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Insider Threat and How to Mitigate It – 5 Top Tips
Sep 2020
In today’s digital age — where hackers can override a system from the other side of the globe — organisations have to be warier than ever. Unfortunately, it’s no longer enough to remain vigilant of the outside world. Some of the most damaging threats originate from within.
What Do I Need To Know About Valuing a Coal-Based Power Plant in India?
Sep 2020
South Asia’s economic powerhouse expects to reduce its dependency on coal-based power plants. But it will still need to rely on coal consumption to meet its growing electricity needs. Therein lies opportunity.
How Are Corporate ESG Principles Influencing the U.S. Insurance Industry?
Aug 2020
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FTI Consulting’s Co-Leader of Insurance Services, Wendy Shapss, answers the question making its way through the hallways of insurance companies as more carriers choose to shed clients deemed non-ESG compliant.
Staying Out of the Monetary Minefield of Today's Litigation Landscape
Aug 2020
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Massive jury awards have elevated litigation to the level of strategic risk for insurance carriers. What’s behind this trend?
A New Age of Content Consumption — and Media Investment?
Aug 2020
The FTI Journal continues its look at opportunities for private equity in distressed M&A given the pandemic-affected economy. Market dynamics in media & entertainment make the sector unusually intriguing.
Attention Shoppers: Investment Deals Are in the "Center Aisle"
Aug 2020
The FTI Journal continues its look at opportunities for private equity in distressed M&A given the pandemic-affected economy. Here is a snapshot of food & agriculture.
The Big Business of Big Tort
Aug 2020
Corporations continue to grapple with tort cases that result in substantial jury awards but may be dubious in origin. Here’s what businesses should know before taking the stand.
Fraud Waits for No One: Best Practices for Managing a Remote Investigation Today
Aug 2020
This is the second article in a series that discusses leading practices for planning and managing remote investigations.
5 Steps to Ensure Your Business is Compliant with the Next Set of Data Privacy Laws
Aug 2020
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is paving the way for an era of similar laws in states across the country. Rather than trying to adapt incrementally, companies should position themselves now for general compliance.
Investors, Start Your Engines
Aug 2020
The FTI Journal’s series looking at opportunities for private equity in distressed M&A in the COVID-19 era continues with a snapshot of the automotive industry.
A Radically Changing Landscape
Aug 2020
The FTI Journal continues its look at opportunities for private equity in distressed M&A given the pandemic-affected economy. Here is a snapshot of industrials.
Now is the Time for Companies to Strengthen their Approach to ESG and Sustainability
Jul 2020
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria have become a focal point for companies, especially as COVID-19 highlights the importance of overlooked social factors. Fortunately, there are steps organizations can take to enhance ESG and sustainability performance while demonstrating how they put their values to work.
The Apparel Industry: Tailored for a New Era
Jul 2020
How is shopping behavior expected to change in the post-pandemic world? An FTI Consulting survey of 1,000 consumers provides insights for the apparel industry.
Home Is Where The Health Is
Jul 2020
What mid- to long-term investment opportunities are expected to emerge in the home healthcare market following COVID-19?
Is There a "Pandemic" in Your M&A Agreement?
Jul 2020
An empirical analysis of 128 M&A transactions provides food for thought about whether the economic disruption of COVID-19 can trigger a material adverse change (“MAC”) in an agreement.
COVID-19 Is Turning Privacy into a Corporate Reputation Issue
Jul 2020
The global businesses landscape is undergoing a massive tectonic shift in how the public views, and businesses address, data collection and privacy as a result of efforts to address COVID-19. Those who do not monitor and plan to get ahead of these shifts run the risk of a major reputational hit.
Your Network Goes Dark. What Should You Do?
Jul 2020
Kyung Kim, Head of Cybersecurity for FTI Consulting’s APAC region, looks at the three steps you can take today to reduce the chances of the unthinkable: a paralyzed network and an IT team that can’t be reached.
Spreading Facts During a Pandemic
Jul 2020
New research coming out of New York may help pave the way for policymakers looking for fact-based guidance on how to re-open the U.S. economy.
Snapshot of the Pandemic: Is the Weather Affecting Your Social Distancing?
Jul 2020
An FTI review of social distancing complaints in New York City reveals how much the weather can impact behavior. What does it mean for Americans as the summer months unfold?
The Challenges (And Surprising Benefits) of Conducting Remote Investigations
Jun 2020
The first in a series of articles on conducting forensic investigations remotely discusses why they are effective and may become the new normal.
The Extraordinary Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Commercial Contracts in India
Jun 2020
What are the legal and financial consequences when a company does not fulfill its obligations during the current crisis?
