Wed.May 10, 2023

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Financing Sustainable Change: What Does Good Governance Look Like?

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Robert G. Eccles (Oxford University) and Vanessa Havard-Williams (Linklaters LLP), on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Editor's Note: Robert G. Eccles is Visiting Professor of Management Practice at Oxford University Said Business School and Vanessa Havard-Williams is partner and Global Head of Environment & Climate Change at Linklaters LLP. This post is based on their FCA paper.

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The art of data: Empowering art institutions with data and analytics

Mckinsey and Company

A data-driven view of key metrics can help art organizations articulate value, reshape strategy, build resilience, and achieve operational excellence.

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Q4 2022 Stewardship Activity Report

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Benjamin Colton and Michael Younis, State Street Global Advisors, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Editor's Note: Benjamin Colton is Global Head of Asset Stewardship, and Michael Younis is Vice President of Asset Stewardship at State Street Global Advisors. This post is based on their SSGA memorandum. This post reviews State Street Global Advisors’ stewardship activities, including related efforts in the Asia Pacific region with a focus on the Australian proxy voting season, case studies o

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How agtech is poised to transform India into a farming powerhouse

Mckinsey and Company

Technology is rapidly reshaping agriculture in India, creating investment opportunities, lifting up rural areas, and feeding the world.

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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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Comment on Borrowers With Good Credit Scores to Foot the Bill for Higher Risk Borrowers by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Jim. Holy smokes! Great news! I was personally already researching class action suits our family could join, the proposal was clearly unconstitutional. That rule would have derailed over twenty years of dedicated effort and careful planning for us personally. Finally a little relief. Now who’s going to stop the ridiculous appraisal modernization, stop these corrupt appraisal management companies?

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It’s (past) time to get strategic about DEI

Mckinsey and Company

Companies have committed to being more diverse, inclusive, and equitable, but many struggle to make significant progress in these areas. Here’s how they can meet DEI ambitions—now and in the longer term.

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Comment on The Scam of Racial Discrimination by Appraisers by James Anderson

Appraisers Blog

Buyer’s that file complaints like these are picking on the one neutral party that has nothing to gain. If anything we backstop them from making a poor decision. Does the lender, AMC or the realtors do this? No! They have skin in the game. I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve seen the buyer’s agent lure their client into what was clearly a bad deal.

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Why Buyers Walk Away…

A Neumann & Associates

Life is Good! You made the decision to sell your business, have a buyer that has signed an Offer to Purchase, and you are deep into the Due Diligence period. The escrow check has been deposited with your lawyer and you have set a closing date that is 45 days away. You can already picture the traveling that you have been promising your spouse that you would do once the business is sold.

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Preparing for Healthcare's Regulatory Environment Shift

Machen McChesney

Healthcare providers are approaching a major regulatory shift. On May 11, the Federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for the COVID-19 pandemic will lapse, ending or sunsetting regulatory changes which greatly benefited providers during the pandemic.

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Comment on The Scam of Racial Discrimination by Appraisers by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Pat. ‘Hope it goes viral.’ Post a link on twitter. Go to popular feeds, post it there. That’s how those viral events happen.

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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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Survival through purpose: How Ukrainian businesses endured amid extreme uncertainty

Mckinsey and Company

Ukrainian businesses that have survived and thrived in the face of an unforeseen Russian invasion offer lessons in resilience.

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Texas Amends Rule for Sourcing Gross Receipts from Services

Trout CPA

On January 5, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts filed proposed amendments to 34 Tex. Admin. Code §3.591 with the Secretary of State in response to the Texas Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Sirius XM Radio Inc. v. Hegar. On March 14, it formally adopted those amendments.

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Mr. Cooper Group to Acquire Home Point Capital for $324 Million in Cash

Business Wire M&A

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mr. Cooper Group Inc. (“Mr. Cooper”) and Home Point Capital Inc. (“Home Point”), announced today the signing of a definitive agreement for Mr. Cooper to acquire all outstanding shares of Home Point for approximately $324 million in cash. As part of the transaction, Mr. Cooper will assume $500 million in outstanding Home Point 5% senior notes which are due in February 2026.

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Comment on AMC Hires a Convicted Felon as Property Data Collector by Andrew T Picarsic

Appraisers Blog

Several things stood out about this Property Inspector signed up with Class Valuations in regards to Background checks. I assume what has been reported true. The Time Line seems strange or at least out of order. The Convicted Criminal was convicted but apparently was not confined. ???? He was free and awaiting sentencing. That is not done unless they are not considered a flight risk.

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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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Aspen Power Acquires Community Solar Portfolio in Maine

Business Wire M&A

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #communitysolar--Aspen Power acquires community solar portfolio in Maine consisting of 15 ground-mounted community solar projects totaling 37-MWdc.

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Preparing For Legal Scrutiny Of Data Retention Policies

Law 360 M&A

Two recent cases involving Google and Meta should serve as a call to action for companies to ensure their data retention policies are updated and properly implemented to the degree of being able to withstand judicial scrutiny, especially as more data is generated by emerging technologies, say Jack Kallus and Labeed Choudhry at Kaufman Dolowich.

