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Ali Kazimi and Ektaa Kumar welcome you to tune-in for lively and enriching discussions on the most pertinent topics for tax and accounting professionals. Each month, Ali and Ektaa will be joined by an esteemed guest: a leader and pioneer in their respective field. For more information on the podcast or to send questions to our hosts and guests please contact info@wtshansuke.co.uk

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February 5, 202550 min

The Tax Files - Season 2 Episode 2 - Maria Scott

Welcome to Season 2 of The Tax Files!In this episode, Ali Kazimi and Ektaa Kumar are joined by Maria Scott, Founder & CEO of TAINA Technology. With a career spanning legal, banking, and FinTech, Maria’s sharp insights continue to shape the financial services technology landscape.Maria unpacks key issues in financial services:Progress in tax technology by both authorities and financial institutions, despite challenges like data concerns and legacy systems.The importance of challenging leadership stereotypes to foster greater female representation in RegTech and financial services.Growing data privacy risks from open-source models and the need for proactive measures amid a digitally native workforce.Don't miss this compelling conversation with one of the UK’s most influential voices in finance. Stay connected with WTS Hansuke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hansuke/

December 4, 202445 min

The Tax Files - Season 2 Episode 1 - Angela Knight CBE

Welcome to Season 2 of The Tax Files!In this episode, Ali Kazimi and Ektaa Kumar are joined by Angela Knight CBE, former MP, Treasury Minister, CEO of the British Bankers’ Association, and Chair of the Office of Tax Simplification. Angela’s trailblazing career spans finance, government, and industry leadership, and her sharp insights continue to shape the financial services sector today.Angela unpacks the big issues:Challenges facing the UK economy and financial servicesProductivity struggles and the cost of employmentBrexit's lasting impact and shifting dynamics in EuropeThe complexities of tax reformHer famous SDRT "Angela Knight Statement"Don't miss this compelling conversation with one of the UK’s most influential voices in finance. Stay connected with WTS Hansuke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hansuke/

June 3, 202443 min

The Tax Files - Season 1 Episode 12 - Pascal Saint-Amans

Ali and Ektaa invite you to Episode 12 of The Tax Files, where they are joined by Pascal Saint-Amans.As former Director of the Centre for Tax Policy and Administration at the OECD, Pascal has left a indelible mark on international taxation, spearheading pivotal reforms during his tenure. Notably, he led ground-breaking initiatives such as the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting projects and played a pivotal role in eradicating bank secrecy. Prior to his OECD role, Pascal spent over a decade in the French Ministry of Economy and Finance and worked as an energy regulator in the CRE. Today, he serves as a partner at the Brunswick Group, a leading critical issues consulting firm.To keep up-to-date with announcements, updates and guests, follow Hansuke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hansuke/

February 20, 202443 min

The Tax Files - Season 1 Episode 11 - Hardeep Soor

Ali and Ektaa invite you to Episode 10 of The Tax Files, where they are joined by Hardeep Soor.After starting his career at HMRC, Hardeep is currently the Head of Tax at Starling Bank, one of the UK’s fastest growing banks. His journey from the public sector to a dynamic challenger bank has made for a fascinating conversation. The panel discuss Hardeep's career trajectory, Starling bank’s organisational structure and the UK’s tax policy landscape.To keep up-to-date with announcements, updates and guests, follow Hansuke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hansuke/

December 19, 202329 min

The Tax Files - Season 1 Episode 10 - Sir Edward Troup

Ali and Ektaa invite you to Episode 10 of The Tax Files, where they are joined by Sir Edward Troup. Sir Edward is now working as a freelance consultant, speaker and writer on tax policy and the politics of taxation. Sir Edward has recently held Senior roles at HMRC and has previously advised 5 Chancellors of the Exchequer, including being special advisor to Kenneth Clarke.Sir Edward studied mathematics at Corpus Christ College Oxford, graduating with an MSc in 1977, before then going on to hold a position as tax partner at law firms Simmons & Simmons from 1985 to 1995 and then from 1997 to 2004. during the late 90s, Sir Edward wrote a series of Personal View commentaries for the Financial Times.To keep up-to-date with announcements, updates and guests, follow Hansuke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hansuke/

August 2, 202332 min

The Tax Files Season 1 Episode 9 - Patrick Reidy

Ali and Ektaa invite you to Episode 9 of The Tax Files, where they are joined by Patrick Reidy. Patrick is the Assistant Vice President of Fund Tax and Market Access at Capital Group. He has 12 years of investment industry experience and has been with Capital Group for 8 years. Before that, he was a Tax Consultant for the asset management division of PwC.He holds a bachelor’s degree in law and accounting with honours from the University of Limerick and a master’s in accounting from the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. He also holds the Chartered Accountant (ACA) designation as well as the Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) designation. Patrick is based in Geneva and oversees the team responsible for all tax and market access aspects for the Capital Group Luxembourg, Australian and UK fund ranges.To keep up-to-date with announcements, updates and guests, follow Hansuke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hansuke/

April 25, 202333 min

The Tax Files Season 1 Episode 8 - Kunka Petkova

Ali and Ektaa invite you to Episode 8 of The Tax Files, where they are joined by Dr. Kunka Petkova. Kunka Petkova is an adviser at the German Federal Ministry of Finance. She is in charge of the OECD two-pillar solution addressing the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy. She also coordinates the tax-related topics for the G7 and G20 meetings. Kunka did her PhD in International Business Taxation at Vienna University of Economics and Business, theUniversity of California, Berkeley, and the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.To keep up-to-date with announcements, updates and guest, follow Hansuke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hansuke/

March 7, 202343 min

The Tax Files Season 1 Episode 7 - Helen Whiteman

Ali and Ektaa invite you to Episode 7 of The Tax Files, where they are joined by Helen Whiteman. Helen Whiteman joined the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) in September 2019 from legal regulator, CILEx Regulation role where she was CEO since 2015. She joined the Chartered Institute ofLegal Executives in 2008 as Head of Corporate Affairs having served as Director of Member Services at a law firm membership body called LawNet.To keep up-to-date with announcements, updates and guest, follow Hansuke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hansuke/

December 1, 202237 min

The Tax Files Season 1 Episode 6 - Rhiannon Kinghall Were

Ali and Ektaa invite you to Episode 6 of The Tax Files, where they are joined by Rhiannon Kinghall Were Rhiannon is a Chartered Tax Adviser; founding member and former Chair of the Women in Tax network; a representative for the UK’s Women in International Fiscal Association Network(WIN); and a member of the UK branch of the International Fiscal Association(IFA). Rhiannon has written for a number of publications and regularly speaks at external events. To keep up-to-date with announcements, updates and guest, follow Hansuke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hansuke/

October 26, 202244 min

The Tax Files Season 1 Episode 5 - Simon York

Ali and Ektaa invite you to Episode 5 of The Tax Files, where they are joined by Simon York. Simon is currently His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs Chief Investigation Officer and Director of HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service (FIS). He is also proud to have helped establish the ‘J5’, the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement, which is an operational alliance to tackle those who support international tax crime. Simon has led tax and money laundering investigation, enforcement, intelligence, and supervision teams throughout his career with the UK's tax and customs authority.To keep up-to-date with announcements, updates and guest, follow Hansuke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hansuke/