Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 25, 2023

Our Goals Protecting the Investing Public; Maintaining a Robust, Relevant Regulatory Framework; Supporting a Skilled and Diverse Workforce The United States has the largest, most sophisticated, and most innovative capital markets in the world. capital markets represent about 40 percent of the global capital market.

Finance 292

Finance Banking Marketability Technology 292

Harvard Corporate Governance

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Opportunities remain to better align external risk reporting with internal risk management and reporting processes, improve the readability and categorization of risks, and make disclosures less generic.

Enterprise Value 333

Enterprise Value Market Risk Technology Compliance 333

Sun Acquisitions

JANUARY 20, 2025

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are often viewed through a financial lens, focused on revenue growth, cost synergies, and market share expansion. New Market Opportunities: Entering new markets through acquisition exposes organizations to different consumer behaviors, trends, and challenges.

Technology 102

Technology Marketability 102

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 8, 2023

Manufacturers are dedicated to creating products and processes to improve the quality of life for all Americans; every day, innovators throughout our industry pioneer groundbreaking new technologies and celebrate America’s entrepreneurial spirit. When the manufacturing industry succeeds, America succeeds.

Marketability 189

Marketability Technology 189

Global Finance

JUNE 11, 2024

Lori Schwartz : We are looking at ways to harness the power of such technology to simplify and make our internal processes more efficient. Overall, there is enormous potential with technology and how creatively we deploy efforts in a targeted manner. Schwartz : A big misunderstanding is that innovation is only about technology.

Technology 119

Technology Treasury Banking Finance 119

Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Posted by Sarah Kuranda Vallone, VP Marketing (NightDragon) and Edna Twumwaa Frimpong, Director of International Research (Diligent Institute), on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Editor's Note: Sarah Kuranda Vallone is a VP Marketing at NightDragon, and Edna Twumwaa Frimpong is a Director of International Research at Diligent Institute.

Technology 322

Technology Marketability 322

Global Finance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Global Finance ’s top 50 emerging markets honorees navigated their individual obstacles in their own unique way. The institutions in our 50 Safest Emerging Markets Banks rankings are facing a challenging operating environment from rising geopolitical tensions, potential disruptions of global trade, and commodity price volatility.

Banking 98

Banking Marketability Finance Technology 98

Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Antitrust and competition regulators in the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and other prominent jurisdictions have recently emphasized the risk posed to competitive markets by so-called “killer acquisitions.”

Technology 231

Technology Marketability 231

Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Economies, markets, commercial enterprises, and governments are becoming more data-driven and technology-dependent. Companies increasingly are becoming more intertwined with technology, restructuring their operations and businesses accordingly. We are living through a transformation, as the world shifts from analog to digital.

Technology 247

Technology Marketability 247

Global Finance

DECEMBER 9, 2024

In November, S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed its AA/A-1+ rating with a stable outlook, noting that Qatars fiscal and balance of payments positions remain strong, underpinned by its large hydrocarbon reserves, leading position in the global liquified natural gas market, and substantial assets accumulated in the sovereign wealth fund.

Technology 52

Technology Banking Marketability Finance 52

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 1, 2022

Digitally native securities are recorded and transferred using distributed ledger technology and do not rely on centralized entities or certificated forms of ownership that characterize traditional financial instruments. more…).

Marketability 243

Marketability Compliance Technology 243

Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 16, 2022

Introduction and Market Update. Markets experienced heightened volatility during the quarter, with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine exacerbating already challenging inflation, pandemic, supply chain and oil price considerations, amongst others. Likewise, the S&P 500 hit its lowest level in a year, approaching bear market levels.

Marketability 302

Marketability Technology 302

Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 9, 2022

Rich, at last year’s conference, you and I spoke about how technology has transformed and continues to transform our equity markets. [1]. For example, retail investors have greater access to markets than any time in the past. Further, the markets have become increasingly hidden from view. This has led to some good things.

Equity 201

Equity Marketability Technology 201

IVSC

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The Agenda Consultation stated that the “IVSC Technical Boards had originally begun to look at this topic due to market feedback on technological disruption caused by the increasing use of AVMs in many markets, particularly by banks and valuers for the valuation of residential properties for secured lending purposes.”.

Banking 246

Banking Technology Marketability Business Valuation 246

Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 2, 2023

Technological innovation is a powerful driving force for human advancement and welfare. Firms that launched as venture-backed startups dominate US capital markets in terms of market capitalization and proportional weight of leading market indexes, and significantly contribute to US job creation.

Market Capitalization 224

Market Capitalization Marketability Technology 224

Benzinga

MAY 1, 2025

is expanding its influence beyond fintech by leveraging CEO Michael Berman's works to create media content focused on emotional intelligence in capital markets. This initiative aims to complement their technology offerings by fostering smarter leaders and enhancing decision-making across the financial sector CHEYENNE, Wyo.,

Marketability 52

Marketability Technology 52

ThomsonReuters

MAY 20, 2025

Since ChatGPTs public introduction, an onslaught of additional AI tools has emerged in the market. But some companies have a hard time letting go of their solutions behind their firewalls, says Christian Jensen, Technology Specialist at Thomson Reuters. Some from known vendors, and others brand new. So how do you get there?

Technology 59

Technology Compliance Start-ups Marketability 59

Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Disney’s board was facing complex strategic challenges that included, among others, the weak performance of Disney+ -the streaming business launched in 2019-, a falling share price, technology disruption threatening its core business, unsustainable debt levels, and the rising geopolitical risk in China.

