Administração da BONK, Inc. (Nasdaq: BNKK) Declara que Relatório de Pesquisa Independente Concluiu que a Empresa Está Posicionada a Ser Principal Veículo Público do Ecossistema Cripto de Muitos Bilhões de Dólares Via Solana Blockchain

Relatório da Harbinger apresenta um resumo das estimativas independentes da empresa para um crescimento significativo da receita nos próximos anos

Harbinger Research Inicia Cobertura, Destacando Poderoso Mecanismo de Receita Dupla, Estratégia Deflacionária de Ativos e Oportunidade Única na Nasdaq

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bonk, Inc. (Nasdaq: BNKK) (a “Empresa”), que detém uma tesouraria do token de criptomoeda $BONK, criado na blockchain da Solana, com foco na capacitação de uma comunidade de produtos geradores de receita, anunciou hoje o início da cobertura de pesquisa de ações pela Harbinger Research, destacando a análise convincente da empresa independente da posição única e do potencial de crescimento significativo da Empresa após sua recente transformação estratégica. O relatório abrangente identifica a Bonk, Inc. como “principal veículo de mercado público” para investidores que buscam exposição regulamentada do ecossistema BONK, potencialmente de alto crescimento e multibilionário, na blockchain Solana – uma oportunidade única na bolsa Nasdaq.

O relatório da Harbinger Research (disponível em https://www.harbingerresearch.com) contextualiza a importância da estratégia da Bonk, Inc., detalhando a notável resiliência e ressurgimento da blockchain Solana que, nos últimos 12 meses, gerou quase US$3 bilhões em receita e, de acordo com o The Motley Fool, tem o potencial de se tornar o próximo ativo digital de US $1 trilhão. A Solana está crescendo mais rapidamente do que a Ethereum, principalmente nas importantes áreas de finanças descentralizadas.i

Uma vez questionada após o colapso da FTX, a Solana, como Harbinger observa, ressurgiu como um “uma central de inovação”, valorizado por sua velocidade incomparável e baixos custos, tornando–se o ambiente preferido para ativos digitais voltados para o consumidor. O relatório destaca a origem única da BONK como iniciativa impulsionada pela comunidade, lançada especificamente para revitalizar esse ecossistema, evoluindo com sucesso além de um simples meme de um “componente essencial do ecossistema de consumo da Solana”. Ao se posicionar dentro do que acreditamos ser uma rede próspera e de meme de bilhões de dólares do setor de moedas – um mecanismo comprovado para a adoção de usuários – a Bonk, Inc. oferece aos investidores uma exposição única a uma das áreas mais dinâmicas da economia de ativos digitais, validado pela análise independente da Harbinger.

“É um prazer ver a Harbinger Research reconhecer o modelo único e poderoso que estamos criando na Bonk, Inc.”, disse Jarrett Boon, CEO. “A validação da nossa estratégia pela Harbinger confirma o que acreditamos ser uma oportunidade histórica para os investidores. Estamos estabelecendo uma ponte única e essencial para que os mercados públicos possam acessar diretamente a receita recorrente e o crescimento de um ecossistema DeFi líder. Esse modelo ativo e de dois motores – capturando o valor do fluxo de caixa operacional e de um ativo deflacionário da tesouraria – foi projetado para traduzir a expansão vibrante do ecossistema BONK diretamente em um valor tangível para os acionistas, posicionando–nos na vanguarda dessa evolução financeira.”

Ele continuou: “Este relatório confirma que a Empresa, além de estar no lugar certo no momento certo, também tomou as medidas certas para garantir que a Empresa possa captar uma parte substancial desse mercado.”

Mitchell Rudy (ou Nom), um dos principais colaboradores da BONK e membro do conselho da Bonk, Inc., acrescentou: “A pesquisa da Harbinger mostra com precisão os principais pontos fortes da BONK: uma comunidade massiva e engajada, uma mecânica deflacionária real e uma profunda integração com a Solana. O que torna a Bonk, Inc. tão interessante é ser o veículo público exclusivo projetado para canalizar o sucesso desse potente ecossistema diretamente para os acionistas. Isso não é apenas teoria; é a real atividade econômica que gera valor. Estamos executando um modelo comprovado, e o relatório da Harbinger valida o imenso potencial que estamos apenas começando a desbloquear juntos.”

Confirmando ainda mais a escala potencial desse modelo, o relatório Harbinger descreve as estimativas independentes da empresa para um crescimento significativo da receita nos próximos anos. A análise de Harbinger enfatiza o poder do “volante econômico” inerente ao modelo da Bonk, Inc. O relatório detalha como a crescente atividade dentro do ecossistema se traduz diretamente em aumento da receita de plataformas como a letsBONK.fun, que então alimenta o acúmulo estratégico e a queima de tokens BONK por meio da estratégia de reinvestimento da Bonk, Inc. Isso cria o que Harbinger descreve como um “ciclo virtuoso projetado para aumentar a escassez e gerar valor a longo prazo” para todo o ecossistema e, por extensão, para os acionistas da Bonk, Inc.

Sobre a Bonk, Inc. A Bonk, Inc. (Nasdaq: BNKK), é uma empresa em evolução que preenche a lacuna entre os mercados públicos tradicionais e o ecossistema de ativos digitais. Após sua integração estratégica com a letsBONK.fun, a Empresa passou a executar uma nova estratégia focada na aquisição de ativos geradores de receita dentro do espaço DeFi para a criação de uma tesouraria robusta de ativos digitais. A divisão de bebidas da Empresa conta com a bebida patenteada Sure Shot, criada para reduzir rapidamente o teor de álcool no sangue, bem como a bebida energética à base de plantas Yerbaé.

