The Download – September 2026
The global games market hits $213.9bn in 2026, according to new research Welcome back to the Download, the monthly newsletter from Moore Kingston Smith’s video game team. We had a productive time at gamescom a couple of weeks ago. Our team went to Cologne to meet clients, talk to the industry, and participate in a…
READ MOREFamily Business Bulletin | August 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of our Family Business Bulletin Should ownership stay within the family? Is the business structured to support future growth? Could employee ownership be the right fit? Or is it time to consider a sale? There is rarely one right answer, but there is significant value in understanding your options early.…
READ MOREThe Download – August 2026
Steam hits record revenues in first half of 2026 Welcome back to the Download, the monthly newsletter from Moore Kingston Smith’s video game team.
READ MOREThe Download – July 2026
Five of the most interesting video game business deals of 2026 Welcome back to the Download, the monthly newsletter from Moore Kingston Smith’s video game team. We’ve crossed the halfway mark of 2026. But which video game business deals have defined the industry so far? Let’s take a look at five deals that show us…
READ MOREThe Download – June 2026
Game industry financials show a tilt away from consoles towards China Welcome back to the Download, the monthly newsletter from Moore Kingston Smith’s video game team. In this month’s edition, we look at the financial results from the video games industry’s biggest publicly traded companies to give you a state of play within the business.
READ MOREAcademies Plus – April 2026
This edition of A+ falls in a period where the academy sector continues to be impacted by ongoing issues from previous years and also faces new areas of concern. We are entering a period where pupil numbers may decline due to historical birth rates. Current reviews of the sector suggest that while multi-academy trusts (MATs)…
READ MOREThe Download – May 2026
Video Games Market Outlook survey, new UK public funding and the findings from our latest roundtable Welcome to the first monthly newsletter from Moore Kingston Smith’s video game team – The Download. The Download will provide you with updates on industry financial developments, while keeping you informed on what our team is up to in…
READ MOREFamily Business Bulletin | March 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of our Family Business Bulletin This edition brings together a range of timely topics for family businesses and individuals – from tax end year planning and estate considerations, to the growing importance of cyber security in an increasingly evolving digital world. With cyber attacks affecting businesses of all sizes, taking…
READ MOREFamily business bulletin | October 2025
Welcome to the latest edition of our Family Business Bulletin This edition brings together key themes that are shaping the financial and business landscape for family businesses. In this Autumn bulletin, we’re looking at personal finances – from pension reforms to potential changes from the upcoming Budget as well as considering how inheritance tax may…
READ MOREAcademies Plus – October 2025
As we move through 2025, the financial landscape for the UK academy sector is one of both challenge and opportunity. With increased scrutiny on public spending, ever-evolving regulatory frameworks, and the ongoing impact of national and global economic pressures, academy trusts are being forced to reassess their financial strategies and operational models. Yet, this period…
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