Staying in Control: The Red Flag to Watch Out for Before Accepting Deal Risk
Jun 2020
Whether accepting representations and warranties risk as a buyer or insurer, pay attention to the seller’s control environment.
4 Simple Steps to Determine Cybersecurity Gaps in the Work-From-Home Era
Jun 2020
Millions of workers around the world have shifted from offices to working from home since the COVID-19 outbreak. Here, Joshua Burch, FTI’s Head of Cybersecurity in EMEA, offers timely advice for businesses to help mitigate the increased risk of a cyber breach that comes with that shift.
The Great Retail Gulf Offers Unique Opportunities
May 2020
In an ongoing series, the FTI Journal looks at opportunities for private equity in distressed M&A given the pandemic-affected economy. Here is a snapshot of the retail and consumer products industry.
Upending the Trend
May 2020
In an ongoing series, the FTI Journal looks at opportunities for private equity in distressed M&A given the pandemic-affected economy. Here is a snapshot of the real estate industry.
The Life-Saving Intersection of Healthcare and Cybersecurity
May 2020
For all the challenges brought on by COVID-19, one bright spot has been the accelerated development of healthcare technology that is saving lives. A brighter future awaits.
COVID-19 CARES Act: Beware the Risk of Fraud in Small Business Loans
May 2020
The federal relief program for small businesses is beneficial but, as in other times of crisis, also attracts an unsavory element. Here’s how financial services can prevent, detect and respond to fraud when preparing to distribute funds.
The 7 Actions You Can Take While Your Deal Is On Hold
May 2020
The coronavirus pandemic hit the proverbial “pause button” on virtually all M&A deals that were on the cusp of completion. But businesses can take advantage of this hiatus by positioning themselves to close their deals when markets reopen.
4 Key Developments Likely to Keep Compliance Professionals Busy in the Future
May 2020
From new digital technologies to the rise in cryptocurrency fraud, market developments are altering the future of financial crime compliance in novel ways.
Lessons Learned from Cyber Attacks in the Industrial Sector
Apr 2020
From chemical and power plants to energy and mining and metal production, industrial companies are increasingly at risk of cyber attacks that threaten workers and the environment. Here’s how to respond.
Now Is the Time to Scrutinize Your Company's Accounting Practices
Apr 2020
All businesses are feeling the impact of the global lockdown due to COVID-19. Evaluating your accounting practices can place you in a better position to endure and emerge in the post-pandemic world.
To Protect Your Freedom to Invest, Look Beyond the Black Box
Mar 2020
Amid growing scrutiny of foreign investments in the United States, the role of strategic advocacy has become ever more important for preserving your deal. Here’s how to succeed.
7 Industry Trends From 2019 Impacting Financial Crime Compliance in 2020 (Pt. 2)
Mar 2020
From aggressive use of sanctions employed as a foreign policy tool to shifting attention to entities outside the banking sector, several developments observed last year continue to shape the financial crime compliance landscape in 2020. Here, in the second of two articles, are important trends that compliance professionals can expect.
7 Industry Trends From 2019 Impacting Financial Crime Compliance in 2020 (Pt. 1)
Mar 2020
From new regulations to record-breaking fines, several developments from last year's financial crime compliance landscape are changing the way business gets done in 2020. Here, in part 1 of a 2-part series, we look at what compliance professionals should know and how they can respond.
How to Protect Yourself and Your Employees in a Remote Work Environment
Mar 2020
With organizations shifting to remote work environments due to the coronavirus pandemic, FTI Cybersecurity offers advice to strengthen cybersecurity at this crucial moment in time.
COVID-19: Effective Internal Comms in Unprecedented Times
Mar 2020
Forget business as usual. Organizations must ramp up and maintain transparency during this time of crisis to reassure their employees.
Retailers in Transformation: Are You Ready?
Feb 2020
Operating in the status quo is a death blow for retailers. To survive, companies need to evolve. Here are a few steps they can take to drive a successful transformation.
U.S. Businesses Ask: What Are My Options in Asia for Low Cost Sourcing of Goods?
Feb 2020
As the tariff dispute between the U.S. and China continues to create uncertainty, U.S. businesses are considering all alternatives to maintain cost-effective production.
Top 10 ESG Trends for the New Decade
Feb 2020
What are the megatrends related to environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) that will shape the corporate governance ecosystem and its key participants throughout the 2020s?
Payments in the Digital Era: Who Bears the Risks of High-Speed Transactions?
