Sat.May 06, 2023 - Fri.May 12, 2023

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Racial Diversity Exposure and Firm Responses Following the Murder of George Floyd

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Rafael Copat (University of Texas at Dallas) , on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Editor's Note: Rafael Copat is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the University of Texas at Dallas. This post is based on a recent paper forthcoming in the Journal of Accounting Research by Professor Copat, K. Ramesh , Herbert S. Autrey Professor of Accounting at Rice University; Karthik Balakrishnan , Vernon S.

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What every CEO should know about generative AI

Mckinsey and Company

Generative AI is evolving at record speed while CEOs are still learning the technology’s business value and risks. Here, we offer some of the generative AI essentials.

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SBA Issues Change of Conditions for a Seller Note

Viking Mergers

We wanted to share some important changes that the SBA has issued and what that means for both Buyers and Sellers. The SBA changed the conditions for a Seller Note to be considered part of the Buyers Equity Injection (aka Down Payment). Under the former guidelines, the seller note must be on Full Standby (no principle or interest payments) until the SBA Loan was paid in full.

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NIST Password Guidelines: Requirements to Creating a Strong Password

Audit Board

Do you think you know what it takes to create a secure password? How can you ensure your company’s systems users and employees are creating passwords that will protect confidential data, keep communications private, and prevent cyberattacks from damaging the company’s reputation and bottom line? The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) regularly updates its Digital Identity Guidelines, including password creation and secrets management.

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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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Racism and Systemic Risk

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Cary Martin Shelby (Washington and Lee University), on Thursday, May 11, 2023 Editor's Note: Cary Martin Shelby is a Professor of Law at Washington and Lee University School of Law. This post is based on her recent paper , forthcoming in the Northwestern University Law Review. News of colossal bank failures have threatened economic stability once again.

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AI-powered marketing and sales reach new heights with generative AI

Mckinsey and Company

AI technology has revolutionized marketing and sales; now, generative AI promises to disrupt the way B2B and B2C players think about customer experience, productivity, and growth.

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UBS revamps leadership as it prepares to complete Credit Suisse deal

Financial Times M&A

Credit Suisse CEO Ulrich Körner to join UBS’s executive board as part of shake-up

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Board Actions to Boost Corporate Sustainability

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Laura Sanderson, Sarah Galloway and Kurt Harrison, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Editor's Note: Laura Sanderson co-leads the Board and CEO Advisory Partners in Europe and Sarah Galloway and Kurt Harrison are co-heads of Global Sustainability Practice at Russell Reynolds Associates. This post is based on their Russell Reynolds memorandum.

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The art of data: Empowering art institutions with data and analytics

Mckinsey and Company

A data-driven view of key metrics can help art organizations articulate value, reshape strategy, build resilience, and achieve operational excellence.

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HEXO Corp. Advances Arrangement Agreement With Tilray Brands Inc.

Benzinga

HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO) (NASDAQ: HEXO ) received an interim order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice advancing its arrangement agreement with Tilray Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY ). In this transaction, Tilray agreed to acquire all of HEXO's common shares through a court-approved plan of arrangement. To proceed with the arrangement, a special meeting will be held on June 14, Full story available on Benzinga.

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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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Corporate Giants Buy Up Primary Care Practices at Rapid Pace

NYT M&A

Large health insurers and other companies are especially keen on doctors’ groups that care for patients in private Medicare plans.

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Financing Sustainable Change: What Does Good Governance Look Like?

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Robert G. Eccles (Oxford University) and Vanessa Havard-Williams (Linklaters LLP), on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Editor's Note: Robert G. Eccles is Visiting Professor of Management Practice at Oxford University Said Business School and Vanessa Havard-Williams is partner and Global Head of Environment & Climate Change at Linklaters LLP. This post is based on their FCA paper.

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Agile insurance: Lessons from leaders of Greek insurer Interamerican

Mckinsey and Company

Interamerican demonstrates how Southern European insurers can launch a successful agile transformation within their own cultural contexts.

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VinFast Is Going Public: What Investors Should Know About Tesla Rival, Third Largest SPAC Deal

Benzinga

Electric vehicle (EV) company VinFast is going public via SPAC merger in a deal announced Friday morning. Here are the key details. The SPAC Deal: VinFast announced a SPAC merger with Black Spade Acquisition Co (NYSE: BSAQ ). The deal comes as VinFast previously filed for an initial public offering in the U.S. The merger values VinFast at an enterprise value of $27 billion, which makes it the third-largest SPAC merger in history, according to SPAC expert Julian Klymochko.

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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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Notes from the CEO on another failed THG takeover approach

Financial Times M&A

“No s**t!

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Superstar CEOs and Corporate Law

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Assaf Hamdani and Kobi Kastiel (Tel Aviv University) , on Monday, May 8, 2023 Editor's Note: Assaf Hamdani is Professor of Law at Tel Aviv University; Kobi Kastiel is Professor of Law at Tel Aviv University, and Senior Fellow of the Harvard Law School Program on Corporate Governance. This post is based on their recent article , forthcoming in the Washington University Law Review.

