Search Results for: SME
Germany to cut corporate tax for SMEs
August 30th, 2019
On August 29, 2019, German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier announced the outlines of a plan to reduce the tax and regulatory burden on small and medium-sized companies in Germany. In presenting the SME Strategy, Altmaier proposed reducing the tax ...
FCA UK published its EU Withdrawal Impact Assessment
November 30th, 2018
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published on 29th of November, 2018, its EU Withdrawal Impact Assessment. The assessment was requested by the Treasury Select Committee and sets out the impact of the Withdrawal Agreement and future framework on ...
EBA and ESMA publish Guidelines on suitability assessment for management body members and key function holders
July 6th, 2018
The European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have published their joint Guidelines to assess the suitability of members of management bodies and key function holders. These guidelines are issued pursuant to Article 16 ...
ASIC reports on cyber resilience assessments of financial markets firms
November 30th, 2017
An ASIC report on the cyber resilience of over 100 firms operating across Australia’s financial markets has shown a growing understanding of cyber risks, but there is still some progress to be made. Report 555 Cyber resilience of firms ...
Mazars has launched a solution for SMEs in UK
August 22nd, 2017
On World Entrepreneurs’ Day 2017 Mazars, the international accountancy and advisory firm, has launched ‘elev8 by Mazars’: a bespoke solution for SMEs which offers the full range of advisory and business support services to help businesses transform and take ...
LSEG and IBM to develop securities data blockchain solution for European SMEs
July 19th, 2017
Borsa Italiana project plans to digitize securities certificate data to simplify issuance and management of shareholding information Solution aims to create a shared registry of shareholder transaction records Blockchain technology helps expand SMEs’ access to credit and enable shareholder ...
Ireland Extends Tax Break For Investors In SMEs
May 19th, 2017
The Irish Government is to introduce a new exemption from stamp duty on transfers of shares in Irish companies admitted to the Enterprise Securities Market (ESM) of the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE). The ESM is the ISE’s market for ...
Singapore Exchange to support capital access for the start-up and SMEs
March 31st, 2017
Singapore Exchange (“SGX”) today announced the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (“MOU”) separately with Crowdonomic Media Pte Ltd (“Crowdo”) and PwC’s Venture Hub, as part of its drive towards supporting and facilitating capital access for the start-up and ...
KYC/Risk Assessment & FATCA/CRS solutions for Cyprus Companies
June 22nd, 2016
The responsibilities of Compliance Departments within organizations have significantly increased over the last few years and a software solution that accommodates the latest Cyprus and International developments, as well as constant changes in the AML legislation is a must. ...
DBS Bank enables SMEs to apply for an account via video conferencing
May 18th, 2016
DBS Bank in Hong Kong is saving small businesses the hassle of going to a bank branch to open a new account by introducing a video conferencing service for due diligence checks. The bank’s “Meet Online” Business Account Opening ...
