War in Ukraine: Twelve disruptions changing the world
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 10, 2022
The war is devastating lives and roiling markets. Here we track the disruptions that seem likely to shape lives and livelihoods, beyond the immediate crisis.
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The Data Story of Ukraine, Russia and Corporate Responses
Harvard Corporate Governance
JULY 10, 2022
The first quarter of 2022 presented a challenging communications terrain for business leaders as the Russian invasion of Ukraine shook markets, shattered supply chains and shocked the world. For the leaders of the FTSE100 companies, the world indeed was watching. Data tells a story.
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War in Ukraine: Twelve disruptions changing the world, one year on
Mckinsey and Company
JULY 28, 2023
Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds on. In this update, we map the latest social and economic consequences.
War in Ukraine: Twelve disruptions changing the world—update
Mckinsey and Company
JULY 28, 2023
Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds on. In this update, we map the latest social and economic consequences.
Cross-Border M&A – 2023 Checklist for Successful Acquisitions in the U.S.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 7, 2023
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II, creating a mass humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and the region, multiplying food and energy insecurity around the world, and exacerbating unresolved supply chain disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Corporate Response to the War in Ukraine: Stakeholder Governance or Stakeholder Pressure?
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
In the aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, hundreds of Western companies have taken the unprecedented step of withdrawing from Russia, going beyond compliance with regulations and sanctions. Finally, our study underscores important differences across market sizes.
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Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Looking to the year ahead, these risks are likely to persist and even intensify—against the backdrop of an election year in the United States, ongoing war in Ukraine, and China’s sluggish post-pandemic recovery. more…)
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Forward Thinking on war in Ukraine, inflation, and cooperation in a fractured world with Jean Pisani-Ferry
Mckinsey and Company
JUNE 28, 2022
An eminent European economist discusses the economic challenges arising from the war in Ukraine, the spreading economic turbulence, and the need to work together to nurture global public goods.
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Five Questions Boards Should Ask About the War in Ukraine
Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 5, 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine requires business leaders to remain in crisis-management mode. Many commentators suggest that what we are witnessing is only the beginning of a new, precarious period of reconfiguration of the world order, with unclear economic and political implications.
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Risk Management and the Board of Directors
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
As companies seek to navigate a multi-stakeholder global landscape and the world continues to adjust to the impacts of Covid-19, significant new risks have emerged that are reshaping the near-term business and risk landscape. This post is based on a Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz memorandum. INTRODUCTION.
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Cybersecurity for Investors: Why Digital Defenses Require Good Governance
Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Investors must get to grips with the governance issues and growing business risks as a digitally powered world grapples with the need for more secure defenses. Yet in today’s online world, no company is safe. Meanwhile, governments are on high alert as state-sponsored cyberattacks surged at the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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It Pays For Companies To Leave Russia
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 24, 2022
In the two months since, this list of companies staying/leaving Russia has already garnered significant attention for its role in helping catalyze the mass corporate exodus from Russia, with widespread media coverage and circulation across company boardrooms, policymaker circles, and other communities of concerned citizens around the world.
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War in Ukraine: Is ESG at a Crossroads?
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 24, 2022
As the world reels from Russia’s assault on Ukraine, whither ESG? (discussed on the Forum here ); Stakeholder Capitalism in the Time of COVID , by Lucian Bebchuk, Kobi Kastiel, and Roberto Tallarita (discussed on the Forum here ); and Corporate Purpose and Corporate Competition (discussed on the Forum here ) by Mark J.
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Navigating the Shifting ESG Landscape and Its Impacts on Value Chains
Harvard Corporate Governance
JULY 20, 2022
As the world of ESG rapidly evolves, businesses increasingly are being held to account for ESG issues not only within their direct control, but also throughout their value chains. Strine, Jr. Often complex and transnational in nature, value chains, particularly the more attenuated aspects, can pose unique—and even hidden—ESG risks.
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2022 Annual Corporate Directors Survey
Harvard Corporate Governance
OCTOBER 20, 2022
In 2022, as both the ongoing direct impacts and unexpected side effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to mount, the landscape of the business world is shifting yet again. Introduction.
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ESG During the 2022 AGM Season
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 5, 2022
While the eyes of the world are on the Russia-Ukraine war, and while companies the world over are grappling with the fallout, the 2022 AGM and proxy season is quietly getting underway. Sitkoff (discussed on the Forum here ); and Social Responsibility Resolutions by Scott Hirst (discussed on the Forum here ).
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IVSC Valuation Webinar Series 2022, sponsored by Kroll
IVSC
APRIL 29, 2022
Join participants from around the world and hear from leading international experts on topics including the global economic outlook, the impact of inflation on valuation and the cost of capital, and the growing influence of digital assets in the investment world. Panellists. Megan Greene United States Global Chief Economist, Kroll.
