In recruitment terms firms pick each other’s pockets, but in reality “retention and recruitment” are a shared “business – critical" issue according to David Kilshaw, a private client partner at EY and eprivateclient 50 Most influential at PAM Insight’s inaugural Accountancy Dinner at The Goring Hotel in London on Wednesday 5 December.

“Retention and recruitment” are critical for several shared reasons, said Mr Kilshaw. First, the private client world faces an increasing recruitment challenge from several sectors – e.g. banking and family offices – so it has t...