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Anatomy of an audit: purpose, meaning and importance
December 2024 | COVER STORY
Providing complementary functions and essential effective governance, internal and external audit helps companies to improve their operations on the inside while providing an accurate representation on the outside.
Addressing deal risks in a changing regulatory environment
December 2024 | FEATURE
Jurisdictions around the world are introducing changes that further complicate the outlook for dealmakers, with the regulatory landscape tightening on both the buy and sell side of transactions.
ESG versus impact investing – two sides of the same coin?
December 2024 | FEATURE
Despite their prevalence, differences in the meanings of these phrases can be overlooked – differences which investors should take into account when considering which option better suits their objectives.
Risk and reward – US corporate whistleblowing in focus
December 2024 | FEATURE
The US Department of Justice hopes its Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program will “supercharge” its corporate investigations and prosecutions, strengthen its other tools for corporate accountability and promote companies’ internal compliance programmes.
Bankruptcy and restructuring
December 2024 | WORLDWATCH
Across multiple industries, troubled companies have sought effective strategies to address financial distress, restructure debt obligations, and resolve complex issues and claims in non-judicial consensual restructurings and contentious bankruptcies. FW moderates a discussion between Cristina Gomez-Clark at Alvarez & Marsal, Jorge León Lince at Alvarez & Marsal Mexico, Kate Stephenson at Kirkland & Ellis International LLP, Manish Aggarwal at KPMG India Services LLP, Mihir Bhatt at Kroll, Carole Nerguararian at Linklaters LLP, Paul Rathborne at MA Moelis Australia, and Jay Goffman at Smith Goffman Partners.
Q&A: Tax liability insurance
December 2024 | SPECIAL REPORT
Although tax credit purchasers do not need to analyse the underlying economics of a project, there is still risk to purchasing tax credits. FW discusses tax liability insurance with Josh Emmett at CAC Specialty.
Q&A: Generative AI technology: a new era in tax management
December 2024 | SPOTLIGHT
Tax professionals should start by thinking through how generative artificial intelligence can support their daily tasks, with a view to fully embracing its transformative capabilities. FW discusses the impact of generative AI technology on tax management with Romain Tiffon at ATOZ.
High Court increases regulatory uncertainty and risk for businesses in the US
December 2024 | SPOTLIGHT
The court’s rulings will usher in an era of uncertainty regarding the legality and viability of federal regulatory programmes across the government, and add new layers of complexity for businesses in all sectors of the economy.
AI regulation in the UK and EU
December 2024 | TALKINGPOINT
A key compliance challenge will be ensuring that AI systems meet the requirements of all applicable regulations without duplication or conflict. FW discusses AI regulation in the UK and EU with Deborah Newberry, Richard West, Nathalie Moreno, Karim Derrick and Joe Cunningham at Kennedys.
Navigating export controls
December 2024 | TALKINGPOINT
The message from the US government is unequivocal: violations of export control laws will lead to increased penalties, more prosecutions and significant settlements. FW discusses export controls with Nidhi Rao, Nathalie Terrazas and Leilei Wu at BDO.
Tackling non-performing loans
November 2024 | TALKINGPOINT
Releasing value from distressed portfolios requires a combination of strategic approaches tailored to the specific circumstances of the assets involved. FW discusses how to tackle non-performing loans with Stacey Bairner, Alan Sheeley, Jennifer Craven, Michael Reading and Faisal Attia at Pinsent Masons.
Machine learning and AI in financial crime
November 2024 | TALKINGPOINT
These technologies offer several key benefits, including improved accuracy in detecting financial crime, reduced false positives and enhanced efficiency in compliance processes. FW discusses machine learning and AI in financial crime with Corey Dunar at BDO USA, P.C.
Technology, clean energy and the infrastructure of the future
December 2024 | SECTOR ANALYSIS
Technology and energy are more interlocked than ever. The future of both will define the next decade or more, not only intrinsically within those sectors, but also economy-wide, while at the same time reaching into geopolitical policy and tensions…
Navigating life sciences compliance in Singapore: advertising, patient and doctor relationships
December 2024 | SECTOR ANALYSIS
Singapore’s life sciences industry operates within a complex regulatory framework designed to ensure the ethical promotion, distribution and use of healthcare products. Compliance is essential, particularly regarding advertising practices, interactions with patients and…
Smallest saleable patent-practicing unit in life sciences disputes
November 2024 | SECTOR ANALYSIS
The smallest saleable patent-practicing unit is often at issue in patent disputes relating to electronic devices and may, increasingly, be applicable to the calculation of patent damages relating to combination products in the life sciences sector.
Demystifying Oman’s New Regulations relating to issuance of bonds and sukuk
November 2024 | BANKING & FINANCE
Resolution No. Kh/21/2024 titled ‘The Regulation Governing Bonds and Sukuk’ (the New Regulations) was published on 21 March 2024 by the Sultanate of Oman’s Financial Services Authority (FSA). The new regulations repeal Resolution No. 3/2016 titled…
