New Economy Taxation (NET LTD) and the Pacific Tax Policy Institute are proud to hold their inaugural Digital Economy Symposium on 14 November 2016 in Singapore.
The symposium will bring together leading regional and international tax and accounting experts and business industry leaders in a unique forum to discuss the fundamental shifts in doing business in today’s digital world. Disruptive technology has had a profound impact in areas ranging from financial services to public transportation, and these developments have in turn influenced international taxation and accounting policies and methods. The discussions will also focus on the unique digital economy business models and conditions in Asia-Pacific, from the perspectives of academia, industry and tax advisory.
The digital economy themes covered will include:
- Cloud computing
- Fintech
- Sharing Economy
- Industrial Revolution 4.0
- Internet of Things
A renowned expert in the tax sciences, Dr. Owens headed OECD's global taxation policy work as director of the OECD's Center for Tax Policy and Administration from 2001-2012.
Former member of the IASB and the advisory council for the FASB, and previously Associate Professor at Harvard Business School.
A 25-year veteran of international law who is regularly included among North America's top tax advisers, Mr. Sprague focuses his practice on international corporate tax planning and advice, tax controversies and e-commerce law.
Mr. Larsen is responsible for the implementation of Integrated Reporting at the DBS Group and has held several top posts in banking groups in the Asian region. DBS is the Euromoney best digital bank for 2016.
A leading authority on intercompany transfer pricing, tax treaties, permanent establishment issues and other tax matters affecting multinational corporations.
Mr. Hunter has substantial experience in implementing complex, multi-national and performance improvement driven tax engagements for companies across multiple industries, particularly health sciences, technology and telecommunications sectors.
The Asia Pacific leader of the international tax practice in a Big 4 accounting firm, with 30 years of experience in international tax planning for multinational corporations.
Specializing in the defense of complex and unusual transfer pricing and intellectual property cases, Mr. de Homont has extensive experience in the valuation of financial products and unique intellectual property in a variety of industries.
Mr. Sanghvi is responsible for the group’s strategic tax planning and all aspects of tax accounting, compliance and controversy in Asia-Pacific & Japan, with over 19 years in international tax and planning in Big 4 accounting firms and in industry.
Dr. Müller-Studer provides assistance to companies in the technology and financial sector, focusing on technology, financing acquisition and restructuring cases, and is an expert on complex compliance cases.
Over a 16-year career in consulting and industry, Mr. Madia has held finance and tax leadership roles in infrastructure, financing and digital businesses in South Asia and South East Asia.
Director of the ECUPL Center for International Tax Law and an arbitrator with the Shanghai International Arbitration Center. Prof. Zhang’s scholarship and teaching focus on tax law and business law, and he has published several articles in these fields.
Prof. Koh has a keen interest in international taxation, particularly in the field of transfer pricing and tax efficient supply-chain structuring, with past careers in Big 4 accounting firms and in industry that have spanned the world.
Sunil has over 17 years of experience in international tax, transfer pricing and tax consulting services, and leads the Technology, Infocomm, Media and Entertainment practice of the tax division.
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The Organizers
New Economy Taxation
New Economy Taxation (NET LTD) is a non-partisan organization with members from academia and industry who are passionate about the New Economy and its impact on taxation. NET LTD is committed to the pursuit of excellence in high quality research, information and education on international taxation to delve into the implications of the fast-evolving business models of the New Economy, particularly in the Asia-Pacific.
For more information on NET LTD: http://www.netax.org/.
Pacific Tax Policy Institute
The Pacific Tax Policy Institute, formerly known as the Pacific Rim Tax Institute aims to bring international tax policy and management issues to the forefront of corporate tax leaders and tax professionals, focusing on the Pacific Rim arena.
For more information on the Pacific Tax Policy Institute: http://pacifictaxpolicyinstitute.com/index.html.