Jan 2020
Today’s financial technology allows consumers to make transactions in the blink of an eye on their mobile devices. What should banks and payment intermediaries do to slow down financial criminals?
One Regulatory Size Doesn’t Fit All in Emerging Markets
Jan 2020
How multinationals can stay ahead of the spread of cross-border “copy-and-paste policies” that threaten growth and development.
Dwindling Confidence in Corporate Compliance Programs
Jan 2020
How confident are you in your company’s internal anticorruption, ethics and compliance programs?
Blending Health, Wellness, and Beauty: A Growing Convergence
Dec 2019
A booming market created by the convergence of the health and wellness category with beauty is creating new opportunities for investors and retailers. Call it “beauty from the inside out.”
Tech’s Next Disruption? The 2020 Presidential Campaign
Dec 2019
The Iowa caucuses are just a stone’s throw away. What positions will candidates take on technology and telecommunications topics that are bound to shape future policy?
Invest Now, Save Later: The Best Business Strategy Against Cyber Attacks
Dec 2019
The key to mitigating cyber risk is a shift in mindset — from a reactive to a proactive approach — along with a corresponding investment.
It's Time for Electric Utilities to Re-Energize Their Cybersecurity Efforts
Nov 2019
A cyber attack on the North American electric grid could have crippling effects on our nation. Fortunately, private and public agencies are working to update protective measures.
5 Steps Critical Access Hospitals Can Take to Save on Orphan Drugs
Nov 2019
Drugs used to treat rare diseases fall outside a federal program that helps rural hospitals afford them. But with the right approach, their pharmacy departments can potentially acquire these specialized pharmaceuticals at a discount from the manufacturers.
Investors Hunting for Positive Returns Should Look South. And North. And East. And West.
Nov 2019
Emerging markets offer new opportunities as low- to negative interest rates spread across the developed world.
Open This Tech Toolbox and Bring Your Business Up to Full Speed
Nov 2019
A well-defined FP&A technology infrastructure is key to improving business performance.
How Can We Better Protect Our Medical Devices When It Comes to Cybersecurity?
Nov 2019
Managing Director Brian Stites of FTI Cybersecurity answers a question that few contemplated until recently, but must be seriously considered as more life-saving devices come online. This is the second in our series for National Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month (November).
Managing Export Controls and Sanctions: It's About Who You Know and What You Know
Nov 2019
A patchwork of domestic and international regulations has grown trickier to navigate over the past few years. Even the most mindful companies can stumble.
All Hands on Deck: Malware Is Infecting Cargo Vessels Arriving in the United States
Nov 2019
It’s time for the U.S. maritime industry to wake up to the dangers posed by ships docking in our ports that have inadequate (or nonexistent) cybersecurity measures. Here, in the first of four articles for National Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month (November), FTI Cybersecurity looks at this unrecognized crisis.
Five Common Mistakes Organizations Make While Pursuing Sustainable Growth
Oct 2019
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Community outrage. Religious backlash. Facilitation payments. Forced labor. Illegal overtime. In today’s global economy, these are just a few of the “softer” risks companies must learn to manage as they seek to expand.
How Can I Tell If My Third-Party Vendors Are Adequately Protecting Organizational Data From Hackers?
Oct 2019
FTI Consulting’s Global Head of Cybersecurity, Anthony J. Ferrante, answers the question every organization must confront as the risk of a cyber attack grows. This is the fourth of four articles for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October) from FTI Cybersecurity
Stay Protected While Connected: Wi-Fi Safety
Oct 2019
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Think your Wi-Fi connection is secure? Think again. Whether at home or in public, the connection may leave a window open for nefarious actors to climb inside your digital life. In the third of four articles for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October), FTI’s cybersecurity team presents essential best practices for protecting your wireless connection.
Secure Your Data by Tightening Your Weakest Links
Oct 2019
The old adage “you’re only as strong as your weakest link” is spot-on when it comes to safeguarding your computer systems from cyber attack. In the second of four articles for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October), FTI Cybersecurity presents essential best practices for fortifying basic barriers that secure your most sensitive data.
Keep Your Phone Close — And Your Data Closer
Oct 2019
With employees depending heavily on their mobile devices to accomplish business goals, the need to keep those devices secure is imperative. Here, in the first of four articles for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October), FTI Cybersecurity presents best practices for securing your mobile device.
Are Hong Kong Insurance Firms Ready for Regulatory Ramp-up?