Compliance 307

Compliance Technology Equity Marketability 307

BV Specialists

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Higher prices typically lead to increased profitability, while market downturns can significantly impact revenue. The ability to upgrade mining capacity and technology is critical to long-term growth. Additionally, energy efficiency metrics, such as power usage effectiveness (PUE), indicate how well the business is optimized.

Business Valuation 113

Business Valuation Appraisal Marketability Technology 113

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 11, 2023

If a corporation delivers better products or invests in a more efficient technology, the shareholders profit. The market for corporate control focuses on shareholder interests. For these reasons, corporate governance mechanisms focus managers and directors on shareholder concerns. more…)

Technology 275

Technology Marketability 275

Musings on Markets

APRIL 7, 2025

Coming after a few days where the market seemed to have found its bearings (at least partially), it was clear from the initial reactions across the world that the breadth and the magnitude of the tariffs had caught most by surprise, and that a market markdown was coming.

Marketability 93

Marketability Risk Premium Start-ups Equity 93

Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 18, 2024

The Netherlands has high ambitions for living standards, housing, healthcare, education, and the environment, requiring higher productivity growth through technology and a “train of job transitions.”

Marketability 134

Marketability Technology 134

Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Now that the labor market is shifting, HCM has become even more critical as companies navigate new market-related challenges. In the technology industry, for example, many companies are shifting from a “growth at all costs” mind-set to a focus on profitability.

Technology 278

Technology Marketability 278

Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 22, 2023

Posted by Jiageng Liu (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Antoinette Schoar (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), and Igor Makarov (London School of Economics and Political Science) , on Monday, May 22, 2023 Editor's Note: Jiageng Liu is a PhD student at MIT Sloan School of Management, Antoinette Schoar is the Stewart C.

Treasury 248

Treasury Finance Technology Marketability 248

Global Finance

DECEMBER 27, 2024

New technologies promise vast increases in growth and efficiency. Disruptive technologies are not only reshaping the business landscape, but forcing CFOs to rapidly evolve their strategies and embrace innovation. For CFOs, they require balancing stability and transformation.

Technology 111

Technology Finance Marketability 111

Global Finance

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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 Cordell Eminent Scholar at the University of Florida.

Marketability 115

Marketability Private Equity Firm Finance Equity 115

Peak Business Valuation

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

When buying or selling used equipment , knowing its fair market value is crucial. Fair market value indicates the financial worth of equipment in the current open market. Compared to liquidation and replacement value, fair market value considers factors like the condition, age, demand, and functionality of equipment.

Fair Market Value 52

Fair Market Value Marketability Appraisal Business Valuation 52

IVSC

JANUARY 23, 2023

Technology Another trend is the increasing use of technology in valuation. New technology has the potential to help improve the speed, accuracy and precision of valuations. Over the next year, we will further explore some of the new and emerging technologies of relevance to valuers, through our Perspectives Papers.

Technology 246

Technology Marketability 246

Scott Mashuda

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Federal Reserve’s recent monetary easing 75-basis-points in rate cuts with more cuts expected has created an unprecedented opportunity in lower middle market M&A. This shift from inflation-fighting to growth stimulus has fundamentally altered market dynamics, putting sellers firmly in control.

Marketability 52

Marketability Private Equity Firm Equity Banking 52

Musings on Markets

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Last Wednesday (August 28), the market waited with bated breath for Nvidia’s earning call, scheduled for after the market closed. This dance between companies and investors, playing out in expected and actual earnings, is a feature of every earnings season, especially so in the United States, and it has always fascinated me.

Marketability 136

Marketability Start-ups Discounted Cash Flow Market Capitalization 136

Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

But shifting market dynamics could turn different groups of vendors into new winners or losers. Our latest Pulse survey of tech and telecommunications B2B decision makers reveals a generally optimistic investment outlook.

B2B 127

B2B Technology Marketability 127

NYT M&A

JANUARY 17, 2025

While TikTok remains hugely popular in Brazil, Indonesia and other markets, its 170 million users in the United States are its most valuable.

Marketability 135

Marketability Mergers & Acquisitions Technology 135

BV Specialists

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Unlike larger law firms, where the appraiser can rely on broader market data and diverse revenue streams, solo practices often require a more personalized and detailed approach. Tangible assets like office equipment, technology systems, and legal software contribute to the practices value.

Appraisal 92

Appraisal Intangible Assets Marketability Technology 92

Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 16, 2023

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, in early 2021, the US stock market experienced a rather unusual phenomenon. However, in a recent paper , we take a broader and longer-term view of the technological developments undergirding the meme surge, and also sketch out a research agenda. more…)

Corporate Finance 263

Corporate Finance Finance Technology Marketability 263

Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 3, 2023

Overview The techniques of M&A, including acquisitions, dispositions, mergers and spin-off or other separation transactions, are among the most important tools available to companies to anticipate and respond to the constantly changing economic, regulatory, competitive and technological environments in which they operate.

Banking 248

Banking Technology Equity Marketability 248

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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. In terms of dollar value added, Microsoft and Apple each added a trillion dollars to their market capitalizations, during the year.

Marketability 141

Marketability Market Capitalization Start-ups Equity 141

NYT M&A

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In a second antitrust trial that starts on Monday, the Justice Department has called for a breakup of the tech giant, which it says controls the vast majority of online advertising.

Technology 139

Technology Mergers & Acquisitions Marketability 139