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APRA has released Findings from its CPS 511 pre-implementation review which covered a total of 39 entities, the majority of which were Significant Financial Institutions (SFIs).

In this episode, Rosie talks about the origin story of PROJECT ROCKIT, what drove her to be so passionate about bullying, and advice for children and adults who are experiencing persecution.

APRA has released its Corporate Plan 2023-24 with a focus on resilience following the global banking upheaval earlier this year with the collapse of SVB and Credit Suisse takeover.

The recent Court decision in the Bechtel Australia Pty Ltd v FC of T 2023 (the Bechtel case) ruling that fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) employees’ travel is deductible, has created a shift in the treatment of travel expenses for workers in mining, gas, transport and other industries. This ruling contrasts with the John Holland Group Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2015] FCAFC82 (the John Holland case), causing notable effects.

Australia's commitment to reducing carbon emissions is taking a powerful step forward with the proposed green tariff. New regulation has been proposed by Australia's Climate Change Minister, Chris Bowen, through the implementation of a carbon border adjustment mechanism on steel and cement imports. Designed to ensure a level playing field for our domestic manufacturers, this initiative could reshape the business landscape by increasing costs on imports and emphasising environmental compliance.

We have released a number of articles over the past couple of years on this issue following the concerning decision of the New South Wales Civil & Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) in the ‘Thomas & Naaz case’.

There is a change of pace in the FY24 grants landscape, with the State and Federal Governments announcing and opening a wave of exciting new grant programs to support priority industries and businesses.

Explore the dynamic world of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and its influence on today's regulatory landscape. Learn about sustainability, transparency, and reporting requirements while delving into tax implications. Gain insights into how businesses approach ESG and discover emerging consumer trends in this Navigating the New Normal podcast episode.

When the AASB issues a new or revised Standard (or an Interpretation) with an effective date after the end of the reporting period, an entity has two choices.

In this episode, our host Rebecca Archer and the kids of Grant Thornton discuss what remarkable looks like for them, their perspective on problems facing our future, and how we should go about solving these issues, so our future is a prosperous world.

Although tech-enabled businesses are increasingly attractive for investors, many Early Stage Innovation Companies (ESICs) face stiff competition for investor capital. That’s why the Australian Government’s ESIC measures to incentivise investment in these companies are key to supporting the Federal Government’s sovereign manufacturing innovation agenda.

This week, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) finalised new requirements to Prudential Standard CPS 511 Remuneration, which will significantly impact authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs), insurers, and superannuation entities. This new standard requires APRA-regulated entities to publish details around their remuneration frameworks, design, governance, and outcomes. These changes come in an effort to create more transparency and improve risk management, in particular in the context of the poorly designed and executed remuneration frameworks exposed through the financial services Royal Commission.