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How agtech is poised to transform India into a farming powerhouse

Mckinsey and Company

Technology is rapidly reshaping agriculture in India, creating investment opportunities, lifting up rural areas, and feeding the world.

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Considering HR Outsourcing

Machen McChesney

Outsourced HR services are designed to streamline functions, reduce expenses and help meet your firm's operational goals. You may hire a third party to oversee some or all of your HR functions, including payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and talent acquisition.

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Closed for business? Sizing up Big Tech’s UK temper tantrum

Financial Times M&A

Microsoft and Activision’s fury over blocking of merger by regulator has rightly provoked little angst

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Banking Crises in Historical Perspective

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Carola Frydman (Northwestern University) and Chenzi Xu (Stanford University) , on Friday, May 12, 2023 Editor's Note: Carola Frydman is Professor of Finance at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and Chenzi Xu is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. This post is based on their recent paper.

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It’s (past) time to get strategic about DEI

Mckinsey and Company

Companies have committed to being more diverse, inclusive, and equitable, but many struggle to make significant progress in these areas. Here’s how they can meet DEI ambitions—now and in the longer term.

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Optimizing the Internal Audit Process for Greater Efficiency

Machen McChesney

In the current economic environment, companies are looking for ways to gain efficiencies within their Internal Audit processes and procedures.

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First Citizens makes huge gain on Silicon Valley Bank deal

Financial Times M&A

Windfall transforms bank into the second-most profitable lender in US

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Diversity and Inclusion—an Investor’s Handbook

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Diana Lee, AllianceBernstein, on Saturday, May 6, 2023 Editor's Note: Diana Lee is Director of Corporate Governance and an ESG Analyst for Responsible Investment team at AllianceBernstein. This post is based on her AllianceBernstein memorandum. Managing a workforce has always been vital for business success. In today’s increasingly diverse society, successful people management is critical for companies seeking to retain talent and cultivate positive customer relationships.

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Author Talks: How people-first leadership can make the sky the limit

Mckinsey and Company

Oscar Munoz shares leadership lessons on organizational transformation.

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Preparing for Healthcare's Regulatory Environment Shift

Machen McChesney

Healthcare providers are approaching a major regulatory shift. On May 11, the Federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for the COVID-19 pandemic will lapse, ending or sunsetting regulatory changes which greatly benefited providers during the pandemic.

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Must Our Group Health Plan Continue to Cover COVID-19 Testing and Vaccines After the Public Health Emergency Has Ended?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: Throughout the pandemic, our company’s group health plan has covered COVID-19 testing and vaccines at no cost to plan participants. Is this still required now that the public health emergency has ended? ANSWER: During the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), which ended May 11, 2023, group health plans were required to cover COVID-19 testing with no cost-sharing, prior authorization, or other medical management restrictions.

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Diversifying the Boardroom: 2022 Disclosures

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by David A. Bell, Dawn Belt and Ron C. Llewellyn, Fenwick & West LLP, on Thursday, May 11, 2023 Editor's Note: David A. Bell and Dawn Belt are partners and Ron C. Llewellyn is counsel at Fenwick & West LLP. This post is based on their Fenwick memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Politics and Gender in the Executive Suite (discussed on the Forum here ) by Alma Cohen, Moshe Hazan, and David Weiss ; Will Nasdaq’s Diversity Rules Harm I

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What is an effective meeting?

Mckinsey and Company

Effective meetings are all about purpose, preparation, and presentation.

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SoftBank nears deal to sell Fortress to Mubadala for up to $3bn

Financial Times M&A

Japanese group in late-stage talks with Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund as it seeks to pare debt

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Cybersecurity Disclosure Requirements: What's Changing in 2023 and How to Prepare

Audit Board

Cyber attacks keep growing in sophistication, relentlessness, and destructiveness , with cyber criminals finding new ways to evade detection and exploit or re-weaponize vulnerabilities. Every company should feel urgency about maturing cybersecurity risk management. That’s the core message behind the heightened regulatory focus on cybersecurity — and with the expected finalization of the U.S.

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Delaware M&A: Spring 2023

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Andre G. Bouchard, Kyle T. Seifried, Laura C. Turano, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, on Sunday, May 7, 2023 Editor's Note: Andre Bouchard , Kyle Seifried , and Laura C. Turano are partners at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. This post is based on their Paul Weiss memorandum and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.

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Getting the talent strategy right: Critical factors for new businesses

Mckinsey and Company

Building new businesses—or corporate ventures—is increasingly critical for growth.

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Voluntary Accident Insurance as an Employee Benefit

Machen McChesney

Voluntary accident insurance provides funds to pay for additional costs incurred from injuries. If you've ever seen an Aflac commercial—with the duck that keeps repeating the name of the product—you get the idea that supplemental insurance provides coverage for bills that your major medical plan doesn't cover. You can see how this is an attractive option to catch the attention of top talent.

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