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Embracing Sovereign Sukuk: Demystifying Sharia-Compliant Sovereign Finance

April 15, 2024
Sovereign governments across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and beyond are increasingly turning to sukuk, also known as “Islamic bonds,” to fulfill their financing needs. Yet it remains relatively obscure when compared to conventional debt instruments. Our discussion paper demystifies sukuk and exposes its increasing role within sovereign finance.
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Paws for Concern: Pet Specialty Retail at a Crossroads

April 12, 2024
Pet Specialty retailers and investors stand at a critical crossroads amidst market slowdown, shifting customer preferences, fierce competition and the dominance of e-commerce. A&M’s Consumer and Retail experts delve into the challenges faced by the industry and offer actionable insights to thrive in the current pet retail landscape.
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Transfer Pricing Adjustments Upheld for Optus Parent Company

April 11, 2024
The Full Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by Singapore Telecom Australia Investments Pty Ltd (STAI) against transfer pricing assessments issued by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) in relation to interest deductions claimed on related party debt. With transfer pricing adjustments expected to trend upward globally, what types of implications should we anticipate?

A&M Helps Optimize Support Functions and Improve SG&A Costs

April 11, 2024
With execution skills honed from decades of restructuring experience, A&M helps CEOs, boards, and senior executives who are facing tough situations drive sustained and substantial improvement initiatives at a scale and pace that conventional approaches cannot match.

A&M Guides Clients to Achieve Optimized Product and Service Delivery

April 11, 2024
With execution skills honed from decades of restructuring experience, A&M helps CEOs, boards, and senior executives who are facing tough situations drive sustained and substantial improvement initiatives at a scale and pace that conventional approaches cannot match.
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Build-to-Rent: Do the proposed tax incentives go far enough?

April 10, 2024
The Australian Government’s announcement to reduce the managed investment trust (MIT) withholding tax rate from 30% to 15% promises to encourage more foreign investment in Australia’s growing Build-to-Rent (BTR) market. But, do the changes go far enough?
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An inside job: EBITDA fraud in merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions

April 10, 2024
In the complex landscape of corporate finance, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements is paramount. Among the various metrics used to gauge a company's health, EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) stands out as a critical indicator. However, it's also become a focal point for financial manipulation – an inside job that can be hard to spot. EBITDA fraud is quite common and often a trigger for numerous regulatory actions, litigation, and forensic accounting investigations.