Declaração de Previsão: Este comunicado para a imprensa contém declaração de previsão. Tais declarações estão sujeitas a riscos e incertezas, muitos dos quais fora do controle da Empresa, e os resultados reais podem ser substancialmente diferentes. Os fatores que podem causar ou contribuir para tais diferenças incluem, mas não estão limitados a, o desempenho dos tokens BONK, a integração bem–sucedida com a letsBONK.fun e o seu sucesso operacional, a capacidade de executar a estratégia de tesouraria da Empresa e outros riscos detalhados nos registros da Safety Shot na Comissão de Valores Mobiliários.

Relações com Investidores Telefone: 888–257–8061 Website: BonkDAT.com

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Selon la Direction de BONK, Inc. (Nasdaq : BNKK), un rapport de recherche indépendant conclut que la Société est stratégiquement positionnée pour s’imposer comme le principal véhicule coté en bourse de l’écosystème crypto BONK sur la blockchain Solana, à raison d’une valorisation de plusieurs milliards de dollars

Selon le rapport Harbinger, et à l’appui de ses propres estimations indépendantes, la Société devrait enregistrer une forte croissance de son chiffre d’affaires à l’horizon des prochaines années

Harbinger Research entame la couverture de BONK, Inc. avec une recommandation d’achat unique sur le Nasdaq reposant sur un double moteur de revenus et une stratégie déflationniste.

SCOTTSDALE, État d’Arizona, 30 oct. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bonk, Inc. (Nasdaq : BNKK), ci–après la « Société », qui détient une réserve de jetons de cryptomonnaie $BONK développée sur la blockchain Solana et destinée à accompagner la démarche d’autonomisation d’un collectif concevant des produits générateurs de revenus, annonce ce jour le début de la couverture de son action par Harbinger Research, qui à la clé d’une analyse approfondie et indépendante fait ressortir la position unique de la Société et son potentiel de croissance majeur depuis sa récente transformation stratégique. Ce rapport détaillé présente Bonk, Inc. comme le « véhicule coté en bourse de référence » pour les investisseurs souhaitant une exposition réglementée à l’écosystème BONK, en plein essor, potentiellement valorisé à plusieurs milliards de dollars et développé sur la blockchain Solana, soit du jamais vu au Nasdaq.

Le rapport rédigé par Harbinger Research (disponible sur https://www.harbingerresearch.com) met en perspective la pertinence de la stratégie de Bonk, Inc. en faisant le point sur la résilience remarquable et la renaissance de la blockchain Solana. En effet, au cours des douze derniers mois, celle–ci a dégagé près de 3 milliards de dollars de chiffre d’affaires. Selon The Motley Fool, elle pourrait devenir le prochain actif numérique pesant 1 000 milliards de dollars. Solana affiche aujourd’hui une croissance supérieure à celle d’Ethereum, notamment dans les domaines clés de la finance décentralisée.i

Longtemps mise en doute après l’effondrement de FTX, Solana s’est, comme le souligne Harbinger, réaffirmée comme un « centre névralgique de l’innovation ». Prisée pour sa rapidité inégalée et ses faibles frais de transaction, Solana se perçoit comme un environnement privilégié pour les actifs numériques orientés vers le grand public. Le rapport revient sur les origines de BONK en rappelant que la Société est née d’un projet collectif visant à redynamiser cet écosystème, devenu par la suite « un actif clé de l’écosystème consommateurs de Solana » En s’intégrant à ce que Harbinger considère comme un réseau florissant, et plus largement au secteur des meme coins, moteur avéré de l’adoption des utilisateurs, Bonk, Inc. propose selon l’analyse indépendante du cabinet une exposition unique à l’un des domaines les plus dynamiques de l’économie des actifs numériques aux investisseurs.

« Nous sommes enchantés que Harbinger Research reconnaisse le modèle à la fois fort et unique que nous développons chez Bonk, Inc. » explique Jarrett Boon, PDG. « Le fait que Harbinger valide notre stratégie confirme ce que nous considérons comme une opportunité majeure pour les investisseurs. Nous bâtissons une passerelle clé inédite entre les marchés boursiers traditionnels et la croissance récurrente d’un écosystème DeFi de premier ordre. Ce modèle à double moteur permet de capter la valeur dégagée à la fois par les flux de trésorerie d’exploitation et par un actif de trésorerie déflationniste. Il entend convertir directement l’expansion dynamique de l’écosystème BONK en valeur tangible pour nos actionnaires et nous placer en tête de cette évolution financière. »

Puis d’ajouter : « Ce rapport démontre que notre Société se trouve non seulement au bon endroit au moment opportun, mais qu’elle a aussi su prendre les bonnes décisions pour capter une part substantielle de ce marché. »

Pour Mitchell Rudy (alias Nom), principal contributeur du projet BONK et membre du Conseil d’administration de Bonk, Inc. : « La recherche menée par Harbinger fait ressortir très justement les atouts clés de BONK, à savoir une communauté colossale et engagée, une réelle utilité venant de ses mécanismes déflationnistes, et une intégration profonde sur Solana. Ce qui rend Bonk, Inc. si exceptionnelle, c’est qu’elle constitue le seul véhicule coté en bourse conçu pour canaliser directement le succès de son écosystème vers les actionnaires. Ce constat n’est pas que théorique. C’est une dynamique économique à part entière et source de valeur. Nous orchestrons un modèle éprouvé, et le rapport de Harbinger valide l’énorme potentiel que nous commençons à peine à laisser entrevoir. »

Confirmant encore l’envergure de sa portée, le rapport Harbinger détaille les estimations indépendantes du cabinet qui s’orientent vers une nette croissance du chiffre d’affaires à l’horizon des prochaines années. L’analyse met en évidence le potentiel du « volant d’inertie économique » intégré au modèle de Bonk, Inc. Il souligne comment la hausse de l’activité au sein de l’écosystème se traduit directement par une augmentation des recettes enregistrées par des plateformes comme letsBONK.fun, pour alimenter ensuite la stratégie de rachat et de destruction de jetons BONK retenue par Bonk, Inc. Selon Harbinger, ce principe se caractérise comme « un cercle vertueux conçu pour donner plus de poids à la rareté et dégager de la valeur à long terme » à l’échelle de tout l’écosystème et, par extension, aux actionnaires de Bonk, Inc.