Oct 2019
As Hong Kong starts to look more closely at money laundering in its insurance sector, insurers need to respond with a new approach and better tools
Robotic Process Automation: How to Successfully Stand up a Digital Workforce
Oct 2019
With a recent surge in adoption of Robotic Process Automation (RPA), many mid-size companies are asking how they can get in on the action. Here’s what they’ll need to successfully implement this back-office transformation accelerator.
Survey: CFOs Are Delivering Greater Performances in Three Critical Areas
Sep 2019
Today’s corporate finance leaders deliver enterprise-wide value beyond finance. A new survey reveals ways they can improve operations, technology and talent.
A Menu of Possibilities for Grocery in the Digital Age
Sep 2019
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What American food retailers can learn from China’s push to integrate e-commerce mobile technology into existing brick-and-mortar
The Healthcare Industry Needs a Cybersecurity Booster Shot
Aug 2019
Every industry faces great risk from cyber attack; healthcare is especially vulnerable.
Still Waters Run Deep - U.S. Activism in the First Half of 2019
Aug 2019
The first half of 2019 reflected a slight slowdown in activity from 2018’s record setting pace. Nevertheless, corporations must stay ready for second half challenges from dissident investors.
Is Latin America Ready to Binge?
Aug 2019
Video consumption and streaming platforms are on the rise in the region. Tapping into the market now is key to reaping rewards tomorrow
Think You Know Who's Most Impacted by Gender Issues in Your Workplace?
Aug 2019
Awareness of the #MeToo movement has grown so great recently that you might assume your workplace has become immune from potential issues. Check your perceptions with this quick quiz based on FTI Consulting’s #MeToo at Work survey. (Note: this is the second of two FTI Journal articles based on the survey.)
How to Maximize Transaction Value When Divesting Part of Your Business
Aug 2019
The key is to implement a four-part framework that minimizes “value leakage” before going into the deal
The Costly Risk Everyone Forgets About in M&A
Jul 2019
Overlooking cybersecurity during due diligence could lead to a rude awakening.
How Do You Measure the Life of a Hero?
Jul 2019
What is the value of a human life? Insurance executives and safety analysts deal with this question regularly, but for most people, it’s difficult to say how much a life is worth — especially one as extraordinary as that of Marie Colvin.
Is Your Organization Constantly Catching Fire?
Jun 2019
Energy firms can keep small problems from turning into major process issues by transforming into a High Reliability Organization.
Despite Tariffs, Chinese Manufacturing Still the Most Cost-Effective Choice for U.S. Importers
Jun 2019
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Here's what businesses need to consider when dealing with the uncertain environment.
Conflicts and Kickbacks: Rooting out Employee Malfeasance With Social Media
Jun 2019
There’s nowhere to hide when forensic investigators follow digital footprints.
Businesses That Ignore the #MeToo Movement Do So at Their Own Peril
May 2019
As the results of an exclusive FTI Consulting & Mine The Gap survey show, businesses need to make sure they’re fostering a safe and inclusive workplace.
Insider's Take: The Big Secret to Low-Cost Sourcing in China
May 2019
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U.S. brands looking to access China’s manufacturing base to produce global exports have many decisions to make. This one consideration can make all the difference.
Cannabis in Canada: 7 Factors to Know When Considering Where to Invest in the New Market
May 2019
Determining the value of a business in an evolving market is always tricky. When that market has only recently been legalized? Even trickier. But it can be done.
Amazon Business: A Giant Awakens
Apr 2019
The e-commerce juggernaut’s $10 billion B2B segment has been flying under the radar since it launched four years ago. Here’s what suppliers need to know right now.
9 Key Sectors Ripe for Reform in the “New” Brazil
Apr 2019
Brazil’s new president Jair Bolsonaro promised major market reforms to re-energize the world’s 8th largest economy and attract more foreign investment. As he nears the 100-day mark, here’s where the country stands.
Cutting Through the Rhetoric: What Voters Really Want When It Comes to Healthcare
Mar 2019
In the ongoing debate over healthcare costs and coverage, “Medicare for All” is a hot topic within the Democratic Party — and potentially a litmus test for candidates in Democratic primaries. But dive into policy specifics and voters start backing away. FTI Consulting polled American voters to find out what they really want.
Cyber Criminals Are Exploiting the Dark Web. Here’s Why You Should Too
Mar 2019
Corporations that know how to monitor the global platform often used for evil can protect themselves from cyberattack.
Strong Corporate Governance Balances the Needs of Your Stakeholders
Mar 2019
Businesses are looking for more effective ways to communicate with their stakeholders. Discover how a robust corporate governance framework helps align shareholder, director and management interests, and fosters an environment of trust.
If The Customer is King, Why Aren’t More Companies Paying Attention?
