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How Can Boards of Directors Improve Their Effectiveness?

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Yuki Sakasai (IESE Business School), Gaizka Ormazabal (IESE Business School), and Jordi Canals (IESE Business School), on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Editor's Note: Yuki Sakasai is a Senior Research Associate, Gaizka Ormazabal is a Professor of Accounting and Control, and Jordi Canals is a Professor of Strategic Management and the FundaciĆ³n IESE Chair in Corporate Governance, all at IESE Business School.

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AI power: Expanding data center capacity to meet growing demand

Mckinsey and Company

Soaring demand for AI-ready data centers offers many opportunities for companies and investors across the value chain. How quickly they grasp them could determine the pace at which AI is deployed.

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Key Takeaways from Recent SEC Cybersecurity Enforcement Actions

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jennifer Lee, Shoba Pillay, and H. Kurt von Moltke, Jenner & Block LLP, on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Editor's Note: Jennifer Lee , Shoba Pillay , and H. Kurt von Moltke are Partners at Jenner & Block LLP. This post is based on a Jenner & Block memorandum by Ms. Lee, Ms. Pillay, Mr. Moltke, Charles Riely and Zoƫ Higgins Reinstein.

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COP29: Climate Finance Takes Center Stage

Global Finance

Recent climate catastrophes have raised the bar for securing funding to address global warming. At COP29, climate finance will be a focus. At last yearā€™s COP28 conference in Dubai, the participating governmentsā€”197 countries plus the European Unionā€”committed to a tripling of renewables targets and a doubling of energy efficiency. When they check on their progress at COP29, officially known as the Conference of Parties, which opens on November 11 in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, their agenda w

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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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Proxy Season 2024: Key Trends & Developments in the United States

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Brianna Castro, Krishna Shah, and Aaron Wendt, Glass, Lewis & Co, on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Editor's Note: Brianna Castro is a Senior Director of U.S. Research, Krishna Shah is the Director of North American Executive Compensation Research, and Aaron Wendt is the Director of U.S. Governance Policy at Glass, Lewis & Co. This post is based on a Glass Lewis memorandum by Ms.

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Asiaā€™s Race For Talent

Global Finance

Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are intensifying efforts to attract foreign workers amid labor shortages and aging populations. Each country has adopted distinct strategies to address these challenges, with varying degrees of success. Japan has had restrictive policies on low-skilled foreign labor. However, recent changes signal a shift toward greater openness.

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Nigeria: Automation Will Add Forex Transparency

Global Finance

Nigeriaā€™s central bank will automate foreign exchange (FX) trading starting in December, replacing the decade-old over-the-counter system to enhance transparency and liquidity in its currency markets. The move comes as part of the Central Bank of Nigeriaā€™s (CBN) broader efforts to address inefficiencies in the FX market, which has long been plagued by illiquidity, opacity, and multiple exchange rates.

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4 tips to build a great team [infographic]

JPAbusiness

Developing a reliable team ā€“ and keeping them ā€“ is one of the biggest challenges in business. Everyone has their own motivations for the job they do, so there is no one-size-fits-all solution. However over the years of helping business owners build and retain effective teams, we've identified several key actions that can help drive success in this area.

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Comment on FHFAā€™s Appraisal Waivers Expansion by Vince Slupski

Appraisers Blog

In the 1980s, inflation, interest rate swings, and disintermediation wrecked the savings and loans and the housing market. Appraisers didn’t cause that, but lots of poor appraisals were around. The result was FIRREA, with the hybrid state/federal licensing and regulation, USPAP (practically a duplicate of existing SREA/AI standards), the Appraisal Foundation, continuing ed, and enforcement.

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Author Chris Miller on the global influence of semiconductors

Mckinsey and Company

As ubiquitous and essential components of modern life, chips are a dominant concern for governments and business leaders across industries.

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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 canā€™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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Comment on FHFAā€™s Appraisal Waivers Expansion by Pray Hard

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Norfolk Appraisal. They ARE actively putting us out of work. The lenders aren’t at risk. Taxpayers always bail them out and they’re extremely rarely prosecuted. They don’t care. There’s a much bigger game going on here than we can imagine and we’re not part of it.

