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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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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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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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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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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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Four reasons to hit the gas pedal on sustainable manufacturing

Avanade

Embracing the demand for sustainable manufacturing and the technologies that make it possible, enable companies to navigate today’s challenges while positioning themselves to lead in the years ahead.

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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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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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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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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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DOJ Launches Antitrust Probe of PGA Over Its Response to Saudi-backed 'Rebel' Tourney, WSJ Reports

Mogin Rubin M&A

The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division is investigating the PGA Tour for potentially anticompetitive conduct, the Wall Street Journal was first to report. Specifically, the DOJ is investigating conduct related to the PGA Tour’s suspension of all members who compete on the rival LIV Golf Tour – a new series of eight invitational tournaments largely funded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.

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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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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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Why Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Is Skeptical Amazon Can Disrupt Healthcare Beyond Its Own Organization

Benzinga

Amazon, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN ) announced last week it has agreed to acquire 1Life Healthcare Inc. (NASDAQ: ONEM ) in an all-cash deal valued at just under $4 billion. How Amazon's Purchase Will Likely Unfold: The proposed acquisition could help Amazon control healthcare costs for its 1.6 million employees, Ark Invest analyst Simon Barnett said in the Ark Disrupt newsletter.

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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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Cynthia Cooper Reflects on WorldCom and the Power of Choice

Audit Board

Join Richard Chambers for a new episode of his Agents of Change video series, featuring conversations with internal audit leaders from some of the world’s most prominent organizations about innovation in the profession. In the first of two episodes, Richard sits down with Cynthia Cooper — CEO of Cooper Group, LLC and one of Time Magazine’s persons of the year for her role in unraveling and reporting what would become the largest corporate fraud in history at WorldCom.

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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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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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Carvana Is Looking More Like Icarus

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Lately, Carvana has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Its share price is down over 90% since its pandemic peak and currently sits below the low levels of March 2020. This post provides an abbreviated history of Carvana from its founding in 2012 to 2022 and discusses what its successes and struggles mean for traditional auto dealerships. The company was founded by Ernie Garcia III in 2012.

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The 10 Best HR Employee Engagement Metrics and KPIs [Updated for 2022]

Rhythm Systems

After recently reviewing thousand of Annual Plans and Quarterly Plans, I can say without a doubt that improving employee engagement seems to be top of mind for everyone this year. How on earth do you keep today's dynamic and diverse employees happy, engaged and productive? It's the million dollar question that we ask ourselves year after year. According to Gallup , companies with highly engaged workforces outperform their peers by 147%.

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H1 2022 Review of Shareholder Activism

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Mary Ann Deignan, Rich Thomas, and Christopher Couvelier, Lazard, on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Editor's Note: Mary Ann Deignan is Managing Director; Rich Thomas is Managing Director and Head of European Shareholder Advisory; and Christopher Couvelier is Managing Director at Lazard. This post is based on a Lazard memorandum by Ms. Deignan, Mr.

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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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Is app switching interrupting your work?

Avanade

In this new era of hybrid work, learn how to deliver rich employee experiences with collaborative apps – Microsoft’s solution for bringing together all your essential apps in one place.

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Satellite firm bailed out by UK to be taken over by French rival

The Guardian M&A

OneWeb, touted by Boris Johnson as a potential rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink, provides communications services A satellite company part-owned by the British government is due to be taken over by an EU rival this week, dashing hopes of fostering a UK firm to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink following its taxpayer bailout at the height of the pandemic. OneWeb, which provides services including broadband from its low-orbit satellites, will be taken over by one of its shareholders – the Paris-listed Eutel

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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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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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Take these 3 steps to create a more intelligent supply chain

Avanade

By digitizing your supply chain and leveraging the use of Azure cloud and Microsoft Dynamics 365, you will be better positioned to become an agile and proactive supply chain business.

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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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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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Digital health: An opportunity to advance health equity

Mckinsey and Company

Digital health solutions have the potential to make healthcare more equitable. Here’s how innovators can deliver on that promise.

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US Lawmakers Race To Introduce Bill Aiming To Exempt Small Crypto Transactions From Capital Gains Tax

Benzinga

A bill has been introduced to the U.S. Senate that would make small cryptocurrency transactions exempt from capital gains taxes. What Happened: The Virtual Currency Fairness Act , introduced by Sens. Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) would establish a de minimis (of little importance) exemption from reporting taxes on purchases made in crypto.

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DOJ Set To Pitch Book Publisher Merger Challenge To Judge

Law 360 M&A

Prolific scribe Stephen King is among a parade of industry players slated to testify about the business of publishing blockbuster books during a trial that starts Monday over Penguin Random House's planned purchase of Simon & Schuster.

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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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The Great Attrition in frontline retail—and what retailers can do about it

Mckinsey and Company

New research reveals which aspects of the employee experience matter most to US frontline retail workers. Retailers must pay attention and act quickly or risk losing more than half their store staff.

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Amazon Set To Face Tough Competition As It Expands Into The Healthcare Industry

Benzinga

Amazon.com Inc (NYSE: AMZN ) is acquiring 1Life Healthcare Inc (NYSE: ONEM ) for $3.9 billion or $18 dollars per share in an all-cash merger agreement, including debt. About One Medical: 1Life Healthcare went public in 2020 and is operating under the name One Medical, providing primary-care services in-person or virtually as well as telemedicine services, as stated in the Wall Street Journal.