Mar 2019
Despite customer experience playing an outsized role in the success of business today, many organizations fail to recognize it as a competitive differentiator. Here’s why they should reconsider their position.
The Secret to a Meaningful Meeting? Make it Worth Everyone’s Time
Feb 2019
Poorly organized meetings are costly — to attendees’ time and a company’s bottom line. Here are the three crucial phases of a meeting that organizers and attendees can manage to boost productivity.
How Creative Web Scraping Played a Key Role in a Medicaid Arbitration Case
Feb 2019
It started with a simple question. An arbitration panel asks a statistics expert to testify about the concept of “acceptable statistical precision” in a routine healthcare audit. Who knew that providing an answer would require thinking like a cyberthief?
7 Keys to Making Smart Deals in Today’s Pharma and Biotech Industries
Feb 2019
Personal insights from pharma and biotech executives on unlocking value, protecting IP, and growing business in a climate of M&As.
Governor Cuomo’s Plan to Roll Out Recreational Marijuana: What Are the Near-Term Issues?
Feb 2019
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and his team published draft budget legislation for New York State cannabis legalization on January 15.
What Multinational Companies Need to Know to Access the Latin American Market
Feb 2019
Cross-border relationships and a “boomerang” communications strategy are keys to operating freely in the region.
Corporate Cybersecurity Now: 10 Things to Know in the Next 10 Months—and Beyond
Jan 2019
In the fast-moving world of cybersecurity, predicting the full threat landscape is near impossible. But it is possible to extrapolate major risks in the coming months based on trends and events of last year. Here’s what organizations must be aware of to be prepared.
Leveraging Pharmacy as Part of a Hospital and Health System Strategy: Challenges and Solutions
Jan 2019
Why hospital executives should look at their pharmacy departments in a new light.
Global Survey: Injection of ESG Builds Corporate Value
Jan 2019
An FTI Consulting survey of global institutional investors managing more than a sum of US$8.4 trillion in assets confirms the rising value of corporate Environmental, Social and Governance principles in their investment strategies.
C-Suite Alert: US DOJ Updates Guidelines for Managing Cyber Attacks
Jan 2019
The Department of Justice revised its 2015 guidelines across seven overarching themes.
How Asset Management Firms Can Combat the Growing Threat of Cyber Attack
Jan 2019
With asset management firms facing mounting cyber risks and increasing regulation, general counsels must get up to speed quickly on the dynamic cyber threat landscape and take a leading role within their firms to implement best practices to harden their digital infrastructures and respond to cyberattacks and incidents.
Ask the Expert: Is the US Going to Get a Privacy Law Like Europe’s GDPR Anytime Soon?
Jan 2019
Managing Director Paul Prior of FTI Consulting’s global insurance services practice answers the question multinational corporations are asking in light of recent cyber events.
So You Want to Be a Farmer: Investing in Agribusiness Today
Dec 2018
From paddock to portfolio, here’s what you need to know to harvest solid returns from a growing market.
Follow the Trail
Dec 2018
A recent high-value fraud claim gives an insight into the interrogation of ultrahigh volume discovery and has shown how bespoke algorithms can be used for tracing exercises involving complex financial transactions.
A Clear-Cut Victory for Brazil’s Next President Yields an Uncertain Future for His Country
Dec 2018
Voters in Brazil sent a strong message by choosing right-wing candidate Jair Messias Bolsonaro as their next president. But questions abound over Bolsonaro’s ability to govern and how quickly he can return the country to economic and political stability — if he can at all.
Chinese Companies Want in on the US Market. Here’s Their Instruction Manual
Nov 2018
The U.S. is a goldmine of investors and liquidity, especially for Chinese companies looking to grow their business. Here are the steps they need to take to thrive in a foreign market.
A Blue Wave Washes Over the House of Representatives
Nov 2018
What does the Democratic control of the House of Representatives mean for ordinary citizens and corporations alike?
Corporate Activism: A Global Perspective
Oct 2018
In the second of our two-part installment on corporate activism, we look at global regions to discover how companies are taking a stance on the subject and provide key takeaways and potential recommendations.
Survey: Retailers' Creative (and Aggressive) Initiatives Spur Optimism in a Beleaguered Industry
Oct 2018
FTI Consulting’s survey of 100 top retailers revealed some hopeful news.
Africa Gets Serious About Stamping out Corruption
Oct 2018
The African Union declared 2018 the Anti-Corruption Year. Success hinges on overcoming a number of obstacles.
Corporate Activism Goes Global
Sep 2018
Corporate activism — when business leaders take a public stance on social or political issues — can no longer be an afterthought for companies.