À propos de Bonk, Inc. Bonk Inc. (Nasdaq : BNKK) est une société dont la mission est d’élever des passerelles entre les marchés boursiers traditionnels et l’univers des actifs numériques. À la suite de son intégration stratégique à letsBONK.fun, la Société déroule une stratégie axée sur l’acquisition d’actifs générateurs de revenus dans l’espace DeFi dans le but de constituer une solide trésorerie en actifs numériques. Sa division boissons englobe les boissons brevetées Sure Shot, conçues pour réduire rapidement l’alcoolémie, et Yerbaé, une boisson énergisante d’origine végétale.

Déclarations prospectives : le présent communiqué de presse contient des déclarations prospectives. Ces déclarations induisent des risques et des incertitudes, dont beaucoup échappent au contrôle de la Société, et qui pourraient faire en sorte que les résultats réels diffèrent sensiblement. Les facteurs pouvant exercer une influence à cet égard comprennent notamment, sans toutefois s’y limiter, la performance des jetons BONK, le succès de l’intégration et de l’opération letsBONK.fun, l’aptitude de la Société à réaliser sa stratégie de trésorerie, et d’autres risques détaillés dans les documents déposés par Safety Shot auprès de la Securities and Exchange Commission.

Relations investisseurs : Tél. : 888–257–8061 Site Internet : BonkDAT.com

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BONK, Inc. (Nasdaq:BNKK) Management Says Independent Research Report Concludes Company Is Positioned To Be The Premier Public Vehicle For Multi-Billion Dollar BONK Crypto Ecosystem Via Solana Blockchain

The Harbinger Report Outlines The Firm's Independent Estimates For Significant Revenue Growth In The Coming Years

Harbinger Research Initiates Coverage, Highlighting Powerful Dual Revenue Engine, Deflationary Asset Strategy, And Unique Opportunity On Nasdaq

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bonk, Inc. (Nasdaq: BNKK) (the “Company”), which holds a treasury of the $BONK cryptocurrency token built on the Solana blockchain, focused on empowering a community building revenue generating products, today announced the initiation of equity research coverage by Harbinger Research, highlighting the independent firm’s compelling analysis of the Company's unique position and significant growth potential following its recent strategic transformation. The comprehensive report frames Bonk, Inc. as the “premier public–market vehicle” for investors seeking regulated exposure to the potentially high–growth, multi–billion dollar BONK ecosystem on the Solana blockchain – a unique opportunity on the Nasdaq exchange.

Harbinger Research's report (available at https://www.harbingerresearch.com) contextualizes the significance of Bonk, Inc.'s strategy by detailing the remarkable resilience and resurgence of the Solana blockchain which over the past 12 months, generated nearly $3 billion in revenue and according to The Motley Fool, has the potential to become the next $1 trillion digital asset. Solana is now growing faster than Ethereum, especially in key areas such as decentralized finance.i

Once questioned following the FTX collapse, Solana, as Harbinger notes, has re–emerged as a “central hub for innovation,” prized for its unmatched speed and low costs, making it the preferred environment for consumer–facing digital assets. The report highlights BONK's unique origin as a community–driven initiative launched specifically to revitalize this ecosystem, successfully evolving beyond a simple meme into an “essential component of Solana's consumer ecosystem.” By positioning itself within this what we believe to be a thriving network and the broader, multi–billion dollar meme coin sector—a proven engine for user adoption—Bonk, Inc. offers investors unique exposure to one of the most dynamic areas of the digital asset economy, as validated by Harbinger's independent analysis.

“We are pleased to see Harbinger Research recognize the unique and powerful model we are building at Bonk, Inc.,” said Jarrett Boon, CEO. “Harbinger’s validation of our strategy confirms what we believe is a landmark opportunity for investors. We’re building a unique and essential bridge for the public markets to directly access the recurring revenue and growth of a leading DeFi ecosystem. This active, dual–engine model—capturing value from both operational cash flow and a deflationary treasury asset—is designed to translate the BONK ecosystem’s vibrant expansion directly into tangible shareholder value, positioning us at the forefront of this financial evolution.”

He continued: “This report verifies that the Company is not only in the right place at the right time but they’ve also taken the right steps to ensure the Company can capture a substantial portion of this market.”

Mitchell Rudy (a.k.a. Nom), a BONK core contributor and board member of Bonk, Inc., added, “Harbinger’s research accurately captures BONK’s core strengths: a massive, engaged community, real utility driving deflationary mechanics, and deep Solana integration. What makes Bonk, Inc. so compelling is that it’s the exclusive public vehicle designed to channel this powerful ecosystem's success directly to shareholders. This isn't just theory; it’s real economic activity driving value. We are executing a proven model, and Harbinger's report validates the immense potential we are just beginning to unlock together.”

Further validating the potential scale of this model, the Harbinger report outlines the firm's independent estimates for significant revenue growth in the coming years. Harbinger's analysis emphasizes the power of the “economic flywheel” inherent in Bonk, Inc.'s model. The report details how growing activity within the ecosystem directly translates into increased revenue for platforms like letsBONK.fun, which then fuels the strategic accumulation and burning of BONK tokens via Bonk, Inc.'s reinvestment strategy. This creates what Harbinger describes as a “virtuous cycle designed to enhance scarcity and drive long–term value” for the entire ecosystem and, by extension, Bonk, Inc. shareholders.

