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How New Zealand's Climate Impact Disclosure Bill Could Impact Australian Businesses

By Will Heath, Partner, and Daisy Mallett, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons

New Zealand – in a world first – introduced a bill requiring companies in the financial sector to disclose the impact of climate change on their businesses and how they plan to manage climate-related risks and opportunities. This resource takes a look at how the climate impact disclosure bill could impact businesses based in Australia.

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Imported Hybrid Mismatch Rule: Commissioner Releases much Anticipated Guidance

By David Wood, Partner, and Kai-Chen Lamb, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons

This article goes into the details of a highly anticipated draft practical compliance guideline (PCG 2021/D3) released by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). PCD 2021/D3 provided clarity on the two primary issues: (1) what are the reasonable enquiries required to demonstrate compliance with the imported hybrid mismatch rule (IHMR); and (2) the Australian Taxation Office’s approach to risk assessment for the application of the IMHR to taxpayer’s circumstances.

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Indian Securities Law’s Proposed Shift from Promoters to Persons in Control: Overview of Key Changes and Challenges

By Rukshad Davar, Partner, Kritika Agarwal, Associate Partner and Rahul Datta, Associate, Majmudar & Partners, India

Indian securities law has focused on regulating, holding accountable, and penalizing “promoters” because concentrated family-owned businesses have been the prevailing business model so far in India. This Quick Overview will explain changes made to the law and different concepts put for by a recently published consultation paper.

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New York - Withholding Tax Audits

By Ogletree Deakins

The State of New York views withholding tax audits as a substantial revenue raiser, which is why the number of audits continues to increase every year. These audits involve complex and lengthy processes, including the review of an expansive list of documents focused on the most common areas of noncompliance.

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ASIC Consults on the ‘Cornerstone’ of Australia’s Financial Services Regulatory Framework

By Austin Bell, Partner, and Jared McLachlan, Law Graduate, Johnson, Winter & Slattery

This article focuses on changes issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), pertaining to the requirements to report any breaches that should be reported to ASIC. The article also provides an overview of the changes, as well as comments for key takeaways.