Needed: A New Approach To Risk Modeling In An Asymmetric World
Sep 2018
A Forward-Looking Response to a Chaotic World.
Hurry Up and Wait: When is 5G Finally Going to Get Here?
Sep 2018
The hype around the technology that promises to transform wireless service to super speed has been building for years.
A Window of Opportunity Opens for Corporations in Latin America to Speak Up
Aug 2018
Major elections offer a unique moment in time to start advocating for the freedom to operate.
No, the Sky is Not Falling: Why the Business Media Needs to Refresh the Narrative About Retail
Aug 2018
High profile failures in the retail sector are catnip for the business media. There’s another reality they’re overlooking.
Is Blockchain Healthcare’s Latest Remedy?
Aug 2018
The healthcare industry has long struggled to control soaring costs while maintaining accessibility and transparency. Applying blockchain technology may solve those issues.
4 Ways Healthcare Providers Can Better Care for Their Patients – And Their Bottom Line
Aug 2018
U.S. healthcare providers are increasingly adopting a value-based-care model. Here are the factors they should consider while trying to mitigate financial risk.
Technology Failure in the Courtroom is a Lawyer’s Worst Nightmare
Jul 2018
Courtroom horror stories illustrate the risks lawyers face by not planning and preparing for courtroom technology needs.
Is Your Business in Need of a Front-End Alignment?
Jul 2018
Five ways to coordinate your customer-centric teams for greater efficiency and improved outcomes.
Getting a Grip on the Push and Pull of Change Communications
Jul 2018
Identifying the true influencers in your organization and activating them is key to making sustainable changes.
Cryptocurrencies: New Asset, New Accounting Puzzle
Jul 2018
As more and more companies accept cryptocurrencies as payment, U.S. GAAP has yet to catch up. So how should companies account for them?
Mastering the Four Fundamentals of FP&A to Serve Your Organization from Top to Bottom
Jul 2018
The most successful Financial Planning & Analysis organizations establish strong relationships across their enterprises.
Three Reasons Why Private Equity Might Want to Close the Door on Retailers
Jun 2018
Private equity had a banner year in 2017. So why did so many PE-backed retail businesses file for Chapter 11?
Creditors Hold the Winning Ticket in Horse Racing Bankruptcy Case That Came Down to the Wire
Jun 2018
A unanimous decision by the Supreme Court in a case argued by FTI Consulting as trustee affects this Chapter 11 bankruptcy law.
The Post-Acute Care Market is Ailing. Is There a Prescription for Investors?
Jun 2018
Ronald Greenspan, Leader of FTI Consulting's Real Estate Restructuring practice, and Scott Bingham, Co-leader of U.S. Transaction Services, look at the issues bedeviling post-acute care providers and possible paths forward for concerned stakeholders.
Protecting Data is the Smart Thing to Do. It’s Also Good for Business
May 2018
The road to data compliance is both challenging and rewarding. With the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) now in effect, here’s how companies should act.
The Blockchain Movement is Underway. What Should CEOs Know?
May 2018
Taking the mystery out of one of the most promising technologies of the future that’s transforming businesses today.
How Do I Use InsurTech to Get the Most Value From My Client Data?
May 2018
The key is first setting business goals and plans for monetizing data, says Wendy Shapss, Co-Leader of FTI Consulting’s Insurance Services.
Are You Overlooking This Right-Under-Your-Nose Strategy for Improving Sales Performance?
May 2018
Why you should consider importing the best practices, tools and tactics used in industries other than yours.
The E.P.A. is Rolling Back Fuel Standards for Cars. That's Good for the Auto Industry. Isn't it?
Apr 2018
Performance improvement expert Mike Rayne of FTI Consulting’s automotive practice looks at the question that has the auto industry and parts suppliers scratching their heads about the future.
Blockchain, Procurement and the Middleman
Apr 2018
Blockchain is the disruptive technology that is so cost-effective and efficient, even the disruptors themselves are eyeing it.
The Medicine of the Future is Here – And It’s Alive!
Apr 2018
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For the first time, cell and gene-based therapies are set to enter the U.S. and European markets. Given their potential to combat aggressive cancers and reverse blindness, they promise to be highly disruptive. But for the communicators tasked with explaining their benefits that means new challenges ahead.
The 6-Point Plan for Navigating Your Ship in a Sea of Startups
Apr 2018
How traditional insurance companies can beat InsurTechs in the race to attract new clients.
I’m a Retailer. Should I Ditch My Brick-and-Mortar Stores?