About Bonk, Inc. Bonk, Inc. (Nasdaq: BNKK), is a company evolving bridge the gap between traditional public markets and the digital asset ecosystem. Following its strategic integration with letsBONK.fun, the Company is executing a new strategy focused on acquiring revenue–generating assets within the DeFi space to build a robust treasury of digital assets. The Company’s beverage division holds the patented Sure Shot beverage, designed to rapidly reduce blood alcohol content as well as Yerbaé’s plant–based, energy beverage.

Forward–Looking Statements: This press release contains forward–looking statements. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of the Company’s control, and actual results could differ materially. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the performance of BONK tokens, the successful integration and operational success with letsBONK.fun, the ability to execute on the Company’s treasury strategy, and other risks detailed in Safety Shot’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investor Relations: Phone: 888–257–8061 Website: BonkDAT.com

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Digital 2026: Internet users pass 6 billion, social media users become a ‘supermajority’, and AI use tops 1 billion

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meltwater, a global leader in media, social and consumer intelligence and We Are Social, the socially–led creative agency, have released Digital 2026, their latest annual report on social media and digital trends worldwide.

Digital 2026 reveals major milestones in internet and social media adoption, with more than two–thirds of the world's total population now using social media. The report also points to a significant evolution in online behaviour, as the battle for attention intensifies on established platforms.

A social media ‘supermajority’

According to Digital 2026, global social media user identities now stand at 5.66 billion, equivalent to 68.7 percent of the global population. This figure represents a ‘supermajority’, with social media users outnumbering non–users two to one. The global total increased by 4.8 percent over the past year, thanks to the addition of 259 million new user identities.

The battle for attention

While user numbers continue to climb, how people spend their time is changing. The typical internet user spends more than 2.5 hours per day on social and video platforms, with ‘filling spare time’ now ranking as the second–biggest motivation for using social media, behind ‘keeping in touch with friends and family’.

When it comes to which platforms are winning this battle for attention, Similarweb data shows YouTube has the largest number of active app users, almost 50 percent more than fifth–placed TikTok. However, the typical TikTok user spends an average of 1 hour and 37 minutes per day using the platform’s Android app, significantly more than any other social platform.

Social media now the top channel for brand discovery

Digital 2026 highlights fundamental differences in how different generations discover brands, with social media ads now the dominant channel for younger consumers.

The report finds that for internet users aged 16 to 34, social media ads are the number one source of brand discovery, with 34.2 percent of 16 to 24–year–olds and 32.1 percent of 25 to 34–year–olds using them to learn about new products and services. Social media ads also rank a strong second behind search engines for those aged 35 to 44, underlining a clear generational divide where older audiences still rely on more traditional channels.

AI adoption surges past 1 billion

Digital 2026 provides compelling evidence that more than 1 billion people now use standalone generative AI tools every month. OpenAI’s CEO reported that ChatGPT alone had 800 million weekly users in early October 2025. This rapid adoption is reshaping online behaviours, particularly search, with GWI data showing a steady decline in the number of people who use a conventional search engine each month.

Digital ad spend continues to climb

Marketers are on track to spend US$1.16 trillion on advertising in 2025, with digital channels accounting for nearly three–quarters (74.4 percent) of that total. Social media advertising continues to enjoy strong growth, with global spend projected to increase by 13.6 percent year–on–year to reach US$277 billion in 2025.

Digital 2026 is a 700–page report covering data from across the entire online ecosystem. Other key social media highlights include:

  • Social media ads are now the number one source of brand discovery for internet users aged 16 to 34, ahead of search engines and TV ads.
  • Women aged 16 to 24 now spend an average of 3 hours and 40 minutes per day on social and video platforms, the most of any demographic.
  • The typical social media user now uses an average of 6.75 different social platforms each month.

And from the wider digital ecosystem:

  • Online retail advertising is surging, with marketers on track to spend a combined US$204 billion on ads on these platforms in 2025.
  • Streaming services now account for more than half (50.4 percent) of all time spent watching TV content globally.
  • The number of people using a conventional search engine each month has seen a steady decline, with only 80 percent of online adults now using one.
  • Globally, YouTube’s advertising formats on connected TVs now reach more than four in ten of its users each month.
  • Nearly half of the world’s online adults say that they are excited about the potential of artificial intelligence.
  • There are 5.78 billion unique mobile users globally, equating to 70.1% of the world’s population

“We’re seeing a profound shift in how people discover brands, with more people turning to social media and AI platforms than ever before. Among younger audiences, social media ads now carry more weight than traditional search in shaping awareness and perception, while the rise of GenAI, now used by more than a billion people each month, is transforming how people find and trust information. For marketers and communicators, this is an exciting opportunity to build strategies that connect with audiences in new ways and meet them where they are today,” said Alexandra Bjertnæs, Chief Strategy Officer at Meltwater.

Toby Southgate, Global Group CEO at We Are Social said: “This year's report confirms the game keeps changing, creating both huge opportunities and a new challenge for marketers. A 'supermajority' of the world is now active on social media – this is where brands win or lose. That means we have moved from a race for reach to a battle for relevance. Success in this new landscape will be defined by a deep, cultural understanding of platforms and behaviours, and the ability to earn attention with ideas that are truly worth talking about.”

Read the full report now: https://www.meltwater.com/en/global–digital–trends

About Meltwater
Meltwater empowers companies with solutions that span media, social and consumer intelligence. By analyzing ~1 billion pieces of content daily and transforming them into vital insights, Meltwater unlocks the competitive edge to drive results. With 27,000 global customers, 50 offices across six continents, and 2,200 employees, Meltwater is the industry partner for global brands making an impact. Learn more at meltwater.com.

About We Are Social
We are a global socially–led creative agency, with unrivalled social media and influencer marketing expertise. With 1,200 people in four continents, we deliver a global perspective to our clients in a time when social media is shaping culture.We make ideas worth talking about. We understand social behaviours within online communities, cultures and subcultures, spanning the social and gaming landscape. We build influencer partnerships with impact.

