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Sovereign Ratings, Default Risk and Markets: The Moody's Downgrade Aftermath!

Musings on Markets

I was on a family vacation in August 2011 when I received an email from a journalist asking me what I thought about the S&P ratings downgrade for the US. Since I stay blissfully unaware of most news stories and things related to markets when I am on the beach, I had to look up what he was talking about, and it was S&P's decision to downgrade the United States , which had always enjoyed AAA, the highest sovereign rating that can be granted to a country, to AA+, reflecting their concerns a

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

Appraisers Blog

UAD 3.6, the appraisal industry's "modern" mess, trades nuance for data bloat, risking valuation integrity with tech traps and a steep curve.

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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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A Company Valuation Provides You with More Than Just a Number!

A Neumann & Associates

Have you ever looked forward to going out to a restaurant, only to be seated at a dirty table and placed your arm in someone elses pancake syrup? It always makes you wonder what the kitchen looks like, given that this is how the owner cares for the part of the business that customers actually see. This can be a sign, from the customer’s perspective, that the business may not be well-run, is not the kind of company you want to patronize, is not the kind of company you want to work for and i

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

Appraisers Blog

UAD 3.6, the appraisal industry's "modern" mess, trades nuance for data bloat, risking valuation integrity with tech traps and a steep curve.

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Are A.I. Data Centers a Sure Thing or the Next Real Estate Bubble?

NYT M&A

Private equity firms like Blackstone are using their clients money to buy and build data centers to fuel the artificial intelligence boom.

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

Appraisers Blog

UAD 3.6, the appraisal industry's "modern" mess, trades nuance for data bloat, risking valuation integrity with tech traps and a steep curve.

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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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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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When can AI make good decisions? The rise of AI corporate citizens

Mckinsey and Company

As agentic AI begins to influence decisions at scale, forward-looking organizations need to reimagine governance, trust, and operating modelsor risk falling behind.

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Abu Dhabi minerals company buys DR Congo tin mine stake from Denham arm

Financial Times M&A

IRHs deal in war-torn region shows Gulf states appetite to gain a stronghold in critical minerals

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

Appraisers Blog

I have been in this profession for over two decades. I am not worried about it at all. I have seen a lot and have gone thru a lot. I choose to be optimistic and not pessimistic. I believe and stand on this “YESHUA looked at them and said, With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible. This is how I have lived my life and for me it has not failed.

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HMRC loses £47m as 100,000 accounts hit in phishing fraud

Accounting Web

HMRC has lost £47m to a “sophisticated” fraud after cybercriminals used stolen personal data to access or create tens of thousands of online tax accounts.

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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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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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KKR drops out of Thames Water rescue deal

Financial Times M&A

Move throws future of Britains largest water utility into doubt

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Running Marathons Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Law 360 M&A

After almost five years of running marathons, I’ve learned that both the race itself and the training process sharpen skills that directly translate to the practice of law, including discipline, dedication, endurance, problem-solving and mental toughness, says Lauren Meadows at Swift Currie.

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Looking upstream: A path to unlocking low-carbon, circular materials

Mckinsey and Company

Many value chains need to collaborate to create low-carbon, circular materials for complex products. This overview offers a guide on where to start for materials producers and downstream customers.

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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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Galaxy Digital: Tokenization Approaches The Mainstream

Global Finance

Global Finance: There’s a lot of talk lately about tokenizing physical assets like gold, real estate, and art. What are the advantages? When you tokenize a collectible like a 1708 Stradivarius violin, as your company did recently, don’t you still have to go through the same demanding documentation process as you would if you sold it through an auction house?

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Textile Mill Valuation Multiples

Peak Business Valuation

Need to know the value of your textile mill? Gathering valuation multiples is crucial for calculating a textile mill’s value. However, finding reliable textile mill valuation multiples requires a complex analysis. As such, it is best to seek guidance from an experienced business appraiser. As part of a professional business valuation, a business appraiser uses various procedures to determine accurate valuation multiples.

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How a tech start-up tackles legacy systems with composable tech stacks

Mckinsey and Company

The CEO and cofounder of tech start-up Conscia.ai discusses how companies can easily modernize their technology architecture and accelerate their agility through composable tech stacks.

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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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Fort Worth Inc.: ERW Site Solutions Transitions to Employee Ownership

Butcher Joseph & Co.

ERW Site Solutions featured in Fort Worth Inc. After Transition to an ESOP. The post Fort Worth Inc.: ERW Site Solutions Transitions to Employee Ownership appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.

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Foley & Lardner Opens In Nashville With 3 Holland & Knight Attys

Law 360 M&A

Foley & Lardner LLP has chosen Nashville as the location for its 27th office worldwide, bringing on three attorneys who had been at Holland & Knight LLP to work on regulatory, tax and transactional matters, the firm announced Monday.

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The opportunity to innovate in senior housing

Mckinsey and Company

The senior-housing industry has huge potential. Sam OGorman examines three approaches that could make senior housing more appealing, expand its reach, and enable better and more affordable care.

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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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Thames Water faces weeks of uncertainty as watchdog reviews £4bn creditor plan

Financial Times M&A

Senior bondholders propose injecting equity to match KKRs defunct bid but plan needs approval from Ofwat and courts

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Hong Kong: Pension Authority Warns Of US Debt Selloff

Global Finance

The territorys mandatory provident funds (MPFs)Hong Kongs compulsory retirement savings schemesare val- ued at approximately $167 billion, of which about 37% were invested in bonds and balanced funds as of the close of last year. Participating fund managers may be compelled to sell some of their US government bonds due to Washingtons loss of its triple-A rating.

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Data in the age of AI: A conversation with Mark Birkhead of JPMorganChase

Mckinsey and Company

Mark Birkhead, chief data officer at JPMorganChase, shares how his team is leveraging AI to extract strategic value from the banks massive data estateall while meeting strict data governance standards.

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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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Barbarians flee the floodgates

Financial Times M&A

Plus, how private equitys big three diverged and quant fund titan Cliff Asness on how hes embraced AI

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The Ins And Outs Of Consensual Judicial References

Law 360 M&A

As parties consider the possibility of judicial reference to resolve complex disputes, it is critical to understand how the process works, why it's gaining traction, and why carefully crafted agreements make all the difference, say attorneys at Pillsbury.

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