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Overcoming two issues that are sinking gen AI programs

Mckinsey and Company

Skip to main content Overcoming two issues that are sinking gen AI programs June 6, 2025 | Article Curt Jacobsen  Erik Witte Kaz Kazmier  Oscar Villarreal Hard experience has revealed common technology pitfalls in building a gen AI capability and proven strategies for overcoming them. Growth in the generative AI era looks like a classic case of “two steps forward, one step back.” As companies come to grips with the unique complexities of gen AI, initial progress leads to reversals and

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Weekly Roundup: May 30-June 5, 2025

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, June 6, 2025 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of May 30-June 5, 2025 Investor Views on AI Oversight: What Do Proxy Votes Tell Us? Posted by Lindsey Stewart and River Meng, Morningstar, Inc., on Friday, May 30, 2025 Tags: AI , ESG , Proxy voting , Shareholders Chancery Court Dismisses Challenge to Removal of Tag-Along Rights in Healthcare Merger Posted by

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McKinsey’s Koller: Valuation Isn’t Broken—Expectations Are

Global Finance

Global Finance : To what extent does geography play a role in affecting a company’s valuation? Koller : It applies to most parts of the world. If you are a purely local business, in Europe or Asia, for example, then it’s less of an issue. But, if the US were to experience a severe recession, it would probably affect everybody. And then, of course, there are those businesses that are directly impacted—companies that export, import or compete with US companies.

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Remarks at the Meeting of the Investor Advisory Committee

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Paul Atkins, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Friday, June 6, 2025 Editor's Note: Paul S. Atkins is the Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent remarks. The views expressed in the post are those of Chairman Atkins and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Staff.

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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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Investing in living better: Quality of life and the future of business

Mckinsey and Company

The quality-of-life market is extending beyond the health and well-being industries. An executive survey reveals how investors and businesses can capture the market potential of living better.

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Remarks by Commissioner Peirce at the Meeting of the Investor Advisory Committee

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Hester M. Peirce, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Friday, June 6, 2025 Editor's Note: Hester M. Peirce is a Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on her recent remarks. The views expressed in this post are those of Commissioner Peirce and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff.

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Return of share capital not excluded from rules

Accounting Web

Three taxpayers who received combined assessments of over £2m under the transactions in securities provisions have had their appeal dismissed, with

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Comment on WA Appraisers Stung by Fee Hikes and Veto by Pray Hard

Appraisers Blog

Governor Ferguson's veto of a bill to cap fee hikes and provide refunds left Washington appraisers in the lurch.

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Beyond surveys: Kreston Reeves embeds client care into its culture

Accounting Web

“It can’t just be a survey and that's the end of it.

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Comment on WA Appraisers Stung by Fee Hikes and Veto by Jeff Whaley on Facebook

Appraisers Blog

This is an amazing story of state govt incompetence and how important the state level professional organizations are !! The people at ACOW have been all over this and it is through their efforts that there is even a discussion going forward. Get out there and check out your local appraisal organizations !

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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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Webinar Replay: Succession Planning for RIAs

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

In our latest webinar, Matthew R. Crow, CFA, ASA and Brooks K. Hamner, CFA, ASA guide you through the critical steps of succession planning, ensuring your firm’s legacy thrives while maximizing its value.

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Comment on WA Appraisers Stung by Fee Hikes and Veto by Glen Kangas on Facebook

Appraisers Blog

Governor Ferguson's veto of a bill to cap fee hikes and provide refunds left Washington appraisers in the lurch.

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Operating Via Bank Charter Offers Perks Amid Industry Shift

Law 360 M&A

As bank regulators become more receptive to streamlining barriers that have historically stood in the way of de novo bank formation, and as fintechs show more interest in chartering, attorneys at Goodwin outline the types of charters available and their benefits.

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Comment on WA Appraisers Stung by Fee Hikes and Veto by Glen Kangas on Facebook

Appraisers Blog

Governor Ferguson's veto of a bill to cap fee hikes and provide refunds left Washington appraisers in the lurch.

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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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Restructure to tackle local council audit timebomb

Accounting Web

Proposals set out by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) consolidate audit oversight, procurement, training and

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Comment on UAD 3.6: The Appraisal Industry’s Shiny New Straightjacket by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

Appraisal Today newsletter 06/2025 – pg 3. Can the new URAR be used for non lender appraisals? No per the GSE’s who developed the new URAR. Much of the data they want does not apply to non lender appraisals. Response: Then why is that data included and demanded? If a piece of data does not apply to ‘non lender appraisals’ why would it be relevant to the appraisal valuation process?

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Hyatt Announces Receipt of All Required Regulatory Approvals for Pending Acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V.

Business Wire M&A

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: H), a leading global hospitality company, announced today that all required regulatory approvals have been obtained for its previously announced cash tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding ordinary shares of Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (“Playa”) (NASDAQ: PLYA) for $13.50 per share in cash, less any applicable withholding taxes and without interest.

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Comment on WA Appraisers Stung by Fee Hikes and Veto by Bill Johnson

Appraisers Blog

That sucks, but for the record renewal fees in CA cost $1,030 (Certified) which is more than your $980. Although we would call that a normal Friday here, such costs are in part why we went from 17,280 active (3,152 trainees) appraisers as of March 2009 to to 7,768 active (358 trainees) appraisers today. Seek the truth.

