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Box Jumping: Portfolio Recompositions to Achieve Higher Morningstar Ratings

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Lauren H. Cohen (Harvard Business School), David Sunghyo Kim (MIT), and Eric C. So (MIT), on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Editor's Note: Lauren H. Cohen is the L. E. Simmons Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, David Sunghyo Kim is a PhD student at MIT Sloan School of Management, and Eric C. So is the Sloan Distinguished Professor of Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management.

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Yousef Khalawi Of AlBaraka Forum On Growth Of Islamic Finance

Global Finance

Global Finance spoke with Yousef Khalawi, secretary general of the AlBaraka Forum for Islamic Economy, about the role of Islamic finance and economics as a holistic and sustainable framework for all economies. Global Finance: Against a backdrop of rising debt, geopolitical and economic instability, how is the role of Islamic finance evolving to address emerging global challenges?

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What Chief Sustainability Officers Are Thinking

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Martha Carter, Kensey Biggs, and Heidi Park, Teneo, on Saturday, November 2, 2024 Editor's Note: Martha Carter is a Vice Chair and Head of Governance Advisory, Kensey Biggs is a Managing Director and Head of U.S. Corporate ESG, and Heidi Park is a Senior Associate at Teneo. This post is based on a Teneo memorandum by Ms. Carter, Ms. Biggs, Ms.

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IVSC to Open New Middle East Office

IVSC

IVSC to Establish New Regional Office in Riyadh with the Support of Taqeem The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is pleased to announce plans to establish a new regional office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the kind support of Taqeem, the Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers. This significant step underscores the growing influence of International Valuation Standards (IVS) across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region and highlights the continued evolution of the valuation prof

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications

Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.

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Go, teams: When teams get healthier, the whole organization benefits

Mckinsey and Company

Creating effective teams depends on multiple factors, including high levels of trust and communication, and understanding team context. A new approach helps elevate performance and create value.

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On The Ground: How Attorneys Are Safeguarding The Election

Law 360 M&A

Attorneys are working tirelessly Tuesday to support citizens and election workers on the final day of voting in what is expected to be one of history's closest and most contentious presidential contests.

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Prudential Valuation for Real Estate

IVSC

Prudential Valuation for Real Estate EU implementation deadline approaches UK PRA published second near-final policy statement Further to the publication of our statement on “ Prudential Property Value: Our Efforts to Ensure Transparency and Consistency ” in July 2023, following continued discussions and outreach with key stakeholders, IVSC members and stakeholders are advised that from the 1 st January 2025 the requirement to provide a Property Value for secured lending within the EU will be

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What I learned from Daniel Kahneman

Mckinsey and Company

Daniel Kahneman, the psychologist whose findings helped launch behavioral economics, passed away this March. The encouraging words he shared with me offer good news for organizations.

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Boeing: Stabilizing Finances Amid Operational Challenges

Global Finance

Boeing faces labor strikes, production issues, and regulatory scrutiny. To offset financial ruin, the company is selling $15 billion of common stock and mandatory convertible bonds. The sale is part of an ongoing initiative to stabilize finances and protect Boeing’s investment-grade credit rating while minimizing shareholder dilution. The financing structure lets the company count bonds as equity, hopefully eschewing concerns about its debt load, a critical factor in maintaining its credit ratin

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Why Germany Is Resisting UniCredit’s Takeover of Commerzbank

NYT M&A

Despite an openness to cross-border mergers, Germany has pushed back against talk of the Italian lender UniCredit’s acquiring Commerzbank.

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

Speaker: Wayne Spivak - President and Chief Financial Officer of SBA * Consulting LTD, Industry Writer, and Public Speaker

The old adages that "cash is king" and "you can’t spend profits" still hold true today. But however well-known these sayings might be, it requires a change in mindset to properly implement a cash flow management system that predicts your business's runaway as accurately as possible. Key to this new mindset is understanding the difference between the Statement of Cash Flows, a historical look at the source and uses of cash, and the Cash Flow Statement, which uses transaction history and forward-l

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How Leading CEOs are Engaging in Politics