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Comment on The Scam of Racial Discrimination by Appraisers by Mary Cummins

Appraisers Blog

Good article. Alleged racial appraisal bias first emerged during the 2020 campaign for President. Candidates used Andre Perry’s fake “paper” to promote this false idea. Politicians invented the problem so they could “fix” it. Easy to solve a non-existent problem and proclaim success. While racism and bias exist there is no wide spread racial bias in appraising.

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Waning of the Melrose model is the end of an era for London

Financial Times M&A

As buyout group moves on to focus on aerospace, investors ponder whether business model can be replicated in ever-shrinking UK equity market

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Comment on The Scam of Racial Discrimination by Appraisers by Doug

Appraisers Blog

Let’s use a little logic here. First, since the accusations of discrimination apparently reflect only adverse impacts against black borrowers or property owners, then the purpotrators must all be other than black. That’s the first strong evidence of discrimination that I see in this matter. Second, after over 35 years of practice I have never seen an appraisal that was not subject to EXISTING USPAP and all other industry standards that prohibit discrimination against minorities of an

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Melrose calls time on life as a turnround specialist

Financial Times M&A

FTSE 100 group puts the ‘buy, improve, sell’ model behind it by focusing on its aerospace business

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Comment on The Scam of Racial Discrimination by Appraisers by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

Minorities appear to be better at avoiding excess housing taxation imposed by a runaway government and their corrupt non profit business sector partners. What exactly is wrong with lower prices?

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The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency: What’s next?

Mckinsey and Company

As a raft of federal COVID-19 support interventions and regulatory waivers expire, healthcare providers, payers, and other private stakeholders can respond strategically.

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Comment on The Scam of Racial Discrimination by Appraisers by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Mary Cummins. Mary, I just checked, you have a twitter account, but never post. The situation that existed until about a year ago with twitter, no longer exists. It’s safe to post there now. Go viral yourself, fill your twitter with links to your website, then repost those tweets on popular accounts. That is how viral recognition happens.

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EverService Acquires RYNO to Enhance Digital Marketing Solutions for the Home Services Industry

Business Wire M&A

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EverService continues to strengthen its home services vertical powering growth for thousands of SMB clients.

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Comment on The Scam of Racial Discrimination by Appraisers by Dan Swango

Appraisers Blog

Michael, Thanks to you, the nail now has a flatter head. You hit it. Right on. Well said; well written. There must always be a problem (real or imagined), victims (racial group in this case), unfairness (alleged -the accusation is often all it takes), and “guilty” parties (appraisers this time / again). … Sad. Tragic. Misguided. Unproductive.

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Transforming cutting-edge science into a business: Lessons from C1

Mckinsey and Company

C1’s cofounder and CEO discusses the challenges he overcame in transitioning from “classical” internet businesses to climate tech.

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Comment on The Scam of Racial Discrimination by Appraisers by PJTMC

Appraisers Blog

Good observations. It’s very simple, the mortgage banking industry has been trying to get rid of appraisers for as far back as I can remember. The bottom line is no one in the banking industry wants appraisers because they can’t bypass the appraisal process until now. It kind of went something like this I’m sure…”Hey Bob, what can we do to rid ourselves of these pesky appraisers?

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Making modular construction fit

Mckinsey and Company

Modular building systems could address many of the US construction industry’s current woes, but the sector needs to remodel itself first.

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Comment on The Scam of Racial Discrimination by Appraisers by Don’t want to give

Appraisers Blog

If anyone else has had the pleasure, when a complaint if filed with HUD, with just a complaint. No other appraisal with a supported higher value, that HUD pushes for a private settlement since it is a better business decision. Extortion!!!! HUD is acting like the mob. Do a private settlement or the threat of a long investigation and no matter the results dozens of hours of required anti bias training.

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Compliance Automation Journey: 5 Steps to Streamline Efforts, Identify Risks, and Improve Team Workflows

Audit Board

This article originally appeared on the ISACA Blog. In our roles on the information security team at AuditBoard, we have the privileged opportunity to work with some of the largest, most sophisticated compliance teams on the planet. As a result of those relationships we are able to understand how the compliance function is changing to face evolving challenges like increased regulatory complexities, increasing institutional oversight, and the workplace’s digital transformation.

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Comment on The Scam of Racial Discrimination by Appraisers by Kimberly DeFilippis

Appraisers Blog

Thanks Mike, for all you do. The racial discrimination complaint filed against me is still being investigated 329 days later. Read that again. The state is still in process of investigating a complaint filed three-hundred-twenty-nine days ago. Just shy of a year.

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Valuation of Investment: Why it is Important for Investors

RNC

Investors have a common goal, which is to make a profit from their investments. They invest their hard-earned money with the expectation of earning a return on their investment. To achieve this goal, investors need to have a good understanding of the value of their investments. This is where the valuation of investment comes into play. Valuation of investment is a crucial factor that investors must consider before making any investment decisions.

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Comment on The Scam of Racial Discrimination by Appraisers by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to PJTMC. Close… 12/23/1913. What we need around here is a sweep it clean platform.

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Can this business be valued? Third and final in the series.

Merrimack Business Appraisers

A common question I am asked is: Can this business be valued? In the first blog in this series, we focused on determining the value of a business that has been operating for years, but with incomplete or poor financial data. The second in the series focused on valuation of a start-up. And finally, this […] The post Can this business be valued?