Since the new “FATCA Rules”, OECD GUIDELINES and changes in the US internal revenue of service policies in relation to international taxation, several countries have started having a look at their own policies. When times are uncertain everyone tries to secure what they have and prevent erosion of existing wealth , and that's what many countries are trying to do right … [Read more...] about Countries Scramble to get more slice of the pie
Australia
The 2012–2013 Budget – Australian Government
The Federal Government has pledged to deliver a surplus in the 2012 budget, a promise that is likely to mean widespread cuts across government agencies, including to aspirational IT projects. The government is likely to lose a big voter base due to these cuts to decrease pay rises in government jobs and culling of jobs which can be seen with a increase in union protests … [Read more...] about The 2012–2013 Budget – Australian Government
Australian Banks Half yearly reporting
The banks have been doing good business, here are the half yearly profit and loss reports for the big four banks here in Australia, Westpac , NAB, CommBank and ANZ. Reporting season - Bank profits Australia Westpac 2012 | $3.209 Billion | May 3, Half year profit reporting WESTPAC CEO - Gail kelly Australia’s very own Gail Kelly has joined the ranks of Oprah … [Read more...] about Australian Banks Half yearly reporting
Australian Businesses Collaborate in the Cloud
An increasing number of businesses are making the move to the cloud in order to gain mobile access to email and documents. For Australian businesses, Google Apps, Google’s cloud service platform, is quickly becoming a top option thanks to the platform’s communication and collaboration capabilities. Cloud computing catches on in Business When it comes to moving your business … [Read more...] about Australian Businesses Collaborate in the Cloud
Australian “Men’s magazine FHM” Closes down
Australia's Favourite men's magazine “FHM AUSTRALIA” has decided to close down its doors. FHM Australia HM, which stands for “For Him Magazine” was launched in Australia in May 1998. The closure of FHM is one of the first acts of ACP's new chief executive, Mr. Matt Stanton, who took the top job at ACP Publishing late last year. ACP publishers recently also started … [Read more...] about Australian “Men’s magazine FHM” Closes down