Monday, February 04, 2019

ATO is warning taxpayers to be alert for scammers impersonating the ATO, as they change tactics in 2019

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning taxpayers to be alert for scammers impersonating the ATO, as they change tactics in 2019.

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China - Capital market deregulation gathers speed

China took further steps to deregulate its capital markets on Jan 31 after the China Securities Regulatory Commission decided to combine two inbound investment schemes and broaden their investment scope to include derivatives, bond repurchases and private funds.

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New Zealand - $82 million investment to boost employment in the regions

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the creation of a new skills and employment initiative – Te Ara Mahi (Pathways to Work) – to support workers and employers in regional New Zealand.

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Washington - DHS Announces Implementation of Visa Sanctions on Ghana.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced, in coordination with the Department of State, the implementation of visa sanctions on Ghana due to lack of cooperation in accepting their nationals ordered removed from the United States.

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Australia - Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES) announced for India

Australia is introducing MATES for Indian nationals to live and work in Australia for up to 2 years.  From December 2024, graduates and ear...