The aim of this paper is to improve the water industry asset life cycle management framework towards more resilient water services in Finland. This paper is based on a literature study and a web-based semi-structured ...The aim of this paper is to improve the water industry asset life cycle management framework towards more resilient water services in Finland. This paper is based on a literature study and a web-based semi-structured thematic interview, in which the Finnish water utility managers identified the current status of their utilities’ asset management. The water services professionals are extremely worried that, by and large, water and sewage networks are still deteriorating, although the networks are nowadays rehabilitated more systematically. The survey reveals that although most of the surveyed utilities have adopted several processes and sub-processes of asset management, and a few utilities are even using some asset management guides, as a whole a strategic approach to and a comprehensive framework for optimized management of physical assets are not practiced. Therefore the development and introduction of specific asset management guidelines should be considered. In order to support successful usage of the asset management framework, the basic concepts and principles of engineering asset management should be included in educational and professional development programs, in particular at the university level.展开更多
To keep pace with the development of the crypto industry due to its sheer size and complex business models,the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD)introduced the Crypto Asset Reporting Framewor...To keep pace with the development of the crypto industry due to its sheer size and complex business models,the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD)introduced the Crypto Asset Reporting Framework(CARF)to enhance transparency in relevant transactions.It is envisaged that the introduction of CARF will facilitate the exchange of information and potentially lead to increase in tax revenues for those jurisdictions enacting such requirements in due course.In turn,industry players will need to assess the implications this will have in their business from reporting readiness and implementation perspectives.Meanwhile,the tokenisation of real-world assets(RWAs)is gaining momentum.The legal and tax implications that may arise from this latest development can be complex and uncertain.展开更多
文摘The aim of this paper is to improve the water industry asset life cycle management framework towards more resilient water services in Finland. This paper is based on a literature study and a web-based semi-structured thematic interview, in which the Finnish water utility managers identified the current status of their utilities’ asset management. The water services professionals are extremely worried that, by and large, water and sewage networks are still deteriorating, although the networks are nowadays rehabilitated more systematically. The survey reveals that although most of the surveyed utilities have adopted several processes and sub-processes of asset management, and a few utilities are even using some asset management guides, as a whole a strategic approach to and a comprehensive framework for optimized management of physical assets are not practiced. Therefore the development and introduction of specific asset management guidelines should be considered. In order to support successful usage of the asset management framework, the basic concepts and principles of engineering asset management should be included in educational and professional development programs, in particular at the university level.
文摘To keep pace with the development of the crypto industry due to its sheer size and complex business models,the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD)introduced the Crypto Asset Reporting Framework(CARF)to enhance transparency in relevant transactions.It is envisaged that the introduction of CARF will facilitate the exchange of information and potentially lead to increase in tax revenues for those jurisdictions enacting such requirements in due course.In turn,industry players will need to assess the implications this will have in their business from reporting readiness and implementation perspectives.Meanwhile,the tokenisation of real-world assets(RWAs)is gaining momentum.The legal and tax implications that may arise from this latest development can be complex and uncertain.