Surveillance Radars Market to Hit USD 20.46 Billion by 2029 | At a CAGR of 10.5%
Benzinga
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Russia-Ukraine War Impact Russia-Ukraine War Proliferated Procurement of Surveillance Radars Globally A new approach to defense funding and acquisition has been impacted by the Russian-Ukrainian war. The confrontation between Russia and Ukraine has therefore sparked a global demand for monitoring radars.
Is TXO’s Strategy Paying Off?
Auto Dealer Valuation Insights
MAY 12, 2023
As our colleague Bryce Erickson said in a recent post, uncertainty rules the day in the upstream world despite strong demand for oil and elevated commodity prices. The war in Ukraine has contributed to this, but there is no way of knowing when or if it will wind down. Interest rates continue to rise, and recession fears loom.
Earnings Stability and Geopolitical Volatility
Auto Dealer Valuation Insights
APRIL 21, 2023
In the mire of much of the chaotic goings-on of the world energy markets over the past year, a lot of things have changed. War in Ukraine remains. A lot of other things have not gone according to predictions or plans. Interest rates have gone up. Recession questions haunt the market: are we close to one or already in one?
Millennial Potash (OTCMKTS: MLPNF) Has Acquired The Rich African Potash Mine And Its Leadership Team Has A Strong History Of Success In The Industry
Benzinga
MAY 10, 2023
However, the Russian-Ukraine war has disrupted the supply chain. Canada, Russia, and Belarus account for 70% of worldwide potash production , and Canada, the world's largest producer of potash , has been unable to fill the gap left by the conflict, leading to a global potash shortage and rising prices.
Why You Need to Assess the Risk of Russian Sanctions on Your Institution
N Contracts
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
government has introduced sanctions against Russian banks, companies, oligarchs, and its elite in retaliation for its invasion of the Ukraine. That may seem a world away for financial institutions focused on their local communities, but the potential impact shouldn’t be ignored.
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Russia in Ukraine: Let Loose the Dogs of War!
Musings on Markets
MARCH 19, 2022
As the world's attention is focused on the war in the Ukraine, it is the human toll, in death and injury, that should get our immediate attention, and you may find a focus on economics and markets to be callous. Ukraine, a part of the Soviet Union, has had its shares of ups and downs, and its economic footprint is even smaller.
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100 Sovereign Debt Restructuring for Emerging Economies in Turbulent Times
Reynolds Holding
JULY 26, 2022
I also review three types of emerging markets sovereigns that may be at risk of such defaults and restructurings: countries adversely affected by the economic fallout from the war in Ukraine (e.g., Indeed, in projections released in January, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank were projecting growth of 4.8
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Managing supply chain issues and mitigating risk
ThomsonReuters
MAY 27, 2022
Over the past two years, global supply chain issues have moved from a back-office corporate headache to front-page news, as shortages from new cars to groceries, semiconductors, and petrol effect lives around the world. In a world so unstable, how can companies protect their supply chains and minimize the risk of disruption ?
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Country Risk: A 2022 Mid-year Update!
Musings on Markets
JULY 13, 2022
The second is that this has been a consequential year for country risk shifts, with Russia's invasion of Ukraine upending risk not only for those countries, but also in the region, and tumult in Sri Lanka and Pakistan playing out as risk to investors in both countries.
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7 Takeaways From the Navigating Geopolitical Risk Report
Audit Board
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Decoupling between the economies of the US and China, the world’s two largest economic blocs, is reversing globalisation as we have known it. The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Uncertainty Index readings have hit elevated levels in recent times. But geopolitics is not a game of predicting the future.
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Benzinga
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workplace Options (WPO), a leading provider of holistic wellbeing solutions for more than 75 million people around the world, announced the acquisition of The City Practice, a rapid-response service delivering therapy and work-life support across Central and Eastern Europe. RALEIGH, N.C.,
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Asia Pacific Used Car Market is Benefitting from Omnichannel Sales and Expected to Cross USD 600 Billion by 2027: Makreo Research
Benzinga
AUGUST 24, 2022
24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Asia Pacific is one of the emerging region in the world in terms of economic growth. The second-largest continent in the world, Africa, is a significant consumer of used Japanese cars. Mumbai, Aug. in 2022 and 6.6% in 2023, respectively. Impact of Covid-19. million, or 46.2%.
KKCG Reaches Agreement to Acquire Global Technology Platform Avenga from Oaktree and Cornerstone
Benzinga
DECEMBER 15, 2023
The acquisition of Avenga as a highly complementary asset to our existing Qinshift portfolio company will enable us to effectively double our presence in the custom software development space, while tapping into deep pools of IT talent in Poland, Ukraine, and Argentina.