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Brian Bartlett, and Piotr Pillardy, Kekst CNC, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Editor's Note: Brian Bartlett is a Partner and Piotr Pillardy is a Research Principal at Kekst CNC. This post is based on a Kekst memorandum by Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Pillardy, Ellie Taylor, Bay Dotson, Olivia Kim, and Allie Worchell. Tracking Campaign Contributions to Candidates, PACs and Parties As companies navigate evolving public and stakeholder expectations around political and policy engagement, CEOs are at t

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IVSC Academic Forum

IVSC

IVSC Academic Forum: Connecting Academics in Valuation The IVSC Academic Forum is a new initiative designed to bring together academics globally to shape the future of valuation standards. This forum is open to specialists in valuation and those in complementary fields such as finance, accountancy, and economics. Chaired by Mauro Bini (Bocconi University) and Frank Harrington (Technological University Dublin), the forum provides academics a voice in the evolution of International Valuation Stand

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A corporate visionary, a retail CEO, and a fashion designer

Mckinsey and Company

Our October obituaries also include a staunch advocate for older adults, a surgical innovator, and an award-winning photographer who enabled many to see underserved communities through a new lens.

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World’s Safest Banks 2024: Islamic Banks In GCC

Global Finance

The GCC’s Shariah-compliant institutions are growing their assets and expanding their reach, thanks to new strategic partnerships and greater tech investment. Islamic banks based in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries continue to expand their reach, taking on Shariah-compliant transactions in new industries and establishing new strategic partnerships.

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

Speaker: Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union

In this webinar, Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union and business strategist, will take you through the ABCs of intent data. You'll learn how to effectively use it to drive business results, with practical tips on how to leverage both company and contact intent data to maximize your marketing efforts. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just getting started, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.

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How FTC Chair Lina Khan Became an Election Hot Topic

NYT M&A

The Federal Trade Commission chair drew increasing political vitriol as the presidential vote neared. Her political future hangs in the balance.

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Corporate Finance Jobs: Cozy Careers, But Bad “Plan B” Options

Brian DeChesare

Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. The main problem is that many people enter corporate finance jobs without truly understanding them. Corporate finance is fine if you’re in it to advance up the ladder over many years/decades while having a reasonable work/life balance.

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A turning point for private brands: How retailers can seize the opportunity

Mckinsey and Company

Products from private brands are appealing to consumers in new ways. Retailers can follow this well-tested recipe to improve their private-brand offerings and gain market share.

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Bankruptcy Not Delaying NJ Health System's Antitrust Case

Law 360 M&A

A New Jersey federal magistrate judge on Tuesday partly denied CarePoint Health Management's request to delay its antitrust case against RWJBarnabas Health Inc. because of CarePoint's recent bankruptcy filing.

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US Steel Releases Q3 Earnings, Raises Capital Expenditures To $2.3 Billion

Benzinga

United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X ) announced Thursday its third-quarter earnings , reporting a profit of 56 cents per share, exceeding analyst forecasts of 47 cents. The company also generated revenue of $3.85 billion, surpassing expectations of $3.77 billion. The company achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $319 million, demonstrating resilience despite lower selling prices.

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SEC 2025 Exam Priorities

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by James R. Burns, Brant Brown, and Robin M. Bergen, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Editor's Note: James R. Burns , Brant Brown , and Robin M. Bergen are Partners at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. This post is based on a Cleary Gottlieb memorandum by Mr. Burns, Mr. Brown, Ms. Bergen, Rachel Gerwin , Anna Bintinger , and Ben Rosenblum.

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World’s Safest Banks 2024: Country Winners

Global Finance

This year’s country winners successfully navigated a period of high interest rates and high inflation. Now they must adjust as central banks turn the tables. The common thread running through this year’s country winners is the resilience they demonstrated during a period of higher interest rates linked to central bank efforts to tame rising inflation.

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Assessing the impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on small businesses

Mckinsey and Company

Many small enterprises stood in the path of two recent US hurricanes. How many firms and workers were put at risk, and which sectors could feel the greatest impact?

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Embracing Digital Tools and Technology in Construction

Redpath

For decades, the construction industry lacked technological advancements for work planning and execution. That’s no longer the case. New digital tools offer a competitive advantage to those companies willing to invest and embrace change.