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SWIFT To Launch AI-Backed Fraud-Detection Service

Global Finance

Global banking cooperative SWIFT plans to ring in 2025 by launching AI-enhanced fraud detection capabilities. The new function will give financial institutions more accurate insight into potentially fraudulent activities in real time. Fraud attacks that enlist AI-generated deepfakes that impersonate high-level executives and AI-created synthetic identities are only rising.

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Comment on FHFAā€™s Appraisal Waivers Expansion by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Steve Maher. That’s complicated. I’ve turned down this work before. You’ll function as an insurance shield for the realty agents, essentially doing their job for them for far less pay. And they’ll want immediate service for everything the buyers may be interested in offering upon. That’s before you get into the challenge of inspecting a property owned by a person whom is not your client and has not yet confirmed a negotiation with your client (the buyer)

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Harnessing AI to revolutionize healthcare: A conversation with Humaā€™s Dan Vahdat

Mckinsey and Company

The CEO and founder of a global medtech company is on a mission to transform the healthcare industryā€™s approach to research, delivery, and care.

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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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Comment on FHFAā€™s Appraisal Waivers Expansion by Spencer Paul

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Joseph. I really wish we knew who was leading the state investigation into FNMA from Maryland with any insights to how it failed and what approaches were used to get whatever results they did or didn’t. I do agree the state levels are about the only means we have. AG’s might be a good place to start due to the horrific exposure the tax payers may face because of it, not to mention the lose of home, etc.

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Cost Segregation Studies Are a Powerful Tax Strategy for Real Estate Owners

Gross Mendelsohn

If you own real estate, tax planning is crucial because it can help you reduce your tax liability, increase profitability and avoid unexpected tax bills. By understanding and applying tax strategies, real estate owners can make the most of deductions, credits and incentives specifically designed for property owners, such as depreciation, capital gains and cost segregation.

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Comment on FHFAā€™s Appraisal Waivers Expansion by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

So many buzzwords; Equitable housing finance plans, TechSprint. They’re all in with full automation. Now there are fines for faulty or fraudulent loan packages rather than forced repurchases. No appraisers, one less participant to identify fraud flowing through the system. Lenders will pay a fine for non performing loans, pushing through borrowers whom otherwise would not be qualified.

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The McKinsey Crossword: ā€œSay Cheese!ā€ | No. 204

Mckinsey and Company

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if youā€™re looking for a quick win.

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Comment on FHFAā€™s Appraisal Waivers Expansion by Norfolk Appraisal

Appraisers Blog

Honestly, expanding appraisal waivers feels like a slap in the face to the entire appraisal industry. Itā€™s as if theyā€™re actively trying to put us out of work, all to save a few days on a transaction! Weā€™re not just filling in numbersā€”weā€™re out there, on-site, catching things that algorithms and automated valuations canā€™t even come close to understanding.

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Author Talks: Why ā€˜reallyā€™ putting your people first pays off

Mckinsey and Company

Struggling with employee retention? A business school professor explains why treating employees like customers is crucial to improving the employee experienceā€”and your bottom line.

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Comment on FHFAā€™s Appraisal Waivers Expansion by Steve Maher

Appraisers Blog

It is time we start working as buyer consultants. Especially now that NAR has had their bubble burst with buyer’s agents. Let us band together and start to advertise ourselves as buyer consultants to the industry where the skills and talents that we have matter and are appreciated.