Mar 2018
Senior Managing Director Christa Hart of FTI Consulting’s Retail and Consumer Products segment weighs in on the question that’s sending retailers into an existential crisis.
Brexit in the Boardroom: The View From Business
Mar 2018
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Our survey of over 2,500 corporate leaders in four EU countries (UK, Germany, France, and Spain) reveals their anxieties — and plans — for dealing with Brexit.
It's the Lease We Can Do: Bridging the Gap Between Store Retailers and Their Landlords
Mar 2018
An FTI Consulting Survey shows that retailers and landlords are worlds apart when it comes to the future of in-store shopping.
3 Steps for a Seamless Executive Transition
Mar 2018
What’s the trick for avoiding a communications disaster when your company’s CEO suddenly departs?
North Korean Hackers Pose a Threat to Your Company. What Are You Going to Do About It?
Feb 2018
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The state-sponsored WannaCry ransomware attack is a wake-up call to the private sector: Cybersecurity is a shared effort.
Healthcare Heating Up: Investors Bullish on Deals in 2018
Feb 2018
The new corporate tax rate and other trends are sparking fresh interest in the healthcare market.
Shorter and Sharper: The UK Streamlines its Corporate Governance Regime
Feb 2018
Will your C-Suite and Board be ready for the new reporting requirements before they take effect next year?
Wargaming for M&A Integration Leaders
Jan 2018
How finance leaders can apply muscle to improve profitability and decision making within their organizations.
Don’t Fall Captive to Self-Insurance Risks in M&A
Jan 2018
Buyers beware: Find out how to avoid one of the most overlooked potential pitfalls of M&A: a target company’s insurance and risk management programs.
Should I Fear the Reaper?
Jan 2018
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Our new Ask the Expert series debuts with Anthony J. Ferrante, FTI Consulting's Head of Cybersecurity.
Concurrent Surgeries Could Cut Into Your Hospital’s Funding
Jan 2018
Following new guidelines on a common but potentially risky surgical practice is a must for hospitals if they expect to get reimbursed – and save lives.
What Big Pharma Can Learn from Biotechs
Dec 2017
The biotech industry has thrived on innovation and breakthrough research. Now Big Pharma is adopting the best practices of its smaller brethren.
Why the Endless Aisles of Amazon Can Be Good News for Brands and Retailers
Dec 2017
A few select accommodations by the e-commerce giant could make for a win-win for all.
Are You Social Media Savvy?
Dec 2017
Communications have gone social. Is your company in the know when it comes to the latest in digital messaging?
Understanding Profitable Sales Growth Gets a Little Easier with Price/Volume/Mix Analysis
Dec 2017
A simpler solution for analyzing how to grow revenue and profitability and the importance of product mix.
5 Ways Your Company Can Stay on Top of Its Search Results
Dec 2017
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SEO, Meta Descriptions, Algorithms – here’s what you need to know to effectively manage your company’s online reputation.
The Modern Slavery Act Arrives Down Under
Dec 2017
Australia is set to become the latest government in the world to adopt a Modern Slavery Act. What it means for your business.
5 Tips for Protecting Your Data When You’ve Outsourced It to a Third Party
Nov 2017
Entrusting your company’s data to a BPO? Make sure they’re not involved in any nefarious activities…
6 Tips for Effectively Managing M&A Communications
Nov 2017
Effective communications are key during a merger or acquisition. Here’s how to keep the lines clear.
Rise of the Antagonist
Nov 2017
Many of the audiences that companies are dealing with are not new, but their means and sophistication of communication are becoming increasingly aggressive in tone and tactic.
The Millennials Have Arrived in Congress — You Won't Recognize America in Five Years
Nov 2017
It’s only a matter of time before the largest generation in America disrupts Washington.
A New Spirit is Fueling Detroit’s Rebirth
Oct 2017
Three years after Detroit emerged from bankruptcy, local entrepreneurs are bullish on the city’s economic future — and they have ideas for how to make it even better.
The Opioid Epidemic and the Private Sector: Challenges and Solutions
Oct 2017
What will it take to counter the nation’s fastest-growing public health threat? This timely Q&A with a leading drug treatment expert reveals best practices to act on right away.
Arbitration Helps Tip the Scale in Latin America’s Investment Market
Sep 2017
Local arbitration is becoming more sophisticated across Latin American nations. Thus, foreign investors are finding more opportunities to invest as legal processes become the temperature gauge for business stability.
Everyone’s Laundering Money — Even You
Sep 2017
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You don’t have to move in elite circles to unwittingly associate with money launderers.