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BOI Report Filing Deadline Coming Up — What Business Owners Need to Know

Gross Mendelsohn

As a result of the Corporate Transparency Act, many businesses are required to report Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) before the end of the year. Failure to comply with the new requirement could result in significant penalties. Here is an overview of what you need to know when it comes to reporting BOI.

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Governance Protections of the 1940 Act and Abuses Allowed by Annual Meetings

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Paul G. Cellupica and Kevin Ercoline, Investment Company Institute, on Monday, November 4, 2024 Editor's Note: Paul G. Cellupica is a General Counsel and Kevin Ercoline is an Assistant General Counsel at the Investment Company Institute. This post is supplemental to the Investment Company Institute’s comment letter. The New York Stock Exchange’s (NYSE) 1920s-era annual shareholder meeting requirement for listed closed-end funds (CEFs) has left open an end-run around the governance prot

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Tesla’s Solar ABS Deal Raises Standards In Financing Renewables

Global Finance

Tesla is setting new standards in renewable financing with its latest solar asset-backed securitization (ABS) deal, earning an unprecedented AAA rating. Fitch Analyst Hebbertt Soares notes that Tesla’s integrated business model, which bypasses traditional sales channels, may establish a blueprint for achieving top-tier credit ratings in a sector often limited by data and regulatory scrutiny.

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How product-focused operations can accelerate global shipbuilding

Mckinsey and Company

A new operating model can help the global commercial and defense shipbuilding industry address bottlenecks and ramp up production as demand continues to soar.

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Comment on Uncovering Flaws in FHA Appraisal & Loan Review Process by Angela Torres

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Xpert. I’m sorry but infact that statement is 100% false. The mortgage company and their selected appraiser whom they picked did infact false and inadequate fha appraisal. Plus lender allowed sellers Real estate agent to select the title company under policy is not allowed do to it being bais. Every complaint we have filed with HUD has never once properly investigated the complaint.

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Playboy Gets PE Investment After Rejecting Takeover Bid

Law 360 M&A

The owner of Playboy, PLBY Group Inc., on Thursday announced that it had secured a "significant" equity investment from privately held online entertainment company Byborg Enterprises SA.

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Important Whistleblower Protection and AI Risk Management Updates

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Ben Kingsley, Jen Hitchcock, and Ran Ben-Tzur, Fenwick & West LLP, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Editor's Note: Ben Kingsley , Jen Hitchcock , and Ran Ben-Tzu are Partners at Fenwick & West LLP. This post is based on a Fenwick memorandum by Mr. Kingsley, Ms. Hitchcock, Mr. Ben-Tzur, Mike Dicke , Chris Steskal , and Dave Feder. What You Need To Know In September 2024, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced its updated Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs

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COP29: Aliyev’s Moment In The Spotlight

Global Finance

Oil-dependent Baku seemed like an odd choice to host COP29. But the economy is betting heavily on developing a renewables sector. Ilham Aliyev, the 62-year-old president of Azerbaijan, should be feeling pretty content. Being chosen to head the COP29 Summit in Baku, attended by over 190 countries, is a big honor. It is also controversial; Azerbaijan is the second petrostate in a row to host COP following Dubai in the United Arab Emirates last year, and the summit president will be Aliyev’s natura

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How leaders can tap the power of vulnerability

Mckinsey and Company

Showing vulnerability can build connections and trust. One place to start: create a ‘to be’ list rather than a ‘to do’ list.

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Comment on Is a Horde of Deadbeat Borrowers Again Walking Among Us? by Mary Thompson Thompson

Appraisers Blog

I knew there had to be something more behind the whole bias narrative other than them trying to get rid of us or pressure us to give them what they want. The whole twin malfeasance story with foreclosures hidden and soon to crash the market wide open makes the picture all to clear and complete. It always revolves around the almighty dollar and we are the pawns in their fraud game.

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Vinson & Elkins To Open Denver Office With Plans To Expand

Law 360 M&A

Three Vinson & Elkins LLP partners have been tapped to open the firm's newest office in Denver, the firm announced Thursday, amid an effort to expand its client base and talent roster in the Mountain West region.

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