All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram
Umesh Ellichipuram
Chinese firms step up global expansion despite economic risks: report
The report flags compliance, risk management, organisation and talent as key problem areas.
ACCA sets four priorities to strengthen UK-EU trading ties
ACCA noted mobility of professionals would bolster the UK’s industrial strategy by helping them live and work in the country.
EU appoints Tina Humar as chair of code of conduct for business taxation
Humar has been appointed for a period of two years.
FRC report calls for improvements in structured digital reporting
The review highlighted recurring issues that still limit the usefulness of structured data.
US SEC proposes rules to simplify public company reporting
The reforms aim to simplify public capital-raising and align disclosure requirements with a company’s size and maturity.
ICAS warns against viewing regulation as barrier to growth
Following the King’s Speech, ICAS CEO Gail Boag commented that “regulation should not be seen as the enemy of growth”.
HMRC signs $233m deal with Quantexa for data and AI overhaul
The move is intended to improve efficiency, strengthen safeguards of public finances and improve services for taxpayers.
UK’s FCA bolsters executive team with two new appointments
The regulator named Simon Walls as executive director of markets and appointed Johan Sekora as COO.
Kenya enacts tax changes, removes CGT on certain internal transfers
The bill is intended to support smoother business restructurings and promote tax neutrality.
ICAEW elects Neil Cutting as next vice-president
Cutting’s term in his new role is set to run from June 2026 to June 2027.