From www.thetaxadviser.com: (US context) CEOs of multinational corporations should be aware of transfer pricing due to its significant financial implications and potential legal consequences, with disputes often involving billions in taxes, penalties, and interest.… read more
From www.pitcher.com.au: Queensland’s M&A activity rebounded in 2024, resulting in a total of 272 deals, a 9% increase compared to the previous year.
The second half of the year witnessed significant growth, particularly in sectors like Industrials and Chemicals and Technology, Media, and Telecommunications, which saw increases of 89% and 23%, respectively.… read more
From gtlaw.com.au: This discussion explores the prominence of schemes of arrangement in M&A activity and the challenges of the 90% threshold requirement under Section 661A of the Corporations Act.… read more
From thefifthestate.com.au: AXA IM Alts, a global investment manager with over $307 billion in assets, is focusing on sustainable investments like affordable housing, renewable energy, and infrastructure, amid complex market conditions.… read more
From www.sciencedirect.com: A recent trend in executive compensation reveals a shift towards uniformity in pay structures, with 24% of the variation in CEO compensation components disappearing since 2006.… read more
From www.tglaw.com.au: Thomson Geer’s 2024 Australian Energy Year in Review outlines significant developments in Australia’s energy sector, including key deals and advancements in nuclear energy.… read more
From asic.gov.au: ASIC has implemented new clearing and settlement rules requiring the ASX to offer its services transparently and fairly, including a mandate to publish fee comparisons with international providers.… read more
From www.bartier.com.au: In the case of 2 Shores Pty Ltd v Workers Compensation Nominal Insurer, an uninsured employer successfully contested liability for workers’ compensation payments made to a former employee claiming psychological injury.… read more
From allens.com.au: Big batteries are gaining traction in 2025 with a surge in project financings, increased investment interest, and diverse revenue opportunities.
he evolving market dynamics, government interventions, and technological advancements are fostering a promising future for Battery Energy Storage Systems.… read more
From allens.com.au: An overview of the strategic application of Warranty and Indemnity insurance in sales processes, outlining essential considerations, sell-side strategies, buy-side approaches, and pricing implications.… read more
From alvarezandmarsal.com: Executive compensation is witnessing an average increase of 8% to 10%, driven predominantly by incentive-based awards, aligning executive interests with those of shareholders.… read more
From www.corrs.com.au: Multinational groups must manage tax risks associated with intangible assets, as governments, including the ATO, intensify scrutiny on these valuable, non-physical assets.
The ATO continues to prioritise audits of multinational taxpayers and has set forth guidelines that require thorough documentation to support intangible asset valuations and transactions.… read more
APRA has rescinded the 2018 Information Paper on cloud outsourcing and confirmed that CPS 230 Operational Risk Management will take effect on 1 July 2025.
Additionally, APRA has ceased the collection of the “ARF 923.0 Covid-19 Capital and Credit” data following a review of its ad hoc data collection practices.… read more
From www.pitcher.com.au: PCG 2024/D4 outlines the ATO’s compliance approach to section 207-159, which makes specific corporate distributions funded by equity issuances unfrankable, effective from November 2023.… read more