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Board Effectiveness and the Chair of the Future

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Dan Konigsburg, Jo Iwasaki and William Touche, Deloitte LLP, on Friday, July 29, 2022 Editor's Note: Dan Konigsburg is Global Corporate Governance Leader, Jo Iwasaki is Corporate Governance Advisory Lead, and William Touche is a senior audit partner at Deloitte. This post is based on a Deloitte memorandum by Mr. Konigsburg, Ms. Iwasaki, Mr.

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A Sneak Peek at the 2022 AAML/BVR Divorce Conference—Part 2

BVR

As the 2022 AAML/BVR National Divorce Conference gets closer and our speakers rev up to present their amazing slate of topics, we thought we’d share a few more of the upcoming topics of discussion to whet your appetite for the can’t-miss event.

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Should US banks be moving to next-generation core banking platforms?

Mckinsey and Company

Banks today urgently need a new core platform, but building one is time-consuming, expensive, and uncertain. It may help to think strategically and pursue a two-track process.

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Division Highlight: Viking M&A is Growing in Nashville, TN

Viking Mergers

With a father in the United States Air Force, Ian Schinelli moved around a lot as a kid. After growing up all over the US, Ian enrolled at Belmont University, right here in Nashville. While earning his Accounting degree, Ian played for the Belmont men’s soccer team throughout his college career. When graduation arrived, Ian faced a choice: continue on the path toward a professional soccer career or become an accountant.

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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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Financial Regulation, Corporate Governance, and the Hidden Costs of Clearinghouses

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Paolo Saguato (George Mason University), on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Editor's Note: Paolo Saguato is Assistant Professor of Law at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School. This post is based on his recent article , published in the Ohio State Law Journal. Recent financial market events have splashed onto the front pages of newspapers the often-overlooked plumbing found in those markets: the clearinghouses that handle trillions of dollars’ worth of securities and derivatives t

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Why You Should Get an Appraisal of Your Family Business

Chris Curtain

Family Business Valuation Experts Why a Business Valuation is Critical for a Family Business Operating a family business can be extremely rewarding. For some, it represents an opportunity to build wealth. For others, it is a trial of leadership. For many, it is a chance to build a legacy for generations to follow. Regardless of […]. The post Why You Should Get an Appraisal of Your Family Business appeared first on Business Appraisal FL | GA.

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‘Gumming up’: unwanted debt from buyout boom stuck at investment banks

Financial Times M&A

Wall Street lenders stomach losses on private equity deal financing offered before market swoon

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The Complex, Contentious, and Changing Nature of Financial Reporting Standards

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Robert Eccles (Oxford University), and Kazbi Soonawalla (Oxford University), on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 Editor's Note: Robert G. Eccles is Visiting Professor of Management Practice, and Kazbi Soonawalla is a Senior Research Fellow in Accounting at Oxford University Said Business School. This post is it is based on the second part of a three-part series on financial reporting by Professor Eccles and Dr.

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7 Fair Lending Risks You Need to Know Right Now

N Contracts

Fair Lending compliance is a hot button issue, making it critically important that your institution has a clear sense of its fair lending risk exposure.

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Reimagining education in MENAP

Mckinsey and Company

Stakeholders can consider a range of bold initiatives to transform education and create new opportunities for youth in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan.

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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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One Four Nine Group launches Tax Efficient Alternative Investment panel

Accountancy Today

One Four Nine Group has announced the launch of its Tax Efficient Alternative Investment panel to all of its locations and advisers, with due diligence support from independent investment research firm Hardman and Co. The panel, which was established following a “comprehensive screening” of product providers and fund managers, deploying a differentiated diligence and assessment criteria, will allow the group’s suitable clients to invest in small-cap/unquoted companies that benefit from the tax u

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Trends and Updates from the 2022 Proxy Season

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Pamela Marcogliese, Elizabeth Bieber, and Sarah Ghulamhussain, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, on Saturday, July 23, 2022 Editor's Note: Pamela Marcogliese is partner, Elizabeth Bieber is counsel, and Sarah Ghulamhussain is a senior associate at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. This post is based on Freshfields memorandum by Ms. Marcogliese, Ms.

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F.T.C. Sues to Block Meta’s Virtual Reality Deal as It Confronts Big Tech

NYT M&A

The move is a potential blow to Meta’s metaverse efforts and signals a shift in how the Federal Trade Commission is approaching tech deals.

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Coca-Cola: The people-first story of a digital transformation

Mckinsey and Company

With thousands to train, the transformation of Coca-Cola’s commercial product supply operations needed buy-in from the boardroom to the front line.

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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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Construction, manufacturing and retail account for 40% of administrations

Accountancy Today

Data from The Gazette Official Public Record revealed construction, manufacturing and retail were the sectors that accounted for almost 40% of administrations in 2022. The retail sector accounted for 10% of the administrations in the first six months of the year – the third highest industry in the UK and only beaten by construction and manufacturing – according to analysis by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau.

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Recent ESG Litigation and Regulatory Developments

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Lauren Aguiar, Anita Bandy, and Tansy Woan, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Monday, July 25, 2022 Editor's Note: Lauren Aguiar and Anita Bandy are partners and Tansy Woan is counsel at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on a Skadden memorandum by Ms. Aguiar, Ms. Bandy, Ms. Woam, Susan L. Saltzstein , and Jessie K.

