What are the transfer pricing problems for companies doing business in India?
September 2, 2011
Under the garb of Transfer Pricing, Indian arms of Foreign IT Firms IBM, Accenture, Capgemini under-report revenues | economictimes.indiatimes.com
India has long battled problems with tax evasion and tax avoidance. With enhanced economic growth and more multinationals setting up in India, the problem of companies transferring profits overseas to their home country or a third country by underreporting their Indian revenues has become rampant. This practice is made possible by the different tax rates in various jurisdictions across India and also because of companies “treaty shopping” under double taxation avoidance agreements.
The realignment of currencies and effects on accounting statements
August 22, 2011
Yen and Gold Soar on Recession fears | www.ft.com
As the value of gold increases, the relative competitiveness of economies is being affected. It may even alter how companies report their performance.
Something Is Better Than Nothing: Yahoo and Alibaba’s New Deal
July 31, 2011
Yahoo, Alibaba, Softbank come to agreement | councils.glgroup.com
NEW YORK — Yahoo Inc (NASDAQ:YHOO)., Japan's Softbank Corp (TYO:9984). and the Chinese Internet company Alibaba Group have agreed on a compensation plan involving the Web payment service AliPay.Under the agreement, Yahoo Inc., Softbank Corp. and Alibaba said that Alibaba — and thereby its shareholders — will continue to participate in Alipay's future financial performance. If Alipay goes public or is otherwise liquidated, Alibaba will get at least $2 billion and up to $6 billion.
Something Is Better Than Nothing: Yahoo and Alibaba’s New Deal
July 29, 2011
Yahoo, Alibaba, Softbank come to agreement | online.wsj.com
NEW YORK — Yahoo Inc., Japan's Softbank Corp. and the Chinese Internet company Alibaba Group have agreed on a compensation plan involving the Web payment service AliPay.Under the agreement, Yahoo Inc., Softbank Corp. and Alibaba said that Alibaba — and thereby its shareholders — will continue to participate in Alipay's future financial performance. If Alipay goes public or is otherwise liquidated, Alibaba will get at least $2 billion and up to $6 billion.
Bank of Innovation: What would it look like to you? Part II
July 24, 2011
A New Bank and Bank Model: A Bank of Innovation: What would it look like to you? | by.optimost.com
Continuing from my prior post of the future of banking and bank innovation...P2P lending may be the next big thing in banking; however, the business model and platform introduced by Zopa and Prosper, even though copied by more than forty companies around the world, (http://www.glgroup.com/News/The-P2P-Lending-Landscape-51458.html) is not workable for banks in its current form.
A New Bank and Bank Model: A Bank of Innovation: What would it look like to you?
July 22, 2011
A New Bank and Bank Model: A Bank of Innovation: What would it look like to you? | www.gplus.com
The bank of the future looks like no bank at all. A convergence of emerging technologies, as follows, will enable a future form of bank that will be a bank in name and regulation only. The bank of the future looks like no bank at all. A convergence of emerging technologies, as follows, will enable a future form of bank that will be a bank in name and regulation only:
IFRS and The Continuing Roundabout Discussion - Its Politics Not Accounting
July 16, 2011
Investors Defend FASB Role on IFRS | www.cfo.com
The referred news article relates the views of certain individuals that the IASB may not be able to properly administer International Accounting Standards without being politically influenced. They argue that the FASB is better placed to develop accounting standards and withstand political pressure. In this analysis I look at some aspects of the debate.
S1 and Fundtech, The Latest Bank Tech Consolidation
July 14, 2011
CORRECT: Fundtech Agrees To S1 Merger In Deal That Values Co At $318 Million | online.wsj.com
Clearly, bigger is an advantage for bank tech providers. With Fiserv and FIS as the two 800 pound gorillas, the small and mid-tier players need to successfully consolidate to thrive. There is probably room for a third gorilla, and not many good reasons for keeping around the small chimps.
Bending Some Rules While Upholding Others Unwisely?
July 7, 2011
RT: Moodys' Portugal Debt Evaluation | rt.com
The EU is at a cross roads. Top level political criticism by the likes of German Finance Minister Schauble of the right for ratings agencies to speak freely does not portend towards the EU being an open and dynamic project. Rather the worry is that the EU establishment is going backwards in terms of all rights when faced with a financial crisis which they themselves helped create.
Feb 2011 - Cognizant is positioned as India's No. 3 IT services vendor
June 30, 2011
Cognizant Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2010 Results | news.cognizant.com
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (Nasdaq: CTSH), a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, today announced its fourth quarter and full year 2010 financial results.Highlights – Fourth Quarter 2010Quarterly revenue rose to $1.31 billion, up 45.2% from the year-ago quarter and 7.7% sequentially.Quarterly diluted EPS on a non-GAAP basis, which excludes stock-based compensation expense, was $0.70, compared to $0.50 in the year-ago
E-Insurance: When will the insurance industry adopt modern communication tools?
February 14, 2012
ATMs could distribute prepaid Visa cards
January 23, 2012
PayPal can thrive as a standalone company
January 9, 2012
Europe's CO2 Emissions Trading System works, but it can be improved
December 16, 2011
European women wonder why their insurance premiums will increase
December 15, 2011