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Date of publication: 2025

AGN Taxpresso: 2025 – Issue 2

AGN Taxpresso is a quarterly publication featuring content provided by AGN Asia Pacific Tax Committee members. Keep yourself and your clients in the know with:

  • Up-to-date information on tax developments in Asia Pacific countries.
  • Current corporate world issues and hot topics affecting the respective countries’ economies and global development – including insight into the potential impact this could have.
  • Annual budget announcements.

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Central & South America Main Taxes 2025

Each year, the AGN Central & South America Tax Committee provides a collection of information relevant to international trade. This document contains a summary and general information about the main taxes of countries in the Central & South America region.

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Switzerland’s Safe Harbour Interest Rates 2025: What Treasury Teams and Tax Leaders Must Know

AGN EMEA Tax Committee News

Introduction

Switzerland has released its Safe Harbour interest rates for 2025—benchmarks that significantly affect how multinational companies structure intra-group loans. While often overlooked due to their technical nature, these rates carry real weight for compliance, tax risk management, and treasury strategy. For finance professionals and tax advisors operating in or through Switzerland, staying informed isn’t optional—it’s essential.

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Chaordic CFO – Managing DISTRESS in an Uncertain Future

Contributed by: R V K S and Associates.

Chaordic perfectly describes the environment finance leaders now operate in, a fusion of chaos and order. In March 2025, R Venkatakrishnan wrote an article titled Accounting in the Era of STEM, published in The Hindu Business Line. The piece explored the changing landscape of the finance profession amidst the rise of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics disciplines. The response was overwhelming and encouraging. It prompted a deeper reflection—not just on accounting per se, but on the evolving nature of leadership in finance, particularly the CFO’s role.

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The Pace of Digital Transformation vs Client Readiness

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Introduction: The Transformation Mismatch

We are living through an era of profound technological acceleration. From AI-powered audit procedures to cloud-based advisory dashboards, the professional services industry is undergoing sweeping change. Mid-sized accountancy firms, including AGN members, are among those leading the charge—making bold investments in digital infrastructure, training, automation, and analytics to enhance client service and firm profitability. But there’s a problem...

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2025 Excellent+NextGen in Mallorca Unites Generations and Embraces Digital Evolution

The AGN 2025 Excellent+NextGen event brought together emerging professionals and firm leaders from across the EMEA region for an energising two-day programme on 22–23 May. Marking a first in Excellent+NextGen history, both NextGen and NowGen professionals gathered in joint and parallel sessions, exploring the challenges and opportunities of leading in a multi-generational, digitally driven profession.

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Americas Transfer Pricing 2025

The Americas Transfer Pricing 2025 publication (available in Spanish and English) provides a summary of how goods, services, and intangibles are priced between related entities in Latin American countries.

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