We work with the world’s biggest brands, including adidas, Samsung, Google and Amazon, to reach the right people in a strategic, relevant and effective way.

We Are Social is part of Plus Company.

To learn more, visit www.wearesocial.com

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IBFD Expands Access to Critical Tax Research for over 11,500 Institutions in Low- and Middle-income Countries through New Partnership with Research4Life

Amsterdam, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD) has joined Research4Life as a contributing publisher, providing free or low–cost access to a selection of its leading tax publications for eligible institutions in low– and middle–income countries.

Fostering Inclusivity, Diversity, and Equity in Scholarly Communication

Research4Life supports more than 11,500 institutions across over 125 countries, working to empower research, teaching, and policymaking through equitable access to high–quality academic content. Since its establishment, Research4Life has facilitated access to millions of peer–reviewed sources across various disciplines, strengthening academic and professional communities around the world. By joining this global initiative, IBFD reinforces its commitment to fostering sound tax policy and capacity–building worldwide. As part of the partnership, Research4Life users will gain access to IBFD’s World Tax Journal, International Tax Studies Journal, and its extensive Open Archive Books collection, all recognized as authoritative resources in the field of international taxation.

“Joining Research4Life as a contributing publisher is a natural step for IBFD.” said Belema Obuoforibo, Director of the IBFD Knowledge Centre, and Member of the IBFD Executive Board. “Our books and journals are trusted by tax researchers and practitioners around the world to support their work and deepen their expertise. This partnership opens the door for a wider audience, particularly in low– and middle–income countries, to access and apply our resources meaningfully in their own research and practice. We are proud to support Research4Life’s mission to ‘foster inclusivity, diversity, and equity in scholarly communication’.”

Promoting Global Tax Education and Research

This partnership is part of IBFD’s broader mission to promote global tax education and research, furthering efforts to make specialized tax knowledge accessible in underserved regions. The impact of this initiative is far–reaching. A university in a developing country, for example, may now have access to IBFD’s tax publications, enabling faculty members and students to develop informed research and recommendations that strengthen tax systems and drive economic growth. Similarly, policymakers in developing economies can leverage IBFD’s research to support fair taxation and improve compliance measures, fostering sustainable fiscal governance.

Craig West, Principal Associate of IBFD Academic, emphasized the significance of the collaboration: “At IBFD, our mission is to promote and disseminate the understanding of cross–border taxation at the highest level. Through Research4Life, academics in supported regions can now access high–quality research on international tax matters – enhancing their work, encouraging engagement with IBFD, and contributing fresh perspectives to our platforms. We look forward to sharing knowledge and learning from these communities in return.”

Now Available in the GOALI Collection

The selection of IBFD’s publications are available within Research4Life’s ‘GOALI’ collection, which focuses on academic and peer–reviewed journals, publications and databases on law and social sciences. Institutions subscribed to Research4Life can now explore IBFD’s tax resources to strengthen research and policymaking efforts worldwide.

Looking ahead, IBFD remains committed to expanding the accessibility of specialized tax research and continuing to support initiatives that promote fair and effective tax policy. This partnership marks a significant milestone in IBFD’s efforts, and the organization looks forward to exploring further ways to enhance global tax education and research collaboration. Learn more at www.IBFD.org.

About IBFD

The International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD) is a leading independent, non–profit organization specializing in tax research and education. With its high–quality research, training and information services, IBFD serves governments, international organizations, academia and the business sector in over 150 countries. www.ibfd.org

About Research4Life

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The UK, the Netherlands, Egypt and Saudi Arabia among likely winners in the changing world order

LONDON, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI) studies over 250 indicators of complexity in 79 jurisdictions that represent 94% of the world's GDP. The complexity that the report measures is a dead–weight burden on business that stifles local innovation and deters foreign direct investment with no obvious societal benefit. The report has consistently shown that countries in Southern Europe and Latin America are the most complex for doing business and that continues to be true in 2025. At the other end of the scale, the least complex places to do business tend to be in Northern Europe and several of the offshore investment hubs. These all compete for investment on the basis of the ease of doing business there and have adopted less onerous requirements, as well as more efficient ways for firms to manage them.

The report notes that complexity is relatively straightforward to navigate, at least for larger multinationals able to absorb the cost of complying with local rules. What is much harder to deal with is uncertainty. US–led sanctions, lockdowns in China and the Suez blockage had already begun a shift in globalisation towards more diversified supply chains, with companies seeking to reduce their reliance on single countries for sourcing, building or selling their products. A part of that solution noted in last year’s report was the rise of connector economies like Mexico, Philippines and Vietnam, bridging trade between China and the US in the so–called ‘China plus one’ strategy. That strategy has now fallen foul of US tariffs, set to reflect a country’s trade surplus in goods with the US and so punishing countries with connector status.

Even if tariffs abate, their launch and rapid shifts point to an underlying risk for companies trading from countries with a high US trade surplus. The report notes a drop in confidence in stability, with the majority of jurisdictions (55%) reporting prioritisation of trade corridor diversity. It identifies a number of countries that might now emerge as the new connectors — with low levels of complexity pointing to business–friendly rules, a low US trade surplus pointing to less likely retaliatory action, a reasonable size and sophistication of economy to support a variety of activity at scale and absorb investment without tipping heavily into US trade surplus, and a multipolar stance that should allow them to trade across different blocs. Those countries include the UK and the Netherlands in Europe, Egypt and Saudi Arabia in the Middle East and Australia and Hong Kong in Asia Pacific.

The report finally notes that at a time of great uncertainty for global trade — and in particular, trade with the US — governments should focus on making their countries less complex places to do business whilst seeking trade agreements across different blocs to encourage cross–investment. It also notes that companies will need to further diversify their supply chains. That will add to their internal complexity and costs. At the same time, companies can help themselves by simplifying their arrangements for managing those supply chains, with many having excessive numbers of legal entities for their geographic scope along with large numbers of suppliers to help manage them.