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Execs Hid Jewelry Co. Accounting Issues, Suit Says

Law 360 M&A

Executives of Compass Diversified Holdings have been hit with a derivative shareholder suit in a California federal court for allegedly making misleading statements about the investment firm's financial condition, stemming from accounting irregularities at a jewelry company the firm acquired.

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Comment on WA Appraisers Stung by Fee Hikes and Veto by Jeff Whaley on Facebook

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Glen Kangas on Facebook. Glen Kangas Did you miss the part where the state of WA misappropriated their fees and did not pay? Then turned around and tried to increase their fees making the appraisers pay again ? CA fees are not relevant in this. Ever wonder why the population of CA is decreasing ?

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Anglo Nears De Beers Sale As Three Potential Buyers Emerge

Benzinga

Anglo American (OTCQX: AAUKD ) is nearing the start of a formal sales process for its diamond unit, De Beers. The firm has owned the brand since 2011, but a comprehensive restructuring following a failed $49 billion bid from BHP last year has led the firm to focus on other commodities. According to Bloomberg, three interested bidders are for the 136-year-old diamond brand, including former De Beers CEOs Gareth Penny and Bruce Cleaver and Australian mining executive Michael O'Keeffe.

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Comment on WA Appraisers Stung by Fee Hikes and Veto by Raechel Stickney on Facebook

Appraisers Blog

And this is why I’m no longer certified in WA. Too many things like this that made me realize I wasn’t moving back, so why even keep the cert.

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How to Launch a Tech Advisory Service Line in 3 Practical Steps

Accounting Web

Accounting firms today are stepping well beyond compliance.

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Comment on WA Appraisers Stung by Fee Hikes and Veto by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

Your tax dollars, hard at work. / Please tell us the specific reason the ASC had not compelled the payment for so long, or was unaware of the missing dues, let the problem get this bad in the first place, then has any recourse to levy a late payment requirement? Shouldn’t they be forced to write this off instead? Alternatively, doesn’t this count as some form of theft or embezzlement by the state persons and groups managing the funds?

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UK capital markets: Looking beyond surface narratives

Mckinsey and Company

There has been much discussion about the underlying fundamentals that differentiate UK capital markets from US markets and other leading global markets. A fresh perspective on changing dynamics in UK capital markets can help UK corporate leaders unlock opportunities.

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Comment on WA Appraisers Stung by Fee Hikes and Veto by Older and maybe Wiser

Appraisers Blog

Little sympathy from a California Certified Appraiser that’s had to pay $1,030 every two years for renewal for several cycles. I would prefer your $980 fee everyday and twice on Sundays. Government, in ALL it’s forms and from every side and from every political party, continue to screw hard working Americans. Government and all the people we keep electing… ARE THE PROBLEM.

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How Attorneys Can Become Change Agents For Racial Equity

Law 360 M&A

As the administration targets diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and law firms consider pulling back from their programs, lawyers who care about racial equity and justice can employ four strategies to create microspaces of justice, which can then be parlayed into drivers of transformational change, says Susan Sturm at Columbia Law School.

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Comment on WA Appraisers Stung by Fee Hikes and Veto by Bill Johnson

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Jeff Whaley on Facebook. Unfortunately Jeff, states misappropriate money all of the time (sad) and its those who live in them who have to pay the consequences. Just yesterday in the New York Post, it was noted that CA got nearly 7 billion from feds for high-speed rail but never laid any track. Government issues, local, state, federal always turn into our problems.

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CMS-Led Auto Dealer Tech Biz To Buy JV Stake For $76.5M

Law 360 M&A

Pinewood Technologies said Friday that it has agreed to buy the 51% stake of car dealership Lithia in their U.S. joint venture for $76.5 million as it aims to accelerate the adoption of its auto retailer software in America and Canada.

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Comment on WA Appraisers Stung by Fee Hikes and Veto by Jeff Whaley on Facebook

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Glen Kangas on Facebook. That a CA thing then … Have your legislators stolen your fees to put the money elsewhere and then tried to double charge you to make it AFTER you pointed it out?

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Simpson Thacher-Led Rosebank To Raise £1.14B For Buy

Law 360 M&A

Rosebank said Friday that it will raise up to £1.14 billion ($1.54 billion) in equity to partly fund the acquisition of Electrical Components International in a reverse takeover transaction, with plans to "double shareholders' investment in three to five years.

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Comment on WA Appraisers Stung by Fee Hikes and Veto by Mark Edward Page

Appraisers Blog

Don’t let your license expire of go inactive and big deal pay the extra renewal fee and it costs you less than one appraisal. Is it right or fair, no. But certainly not worth the uproar.

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Upstream Natural Gas Valuations: A Big Year

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

The electron precedes the molecule or so the saying goes. Well, that is not really an axiom to my knowledge, but it does seem to fit. Amid the uncertainty in oil markets, for the past year or so, optimism and valuation metrics for natural gas producers have steadily been rising.

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Ex-CEO Nets Deal With PE Firm To End Dispute Over Firing

Law 360 M&A

The former CEO of a defense industry supplier has settled his lawsuit alleging he was duped into taking the job by a North Carolina private equity firm and then fired for refusing to go along with fibs about its financial future to a major client, according to a notice filed Friday.