From hamiltonlocke.com.au: ASIC released a discussion paper exploring the dynamics between public and private markets, highlighting a significant shift of funds from public to private markets over the past decade.… read more
From alvarezandmarsal.com: Discusses the critical role of corporate governance due diligence in emerging market transactions, emphasising its strategic importance rather than just a compliance issue.… read more
From allens.com.au: Regulatory bodies are heightening their scrutiny on private capital, including private equity, private credit, infrastructure, and property funds.
This increase in oversight could lead to potential investigations or enforcement actions, emphasizing the importance of compliance with evolving regulatory expectations for risk mitigation.… read more
From www.professionalplanner.com.au: Australia, the UK, and the US are all facing significant shortages of financial advisers despite a growing demand for financial advice, prompting initiatives to attract more talent into the sector.… read more
From www.knowledgeshop.com.au: The Full Federal Court dismissed the ATO’s appeal in the Bendel case, ruling that unpaid present entitlements (UPEs) owed to corporate beneficiaries are not considered loans for Division 7A purposes.… read more
From www.bleepingcomputer.com: Microsoft has announced that Skype will be shut down on May 5, 2025, after 14 years of service, urging users to transition to Microsoft Teams, where their chat history and contacts will be migrated.… read more
From www.icaew.com: (UK context) ICAEW is collaborating with six other organizations to assist cryptoasset owners and reporting cryptoasset service providers in adapting to the UK’s implementation of the cryptoasset reporting framework (CARF).… read more
From atlaswealth.com: A new bill, H.R. 1547, introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives may strip Australian expats of their eligibility for Social Security benefits, limiting access to U.S.… read more
From www.accountantsdaily.com.au: Lying in the workplace undermines trust and integrity, affecting both employee behaviour and organisational culture.
Various motivations for lying include fear, embarrassment, and self-preservation, and fostering an environment that promotes honesty requires strong company values and leadership.… read more
From www.accountantsdaily.com.au: The recent Bendel decision has overturned the Australian Taxation Office’s longstanding interpretation that a UPE with a corporate beneficiary can be deemed a loan under Division 7A.… read more
From www.accountantsdaily.com.au: The ATO has issued a warning about a rising trend of tax schemes that exploit not-for-profit structures to avoid taxes.
These unlawful activities involve individuals creating false foundations claiming NFP status to funnel income without tax obligations, undermining public trust in legitimate NFPs.… read more
Extension of time to apply for a director identification number
See link Date published: Feb 28, 2025
From www.bartier.com.au: When hired equipment is abandoned by the hiree on a third party’s premises, the owner must navigate different laws concerning uncollected goods across Australian States and Territories.… read more