TMF Group’s CEO Mark Weil, said:

“The real challenge for businesses today isn’t complexity, it’s uncertainty. With rising trade tensions, a shifting geopolitical landscape and economic unpredictability, companies are forced to make decisions in an environment that can change overnight. Tariffs are just the latest signal of the risks of supply chain concentration. Diversification is a necessity in this context, although it comes with a cost. The good news is that businesses can offset some of the complexities of diversification by reducing their own internal intricacies. Our benchmarking reveals stark differences in structural complexity among similar firms. We see an opportunity here: by simplifying their structures and support models — for example, by having fewer legal entities and a few trusted global partners — businesses can gain flexibility. Done right, this can improve efficiency and agility as firms navigate an uncertain world.”

Media Contacts
Marina Llibre Martin, Global PR Manager
marina.llibremartin@tmf–group.com


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Das Vereinigte Königreich, die Niederlande, Ägypten und Saudi-Arabien gehören zu den wahrscheinlichen Gewinnern in der sich verändernden Weltordnung

LONDON, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Der Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI) untersucht über 250 Komplexitätsindikatoren in 79 Ländern, die 94 % des weltweiten BIP repräsentieren. Die in dem Bericht gemessene Komplexität stellt eine Belastung für die Wirtschaft dar, die lokale Innovationen erstickt und ausländische Direktinvestitionen abschreckt, ohne dass ein offensichtlicher gesellschaftlicher Nutzen erkennbar ist. Der Bericht hat immer wieder gezeigt, dass die Länder Südeuropas und Lateinamerikas die komplexesten Wirtschaftsstandorte sind, und dies ist auch im Jahr 2025 der Fall. Am anderen Ende der Skala befinden sich Nordeuropa und einige Offshore–Investitionszentren – dies sind die am wenigsten komplexen Standorte für Unternehmen. Sie alle konkurrieren um Investitionen auf der Grundlage der Einfachheit, mit der Geschäfte getätigt werden können, und haben weniger strenge Anforderungen sowie effizientere Möglichkeiten für Unternehmen eingeführt, diese zu bewältigen.

Der Bericht stellt fest, dass die Komplexität relativ leicht zu bewältigen ist, zumindest für größere multinationale Unternehmen, die in der Lage sind, die Kosten für die Einhaltung der lokalen Vorschriften zu tragen. Weitaus schwieriger ist der Umgang mit der Unsicherheit. Die von den USA verhängten Sanktionen, die Lockdowns in China und die Blockade des Suezkanals haben bereits eine Verlagerung der Globalisierung hin zu stärker diversifizierten Lieferketten eingeleitet, wobei Unternehmen versuchen, ihre Abhängigkeit von einzelnen Ländern bei der Beschaffung, der Herstellung oder dem Verkauf ihrer Produkte zu verringern. Ein Teil dieser Lösung, der im letztjährigen Bericht erwähnt wurde, ist der Aufstieg von Verbindungsländern wie Mexiko, den Philippinen und Vietnam, die im Rahmen der sogenannten „China plus Eins“–Strategie Brücken im Handel zwischen China und den USA bilden. Diese Strategie ist nun mit den US–Zöllen in Konflikt geraten, die den Handelsüberschuss eines Landes mit den USA widerspiegeln und so Verbindungsstatus bestrafen.

Selbst wenn die Zölle sinken, deuten ihre Einführung und ihre raschen Änderungen auf ein grundlegendes Risiko für Unternehmen aus Ländern mit einem hohen US–Handelsüberschuss hin. Der Bericht stellt einen Rückgang des Vertrauens in die Stabilität fest, wobei die Mehrheit der Länder (55 %) angibt, der Diversifizierung der Handelskorridore Priorität einzuräumen. Er identifiziert eine Reihe von Ländern, die sich nun als neue Verbindungsländer herauskristallisieren könnten – mit einem geringen Komplexitätsgrad, der auf wirtschaftsfreundliche Regeln hindeutet, einem niedrigen US–Handelsüberschuss, der auf weniger wahrscheinliche Vergeltungsmaßnahmen hindeutet, einer angemessenen Größe und Komplexität der Wirtschaft, die eine Vielzahl von Aktivitäten in großem Maßstab unterstützt und Investitionen absorbiert, ohne den US–Handelsüberschuss stark zu beeinträchtigen, und einer multipolaren Ausrichtung, die ihnen blockübergreifenden Handel ermöglichen sollte. Zu diesen Ländern zählen das Vereinigte Königreich und die Niederlande in Europa, Ägypten und Saudi–Arabien im Nahen Osten sowie Australien und Hongkong im asiatisch–pazifischen Raum.

Der Bericht stellt abschließend fest, dass sich Regierungen in einer Zeit großer Unsicherheit für den Welthandel – und insbesondere für den Handel mit den USA – darauf konzentrieren sollten, die Komplexität der Geschäftstätigkeit in ihren Ländern zu verringern und gleichzeitig Handelsabkommen zwischen verschiedenen Blöcken anzustreben, um gegenseitige Investitionen zu fördern. Darüber hinaus wird darauf hingewiesen, dass Unternehmen ihre Lieferketten weiter diversifizieren müssen. Dies wird ihre interne Komplexität und ihre Kosten erhöhen. Gleichzeitig können sich Unternehmen selbst helfen, indem sie ihre Regelungen zur Verwaltung dieser Lieferketten vereinfachen. Viele Unternehmen haben im Verhältnis zu ihrer geografischen Reichweite eine übermäßige Anzahl an Rechtssubjekten und zahlreiche Auftragnehmer, die bei ihrer Verwaltung helfen.

