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The Compensation Committee’s Evolving Role in Human Capital Management

Harvard Corporate Governance

This post is based on a NACD Directorship magazine publication. Now that the labor market is shifting, HCM has become even more critical as companies navigate new market-related challenges. Now that the labor market is shifting, HCM has become even more critical as companies navigate new market-related challenges.

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Should Your Company Go Private?

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Mandy Wright, Directorship, on Sunday, August 14, 2022 Editor's Note: Mandy Wright is senior editor of Directorship magazine. Dry powder is partially fueling these transactions as private equity firms compete to buy the best companies at the best prices, pushing them to look at the public markets for inspiration.

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Tupperware, Avon Lose Out To New Marketing Maestros

Global Finance

A single mother, Brownie Wise, in charge of marketing, had the idea to organize Tupperware parties with friends. First, the company’s patents expired in the 1980s, letting rival products from Ziploc, Rubbermaid, and Pyrex enter the market. Once again, many women embraced the direct-selling model. Then came the e-commerce revolution.

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Davivienda Considers Assets Of Scotiabank In Colombia

Global Finance

Rumors of a sale started in December 2023 when president and CEO of Scotiabank, Scott Thomson, announced a global strategy to seek higher returns from developed markets. Scotiabank entered the Colombia market in 2012 when it bought 51% of Colpatria from GE Capital for around $500 million.

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US IPO Market Picks Up Steam As Election Looms

Global Finance

The US IPO market is seeing renewed momentum as the 2024 presidential election approaches, with investors and analysts eyeing potential opportunities ahead. This resurgence follows a prolonged period of stagnation, sparking confidence that the market is turning a corner. “In Valuations today are more grounded in reality,” said Ritter.

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IPO Market Maintains Momentum Despite Ackman’s Nixed Plans

Global Finance

When valuations shift so drastically, it’s usually due to “a major event” or “a failed deal, or even a market correction,” Carl Niedbala, co-founder of risk management firm Founder Shield, said. “It’s Ryan Coombs, a partner in O’Melveny’s Capital Markets Practice, agreed that July was “a positive start to the second half of the year.”

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Qatar Stock Market Aims To Boost Product Range And Liquidity 

Global Finance

The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) carried out its first domestic securities lending and borrowing (SLB) transaction in May as part of its strategy to raise market liquidity. The move marked an important development for the QSE, as it looks to increase market and product sophistication, depth, and securities lending.