Dbriefs Podcasts

The Myanmar government's enactment of a foreign investment law last November was the latest sign that the country wants to attract significant levels of foreign investment. Yet multinational businesses still may face certain hurdles if they want to establish operations in the country. What are important tax considerations for investing in Myanmar? Learn about the inbound investment environment in Myanmar and various ways of making tax-efficient moves there. (Live presentation was aired on 18 Sept 2013)

Japan's double tax treaties have significant implications for inbound investment into the country. Which treaty is best in class for particular types of income, and what potential issues could you encounter using them? Compare and contrast Japan's double tax treaties and learn how to identify and use relatively superior treaties for inbound investment into Japan.(Live presentation was aired on 17 Sept 2013)

The OECD's 2013 report, Aggressive Tax Planning (ATP) based on After-Tax Hedging, describes features of ATP schemes, challenges arising from them, and tools governments can use to detect and respond to them. What does the report mean for multinational businesses? Understand the after-tax hedging report, practical treasury tax implications, and strategies your organization may need to consider.(Live presentation was aired on 12 Sept 2013)

Parliamentary passage on 8 August 2013 and pending enactment of India's historic Companies Bill 2013 signal a major step towards refinement of corporate law in India. But could its potential benefits for M&A activity be muted by other related but unchanged laws, such as the Income Tax Act and Foreign Exchange Management Act? Explore the scope of India's new Companies Bill and its potential consequences for M&A activity in India.(Live presentation was aired on 11 Sept 2013)

2012年， 中国的海外并购活动的一个重要投资 主题就是中国投资者对欧洲 制造业资产的追捧。 这种情况在2013年还会持续吗？ 买方需要了解的潜在问题和陷阱是什么？ 了解近期欧洲的中国出境并购活动及贵公司来年交易的考虑。(已於9月11日播放)

2012年， 中国的海外并购活动的一个重要投资 主题就是中国投资者对欧洲 制造业资产的追捧。 这种情况在2013年还会持续吗？ 买方需要了解的潜在问题和陷阱是什么？ 了解近期欧洲的中国出境并购活动及贵公司来年交易的考虑。 (已於9月11日播放)

2012年， 中国的海外并购活动的一个重要投资 主题就是中国投资者对欧洲 制造业资产的追捧。 这种情况在2013年还会持续吗？ 买方需要了解的潜在问题和陷阱是什么？ 了解近期欧洲的中国出境并购活动及贵公司来年交易的考虑。(已於9月11日播放)

2012年， 中国的海外并购活动的一个重要投资 主题就是中国投资者对欧洲 制造业资产的追捧。 这种情况在2013年还会持续吗？ 买方需要了解的潜在问题和陷阱是什么？ 了解近期欧洲的中国出境并购活动及贵公司来年交易的考虑。 (已於9月11日播放)

Numerous multinationals have set up extensive distribution and manufacturing networks across Asia Pacific, resulting in significant intercompany flow of tangible products. This has caused many tax authorities to pay special attention to the pricing of tangible products. Learn about recent developments in transfer pricing for tangible products and practical ways that leading companies are addressing tax controversies.(Live presentation was aired on 10 Sept 2013)

The OECD recently published a revised discussion draft on the transfer pricing aspects of intangibles, as well as a white paper on transfer pricing documentation. Both documents are stated by the OECD to be part of its Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Project. What does your organization need to consider? Learn about recent developments in transfer pricing for tangible products and practical ways that leading companies are addressing tax controversies.(Live presentation was aired on 6 Sept 2013)

For many years, multinational companies doing business in China have struggled with cross-border treasury planning and repatriation of cash generated there. Do recent Chinese government actions indicate a change? Gain new insights on legal and regulatory developments in China and how they may assist you in your treasury planning and cash repatriation efforts.(Live presentation was aired on 5 Sept 2013)

As multinationals consider extending their global supply chains into South Korea, what issues can they expect? Is a toll or contract manufacturer arrangement likely to work? What challenges could be associated with setting up an operation for sourcing of goods and raw materials? What distributor arrangements work well in South Korea, and what options are there for stripping distributors of risk? Learn about implementation and tax issues facing multinationals that are considering South Korea as part of their supply chain strategies.(Live presentation was aired on 3 Sept 2013)

With the appointment of Shinzo Abe as Prime Minister, Japan has chosen for drastic steps in reversing its economic decline. The core elements of his reform plans, called "Abenomics", are the "three arrows": doubling the monetary base by quantitative easing, implement fiscal policies to increase demand, and the creation of sustainable growth to increase the supply side in the economy. The first part of Abe's strategy was introduced earlier in 2013 and generated positive reactions in the markets that increased expectations for growth in the short term. But will these reforms actually work in the long term? Understand Abenomics and the impact it could have on economic performance in the Asia Pacific region and explore how companies operating in Japan may need to respond.(Live presentation was aired on 29 Aug 2013)

A key investment theme for Chinese outbound M&A activity in 2012 was Chinese bidders' desire for European manufacturing assets. Is this continuing in 2013, and what are the potential issues and pitfalls that acquirers should be made aware of? Learn about the latest Chinese outbound M&A activities in Europe and considerations for your company's upcoming transactions.(Live presentation was aired on 28 Aug 2013)

The tax environment in Asia continues to be dynamic and challenging, particularly for Asia's financial institutions. What are the important tax developments, issues, and opportunities that may help your institution in the formulation of tax planning and risk management strategies? Learn about recent important tax changes in Asia, what they may mean to your financial institution, and possible responses you may want to consider.(Live presentation was aired on 27 Aug 2013)