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Global Finance and Tax Strategy for an Era of Regulatory Complexity

Across industries, finance leaders are facing a perfect storm of change. Regulations are shifting faster than ever, global risks are rising, and AI is transforming how teams work and make decisions. In this environment, the role of the CFO has evolved into one of strategic leadership, trust, and foresight.

In this Common Factor Series episode, Madeline Palmer, Head of Content, Research and Editorial at Factor, is joined by Andrew Hay (Head of Software Segment, Corporate, Legal and Tax, Asia and Emerging Markets, Thomson Reuters), Andrew Ko (Head of Group Strategy, Aware Super), Ben Egan (Head of Tax, Avant), and Bronwyn Tan (Head of Tax, BlackRock Investment Management Australia Limited).

Together, they explore how forward-thinking finance teams are reimagining tax, audit, and compliance to build stronger, tech-enabled systems of insight and governance.

Sponsored by Thomson Reuters, this conversation is for leaders ready to embrace complexity, shape strategy, and drive meaningful impact across the finance function.

Global Finance and Tax Strategy for an Era of Regulatory Complexity

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Move from defence to leadership: Guiding organisations through complexity with confidence and purpose.

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