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BVR
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The Top 15 Anticipated ESG-Related Considerations That Will Influence Strategy in 2023
Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 31, 2022
Posted by Dan Romito, Pickering Energy Partners, on Saturday, December 31, 2022 Editor's Note: Dan Romito is Consulting Partner at Pickering Energy Partners. This post is based on his Pickering Energy Partners memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) and For Whom Corporate Leaders Bargain (discussed on the Forum here ) both by Lucian A.
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IVS General Standards Improvement Project
IVSC
DECEMBER 29, 2022
IVS General Standards Improvement Project. In 2023 the IVSC will launch a public consultation on proposed changes to the International Valuation Standards (IVS). In addition to proposed updates to the asset-specific standards covering Tangible Assets, Business and Intangibles, and Financial Instruments, the consultation will also outline a series of fundamental changes to the General Standards (Now IVS 100 to IVS 106), which are applicable to all valuations, regardless of asset type and valuati
The Legal Primacy Norm in Corporate Law
Reynolds Holding
DECEMBER 15, 2022
The debate over the corporation’s purpose is today a central topic of corporate law scholarship. So far, the discussion has advanced little beyond a two-sided view, considering only the approaches known as shareholder primacy and corporate social responsibility (CSR). In a new article, I offer an innovative way to resolve this fundamental debate about corporate law – a proposal that recognizes the need for the law to take stakeholder interests into account, while at the same time not impairing e
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.
SEC Press Release provides Compliance Checklist for Corporations
Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Posted by Anita B. Bandy, Raquel Fox, and Andrew Hanson, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Friday, December 30, 2022 Editor's Note: Anita B. Bandy and Raquel Fox and are partners and Andrew Hanson is associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on a Skadden memorandum by Ms. Bandy, Ms. Fox, Ms. Hanson, and Leo W.
Sports Finance: The New Corporate Trophies
Global Finance
DECEMBER 4, 2022
While US sports deals are few and far between, investors have a better chance to score abroad.
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NBA’s Phoenix Suns nears record $4bn sale
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The Director’s Guide to Shareholder Activism
Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Posted by Maria Castañón Moats, Paul DeNicola, Matt DiGuiseppe, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on Friday, December 2, 2022 Editor's Note: Maria Castañón Moats is Leader, Paul DeNicola is Principal, and Matt DiGuiseppe is Managing Director at the Governance Insights Center at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. This post is based on their PwC memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism (discussed on the Forum here ) by Luci
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Generative AI is here: How tools like ChatGPT could change your business
Mckinsey and Company
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When to Sell Your Business: 4 Key Predictors
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Timing is critical when planning an exit strategy, and business owners must consider several factors. In our 26+ years of assisting business owners in their exit planning, “when is the right time to sell?” is a question we hear all the time. But from an owner’s standpoint, this could be tricky to predict. Is it when you are near retirement age? Or is it when you have found a good person to step into your shoes?
When Chains Change, Do NFTs Stay The Same? How Hard Forks May Affect NFT Value and Licenses
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George Osborne to earn share of £26.5m payout in first year at City advisory firm
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Robey Warshaw did not specify how much the former chancellor would collect George Osborne will collect a share of a £26.5m payout for his first year working as partner at the City advisory firm Robey Warshaw. The former chancellor, who orchestrated the austerity drive after the financial crisis, is one of four partners at the Mayfair-based company, which announced on Friday it would pay out a total of £26,482,914 to four men.
Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices
Speaker: Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union
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What Do All Those Employee Benefit Acronyms Stand For? (Part 1 of 3)
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Risk oversight and the board: navigating the evolving terrain
Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Posted by Maria Castañón Moats, Paul DeNicola, Stephen G. Parker, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Editor's Note: Maria Castañón Moats is Leader, Paul DeNicola is Principal, and Stephen Parker is a Partner, at the Governance Insights Center, at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. This post is based on their PwC memorandum. We’re living in an era of unforeseen events that give rise to risks, including geographic conflicts and a “black swan” event—something so unpredictable that
The future of banks: A $20 trillion breakup opportunity
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Advisor Feature: Robert Lugo in Tampa, FL
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Born and raised in Florida, Robert Lugo grew up in a family of entrepreneurs. After obtaining degrees in both Finance and Accounting, he went on to earn his Master of Science Degree in Entrepreneurship from the University of South Florida. Throughout his career, Robert has been deeply involved in all aspects of a business from operations to finance, HR, and business development and has a record of leading organizations to unprecedented growth.
Canadian Hemp Companies Join Forces As Government Deregulates CBD Distribution
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Suspected of Running a Rental Housing Cartel, RealPage Faces Litigation and a Federal Investigation
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Mark Zuckerberg Testifies About Meta’s Virtual Reality Ambitions
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Why Cryptoassets Are Not Securities
Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 6, 2022
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‘Future vehicles require future insurance’
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Advisor Feature: Eric McKeehan in Asheville, NC
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Norman Marks
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The Institute of Internal Auditing is in the process of updating its International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), which includes the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. It is necessary, as some in the profession need a kick. A friend recently told me: I connected with audit leaders at peer organizations (other mid […].
Heidrick & Struggles Acquires Management Solutions Provider Atreus
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DECEMBER 30, 2022
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Being prepared for the next crisis: The board’s role
Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 29, 2022
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FTX Fraud & Bankruptcy: What It Means for Your Financial Institution
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DECEMBER 9, 2022
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Rhythm Systems
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Benzinga
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Proxy Advisors Update Voting Guidelines for 2023
Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Posted by David A. Bell, Dean Kristy, and Julia Forbess, Fenwick & West LLP, on Thursday, December 22, 2022 Editor's Note: David A. Bell , Dean Kristy , and Julia Forbess are Partners at Fenwick & West LLP. This post is based on a Fenwick memorandum by Mr. Bell, Mr. Kristy, Ms. Forbess, Ryan Mitteness , and Ron C. Llewellyn. Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis, the leading proxy advisors in the United States, have announced updates and clarifications for their votin
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