Sovereign governments across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and beyond are increasingly turning to sukuk, also known as “Islamic bonds,” to fulfill their financing needs. Yet it remains relatively obscure when compared to conventional debt instruments. Our discussion paper demystifies sukuk and exposes its increasing role within sovereign finance.

A&M Tax Managing Director Felix Lee recently interviewed with Economic Daily and shared his thoughts on China's economic growth. 

Pet Specialty retailers and investors stand at a critical crossroads amidst market slowdown, shifting customer preferences, fierce competition and the dominance of e-commerce. A&M’s Consumer and Retail experts delve into the challenges faced by the industry and offer actionable insights to thrive in the current pet retail landscape.

The Full Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by Singapore Telecom Australia Investments Pty Ltd (STAI) against transfer pricing assessments issued by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) in relation to interest deductions claimed on related party debt. With transfer pricing adjustments expected to trend upward globally, what types of implications should we anticipate?

The Blueprint II programme sets an ambitious mission to digitise the London insurance market, aiming to enhance its efficiency, agility, and cost-effectiveness. Read our latest article to successfully navigate Blueprint II.

The Australian Government’s announcement to reduce the managed investment trust (MIT) withholding tax rate from 30% to 15% promises to encourage more foreign investment in Australia’s growing Build-to-Rent (BTR) market. But, do the changes go far enough?

In the complex landscape of corporate finance, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements is paramount. Among the various metrics used to gauge a company's health, EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) stands out as a critical indicator. However, it's also become a focal point for financial manipulation – an inside job that can be hard to spot. EBITDA fraud is quite common and often a trigger for numerous regulatory actions, litigation, and forensic accounting investigations.

How can companies encourage and incentivize a self-sourcing approach in sales?

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems become more advanced, public institutions and companies face growing risks from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

On 14 March 2024, the Dutch Ministry of Finance published a document with an update on the ongoing and planned (re-)negotiations of Dutch tax treaties.

As the number of corporate carve-outs continue to grow, it is becoming increasingly important for prospective buyers to understand the key tax consequences. What are some of the implications that should be considered when undertaking a corporate carve-out?

With the state of play for the new thin cap rules already being in effect, this A&M tax brief elaborates further on how taxpayers are being impacted alongside the latest Government amendments.

DAC6 may very well be the most unpopular piece of tax legislation in the European Union. Its broad scope and lack of guidance created a lot of headaches when the rules were first introduced.

The global At-Home Testing market is projected to grow from $11.4bn in 2024 to $19.4bn by 2032. To learn more about the key M&A trends taking shape this year in the At-Home Testing space, read our latest paper.

On April 5th, 2024, two binding case laws from the Mexican Supreme Court of Justice (SCJN, per its acronym in Spanish) were published in the Mexican Judicial Weekly Publication.