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Let’s talk about forced labor, and other global regulatory changes affecting supply chain compliance
ThomsonReuters
MAY 27, 2022
Effect of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on supply chain compliance. Despite the inherent complexity of complying with global trade regulations, the Russia-Ukraine conflict has exacerbated existing challenges of keeping up with ongoing change. Ensure supply chain compliance with World Customs Organization regulations.
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Thor Equities Group Chairman, Joe Sitt, Makes Guest Appearance on Fox Business
Benzinga
AUGUST 11, 2022
Regarding onshoring, Mr. Sitt stated, Full story available on Benzinga.com.
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Chartered IIA Urges Auditors to Embrace Data Analytics
Audit Board
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
To support their call to action the Chartered IIA in partnership with AuditBoard has published a new report ‘ Embracing data analytics: Ensuring internal audit’s relevance in a data-led world ’. The aftermath of the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and now a recession has all magnified and exacerbated a multitude of business-critical risks.
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Data Update 4 for 2023: Country Risk - Measures and Implications
Musings on Markets
FEBRUARY 11, 2023
Country Risk - The Ingredients At the outset of this discussion, it is worth emphasizing that there is risk in investing in every country in the world, with the differences being one of degree. In contrast, your investment in Krupps is less likely to be affected much by your views on the German economy.
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How Much Can Gazprom Prosper From Europe’s Energy Crisis?
Andrew Stolz
JANUARY 28, 2022
Currently, around 50% of Russian gas to Europe flows through the Ukraine. With Nordstream II (red line), Russia aims to bypass Ukraine as a transit. Western countries fear that Russia starts to gain control over Ukraine again. World Class Benchmarking Scorecard – Gazprom. Russia aims to supply Europe directly.
Climate Change and Geopolitics: The Role of Risk and Internal Audit Professionals
Audit Board
MAY 9, 2023
Ukraine and the energy crisis. The war in Ukraine and the resultant impact on energy and commodity prices, and inflation, have heightened the challenges in coming to a global consensus at the subsequent COP27 summit held in Egypt. Public concern over climate change and the disruption caused by it will increase over the coming decade.
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Gentherm Completes Acquisition of Alfmeier's Automotive Business
Benzinga
AUGUST 1, 2022
Combining Alfmeier's technological advancements in physiotherapy with Gentherm's expertise in thermophysiology maximizes our capabilities of providing world class comfort and wellness solutions," said Phil Eyler, Gentherm's President and CEO. For more information, go to www.gentherm.com. Forward-Looking Statements.
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The War on Business
Reynolds Holding
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Even before the global business community responded to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the world witnessed this new mode of business warfare. Traditional laws and norms were not designed for a world where nations target the businesses of their adversaries and where some businesses are as valuable and important as entire nations.
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The Top Internal Audit Articles of 2022
Internal Audit 360
DECEMBER 22, 2022
At every turn, something always seemed to be there creating instability, whether it was the war in Ukraine, rising interest rates, or a bruising election that likely caused more rifts in the fabric of American life than repairs. One of our top articles capitalized on Soccer’s popularity in the glow of the World Cup.
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Is BP’s new strategy – full focus on profits – viable in the long term?
Valutico
MARCH 1, 2023
Weekly Valuation – Valutico | 1 March 2023 Link to valuation About BP BP, a multinational oil and gas company, headquartered in London, is one of the largest oil and gas producers in the world. Since then the share price has risen steadily, fuelled by higher prices due to supply constraints created by the Ukraine war.
IVSC Annual General Meeting 2023: A Recap
IVSC
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Additionally, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, beyond its tragic human toll and the devastation of communities, added further complexity, disrupting the supply of key commodities and driving up inflation. These challenges have placed an even greater emphasis on the importance of credible, consistent, and transparent valuations.
The “China Conundrum” and Other Challenges in the Brave New World of Sovereign Debt Restructuring
Reynolds Holding
AUGUST 7, 2023
In the past few years, the economies of developing countries and emerging markets have been upended by the once-in-a-century COVID-19 pandemic and the fallout from the war in Ukraine. But many Western observers, including former World Bank President David Malpass, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, and U.S.
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Introduction to Blockchain for Audit, Risk, and Compliance Professionals
Audit Board
MAY 17, 2023
Blockchain technology is transforming the world of audit, risk, and compliance. Propy conducted the first real estate NFT auction, enabling transparent and secure transfer of ownership without intermediaries, for a luxury apartment in Kiev, Ukraine using cryptocurrency.
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Risk and Audit Transformation in the Era of Permacrisis: Imperatives for 2024 and Beyond
Audit Board
AUGUST 29, 2023
The world has always known chaos. But the 2020s are a different kind of chaos, with one risk-disruptive crisis after another, from COVID, supply chain woes, and war in Ukraine to inflation, waning confidence in banking and the capital markets, climate impacts, domestic political polarization, and more.
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