24.01.2024

Navigating the Future of Taxation: An exclusive interview with Pascal Saint-Amans

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In this interview, we delve into the nuances of current and emerging global tax policies, spotlighting both the challenges and the prospects that define the future of taxation.

Join us for a compelling conversation featuring Pascal Saint-Amans, the former Director of the Centre for Tax Policy and Administration at the OECD; Wim Wuyts, CEO of WTS Global; and Jānis Taukačs, Partner at Sorainen, WTS Global in Latvia.

In this video, we delve into the nuances of current and emerging global tax policies, spotlighting both the challenges and prospects that define the future of taxation.

About Pascal Saint-Amans

Pascal Saint-Amans has been a leading figure in shaping international tax policy. He served as the Director of the OECD's Centre for Tax Policy and Administration from February 2012 to October 2022. In this role, he spearheaded significant reforms, including ending bank secrecy and updating rules for multinational enterprises through the groundbreaking BEPS project. Currently, he contributes his expertise as a Partner at the Brunswick Group in Paris and as a Professor of Taxes at Lausanne University.

Key Topics and Timestamps:

02:07 Tax Transparency and Corporate Communication
06:40 AI, Pillar One and Digital Services Tax
14:53 Climate Change and the Rocky Road of Global Carbon Pricing
22:03 Singapore's Growth: A Benchmark for European Economic Strategy?
26:26 Decoding Tax History: The Story Behind Pillar Two
32:23 Future of Taxation and International Policy
44:30 Leadership imperative: Navigating Challenges and Reinventing Model

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