ATI Magazine August / September 2016

ATI Magazine August / September 2016 issue

‘One India’ as GST becomes a reality – GST from next year should see an overall reduction in taxes on goods and services in India  as local and national levels of taxes and levies collapse into a single payment.

The unified system should also reduce corruption – and throw new light on the nation’s black economy, currently estimated to be reaping U$1.4 triliion a year.

High stakes in taxation reform – Fresh from her role as Managing Director of the World Bank, Sri Mulyani Indrawati is making her second run at bringing a new tax regime to Indonesia.

Belt-and-Road initiative China’s Marshall Plan –  China’s Silk Road concept could include 65 countries, involving 4.4 billion people and about 60 per cent of world GDP. HSBC Group Chairman, Douglas Flint, believes it could be a catalyst for infrastructure to become acceptable as an asset class.

Funding the SME – As exporters struggle for working capital, Australia’s Export Finance and Insurance Corporation plans to double support over three years. 

Singapore Wealth Fund warns of lower returns for 10 years.

Leverage levels in China alarm, puzzle.

Pharmaceuticals bright in China’s slower economy.

Philippines’ economic reform plan wins IMF plaudits.

Wicked Paris of the Orient – betraying the mindset of modern China.

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