Strategy

The Economy

CFOs Support Immigration Reform to Help with Talent Shortage

U.S. finance chiefs are strongly in favor of more accommodative immigration policies, finds the Duke/CFO Global Business Outlook Survey.

Lauren Muskett
June 12, 2019
M&A

Hudson’s Bay Investors Propose Go-Private Deal

"Improving HBC's performance will require significant time and patient long-term capital that is better suited in a private company context."
Credit & Capital

ECB Leaves Rates Unchanged, Hints at Easing

Amid "pervasive uncertainty" over trade, "the ECB and the U.S. Federal Reserve appear to have given up on plans to tighten [monetary] policy."
Auditing

PwC to Restructure U.K. Audit Practice

Amid growing pressure from regulators, the firm announced plans for a significant transformation of its audit business.
Sustainability

Joe Biden’s Climate Proposal Calls for $1.7 Trillion Investment

The plan would be funded by rolling back the Trump administration’s tax breaks for corporations.
Profiles

ABM Industries Nears End of Five-Year Transition

The company's "2020 Vision" plan, involving a new go-to-market strategy, new operational efficiencies, and key technology upgrades, is in the home stretch.
Risk Management

CFOs Can Lead Efforts to Manage Water Risk

Not all of the reasons for focusing on water risk are ESG-related. There are also good business reasons to do so.
Factory
The Economy

U.S. Factory Orders Decline 0.8% in April

“We expect further bumps along the road for manufacturing as a slowing global economy and escalating tariffs on major U.S. trading partners pose headwinds."
Banking & Capital Markets

Effective Capital Allocation: A Force Multiplier

For IAC finance chief Glenn Schiffman, a disciplined, rigorous approach to making investment decisions is the key to winning superior returns.
The Economy

Brazil’s 0.2% GDP Drop Fans Recession Fears

"There is a very real risk of contraction, which would take the country into a technical recession," an economist warns.
The Economy

Trump Threatens Tariffs Against All Mexican Goods

The president promised an escalating trade war until Mexico takes action to "dramatically reduce or eliminate" illegal immigration.
The Economy

U.S. Inflation Picks Up the Most in 15 Months

Deceleration in consumer spending is expected to curb the increase and keep interest rates unchanged.
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