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03/11/2021page

Expo: Build a new ecology for enterprise development and be successful in the future

Mazars attends the 4th China International Import Expo and signs a cooperation agreement with Shanghai (Lujiazui) Pilot Free Trade Zone and offers a series of thematic lectures and forums.

02/11/2021page

Paul She featured in A Plus Magazine (October 2021)

In the past, people asked “will artificial intelligence (AI) take over CPA’s job?” Now, people are asking “when will AI take over CPAs’ jobs?” and “what is next for CPAs whose jobs have been taken up by AI?”

02/11/2021page

Mazars in Hong Kong supports Hong Kong Cancer Fund Dress Pink Day (29 Oct 2021)

On 29 October 2021, Mazars in Hong Kong participated in Dress Pink Day to support Hong Kong Cancer Fund’s annual breast cancer campaign “pink revolution”. To raise awareness on breast cancer and encourage fundraising for Cancer Fund’s free services, our colleagues transformed the office into a sea of pink by wearing pink clothing, pink ribbons, and decorated the office with pink balloons. Let’s express our support together!

02/11/2021page

Unlocking trust: why global compliance is on the business agenda

Compliance has long been a cornerstone of good business practice. But it can still be viewed as an obligation to be met rather than a driver of value. That’s why we conducted a survey of how business leaders approach global compliance, including where they focus investment, the risks they anticipate and what they expect from ‘good compliance’.

22/10/2021page

Regulatory standards and measures on operational resilience and remote working arrangements of the SFC

As a hybrid mode of working is likely to be the new normal in the financial industry even after the pandemic is under control, licensed corporations and registered institutions (collectively “intermediaries”) should be more vigilant to operational resilience and the risks associated with remote working to better sustain their businesses.

20/10/2021page

Webinar: Making the best Workspace decision for your business (12 Oct 2021)

On 12 October 2021, our Senior Director and Head of Financial Advisory, Stephen Weatherseed was one of the speakers at the webinar organised by the Crown Workspace discussed on the questions of 3 Rs: Refresh, Relocate or Remove.

18/10/2021page

APAC payroll newsletter - 2021 Q3

Changes in HR and payroll regulations in APAC are commonplace. In particular, payroll in the APAC region is unique, complex, and varied. Although APAC has much to offer expanding companies, setting up operations can be particularly challenging.

15/10/2021page

Beyond the GAAP - September 2021

While many were waiting, sometimes apprehensively, for the IASB's (tentative) decision on the reintroduction of goodwill amortisation, the Board held off at its September meeting, asking the staff to conduct further research on the subsequent accounting for goodwill.

07/10/2021page

Mazars in Hong Kong co-organised a Calendula Cream Workshop with Hong Kong Federation of Women’s Centres (28 September 2021)

On 28 September 2021, our colleagues joined the DIY calendula rosehip body cream workshop co-organised with Hong Kong Federation of Women's Centres (HKFWC). The instructor from HKFWC introduced the efficacy of various ingredients and guided our colleagues through steps. All participants enjoyed the handmaking process and tried on the cream which was natural and healing.

06/10/2021page

Consultation conclusions on proposed amendments to the AML Guidelines of the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”)

In order to align with the Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”) standards as amplified by the FATF’s Guidance for a Risk-Based Approach for the Securities Sector (issued in Oct 2018) and to uplift the Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) control environment to address the improvement points observed from the latest FATF Mutual Evaluation Report of Hong Kong (issued in Sep 2019), the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) issued a consultation paper on 18 September 2020 for the proposed amendments to (1) the Guideline on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (For Licensed Corporations) (the “AML/CFT Guideline”) and (2) the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Guideline issued by the SFC for Associated Entities (the “Guideline for AEs”), collectively the “SFC AML Guidelines”.

04/10/2021page

Paul She interviewed by A Plus Magazine (September 2021)

Paul She, our Audit & Assurance Practising Director at Mazars in Hong Kong shared some insightful opinion on the best ways to provide feedback to colleague in the latest A Plus Magazine.

04/10/2021page

Ivan Chan featured in Hong Kong Business Magazine (September 2021)

Apart from National business award, Ivan Chan, our Audit & Financial Advisory Services Partner has also been appointed as a judge of this year’s Hong Kong Business Management Excellence Awards. He was featured in Hong Kong Business Magazine again & shared how technologies can keep Hong Kong’s attractiveness to global investors.

