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ESG and Corporate Purpose – Conflict or Convergence?

Contributed by: Dafferns.

Climate change is happening now! With the extreme weather events of recent years, it has surely become impossible to deny that human activity is having an adverse effect on our planet’s ecosystems.

Wherever you look in the world, we are all being impacted by our changing environment – just speak to local farmers and you’ll soon understand the extent of the concern they have for a successful harvest this year. It won’t surprise you to learn that the winter of 2023/24 was the wettest on record in Coventry (according to the Bablake weather station).

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Navigating Pillar 2: Netherlands’ FY 2024 Minimum Tax Act Implications

AGN EMEA Taxation Task Force (TTF) Newsletter

A key part of the OECD/G20 BEPS Project is addressing the tax challenges arising from the digitalization of the economy and global tax efficient structures set-up by large multinational enterprises (MNEs). The Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) Rules are an important component of this plan and ensure large MNEs pay a minimum level of tax on the income arising in each of the jurisdictions where they operate. This is also known as “Pillar 2” (hereinafter also shortly referred to as “P2”) and will be relevant for strategic tax structuring of MNEs.

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Technology, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence

Are There Valid Business Uses for Generative Artificial Intelligence?

Contributed by: Meaden & Moore.

Computing intelligence has come a long way for the mainstream user. In just the past decade, we have seen this technology grow from simple machine learning to artificial superintelligence.

In business, implementing new AI software can feel a bit overwhelming, especially when leaders lack technological expertise. However, businesses that fail to embrace AI and other machine learning software are foregoing a fantastic opportunity to boost their productivity and improve efficiencies in nearly all areas of their business.

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UK200Group and AGN International Announce Affiliation to Enhance Global Business Support

In a notable development in the international business landscape, two of the most reputable professional services organisations, UK200Group and AGN International, are pleased to announce a strategic affiliation. The affiliation is grounded in shared values, high standards, and a commitment to providing robust support to UK200Group’s UK membership and their clients conducting international business.

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Talent Retention and Recruitment Strategies – The Winning Idea!

Special Edition AGN NextGen Program 2024: Road To Rome… via Nashville.

On 18th January, NextGenners worldwide connected for Road To Rome: Part 1. In an engaging 90-minute session, participants explored talent retention and recruitment strategies. A guest presenter provided valuable insights and breakout sessions allowed NextGen participants to hear innovative recruitment strategies deployed successfully by others, which motivate and engage their staff.

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Implementing Sustainability in Professional Services Firms

Contributed by: CT&P.

When we talk about sustainability, with a specific focus on ESG (Environmental Social & Governance) factors, we tend to think that it only relates to large companies and organisations with roles in the public interest. But is this really the case? Can small and medium-sized companies and professional services firms be left out of the equation?

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AGN Taxpresso: 2024 – Issue 1 (Asia Pacific Tax Publication)

Inside this issue: Richard Ashby, Chairman of the AGN Asia Pacific Tax Committee provides a short message. Helen Wong & Pierre Gargatte at Acclime in China provides insight into the Hong Kong budget 2024-25. Erik Eneddy at DHK in Jakarta shares information on the new Indonesia payroll tax for employees, and Vimala Devi at BSL in Singapore recaps on the Singapore Budget 2024.

A summary of each article follows. Download the publication for a comprehensive read.

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