Trade barriers have been an increasing concern to business leaders across the globe, but there are also opportunities to enter new markets. We study Canadian food producers access to the EU.
People, Environment & Technology: A Three-Pronged Approach to Reducing Cybersecurity Risk
With the number cyberattacks increasing across the globe, the best practice to reducing cybersecurity risk is a three-pronged approach: People, Environment and Technology.
The impact of auditors: why the profession has much to be proud of
HLB’s Bettina Cassegrain shares her thoughts on the positive impact auditors make on society and why she’s proud to be an auditor
Managing your Virtual Assets
A software asset management (SAM) strategy helps companies manages virtual assets and minimise cyber security vulnerabilities, IT cost and legal noncompliance.
European Labour Authority: Setting up of a European body to enforce labour mobility rules in a fair and simple way
International companies with operations across Europe now have an organisation to facilitate an environment which is fairer and securer in the European labour market.
Hybrid mismatches tackled by the Dutch implementation of the EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive 2 (ATAD 2)
Given the variety of measures taken by ATAD 2, every structure that might be involved with hybrid mismatches, especially CV-BV structures, CV holding structures and imported hybrid mismatches, should be reviewed.
Building sustainability into food production
HLB’s Chris Solt argues for the importance of building sustainability into food production and why it needs to be a top priority for the food sector.
Anti-abuse provisions may affect international companies in the Netherlands
International companies with operations in the Netherlands should check whether anti-abuse provisions will apply on dividend distributions.
Managing trading profiles in the construction industry
Meeting key requirements under the IFRS to manage trading profiles can be challenging for those in the construction industry.
Organisational purpose, CSR and learnings from #HLBCommunities Day
In modern society, CEOs are recognising the impact an authentic organisational purpose can have on the success of their business.
FinTech and the future of finance
FinTech companies are transforing the financial services sector, proving new and better products for consumers and forever changing the future of finance.
US tax reform impacts inbound foreign companies
What are the implications of the US tax reform on inbound foreign companies?