04/10/2021page

Mazars’ flagship conference - Set for change: tax transparency, a way towards sustainability

Join Mazars' flagship interactive conference “Set for change: tax transparency, a way towards sustainability" from 2 to 10 November 2021

04/10/2021page

Valuations – accounting, taxes, and transaction prices make valuations a key aspect of the carve-out

In the course of a carve-out, valuation questions regularly have to be answered on several levels. These are partly dependent on the specific motivation of the project, and in all cases, GAAP and tax requirements must be met. Here, the company often has valuation options with potentially far-reaching consequences. Early planning of these aspects is therefore essential for a successful carve-out.

04/10/2021page

IT infrastructure – plan, do, check, act

Modern IT systems are usually standardised, harmonised, and optimised across business areas. Not only do they play a vital support function, but they also help to shape and link organisational units and business processes end-to-end through ever greater levels of digitisation and automation. As a result, the IT infrastructure will play a key role in a carve-out and it needs to be carefully planned, monitored and managed for the transformation to be successful.

04/10/2021page

The people factor – inform, involve, empower

Before a successful carve-out, there are structural and personnel issues that must be considered. Not least, key issues around change management and employment law.

04/10/2021page

Could carve-outs be a strategy for success in the automotive industry?

The automotive industry is in a state of flux, facing a powerful combination of external factors. These include increased competition, the rise of electric cars, regulatory changes and new forms of mobility, such autonomous driving and connected cars.

04/10/2021page

Carve-outs in the automotive industry

The automotive industry is constantly changing, facing external challenges posed around new technologies and business models. Carve-outs are under the spotlight to help companies mitigate these risks and offer strategic opportunities. Mazars experts around the world provide insights about carve-outs, from a range of different strategic perspectives.

29/09/2021page

Mazars in APAC webinar: M&A Tax in Asia-Pacific (14 Oct 2021)

The tax landscape in Asia-Pacific is dynamic and ever-changing. To keep up, companies and individuals have to understand the various issues concerning tax in their market of choice.

29/09/2021page

Beyond the GAAP - May 2021

As is now traditional at this time of year, this issue of Beyond the GAAP presents a rundown of the new standards that are mandatory or permitted at the 30 June 2021 half-yearly closing.

29/09/2021page

Beyond the GAAP - June 2021

At the end of June, Hans Hoogervorst, Chair of the International Accounting Standards Board, has stepped down after a 10-year tenure. Andreas Barckow, who has previously served on several IFRS Foundation advisory bodies, has taken over for a first mandate as head of the IASB as of 1 July.

29/09/2021page

Beyond the GAAP - July & August 2021

In mid-July, the European adoption process for IFRS 17 took a big step forward when the Accounting Regulatory Committee voted to endorse the new standard. EU endorsement is now expected in the fourth quarter of 2021.

27/09/2021page

The launch of cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect (“WMC”) pilot scheme in the Greater Bay Area (“GBA”)

In its latest move to further open up the country’s financial market and turn the Greater Bay Area (“GBA”) into an economic powerhouse, the cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect (“WMC”) pilot scheme was officially launched and it is China’s first cross-border wealth management scheme focused on the GBA. Comprising 9 Mainland cities in Guangdong province and 2 special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau, the GBA is home to 20% of China’s ultra-high-net-worth and high net-worth households according to a market survey.

27/09/2021page

Sustainable finance policy tracker

How different countries mitigate climate risks in their financial sectors Financial services organisations around the world are rethinking how they work in order to better embed sustainability into their business models. At the same time, climate stress tests are entering the mainstream in many jurisdictions. But even though regulation is fast developing, there is still a lack of consistency in the methods used and the extent of the commitments.

24/09/2021page

Mazars webinar: Transfer Pricing - How can MNEs mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on their Transfer Pricing reviews? (21 Sep 2021)

The Covid-19 pandemic will have serious implications on transfer pricing for many multinational enterprises (MNEs) in the upcoming years. In December 2020, the OECD released its Guidance that clarifies and illustrates the practical application of the arm’s length principle as articulated in their Transfer Pricing Guidelines.