Mark Weil, CEO der TMF Group:

„Die wahre Herausforderung für Unternehmen ist heute nicht die Komplexität, sondern die Unsicherheit. Angesichts zunehmender Handelsspannungen, einer sich verändernden geopolitischen Landschaft und wirtschaftlicher Unberechenbarkeit sind Unternehmen gezwungen, Entscheidungen in einem Umfeld zu treffen, das sich über Nacht ändern kann. Zölle sind nur das jüngste Beispiel für die Risiken konzentrierter Lieferketten. Diversifizierung ist in diesem Zusammenhang notwendig, allerdings mit Kosten verbunden. Die gute Nachricht ist, dass Unternehmen einen Teil der Komplexität der Diversifizierung durch die Reduzierung ihrer internen Komplexitäten ausgleichen können. Unser Benchmarking zeigt deutliche Unterschiede in der strukturellen Komplexität zwischen ähnlichen Unternehmen. Wir sehen hier eine Chance: Durch die Vereinfachung ihrer Strukturen und Supportmodelle – beispielsweise durch weniger Rechtssubjekte und wenige vertrauenswürdige globale Partner – können Unternehmen an Flexibilität gewinnen. Richtig umgesetzt, kann dies die Effizienz und Agilität von Unternehmen in einer unsicheren Welt verbessern. “

Medienkontakte
Marina Llibre Martin, Global PR Manager
marina.llibremartin@tmf–group.com


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Reino Unido, Holanda, Egito e Arábia Saudita estão entre os prováveis vencedores na ordem mundial em mudança

LONDRES, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — O Índice Global de Complexidade Empresarial (GBCI) estuda mais de 250 indicadores de complexidade em 79 jurisdições que representam 94% do PIB mundial. A complexidade que o relatório mede é um fardo de peso morto para as empresas que sufoca a inovação local e impede o investimento estrangeiro direto sem nenhum benefício social óbvio. O relatório mostrou consistentemente que os países do sul da Europa e da América Latina são os mais complexos para fazer negócios, e isso continua sendo verdade em 2025. No outro extremo da escala, os locais menos complexos para fazer negócios tendem a ser o norte da Europa e vários dos centros de investimento offshore. Todos eles competem por investimentos com base na facilidade de fazer negócios lá e adotaram requisitos menos onerosos, bem como maneiras mais eficientes para as empresas gerenciá–los.

O relatório observa que a complexidade é relativamente fácil de navegar, pelo menos para multinacionais maiores capazes de absorver o custo de cumprir as regras locais. O que é muito mais difícil de lidar é a incerteza. As sanções lideradas pelos Estados Unidos, os bloqueios na China e o bloqueio de Suez já haviam iniciado uma mudança na globalização em direção a cadeias de suprimentos mais diversificadas, com as empresas buscando reduzir sua dependência de países individuais para adquirir, construir ou vender seus produtos. Uma parte dessa solução observada no relatório do ano passado foi a ascensão de economias conectoras, como México, Filipinas e Vietnã, unindo o comércio entre a China e os EUA na chamada estratégia “China mais um”. Essa estratégia agora entrou em conflito com as tarifas dos EUA, definidas para refletir o superávit comercial de um país em mercadorias com os EUA e, portanto, punindo os países com status de conector.

Mesmo que as tarifas diminuam, seu lançamento e mudanças rápidas apontam para um risco subjacente para empresas que negociam em países com alto superávit comercial nos EUA. O relatório observa uma queda na confiança na estabilidade, com a maioria das jurisdições (55%) relatando priorização da diversidade do corredor comercial. Ele identifica vários países que podem emergir agora como os novos conectores, com baixos níveis de complexidade que apontam para regras favoráveis aos negócios, um baixo superávit comercial dos EUA que aponta para uma menor probabilidade de ação retaliatória, um tamanho e uma sofisticação razoáveis da economia para apoiar uma variedade de atividades em escala e absorver investimentos sem se inclinar fortemente para o superávit comercial dos EUA, e uma postura multipolar que deve permitir que eles comercializem em diferentes blocos. Esses países incluem o Reino Unido e a Holanda na Europa, Egito e Arábia Saudita no Oriente Médio e Austrália e Hong Kong na Ásia–Pacífico.

Por fim, o relatório observa que, em um momento de grande incerteza para o comércio global — e, em particular, para o comércio com os EUA — os governos devem se concentrar em tornar seus países menos complexos para fazer negócios e, ao mesmo tempo, buscar acordos comerciais entre diferentes blocos para incentivar o investimento cruzado. Ele também observa que as empresas precisarão diversificar ainda mais suas cadeias de suprimentos. Isso aumentará sua complexidade interna e seus custos. Ao mesmo tempo, as empresas podem se ajudar simplificando seus arranjos para gerenciar essas cadeias de suprimentos, pois muitas delas têm um número excessivo de entidades jurídicas para seu escopo geográfico, além de muitos fornecedores para ajudar a gerenciá–las.

Mark Weil, CEO da TMF Group, disse:

“O verdadeiro desafio para as empresas hoje não é a complexidade, é a incerteza. Com o aumento das tensões comerciais, um cenário geopolítico instável e a imprevisibilidade econômica, as empresas são forçadas a tomar decisões em um ambiente que pode mudar da noite para o dia. As tarifas são apenas o sinal mais recente dos riscos da concentração da cadeia de suprimentos. A diversificação é uma necessidade nesse contexto, embora tenha um custo. A boa notícia é que as empresas podem compensar algumas das complexidades da diversificação reduzindo suas próprias complexidades internas. Nosso benchmarking revela diferenças marcantes na complexidade estrutural entre empresas semelhantes. Vemos uma oportunidade aqui: ao simplificar suas estruturas e modelos de suporte, por exemplo, tendo menos entidades jurídicas e alguns parceiros globais confiáveis, as empresas podem ganhar flexibilidade. Se feito corretamente, isso pode melhorar a eficiência e a agilidade à medida que as empresas navegam em um mundo incerto.”

