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Alvarez & Marsal Releases UAE Banking Pulse Report for Q3 2018

January 14, 2019
Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) today released its latest UAE Banking Pulse for Q3 2018. The report shows that liquidity remained stable, but profitability decreased slightly as a result of increased cost of funds.

Off-Payroll Working: Reform of IR35 for the Private Sector

January 11, 2019
When the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the Government's annual Budget statement of 29 October 2018, one of the most significant announcements for larger businesses concerned the future operation of the off-payroll working rules (IR35) for medium and large companies in the private sector. Smaller companies will continue to apply the existing rules.

Updates to Institutional Shareholder Services' U.S. Compensation Policies FAQ

January 10, 2019
The proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) released updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on its policies on U.S. Compensation as well as U.S. Equity Compensation Plans. The updated guidance is effective for annual shareholder meetings occurring on or after February 1, 2019, which means that most calendar year filers will want to quickly get up to speed on these changes.
Thought Leadership

The Future of Technology in Disputes and Investigations

January 9, 2019
The use of technology is an ever-increasing theme in our lives, both socially and professionally, so, how can we best prepare ourselves and our businesses to make the most of these advancements?
Thought Leadership

IRS Releases Proposed Regulations on Partnership Interests

January 4, 2019
On December 20, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) and the Treasury Department released proposed regulations (the “Proposed Regulations”) under Section 864(c)(8), a provision providing for U.S. federal taxation of a foreign partner’s gain on the sale or exchange of certain partnership interests.
Thought Leadership

U.K. Financial Regulatory Update

December 27, 2018
A&M Europe is providing a quarterly update of the recent changes to the UK regulatory landscape, and those expected in the next period.

Family Businesses In India: Transforming Organization To Unlock Unrealized Potential

December 21, 2018
While India boasts a large and ever-growing list of family-owned businesses, none are spared from the many arduous tasks needed in order to grow. Throughout each business’ particular growth story, there are several phases that present unique challenges. If the business wishes to maintain the family-oriented business structure, they must navigate these phases with great care and precision.