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23
Jan
Companies undertaking M&A transactions come up against three key financial compliance challenges.
In TMF Group’s work with companies undertaking merger or acquisition transactions across the globe, we see the same three financial compliance mistakes time and time again.
1. Not putting the right deal structure in place
The structure of your M&A deal is an important one to get right, because it influences a myriad of factors from the type of setup you need to put in place, to the type of entities...
23
Jan
By David Bassuk & Joel Bines | AlixPartners
The consumer has never been more important, or opinionated, than now. Not only are there unending buying choices available, but the explosion of digitally native business models, unprecedented speed of delivery, and personalized experiences have changed the game. Meanwhile, retailers are also trying to navigate a tricky political and economic climate.
Here is our annual crystal ball on the state of the industry:
1. Digital natives continue to win share from traditional retailers
Brands that were born on the...
22
Jan
By Vincent Wellens | Carmen Schellekens | Mickaël Abbou |Jolize Lautenbach
Since the UK Parliament has rejected the Withdrawal Agreement between the EU and the UK on 15 January 2019, a so-called "no deal" scenario becomes a bit more likely.
It goes without saying that this has a tremendous impact on the broadcasting sector as it is one of the sectors to typically benefit from the "country of origin"-principle under EU law. A broadcasting company having an establishment in one EU/EEA Member State can, by virtue of Article 3 of...
18
Jan
VULCAN VIEW- KEY EVENTS THIS WEEK:
AfD decides on party strategy for EU electionsDuring a special AfD party convention last weekend in which the party decided on its campaign and strategic goals for the upcoming EU election in May of this year, hardliners demanded the immediate exit of Germany from the EU. Calling for “Dexit” did not gain enough momentum within the party. A proposed exit by 2024 ended up being watered down as party leader Alexander Gauland said leaving the...
18
Jan
By Sam Natapoff, President of Empire Global Ventures LLC
Confused by what just happened with Brexit and what happens next? You're not alone. Here's the way forward
At 7pm Tuesday night in London, UK Prime Minister Theresa May lost a 432-202 vote in the House of Commons, on the Brexit deal she had personally negotiated. 118 MPs from her Conservative party voted against her, sending her to the worst defeat of any Prime Minister in Britain’s modern era and the worst rebellion in the history of...
16
Jan
The new year has brought changes that affect insurers writing cross-border business across the EU. Some territories have introduced new requirements, or amendments to existing obligations that necessitate the amendment of reporting procedures for insurers.
Here’s a summary of some of the changes that have recently come into force, or are scheduled for 2019.
Denmark – Guarantee Fund for Non-Life Insurance Undertakings
Act no. 375 of 1 May 2018 amended the Danish Guarantee Fund for Non-Life Insurance Undertakings Act. All non-life insurers...
15
Jan
By Lucinda Creighton, CEO & Robert O’Reilly, Strategic Counsel | Vulcan Consulting
Situation Analysis
Today’s vote presents yet another “crunch moment” in the long running Brexit saga. For those who have not been following in any great detail, this is Prime Minister Theresa May’s big moment in the House of Commons, when she will attempt to get the deal she has agreed with the European Union through by way of parliamentary vote. This so called ‘Exit Deal’ does not set out the...
14
Jan
By William Rhodes | President & CEO | William R. Rhodes Global Advisors
A decade after the financial crisis, banks haven’t lost their capacity to shock. From Wells Fargo’s fake accounts to Goldman Sachs’ involvement in Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal to allegations of money laundering at Danske Bank, failures of conduct and culture have damaged trust in banks and posed material risks to institutions’ profitability. Urgent reforms are needed to safeguard the health of the global financial system and rebuild public confidence...
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