This article explores the five operational levers that transmission providers must employ to deliver transmission investments efficiently and effectively, while meeting the demands of Australia's renewable future.

Supreme Court endangers tax-free capital gain

The distinction between “private wealth administration” and “self employment” is crucial for the tax consequences on capital gains realized by Swiss sellers in M&A deals.

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) in the UAE has released new user manuals for non-Excise registered businesses to claim Excise tax refunds on exported goods, in line with the amend in the Excise tax regulations.

Introducing AMPLIFIERS, a new video series from A&MPLIFY that brings together business leaders and innovators to discuss real AI use cases across industries, from healthcare to consumer technology, cutting through the hype to tackle tough questions. In this premiere, Bob Ghafouri hosts Sumit Nagpal, CEO of Cherish Health, to explore the transformative impact of AI in healthcare.

Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal’s (A&M) has appointed Dina Hernandez as Managing Director and the first Chief People Officer (CPO) for its Global Transaction Advisory Group (Global TAG) and Corporate Transactions Group (CTG).

Alvarez & Marsal announces the appointment of Wei Zhu as Managing Director and Co-head of North Asia.

Alvarez & Marsal’s A&MPLIFY team has been recognized by The Consulting Report, with Bob Ghafouri, Jen Meyers, and Kevin Carl named among the Top 25 Artificial Intelligence Consultants and Leaders of 2024. This accolade underscores their strategic vision, expertise and commitment to driving AI and digital transformation, further solidifying A&MPLIFY’s reputation as a leader in the field.

On August 6, 2024, Treasury and the IRS released proposed regulations that address several long-standing issues related to dual consolidated losses and introduce new rules for disregarded payment losses. What are the impacts that taxpayers should consider?

The Full Federal Court recently ruled in PepsiCo, Inc v Commissioner of Taxation [2024] FCAFC 86 that payments made under PepsiCo's exclusive bottling agreements with Schweppes Australia did not include an embedded royalty subject to withholding tax and were not subject to the Diverted Profits Tax (DPT) provisions in Part IVA.

The midstream sector is seeing a surge in M&A activity, presenting high stakes for companies seeking growth. Many deals fall short due to execution failures and challenges with cultural integration. Alvarez & Marsal’s structured approach, focusing on detailed planning, due diligence and disciplined execution, helps ensure transactions meet their goals and drive long-term strategic growth.

Navigating the US economy in 2023-2024 has been a bit of a balancing act, with fluctuating inflation, interest rate hikes and labor market shifts.

Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal’s (A&M) Health Industry Group announced the appointment of John Coyle as a Managing Director in the group’s Health Systems practice.

The concept of "smart economy" has led multinational corporations (MNCs) to view technology as a core asset. Recognizing this trend, many jurisdictions are offering various incentives to encourage technology innovation, investment and the creation of intellectual property (IP).