Contatos de mídia
Marina Llibre Martin, Gerente Global de RP
marina.llibremartin@tmf–group.com


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Le Royaume-Uni, les Pays-Bas, l’Égypte et l’Arabie saoudite semblent bien partis pour s’imposer dans un ordre mondial en pleine mutation

LONDRES, 28 mai 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — L’indice GBCI (Global Business Complexity Index) étudie plus de 250 indicateurs de complexité dans 79 juridictions représentant 94 % du PIB mondial. La complexité mesurée par le rapport constitue un fardeau inutile pour les entreprises qui freine l’innovation locale et dissuade les investissements directs étrangers, sans apporter de bénéfice social évident. Le rapport a toujours révélé que les pays d’Europe du Sud et d’Amérique latine étaient les plus complexes en termes de réglementation des activités commerciales, et cela demeure une vérité en 2025. À l’autre extrémité de l’échelle, les endroits les moins complexes pour faire des affaires se trouvent généralement en Europe du Nord et dans plusieurs centres d’investissement offshore. Tous ces pays se font concurrence pour attirer les investissements en misant sur la facilité de réalisation des activités commerciales et ont adopté des exigences moins contraignantes, ainsi que des méthodes de gestion de ces exigences plus efficaces pour les entreprises.

Le rapport souligne que la complexité est relativement facile à gérer, du moins pour les grandes multinationales capables d’absorber le coût de la mise en conformité avec les règles locales. Ce qui est beaucoup plus difficile à gérer, c’est l’incertitude. Les sanctions imposées par les États–Unis, les mesures de confinement en Chine et le blocage du canal de Suez avaient déjà amorcé une transition de la mondialisation vers des chaînes d’approvisionnement plus diversifiées, les entreprises cherchant à réduire leur dépendance à l’égard d’un seul pays pour l’approvisionnement, la fabrication ou la vente de leurs produits. Une partie de la solution évoquée dans le rapport de l’année dernière était l’essor d’économies « connectées » telles que le Mexique, les Philippines et le Vietnam, qui jouent le rôle d’intermédiaires entre la Chine et les États–Unis dans le cadre de la stratégie dite « China Plus One ». Cette stratégie se heurte désormais aux droits de douane américains, qui sont fixés en fonction de l’excédent commercial d’un pays vis–à–vis des États–Unis et pénalisent donc les pays ayant un statut de « connecteur ».

Même si ces droits de douane diminuent, leur mise en place et leur évolution rapide indiquent un risque sous–jacent pour les entreprises qui font du commerce avec des pays affichant un excédent commercial élevé vis–à–vis des États–Unis. Le rapport met en exergue une baisse de la confiance dans la stabilité, la majorité des juridictions (55 %) déclarant donner la priorité à la diversification des corridors commerciaux. Il identifie un certain nombre de pays qui pourraient désormais émerger comme de nouveaux connecteurs : ceux–ci se caractérisent par un faible niveau de complexité, signe d’une réglementation favorable aux entreprises, un faible excédent commercial vis–à–vis des États–Unis, diminuant le risque de mesures de rétorsion, une taille et une sophistication économiques raisonnables permettant de soutenir une activité diversifiée à grande échelle et d’absorber les investissements sans peser lourdement sur l’excédent commercial vis–à–vis des États–Unis, ainsi qu’une position multipolaire qui devrait leur permettre de commercer avec différents blocs. Parmi ces pays figurent le Royaume–Uni et les Pays–Bas en Europe, l’Égypte et l’Arabie saoudite au Moyen–Orient, ainsi que l’Australie et Hong Kong en Asie–Pacifique.

Le rapport conclut enfin qu’en cette période de grande incertitude pour le commerce mondial, et en particulier pour les échanges avec les États–Unis, les gouvernements doivent s’efforcer de simplifier les conditions commerciales dans leur pays tout en cherchant à conclure des accords commerciaux entre différents blocs afin d’encourager les investissements croisés. Il souligne également que les entreprises devront diversifier davantage leurs chaînes d’approvisionnement. Cela augmentera leur complexité interne et leurs coûts. Dans le même temps, les entreprises peuvent se faciliter la tâche en simplifiant leurs modalités de gestion de ces chaînes d’approvisionnement, beaucoup d’entre elles ayant un nombre excessif d’entités juridiques pour leur périmètre géographique et un grand nombre de fournisseurs pour les aider à les gérer.

Mark Weil, PDG de TMF Group, a déclaré :

« Le véritable défi pour les entreprises aujourd’hui n’est pas la complexité, mais l’incertitude. Avec l’intensification des tensions commerciales, l’évolution du paysage géopolitique et l’imprévisibilité économique, les entreprises sont contraintes de prendre des décisions dans un environnement susceptible d’évoluer du jour au lendemain. Les droits de douane ne sont que le dernier signe en date des risques liés à la concentration des chaînes d’approvisionnement. Dans ce contexte, la diversification est une nécessité, même si elle a un coût. La bonne nouvelle, c’est que les entreprises peuvent compenser certaines des complexités liées à la diversification en réduisant leurs propres complexités internes. Notre analyse comparative révèle des différences marquées en matière de complexité structurelle entre des entreprises similaires. Nous y voyons une réelle opportunité : en simplifiant leurs structures et leurs modèles de soutien, par exemple en diminuant le nombre d’entités juridiques et en s’appuyant sur quelques partenaires mondiaux de confiance, les entreprises peuvent gagner en flexibilité. Bien menée, cette démarche pourrait améliorer l’efficacité et l’agilité des entreprises dans un monde en proie à l’incertitude. »

Interlocutrice auprès des médias
Marina Llibre Martin, Responsable mondiale des relations publiques
marina.llibremartin@tmf–group.com


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