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Women in the boardroom

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Kevin Tracey, Karen Edelman, and Karen Bowman, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Editor's Note: Kevin Tracey is Leader of the Global Boardroom Program, Karen Edelman is Senior Editor, and Karen Bowman is US Automotive Leader, Global CXO Program Leader, and Member of the Board of Directors at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited.

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Beyond Numbers: Incorporating ESG into International Valuation Standards

IVSC

Alexander Aronsohn FRICS is a chartered surveyor with long and wide ranging experience encompassing residential asset management, commercial and residential development, rating, national and international valuation and investment. He has worked as a property professional for over twenty years in a number of different specialisms, including at DTZ where he became an associate director in both their international valuation and international investment teams, focussing on cross border portfolio val

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What is artificial general intelligence (AGI)?

Mckinsey and Company

Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is a theoretical AI system with capabilities that rival those of a human. Many researchers believe we are still decades, if not centuries, away from achieving AGI.

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Saudi Arabia Near Deal For Stake In Gold, Copper Mine Project In Pakistan's Troubled Province

Benzinga

Saudi Arabia's Manara Minerals is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire a minority stake in Pakistan’s Reko Diq gold and copper mine project. The project, located in the commodity-rich province of Balochistan , is on track to start production by 2028. According to Bloomberg and the state-run Radio Pakistan, the official announcement could come within a few weeks.

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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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Forced to Change: Tech Giants Bow to Global Onslaught of Rules

NYT M&A

For years, Apple, Google, Meta and others operated unfettered. But new laws and regulations have finally compelled them to make major shifts to their products and businesses.

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Why is the $180bn games industry shedding thousands of staff?

The Guardian M&A

Despite healthy sales, publishers such as Epic Games and Activision Blizzard are making hundreds of employees redundant – which may radically reshape the industry It is widely agreed that 2023 was a stellar year for video games. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom , Baldur’s Gate 3 , Alan Wake 2 , Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 … barely a week passed without some blockbuster hit or independent gem.

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Ex-BP Manager Charged With TravelCenters Insider Trading

Law 360 M&A

A former senior manager at BP PLC on Friday became the second person accused by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of engaging in insider trading over the British oil and gas company's $1.3 billion planned acquisition of TravelCenters of America Inc.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between Bitco Telecoms (Pty) Ltd To Link Africa Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Benchmark Report

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the successful sale of BitCo Telecoms, a leading provider of business wireless and voice over IP solutions, to Link Africa, one of the leading cost-effective independent fibre network operators in South Africa

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UPDATE: The Corporate Transparency Act May Still Apply to You

Redpath

On March 1, a district court judge ruled that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is unconstitutional. However, his decision applied only to the plaintiffs in the case: the National Small Business Association (NSBA) and its members. In an expected move, t he Justice Department has appealed the decision. While this litigation is ongoing, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will continue to implement the Corporate Transparency Act for all other reporting companies.

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AMA: Dustin Siggins, founder of Proven Media Solutions

Vested

We spoke to Dustin Siggins, the founder of Proven Media Solutions , about how to juggle family and working lives, and why doing a handful of things well is the route to success.

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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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Tornetta v. Musk: Post-Trial Opinion

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Anna Restuccia (Harvard Law School), on Thursday, February 1, 2024 Editor's Note: This post provides the text of the post-trial opinion regarding the case between Richard J. Tornetta on behalf of Tesla, Inc. against Elon Musk, decided by the Delaware Court of Chancery on January 30, 2024. This post is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.

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New edition of the International Valuation Standards (IVS) published

IVSC

Latest edition of the International Valuation Standards (IVS) published The International Valuation Standards (IVS) are globally recognised, principles-based standards that form the foundation of valuation for all assets and liabilities. Developed by the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) and utilised by professionals in over 100 countries, IVS play a crucial role in enhancing the quality, comparability, and transparency of valuations.

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Latinos in Hollywood: Amplifying voices, expanding horizons

Mckinsey and Company

Improving on- and off-screen representation of Latinos, their stories, and their culture could generate billions of dollars in new revenue for the industry, according to new McKinsey research.

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Curaleaf Boosts International Presence With Another Cannabis Acquisition

Benzinga

Cannabis giant Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA ) (OTCQX: CURLF ) is closing its previously announced acquisition of Northern Green Canada, a vertically integrated Canadian licensed cannabis producer focused primarily on expanding in the international market through its EU-GMP certification. Terms of the acquisition of NGC include an initial payment at closing of the company’s subordinate voting shares valued at approximately $16 million, subject to a typical post-closing adjustment.

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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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Former Twitter Executives Sue Elon Musk for $128 Million

NYT M&A

The plaintiffs, including Parag Agrawal, the former chief executive, are asking for severance after they lost their jobs during Mr. Musk’s 2022 takeover of the company.

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The Ohtani scandal: A look into the IRS investigation

ThomsonReuters

Jump to: The allegations The IRS investigation Ohtani’s response Implications for Ohtani and the Dodgers Broader impact on professional sports Uncovering the truth The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched an investigation into the financial scandal involving Shohei Ohtani, the star player for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The probe centers around Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, who has been accused of illegal sports gambling and significant financial theft.

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The Seven Samurai: How Big Tech Rescued the Market in 2023!

Musings on Markets

I was planning to finish my last two data updates for 2024, but decided to take a break and look at the seven stocks (Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla) which carried the market in 2023. While I will use the "Magnificent Seven" moniker attached by these companies by investors and the media, my preference would have been to call them the Seven Samurai.

