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ATO expands reportable tax position (RTP) reporting to large CIVs and super funds – what it means and how to prepare.

Grant Thornton released its SuperWomen Initiative Survey 2023 results that show the challenges women working in superannuation are facing in order to find solutions that assist breaking down some of the barriers in the industry.

ESG has become a vital component to business, with increasing scrutiny on companies to achieve sustainability-related goals. By being aware of the increasing number of governance rules, you can put your business in a strong position to demonstrate your overarching ESG strategy. Join us as we examine how to add value to your ESG agenda through the latest global tax and ESG developments.

Women face unique challenges when it comes to working in the superannuation industry. Grant Thornton’s SuperWomen Initiative Survey 2023 aims to better understand your experiences and expectations, the support systems you find valuable, and the pathways you envision for professional growth.

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.

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.

With environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) and sustainability front of mind for all organisations and reporting requirements on the horizon, it’s important to understand what tax obligations are at play. As the ATO focuses on transparency and governance, it’s important to ensure tax obligations are appropriately incorporated in policies, frameworks, controls, and these are tested to ensure that the business is operating in line with the Group’s tax risk appetite.

With growing business appetite for innovative financial technology and on-demand finance in recent years, Fintechs have been embraced by businesses and consumers alike. Fintechs now have the opportunity to drive change, expand into other industries – and sometimes even scale up and expand into new markets. As we near business planning season and end of financial year, have you considered how R&D Incentives, tax considerations and a governance structure can support your sustainable growth?

As we approach the Federal Budget on 9 May, we share our insights on the implications of the Government’s recently announced Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions.

The ATO has recently undertaken a number of Income tax, Transfer Pricing, GST and R&D reviews of Fintechs across the ‘Top 1000’ and the ‘Medium and Emerging’ markets, focusing on business models such as online lenders, neo banks, buy now pay later providers, and peer-to-peer lenders. Based on the findings, the ATO has identified a number of key risk areas.

Increasing regulation, margin compression and investor demands for returns and transparency in a challenging global environment have brought new challenges to the asset management sector.

More M&A as Financial Services organisations seek to consolidate for improved customer experiences.