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APRA’s latest reforms are designed to make its banking framework more proportionate, supporting a more competitive banking environment and fostering innovation. For smaller and medium-sized banks, this could mean reduced compliance pressures and more scope to focus on customers and growth.

The ATO’s draft guidance PCG 2025/D4 tightens the rules on when cross-border software payments are treated as royalties and subject to withholding tax. Businesses paying offshore software providers will need to review their arrangements against the new risk framework to avoid increased scrutiny and compliance risks.

The recent launch of Version 1 of the Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy (ASFT) by the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI), in partnership with the Commonwealth Treasury, marks a significant milestone in the Treasury’s Sustainable Finance Roadmap.

The ATO’s GSTD 2025/1 clarifies the GST treatment of prepared meals following the Simplot case. Learn how the new four-step test and transitional compliance approach affect food suppliers.

The Federal Court’s decision in S.N.A Group Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2025] FCA 240 provides critical judicial guidance on the deductibility of inter-entity service fees, especially within commonly controlled businesses.

Australian consumers are demanding more from retailers – better value, faster service, and consistently high quality. Discover what drives Australian retail and how to meet rising expectations.

ATO tax reviews 2025: ATO targeting privately owned and wealthy groups with Top 500, Next 5000 and Medium and Emerging Private Groups programs.

Modern CFOs lead with clarity, empathy, and curiosity to drive strategic impact.

Dr Evan Center discusses what the UN Global Compact sets out to achieve, how organisations can get involved and how the Not For Profit helps drive positive change for Australia in reaching climate targets.

Family enterprises face unique challenges and opportunities in the ever-growing landscape of business. Embracing technology and digitisation is no longer optional; it’s critical for success and continued sustainability. Embracing technology is critical to ensure future success in your family business. So, what areas of digitisation could benefit your family business?

Discover how Australian manufacturers are responding to slower growth, rising costs and tighter margins in our 2025 Manufacturing Benchmarks report, with insights on performance, reinvestment and capability-building.

A practical guide for residential colleges reviewing GST treatment for the 2026 academic year – covering endorsed charity concessions, PCG 2022/3, Division 129 adjustments, and strategies to manage GST liability and compliance with confidence.