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JetBlue and Spirit Airlines Announce Merger Plan

NYT M&A

The deal, which values Spirit at $3.8 billion, comes a day after Frontier’s bid for Spirit fell apart. It is likely to face antitrust scrutiny.

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US summer travel 2022

Mckinsey and Company

McKinsey’s recent US travel survey shows that leisure travel is booming, and this summer many people are planning to take their vacations “no matter what”.

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Twitter, Elon Musk To Face Off In October: Here's What You Need To Know

Benzinga

A court date has been set for Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR ) to face off against Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk after he backed out of buying the social media company. The case of Twitter Inc v. Elon Musk is set to go to trial on Oct. 17, 2022, if the two parties don’t reach a settlement beforehand, according to CNBC. The case. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Regulatory Instability for Proxy Advisory Firms

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Friday, July 29, 2022 Editor's Note: David N. Katz is partner and Laura A. McIntosh is consulting attorney at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. This post is based on their Wachtell memorandum. The latest developments in the SEC regulation of proxy advisory firms are good news for ISS and Glass Lewis, but they are a disappointment for proponents of conscientious and consistent rulemaking.

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‘Here we go’: FTC’s Meta case puts Lina Khan’s antitrust vision to the test

Financial Times M&A

Landmark lawsuit to block virtual reality deal will challenge Big Tech and the legal establishment

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Forward Thinking on the sustainability revolution in textiles and the fashion industry with Edwin Keh

Mckinsey and Company

The leader of a cutting-edge institute talks about innovative new materials that “eat” carbon and may enable cotton growing without irrigation, as well as the potential for building the world’s shortest supply chain in two 40-foot containers.

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Spirit Airlines Shareholders Reject Merger With Frontier

NYT M&A

The decision could improve prospects for Spirit to reach a deal with JetBlue, a suitor it had previously rejected.

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Delaware M&A Developments

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Andre Bouchard, Kyle Seifried, and Jaren Janghorbani, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Editor's Note: Andre Bouchard , Kyle Seifried and Jaren Janghorbani are Partners at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. This post is based on a Paul, Weiss memorandum by Mr. Bouchard, Mr. Seifreid, Ms.

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JetBlue agrees to buy Spirit for $7.6bn

Financial Times M&A

Deal will create fifth-largest US airline but faces regulatory hurdles

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Building decarbonization: How electric heat pumps could help reduce emissions today and going forward

Mckinsey and Company

The electrification of heating systems could play a significant role in the transition to net zero—and heat pumps are emerging as a solution.

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EXCLUSIVE: Aftermath Islands Boosts NFT, Gaming Asset Portfolios With Meta Hero Project Acquisition

Benzinga

The digital assets of the Meta Hero Project , together with the technological intellectual property (IP) of the project, have been acquired by Aftermath Islands , an interactive, blockchain-based virtual reality platform. What Happened : The IP will be utilized to produce a broad variety of in-game objects and NFTs that users may purchase, sell, and use in Aftermath Islands and on all other compatible blockchain-based virtual experience platforms.

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The Proposed SEC Climate Disclosure Rule: A Comment from Norges Bank Investment Management

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Carine Smith Ihenacho, and Severine Neervoort, Norges Bank Investment Management, on Sunday, July 24, 2022 Editor's Note: Carine Smith Ihenacho is Chief Governance and Compliance Officer and Severine Neervoort is Senior Analyst, Corporate Governance at Norges Bank Investment Management. This post is based on a comment letter submitted to the SEC regarding the Proposed SEC Climate Disclosure Rule by Norges Bank Investment Management, authored by Ms.

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FTC sues Meta to block acquisition of VR fitness app maker Within

Financial Times M&A

US regulator’s lawsuit is the first direct shot at a Big Tech deal under chair Lina Khan

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The office of the future: A whole new (floor) plan

Mckinsey and Company

Revisiting your talent strategy for a hybrid world? Think hard about the purpose and design of your office space.

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Want to Up Your Compliance Game? Here Are 5 Things You Should Stop Doing Right Now & 5 Things You Should Do Instead

N Contracts

Compliance is a lot to manage. With near-constant regulatory change on top of a mountain of existing compliance responsibilities, the only way to get it all done is to make sure you’re focusing your energy on the right tasks.

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Top 5 SEC Enforcement Developments

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Haimavathi Marlier, Jina Choi, and Michael Birnbaum, Morrison & Foerster LLP, on Thursday, July 28, 2022 Editor's Note: Haimavathi Marlier , Jina Choi , and Michael Birnbaum are partners at Morrison & Foerster LLP. This post is based on a Morrison & Foerster memorandum by Ms. Marlier, Ms. Choi, Mr. Birnbaum and Robert McEntee. In order to provide an overview for busy in-house counsel and compliance professionals, we summarize below some of the most important SEC enforcement

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Oil and gas majors: time for a transformative clean energy deal?

Financial Times M&A

Cash bonanza raises prospect of large-scale deals to turbocharge transition strategies

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How green can green growth be?

Mckinsey and Company

The transition to net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions will take trillions of dollars and several decades. Here’s how B2B leaders can extract maximum value from the journey.

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