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Deals Rumor Mill: Paramount, Salesforce, ShipBob

Law 360 M&A

Sony and Apollo Global Management may make a joint bid for Paramount Global, Salesforce Inc. has abandoned its effort to potentially buy data-management software company Informatica, and e-commerce fulfillment service provider ShipBob Inc. is readying an IPO. Here, Law360 breaks down these and other notable deal rumors from the past week.

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Comment on Fannie Mae to Maryland: DROP DEAD by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Eric Kretz. Eric, I did listen to that today. The outlook is rather bleak. I am not sure if marketing is even worth it anymore. Contraction is everywhere. The GSE’s appear to be advocating for investor class dominance of residential housing markets, supported by automation. I mean hell, my reserve smaller lawn mower would not even start and somehow the front wheel is broken.

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If you are the Gardener of Governance, take out the weeds….

Norman Marks

A few years ago, my friend Dr. Rainer Lenz started talking about the internal auditor as the “gardener of governance”. In an article in EDPACS, Rainer explained (with my emphasis): Governance has been central to what internal auditing has been aspiring to do for a long time.

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2024 Global Construction Industry Report

Benchmark Report

The Global Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) market was valued at $10.05 billion in 2023, with a forecasted compound annual growth rate of 10.3% to reach $24.36 billion by 2032.

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Why good boards make bad decisions

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Maria Castañón Moats, Paul DeNicola, and Catie Hall, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on Sunday, February 11, 2024 Editor's Note: Maria Castañón Moats is a Leader, Paul DeNicola is a Principal, and Catie Hall is a Director at the Governance Insights Center, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. This post is based on their PwC memorandum. Introduction A widely accepted notion is that corporate boards function like well-oiled machines.

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It’s Time to Assess the Classification of Your Independent Contractors

Redpath

January 16, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued a final rule, effective March 11, 2024, that reshapes its guidance on distinguishing between employees and independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This update replaces the 2021 Independent Contractor rule and introduces an analysis that is more aligned with longstanding judicial precedent.

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From margins to mainstream: Asians and Pacific Islanders in Hollywood

Mckinsey and Company

Asian and Pacific Islander consumers could generate billions of dollars in additional revenue—if the film and television industry can improve the representation and authenticity of API content.

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EXCLUSIVE: Why This Uranium Bull Market Is Different — 'We've Really Got To Start Developing Mines,' Says Madison Metals CEO

Benzinga

Uranium prices have more support now than they did when the nuclear fuel hit its all-time high in 2007, according to the chief executive of uranium explorer Madison Metals Inc. (OTC: MMTLF ). Back then, when uranium reached a record high above $130 per pound, physical supply was tight because of flooding at two major mines, falling recoveries from old nuclear warheads, expectations of a nuclear renaissance and the launch of uranium futures in New York.

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Biden Signs TikTok Ban Bill Into Law. Here’s What Happens Next.

NYT M&A

President Biden has signed the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it. Now the law faces court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility.

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Exploring key 2024 tax bill proposals

ThomsonReuters

As we step into a new year, the taxation realm is abuzz with discussions surrounding the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. However, amidst this spotlight, there are other tax proposals quietly gaining momentum. In this blog, we will dive into the details of four notable tax laws that have been introduced into legislation and deserve our attention.

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Telegraph takeover: UK planning new laws to prevent foreign states owning assets

The Guardian M&A

New legislation could thwart planned £600m purchase of media group by UAE-backed consortium The UK government plans to introduce legislation that would prevent foreign governments owning UK newspapers and magazines in a move that could scupper the planned £600m sale of the Telegraph to a UAE-backed consortium. RedBird IMI – a partnership between IMI, a fund backed by the UAE’s vice-president, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the US investment firm RedBird Capital Partners – is seeking to

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4 Ways To Refresh Your Law Firm's Marketing Strategy

Law 360 M&A

With many BigLaw firms relying on an increasingly obsolete marketing approach that prioritizes stiff professionalism over authentic connection, adopting a few key communications strategies to better connect with today's clients and prospects can make all the difference, say Eric Pacifici and Kevin Henderson at SMB Law.

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Comment on Fannie Mae to Maryland: DROP DEAD by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Eric Kretz. Thank you. The redlining article from a few days ago, more detail. Basically social credit score systems. Perhaps the most interesting part; In the effort of independent software developers to patent their products specifically designed to be marketed to lenders and investors, developed based upon lenders and investors own current processes and goals, via patent process specific detailed disclosure to create a copyright, we get to read and learn about behind the scenes op

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TPRM 101: What is Vendor Monitoring for Financial Institutions?

N Contracts

Vendors make promises. They say they’ll comply with applicable laws and regulations and that their security controls are impenetrable. They swear they’ll never violate the terms of their contract. But is that really what’s going to happen?

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Oil & Gas Roadblocks: Prices, Production, And People Holding Sway

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

There are always going to be barriers to success in an industry. Barriers to entry, barriers to growth, barriers to profitability, and barriers to progress can lurk to name a few. The upstream industry has its share. For gas, its own oversupply and low prices are an issue. For oil, capital constraints are reining in investment.

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Seven Key Trends in ESG for 2023—and What to Expect in 2024

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Leah Malone and Emily Holland, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, on Sunday, January 14, 2024 Editor's Note: Leah Malone is a Partner and Leader of ESG and Sustainability Practice and Emily Holland is a Counsel at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. This post is based on a Simpson memorandum by Ms. Malone, Ms. Holland, Matt Feehily , May Mansour , and Alicia Washington.

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Bookkeeping Red Flags and What To Do About Them

Redpath

Bookkeeping is strategically important for every business because financials form the foundation for daily operations and future planning. Identifying and correcting bookkeeping problems allows you to find and fix problems before they escalate so you can move forward with confidence.

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