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Walden Pond Podcast: Battling Global Corruption and Promoting Integrity

June 4, 2020
Lisa Ventura is the Practice Lead in the Partnering Against Corruption Initiative (PACI) with the World Economic Forum, and this week’s guest. For over 6 years, she has worked with the Forum, focusing on business, human rights, and combining profit with purpose. She joins Vince Walden to discuss how the Forum deals with global corruption and promotes integrity.
Press Releases

Alvarez & Marsal Releases UAE Banking Report for Q1 2020

June 2, 2020
Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) today released its latest UAE Banking Pulse for Q1 2020 . The report suggests that the top 10 UAE banks reported a combined 6.3% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) drop in interest income, largely due to the low interest rate environment.
Thought Leadership

IRS Provides New Grace Period for Certain Taxpayers’ Filing and Payment Deadlines

June 1, 2020
The IRS continues to provide guidance as part of its ongoing efforts to implement the CARES Act and respond to the economic challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of our continuing coverage of COVID-19 relief, this Tax Special Alert highlights Notice 2020-35, which was issued on May 28, 2020.
Thought Leadership

New York Legislation Seeks to Further Decouple from the Federal CARES Act for New York City Taxes

June 1, 2020
The New York State Legislature passed a bill that would amend the administrative code of the city of New York and decouple from certain amendments made by the CARES Act (Pub. L. 116-136) to the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) for the New York City (“NYC”) unincorporated business corporation tax (“UBT”), general corporation tax (“GCT”), banking tax (“Bank Tax”) and business corporation tax (“BCT”). The bill needs to be approved by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to become law.
Thought Leadership

Deal: Le Pain Quotidien

June 1, 2020
Accelerated sale of a casual diner to a connected party via pre-pack.
Thought Leadership

Deal: Project Tahoe

June 1, 2020
Carve-out of loss making division and accelerated sale to a UK based PE house. ​