OECD stories

Netsafe & Sticks 'n Stones unite to fight bullying
Last month
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
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online safety
Netsafe and Sticks 'n Stones have formed a strategic partnership to combat bullying and improve digital wellbeing for young people across New Zealand.

5G & AI among key growth trends in Asia Pacific by 2025
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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iot
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise predicts that strategic tech investments will be vital for business growth in the Asia Pacific region by 2025 amid modest global GDP forecasts.

Exclusive: CCH Integrator's product manager reveals technology's role in CBC reporting
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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oecd
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data collection
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automation
Product Manager, Daphne Lee, is transforming multinational tax compliance through advanced technology and client-centric solutions.

OECD & Cisco launch digital well-being hub in Australia
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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cloud services
The OECD and Cisco have launched a Digital Well-being Hub in Australia to explore the impact of digital technologies on well-being and inclusivity.

Tax leaders optimistic about GenAI despite cost concerns
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
A new survey reveals 87% of tax professionals believe generative AI will enhance efficiency, despite 75% still in early integration stages.

Wolters Kluwer report reveals BEPS Pillar Two compliance trends
Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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oecd
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data collection
Wolters Kluwer's Q2 2024 BEPS Pillar Two Readiness Index Report shows 88% of MNEs have started compliance efforts, highlighting rising challenges in data management and legislative adaptation.

Security advocate backs Australia's social media ban for teens
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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smartphones
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Martin Kraemer of KnowBe4 supports Australia's proposed social media age bans, stressing the necessity of robust enforcement and education for parents and schools.

Wolters Kluwer's latest report shows 74% BEPS compliance progress
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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oecd
Wolters Kluwer's latest report shows 74% of multinationals benefiting from BEPS Pillar Two compliance. Technology is key, though 70% foresee collaboration challenges.

Exclusive: How CCH Integrator is evolving for BEPS Pillar Two
Thu, 16th May 2024
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risk & compliance
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tax
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oecd
Andy Hung from Wolters Kluwer unveils advancements in CCH Integrator, a technology solution configuring to meet stringent modern tax compliance demands, including BEPS Pillar Two regulations.

Wolters Kluwer joins forces with BDO for BEPS Pillar Two webinar
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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risk & compliance
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webinar
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oecd
Wolters Kluwer and BDO join forces in a webinar, aiming to provide expert insights to navigate the complex challenges faced by multinational firms due to BEPS Pillar Two.

GreenBox Group acquires managed services company RemarkIT
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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partner programmes
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managed services
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oecd
GreenBox Group takes a significant step towards improving New Zealand's e-waste policy through their acquisition of RemarkIT.

'Beminded' to launch in New Zealand to boost tech productivity
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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productivity
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oecd
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engagement
In an effort to boost New Zealand's lagging productivity, Anna Bojlert's Beminded is set to launch its neuroscience-informed tech and human skills programme this month.

IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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edutech
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data analytics
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dei
To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.

IWD 2024: Gender pay gap widening in the United Kingom
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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oecd
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equality
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work-life balance
The gender pay gap in the UK has widened to 14.5%, pushing the country to 17th place in the Women in Work Index.

Wolters Kluwer webinar to shed light on BEPS Pillar Two
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
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webinar
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data management
Wolters Kluwer is hosting a webinar to enhance understanding of BEPS Pillar Two, to help solve compliance challenges for multinational firms.

Multinationals bracing for impact as OECD's BEPS Initiative rolls out
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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risk & compliance
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software development
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tax
Multinationals face a major shift with OECD's BEPS rules, with over 77% unprepared for the upcoming tax changes.

Cloud technology's potential impact on New Zealand economy
Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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edutech
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data analytics
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hyperscale
AWS research shows that small to medium-sized Kiwi enterprises adopting cloud technology could generate NZ$1.5bn in productivity gains by 2030.

OECD adopts privacy safeguards while accessing personal data
Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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data privacy
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oecd
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digital economy
The agreement is on approaches to safeguarding the privacy and other freedoms when accessing personal data for national security and law enforcement purposes.

DSL still experiencing rapid rates of decline in OECD countries
Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
High-speed fibre internet continues to be the most significant player in OECD countries, with growth rates still powering ahead of DSL.

GDP rise set for NZ, but OECD recommends digital transformation to drive growth
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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fintech
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cloud services
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government
New Zealand's GDP is set to rise by 3.8% this year, according to new OECD research, but challenges remain for the country's economic growth and stability.