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H Connect International was awarded Bronze in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) category at the Pinnacle Awards by CIMA and Janashakthi Group (JXG) last week. It was a moment that marked our place among long-standing multinationals as leaders and torchbearers for change. These awards are among the most respected in Sri Lanka’s business and […]

The UK’s social care sector has been absorbing pressure from multiple fronts in the past few months: a dramatic reduction in overseas care worker recruitment due to immigration reforms, rising operational costs, and a major structural shift in the public health system due to the abolition of NHS England. As the government redirects control to […]

With the Albanese Labor government securing a second consecutive term for the first time in 21 years, Australia’s finance and accounting sector is set for significant reforms and new opportunities. Here’s what businesses should expect from the centre-left Australian Labor Party in the coming years: Productivity Reform at the Core The Labor government has made […]

Every once in a while, someone comes along who reminds us why hard work, passion, and relentless drive truly matter. Today, we’re so proud to celebrate one of our own, Rukmi, on reaching a huge milestone! Rukmi, one of our brilliant Senior Accountants, has just been awarded the Best Performer of the Master of Professional […]

As the demand for accessible, affordable financial advice in Australia reaches critical levels, a key question is gaining momentum: Should accountants be allowed to provide financial advice, particularly around self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs)? The Context Australia is facing a significant shortage of financial advisers. Adviser numbers have dropped sharply in recent years, largely due to […]

A century ago, Toyota, the global automotive giant, needed a supplier who could deliver quality components reliably and consistently. Enter Toyota Boshoku, a relatively small parts manufacturer at the time. They didn’t have the scale or infrastructure of larger competitors, but they had something more valuable – “Trust.” When Toyota first partnered with them, there […]

The newly implemented U.S. tariffs on Australian exports further complicates an already volatile global trade environment. For Australian exporters, this translates to reduced competitiveness in one of their key markets. And for the broader business community, it signals the need to reassess cost structures and prepare for an extended period of trade volatility. According to […]

Cryptocurrency is emerging as a significant class asset for Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs), attracting growing interest from trustees. However, this change comes with an increase in regulatory scrutiny and meticulous compliance measures, and the unique characteristics of cryptocurrency demand a proactive and informed approach to SMSF administration. This article covers the recent developments in this […]

The UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the UK’s first major trade agreement post-Brexit, came into effect in May 2023. Two years in, the FTA has reshaped trade between the two nations by removing tariffs on 99% of Australian exports to the UK, simplifying cross-border work, and driving business expansion. For accountants and financial professionals, the […]

The recent NHS reform announcement by Keir Starmer to abolish NHS England and merge it with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has sparked significant debate across the UK. NHS England has operated as an independent body overseeing the NHS for over a decade. The NHS reform decision to bring its functions under […]