03/16/2020

Esma puts new leash on shorting in response to Coronavirus

ESMA considers that the current circumstances constitute a serious threat to market confidence in the EU, and that the proposed measure is appropriate and proportionate to address the current threat level to EU financial markets.

03/13/2020

Australian Tax Office cracks down on wealthy tax dodgers

ATO research shows a number of high wealth private groups are deliberately engaging in risky behaviour, including "seeking to engage in artificial and non-commercial arrangements that are intentionally designed to avoid paying tax".

03/13/2020

Listing: It Isn't Only Buildings

The case highlights the fact that, in addition to buildings, a variety of structures and objects have been protected by being listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

03/12/2020

ATO to focus attention on wealthy cheats

To ensure compliance at the top end, from July 1 the ATO will expand the work of the Tax Avoidance Taskforce and introduce a new program focusing on high wealth private groups.