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Major changes to crypto tax from 1 April will make tax avoidance impossible
Risk & Compliance

Major changes to crypto tax from 1 April will make tax avoidance impossible

New Zealand will adopt a global crypto reporting regime from 1 April, ending the 'grey zone' and making offshore tax avoidance far harder.

By Paul Quickenden • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Global Stories

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Risky business: The tariff evasion tactics that can create a ton of trouble for Aussie exporters
Opinion

Risky business: The tariff evasion tactics that can create a ton of trouble for Aussie exporters

Some Australian exporters are risking heavy US fines by using dodgy tactics to evade new 10% tariffs, but playing by the rules with smart software offers safer growth.

By Chris Calverley • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Finance leaders anticipate more scrutiny, focus on automation for 2024
Digital Transformation

Finance leaders anticipate more scrutiny, focus on automation for 2024

A Forrester and Basware study reveals 80% of CFOs anticipate increased regulatory scrutiny in 2024, with talent retention, cost optimisation and automation also key concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Rising global fraud awareness signals need for stronger protection measures
EduTech

Rising global fraud awareness signals need for stronger protection measures

An SAS consumer fraud study indicates higher global fraud awareness, urging robust protective measures against evolving scam tactics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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Poland expands SENT monitoring to clothing & footwear
Supply Chain

Poland expands SENT monitoring to clothing & footwear

Fashion and retail operators face shipment stoppages and penalties after Poland widened electronic reporting rules for transit cargo.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Payroll teams feel ready but JSL exposes data gaps
Digital Transformation

Payroll teams feel ready but JSL exposes data gaps

Payroll teams say they are ready for JSL reforms, but gaps in HMRC data access and outdated systems leave many exposed before April.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
OSINT tools speed up probes into tax & benefit fraud
Data Protection

OSINT tools speed up probes into tax & benefit fraud

Open source intelligence tools are helping investigators rapidly uncover tax and benefit fraud by exposing inconsistencies in online data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Vinted side hustlers warned over surprise HMRC tax bills
Fintech

Vinted side hustlers warned over surprise HMRC tax bills

Vinted sellers risk surprise HMRC tax bills as booming side hustles push more Britons over the £1,000 self-assessment threshold.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
VinciWorks unveils AI-driven tool for smarter learning
eLearning

VinciWorks unveils AI-driven tool for smarter learning

VinciWorks has launched Conversational Learning, an AI-driven compliance training tool using voice and text interactions to boost engagement and retention.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
1.1 million SMEs risk collapse in current UK economy: CyberSmart
Fintech

1.1 million SMEs risk collapse in current UK economy: CyberSmart

According to the survey, 15% of senior SME leaders are willing to commit accounting/tax fraud or evasion to ensure survival.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023