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Cloud-based accounting keeps businesses grounded Cloud-based accounting keeps businesses grounded Moving business operations, including accounting, to the “cloud” may seem daunting to many small businesses. Even large companies may find the idea of relying on a nebulous cloud to store and maintain their proprietary and confidential information difficult. Here, Marisa Chicarelli and Steve Harrop of accounting firm member GPS Accounting in Thailand explain the benefits. Read more
California’s Proposition 65: New requirements for alcoholic beverages purchased over the internet or through mobile apps California’s Proposition 65: New requirements for alcoholic beverages purchased over the internet or through mobile apps California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has recently amended Proposition 65. These amendments include substantive changes related to the methods for providing warnings for alcoholic beverages purchased over the internet or through mobile apps. Michael J. Gleason, Partner at Hahn Loeser, our law firm member in San Diego, tells us more. Read more
Guide to the EU Settlement Scheme Guide to the EU Settlement Scheme Alliotts LLP, Alliott Global Alliance's accounting member firm in the UK, has set up a specialist Brexit Advisory Team to help clients navigate the changes to trading with the EU following the end of the transition period of 31 December 2020. Here Partner Sudheer Gupta and team set out important details. Read more
The nature of cryptocurrencies within the Argentine legal framework The nature of cryptocurrencies within the Argentine legal framework The question, from a legal point of view, is what is a cryptocurrency? In this article, Diego J. Nunes, lawyer at member firm Estudio Nunes & Asociados Abogados in Argentina gives a legal analysis of cryptocurrencies and blockchain. Read more
Setting up or registering a FinTech company in Ghana Setting up or registering a FinTech company in Ghana Financial Technology (FinTech) is a new technology that seeks to improve and automate the delivery and use of financial services across the world. Here Kwabena Oppong-Kyekyeku and Lauretta Maame Esi Otoo from AGA law firm member CQ Legal and Consulting in Ghana, discuss the steps to take to set-up and successfully launch a FinTech company in the country. Read more
Free Trade Agreement signed between Turkey and The United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement signed between Turkey and The United Kingdom Turkey and the United Kingdom signed the Free Trade Agreement on December 29th, 2020 just before the UK exited the European Union. The FTA, which came into force as of January 1st, 2021, ensures special trading terms for UK businesses, which can continue to export and import under preferential tariffs, compared with no agreement. Here Burcu Döner of Burcu Döner Law Firm in Istanbul explains. Read more
Insolvency proceedings in Malawi Insolvency proceedings in Malawi The insolvency regime in Malawi provides at least 2 avenues for businesses in the current climate. Here John Kalampa from member firm Ritz Attorneys at Law discusses liquidation and reorganization. Read more
Ransomware Attacks Are on the Rise; Are You Ready? Ransomware Attacks Are on the Rise; Are You Ready? Ransomware attacks have increased exponentially in recent years and COVID-19’s remote work policies have only contributed to how successful threat actors are in perpetrating the attacks. Here Olga Torres, Managing Partner and Derrick Kyle, Associate at Torres Law, Alliott Global Alliance's international trade and national security firm in Dallas, USA, tells us why now is the best time to increase cybersecurity controls. Read more
Allan Hall Business Advisors provide a taxation and accounting review of changes outlined in the 2020 -2021 Federal Budget Allan Hall Business Advisors provide a taxation and accounting review of changes outlined in the 2020 -2021 Federal Budget The Federal Treasurer in Australia, Mr Josh Frydenberg, handed down the 2020-21 Federal Budget at 7:30 pm (AEDT) on 6 October 2020. Here Paris Barns provides a taxation and accounting overview of the changes outlined in this Budget. Read more
Chance Bridge Partners offer analysis of the Sci-Tech Innovation (STAR) Market Chance Bridge Partners offer analysis of the Sci-Tech Innovation (STAR) Market Guangzhe Xu of Chance Bridge Partners, Alliott Global Alliance's law firm member in Beijing, offers analysis of the main points of legal issues in the examination and approval of the Sci-Tech Innovation (STAR) Market Read more
Internet fraud: How to recover your funds in Hong Kong Internet fraud: How to recover your funds in Hong Kong International fraud is getting more sophisticated. Hong Kong solicitor Anthony Thomas Marrin of law firm H.Y. Leung & Co explains common trends such as CEO fraud, supplier fraud, boiler house fraud and impersonation, what to do if you have been defrauded, and how their firm can help in Hong Kong and worldwide with the assistance of AGA members. Read more
Current situation of UK companies and employees in Spain – leading up to the Brexit agreement Current situation of UK companies and employees in Spain – leading up to the Brexit agreement Here Alejandro Bugarín of Alliott Global Alliance member in Spain, Abbantia Law Firm, gives an update of the current and uncertain situation of UK companies with employees in Spain leading up to the final Brexit agreement. Read more
Guide to Taxation in Ecuador Guide to Taxation in Ecuador Download this guide to business taxation in Ecuador authored by Tax Financial Leaders del Ecuador TFL S.A. The guide explains Government initiatives to stimulate investment from within and outside the country, boost job creation and create fiscal stability. Find out more about income tax, VAT and capital outflow tax. Read more
The Highlights of the new Securities Law of China The Highlights of the new Securities Law of China On 28 December 2019, the 15th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress adopted revisions to the Securities Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “Securities Law”), which became effective on 1 March 2020. Here Ms Zhu Ning, Managing Partner from Alliott Group's law firm member in Beijing, Chance Bridge Partners updates us on proceedings. Read more
It’s not about COVID - Force Majeure and Frustration It’s not about COVID - Force Majeure and Frustration English law and civil law jurisdictions have developed legal principles relevant to what we know as “frustration” and “force majeure”. In this update, Erin Priest, Associate at Broadley Rees Hogan, Alliott Group's law firm member in Brisbane, Australia, discusses these principles in the Australian context (and other Asia Pacific jurisdictions) that have now seen further light because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more