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How Callawayā€™s bet on driving range chain Topgolf went off course

Financial Times M&A

The merger of hospitality and golfing has fallen victim to changing consumer habits and high costs

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Comment on FHFAā€™s Appraisal Waivers Expansion by Spencer Paul

Appraisers Blog

They know what they are doing and are intentionally going to crash the market again. Fannie is owned by private investors, of whom probably greatly enriched themselves with the creation of the last crash. The 08 crash was a massive transfer of wealth and we are moving head first for it again and a GRANDER scale that we haven’t seen before. F the great depression because I think we are moving past that with the amount of CRE that is set to mature in 24-26, along with this is new monster tha

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Decibel Acquires AgMedica, Announces Private Placement And Third Quarter Guidance

Benzinga

Decibel Cannabis Company Inc. (TSXV: DB ) (OTCQB: DBCCF ) confirmed Monday it has closed the acquisition of AgMedica Bioscience Ltd. The acquisition, arranged through an agreement with Callisto Capital Corp. on October 28, 2024, was made in exchange for a $6.3 million unsecured convertible debenture. Under the agreement, the convertible debenture can be converted into Decibel's shares once the company obtains final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange for the acquisition and if necessary

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Comment on FHFAā€™s Appraisal Waivers Expansion by Pray Hard

Appraisers Blog

Here’s a new one for ya: Stating the address, city, county, state and zip code along with saying the subject is an existing house in the comments “could violate fair housing standards” Guess I’ll just send in blank reports from now on.

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ADQ To Purchase Odeabank

Global Finance

Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company (ADQ) has agreed to acquire a 96% stake in Bank Audiā€™s loss-making Turkish subsidiary, Odeabank, as the United Arab Emirates deepens economic relations with Turkey. The deal, pending regulatory approvals by the Banking Regulation and Supervision Authority and the Competition Authority in Turkey, signals ADQā€™s growing presence in banking markets.

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Comment on FHFAā€™s Appraisal Waivers Expansion by PJTC

Appraisers Blog

DUH, the hypocrisy and lack of intelligence coming out of Washington never ceases to amaze this old timer. We are on the dingo bus and the driver is stoned.

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Japanese lift maker Fujitec explores sale to private equity

Financial Times M&A

Talks with multiple groups including Swedenā€™s EQT have taken place in recent months

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Comment on FHFAā€™s Appraisal Waivers Expansion by Joseph

Appraisers Blog

I think that the individual States can and “should” require licensed people, ie, appraisers, realtors, agents to the data collectors, I believe that is the case her in NY State, please let me know if I am incorrect. I hope to be around for another 5 years as an appraiser, I know I’ll see the next crash, it’s inevitable.

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BBVA Pursues Banco Sabadell Takeover Despite Opposition

Global Finance

Spanish bank BBVA recently saw one of its biggest backers, GQG Partners, call it quits and sell its stake due to disagreement over a plan to acquire domestic rival Banco Sabadell. Florida-based GQG did not like the rather aggressive takeover proposal. In April, BBVA offered Banco Sabadell ā‚¬12.23 billion ($12.19 billion). About a month later, the bankā€™s board rejected the bid.

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Comment on FHFAā€™s Appraisal Waivers Expansion by Eric Kretz

Appraisers Blog

FHFA: We really want appraisal waivers to help sketchy borrowers. Appraisers: Most markets are declining… this is a bad idea. FHFA: We need market liquidity. We don’t like you and need to feed the loan machine for Fannie and Freddie. Appraisers: You really need full appraisals to verify purchase prices and market data. This will protect everyone involved.

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GlycoMimetics Shares Are Soaring Tuesday: Here's Why

Benzinga

GlycoMimetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLYC ) shares are moving higher on Tuesday after the company announced it will merge with Crescent Biopharma. The company also said it secured $200 million in funding to advance its oncology pipeline. What To Know: GlycoMimetics has entered into an acquisition agreement with privately held biotech firm Crescent BioPharma.

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Comment on FHFAā€™s Appraisal Waivers Expansion by Claire B

Appraisers Blog

Just one more bite out of the work, and with the job market so poor, trying for months to find a second, decent paying part time job to fill in.

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Quris-AI Acquires Nortis

Benzinga

BOSTON and TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quris-AI (Quris) , a leading Bio-AI company focused on revolutionizing the pharmaceutical drug development process, today announced the successful asset acquisition of Nortis, recently known as Numa Biosciences, Inc., and will be opening access to publicly funded data within its expansive microphysiology systems (MPS) database.