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World at the edge of a new crisis – Robert Zellick

President of the World Bank Robert Zellick warned yesterday in his interview to Australian media of even more hardships for the global economy ahead.

New rules for foreign employees effective in Russia

By the government’s order from 4 August 2011 several amendments to registration procedures of foreigners in Russia were introduced.

Swiss tax treaty “by end of August”; Agreement could raise £6bn for UK coffers

The long-promised UK Switzerland tax treaty is due to be signed at the end of August, it is understood.

SEC's New Whistleblower Program Takes Effect

With its new whistleblower program officially becoming effective, the Securities and Exchange Commission launched a new webpage for people to report a violation of the federal securities laws and apply for a financial award.

International Accounting Convergence Will Affect Renewable Companies

Companies in emerging industries such as renewable energy probably believe they have enough to worry about without dealing with the convergence of U.S. and international accounting standards. However, as the financial system struggles to keep up with world events and technology, renewable firms need to keep up as well.

CFA Institute published results of the poll on taxation in the EU

CFA Institute presented results of its survey which was held among investment experts. Respondents were supposed to evaluate three models of taxation suggested for financial sector of the European Union.

US regulators found a reason to commence investigation in S&P

The Securities and Exchange Commission has commenced a preliminary investigation in respect to Standard & Poor’s which downgraded American sovereign rating last week from AAA to AA+. Investigators suspect there was a leak of insider information on the decision being made in the agency on the eve of the event.

OECD report highlights likely impacts of IAS 19 amendments

Whilst the publication is primarily focused on pension fund performance in various economies, the report also highlights the likely impacts of the recent changes to IAS 19 Employee Benefits.

PCAOB to consider concept release on auditor independence and audit firm rotation

The Board will consider a concept release soliciting public comments on ways that auditor independence, objectivity, and professional skepticism could be enhanced, including mandatory audit firm rotation.

APB issues revised guidance on the audit of central government financial statements in the Republic of Ireland

The revised Practice Note updates the current guidance to reflect the issuance of the new ISAs (UK and Ireland) which apply to audits of financial statements for periods ending on or after 15 December 2010.