loss reserves
1,285,487
1,176,602
Total equity
1,435,487
1,326,602
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 26 March 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
J P Hoban
B J Howland
Director
Director
Company registration number 06462818 (England and Wales)
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
Balance at 1 February 2022
150,000
942,428
1,092,428
Year ended 31 January 2023:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
798,174
798,174
Dividends
9
-
(564,000)
(564,000)
Balance at 31 January 2023
150,000
1,176,602
1,326,602
Year ended 31 January 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
822,885
822,885
Dividends
9
-
(714,000)
(714,000)
Balance at 31 January 2024
150,000
1,285,487
1,435,487
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
21
1,095,541
969,243
Income taxes paid
(205,408)
(213,650)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
890,133
755,593
Investing activities
Purchase of intangible assets
(24,330)
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(11,513)
(4,923)
Proceeds on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(1)
Issue of other loans
335
Interest received
28,207
2,940
Net cash used in investing activities
(7,636)
(1,649)
Financing activities
Dividends paid
(714,000)
(564,000)
Net cash used in financing activities
(714,000)
(564,000)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
168,497
189,944
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
1,589,162
1,399,218
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
1,757,659
1,589,162
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
London Wealth Management Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Trinity Court, Church Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1RT.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the principal accounting policies adopted as set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented.
1.2
Going concern
Atruet the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3
Turnover
Turnover represents invoiced sales of financial services, excluding value added tax.
1.4
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.
Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Website Development Costs
25% on cost
1.5
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
25% on cost
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.6
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.
1.7
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank and in hand are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts.
1.8
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Other financial assets
Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.9
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.10
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
1.11
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.12
Retirement benefits
All pension costs relate to contributions the company makes into personal pension schemes. Contributions payable are charged to the profit and loss account in the period to which they relate.
1.13
Share-based payments
The Company granted 8,334 share options during the prior period at an exercise price of £5.16. The options may only be exercised if the Company's signed financial statements for any financial year ending on or after 31 January 2023 states that the Company's turnover was £5,000,000 or more.
1.14
Leases
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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2
Turnover and other revenue
An analysis of the company's turnover is as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Financial services
2,620,387
2,474,098
2024
2023
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
28,207
2,940
3
Operating profit
2024
2023
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging:
£
£
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
6,733
5,304
(Profit)/loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
-
26,822
Amortisation of intangible assets
2,786
-
Operating lease charges
169,249
112,862
4
Auditor's remuneration
2024
2023
Fees payable to the company's auditor and associates:
£
£
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the company
10,300
9,600
For other services
Taxation compliance services
750
Other taxation services
3,100
2,675
All other non-audit services
7,254
2,358
10,354
5,783
5
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Directors
3
3
Employees
9
10
Total
12
13
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
5
Employees
(Continued)
- 18 -
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
2024
2023
£
£
Wages and salaries
624,530
667,521
Social security costs
67,449
77,495
Pension costs
266,074
118,750
958,053
863,766
6
Directors' remuneration
2024
2023
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
47,497
45,730
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
180,000
60,000
227,497
105,730
The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 3 (2023: 3).
7
Interest receivable and similar income
2024
2023
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
22,358
1,601
Other interest income
5,849
1,339
Total income
28,207
2,940
2024
2023
Investment income includes the following:
£
£
Interest on financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss
22,358
1,601
8
Taxation
2024
2023
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
268,131
205,408
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
2,638
Total current tax
268,131
208,046
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
8
Taxation
2024
2023
£
£
(Continued)
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Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
9,813
Total tax charge
277,944
208,046
The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Profit before taxation
1,100,829
1,006,220
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 24.03% (2023: 19.00%)
264,529
191,182
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
9,732
9,666
Permanent capital allowances in excess of depreciation
(33)
(491)
Research and development tax credit
(91)
Under/(over) provided in prior years
2,638
Movement in unrecognised deferred tax
3,470
5,142
Remeasurement of deferred tax for cahnge in tax rates
246
Taxation charge for the year
277,944
208,046
9
Dividends
2024
2023
£
£
Interim paid
714,000
564,000
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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10
Intangible fixed assets
Website Development Costs
£
Cost
At 1 February 2023
Additions
24,330
At 31 January 2024
24,330
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 February 2023
Amortisation charged for the year
2,786
At 31 January 2024
2,786
Carrying amount
At 31 January 2024
21,544
At 31 January 2023
11
Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
£
Cost
At 1 February 2023
54,002
Additions
11,513
At 31 January 2024
65,515
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 February 2023
40,124
Depreciation charged in the year
6,733
At 31 January 2024
46,857
Carrying amount
At 31 January 2024
18,658
At 31 January 2023
13,878
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
- 21 -
12
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
133
196
Other debtors
14,822
20,299
Prepayments and accrued income
38,326
37,509
53,281
58,004
13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
6,644
7,321
Corporation tax
268,131
205,408
Other taxation and social security
114,452
105,259
Other creditors
5,840
3,911
Accruals and deferred income
10,775
12,543
405,842
334,442
14
Deferred taxation
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset where the company has a legally enforceable right to do so. The following is the analysis of the deferred tax balances (after offset) for financial reporting purposes:
Liabilities
Liabilities
2024
2023
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
10,051
-
Retirement benefit obligations
(238)
-
9,813
-
2024
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 February 2023
-
Charge to profit or loss
9,813
Liability at 31 January 2024
9,813
The deferred tax liability set out above is expected to reverse within 12 months and relates to accelerated capital allowances that are expected to mature within the same period.
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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15
Retirement benefit schemes
2024
2023
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
266,074
118,750
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.
16
Share-based payment transactions
Number of share options
Weighted average exercise price
2024
2023
2024
2023
Number
Number
£
£
Outstanding at 1 February 2023
8,334
5.16
Granted
8,334
5.16
Outstanding at 31 January 2024
8,334
8,334
5.16
5.16
Exercisable at 31 January 2024
During the prior year, the company started a share options plan available to key management personnel. Each options is equal to one share of the company's ordinary share capital. The exercise price is equal to the fair market value of the company's shares at the date of grant, as determined by an independent valuation advisor.
All options granted have the same vesting terms whereby the options can only be exercised when the company's turnover exceeds a specified threshold, as long as the recipient remains an employee of the company.
17
Share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary A shares of £1 each
136,500
136,500
136,500
136,500
Ordinary B shares of £1 each
13,500
13,500
13,500
13,500
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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18
Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Within one year
137,637
137,637
Between two and five years
57,349
194,985
194,986
332,622
19
Related party transactions
Remuneration of key management personnel
The remuneration of key management personnel is as follows.
2024
2023
£
£
Aggregate compensation
395,415
195,108
LONDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
- 24 -
20
Directors' transactions
Interest free loans have been granted by its directors to the company as follows:
Description
% Rate
Opening balance
Amounts advanced
Amounts repaid
Closing balance
£
£
£
£
Directors' Loan Account
-
555
24,528
(22,500)
2,583
555
24,528
(22,500)
2,583
21
Cash generated from operations
2024
2023
£
£
Profit for the year after tax
822,885
798,174
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
277,944
208,046
Investment income
(28,207)
(2,940)
(Gain)/loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
-
26,822
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets
2,786
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
6,733
5,304
Movements in working capital:
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
4,723
(43,882)
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
8,677
(22,281)
Cash generated from operations
1,095,541
969,243
22
Analysis of changes in net funds
1 February 2023
Cash flows
31 January 2024
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
1,589,162
168,497
1,757,659
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