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Key Trading Trends To Watch In 2025

Developments such as forex market volatility, rising commodity prices, and Southeast Asia’s economic growth are poised to reshape the trading landscape in 2025. Market participants need to be aware of these trends to develop strategic approaches and mitigate risks. Here are the highlights of the key trading trends to expect this year, according to Kar […]
From Manual To Machine Learning With Python

TAKEAWAYS Accounting is no longer just about balancing books and preparing reports. The industry is undergoing a transformation, moving away from manual tasks to data-driven insights powered by machine learning (ML). At the heart of this change is Python, a programming language that bridges automation, analytics, and ML, making it highly accessible and practical for […]
Singapore Parliament Passes Landmark Workplace Fairness Bill

Employers will soon have to up their game even further, when the Workplace Fairness Bill comes into effect some time in 2026 or 2027. The Bill, which was passed in parliament last month on January 8, builds on the longstanding and positive efforts of the city-state’s tripartite partners comprising the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), National […]
What Motivates Companies To Act Responsibly?

TAKEAWAYS Business leaders faced significant ethical challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pharmaceutical companies stood at the centre of the storm, developing vaccines in record time while balancing the immense pressure to maximise profits while saving lives. Yet, not all companies responded in the same way when it came to distributing vaccines fairly across the world. […]
Spring-Clean Your Corporate Tax Matters

TAKEAWAYS As the Lunar New Year celebrations light up the season, it is the perfect time to embrace the spirit of renewal – not just for your home, but for your corporate tax matters as well. This season, let’s declutter your corporate tax affairs, sweep away any compliance gaps, and usher in key tax changes […]
Stablecoins 101 (Part 1)

TAKEAWAYS Stablecoins are the lifeblood of the crypto ecosystem. They enable the crypto world to function, such as for the transfer of assets, collateralisation, market making and payments. Stablecoins are a key innovation in cryptocurrency, combining the stability of fiat currencies with the advantages of digital assets. This article, presented in two parts, examines their […]
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS

FINANCIAL REPORTING Pillar Two Legislation: Multinational Enterprise (Minimum Tax) Act And Its Accounting Implications As announced in Singapore Budget 2024, the Multinational Enterprise (Minimum Tax) Act and its subsidiary legislation, Multinational Enterprise (Minimum Tax) Regulations 2024 (“Pillar Two legislation”), are effective for financial years starting on or after 1 January 2025. Both tax legislations are […]
Singapore 2025 And SG60

TAKEAWAYS As Singapore enters 2025, it does so at a pivotal moment, balancing external challenges and internal milestones. The global economy faces uncertainties spanning US economic policies under President Trump’s second term, China’s evolving trajectory, geopolitical tensions, and a potential resurgence of inflation that could disrupt monetary easing plans. Domestically, Singapore celebrates SG60, marking six […]
Leadership Team Alignment

TAKEAWAYS Leadership teams play an important role in creating value for companies and even for their very survival. Yet leaders often report poor satisfaction in terms of the way these teams function. Why is that so? The composition of these teams offers some clues. As described in the book Leadership Team Alignment: From Conflict to […]