A New Decade Dawns Bright for Multigenerational Estate Planning
Sep 2017
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With the economy recovered, privately-held companies and family firms with significant holdings should consider taking advantage of historic low interest rates now before the window of opportunity closes.
10 Tips for Banks Responding To Regulatory Requests
Sep 2017
Although regulatory requests for additional information are routine, banks should be diligent each time when crafting their response. Follow these steps to mitigate the risk of a bad impression.
Cybersecurity Expertise: From the White House to the C-Suite
Sep 2017
Anthony J. Ferrante, FTI Consulting’s new Head of Cybersecurity in the Global Risk & Investigation Practice, addresses the growing cybersecurity threats affecting U.S. businesses today.
If You Don’t Want to Blow Up Your Healthcare Deal...
Sep 2017
You’re deep into a healthcare acquisition when you suddenly discover their revenue looks off. Way off. Now what do you do?
Co-Working Spaces: Big Solution for Small Businesses
Aug 2017
The boom in entrepreneurship and growth of independent workers is driving a demand for flexible and affordable office leasing in major US cities. For both landlords and tenants, co-working is an ideal solution.
The Rise of the Transformation Officer
Aug 2017
Corporations across the planet are increasingly turning to a Transformation Officer to preserve and promote business value in times of trouble.
Getting Real with Real Estate in India
Aug 2017
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Thanks to government reforms, India’s realty sector is primed for a boom. So why aren’t investors rushing to open their wallets?
Avoiding the Legal Traps When Migrating Your Corporate Data to Microsoft Office 365
Aug 2017
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You don’t need a lawyer to make the transition to Microsoft Office 365. But it sure helps.
Making a Splash with Financial Reporting on Social Media
Aug 2017
Some companies only make ripples on social media when they report their financial earnings. Others get stakeholders talking — and tweeting. What do they know that others don’t?
Who Will Finish First in the Race for Autonomous Vehicles?
Aug 2017
Across key global markets, the launch of the driverless car is bogged down by regulations. Here’s what this projected $1.5 trillion industry can do to get in the fast lane.
Trump’s Tough Trade Talk: How Latin America Should Respond to Its Northern Neighbor Now
Jul 2017
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With the Trump Administration vowing to review all 14 U.S. trade agreements, the economies of Latin America must take proactive steps to protect their interests.
An Owner’s Manual for Investing in the Connected Car
Jul 2017
The relationship between vendor and driver is about to become interactive. By 2025, the market is estimated to be more than $100 billion a year.
Is Your Company Prepared for a Pandemic?
Jul 2017
It’s easy to dismiss a potential health pandemic as a major risk to your company’s bottom line, not to mention the lives of your employees. Big mistake.
5 Questions Every Attorney Should Ask When Hunting for Hidden Assets
Jul 2017
Forensics investigator Thomas Fedorek details the steps for finding — and rooting out — a judgment-debtors’ assets after a court ruling.
Why Hedge Funds Should Steer Clear of Mount Olympus
Jul 2017
Why are some hedge funds named for Greek gods? Because doing so attracts investors. But not every god is worth honoring.
Investigating Suspect Company Collapse: Old School Forensics Are No Longer Enough
Jun 2017
An FTI Consulting independent review into the financial dealings of Queensland Nickel, an Australian nickel refining company owned by a high-profile politician, demonstrates the state of the art when it comes to investigations into companies in distress.
5 Steps for Weathering a Media Storm During a Corporate Crisis
Jun 2017
With the public wielding so much social media power, CEOs must be strategic — and consistent — in their response to a corporate crisis. Here’s how to do it.
Know Thy (Global) Business Partner!
Jun 2017
Infographic: Spotting the red flags of risk when doing business abroad can help you avoid a shady international business deal.
Automotive Aftermarket: Disrupting the Future
Jun 2017
Technology and third-party services offer new and profitable revenue streams for the industry. But success depends on agility, innovation—and especially — collaborative strategies.
Let’s Turn America into a Construction Zone
Jun 2017
The U.S. desperately needs to rebuild its crumbling infrastructure. The key to paying for such a big ticket project? Breaking down the barriers to public-private partnerships in all 50 states.
Is Your Company Ready For the Robot Revolution?
Jun 2017
Robotic Process Automation is revolutionizing industry by handling repetitive back-office operations once done only by humans. Should you join the early adopters?
Critical Reforms in Africa Paint a Bright Picture for Investors
Jun 2017
FTI Consulting’s annual survey of opinion leaders on Africa reveals a surplus of opportunity for investors based on reforms across the continent. Which countries are ready now?
Africa: Fighting Corruption On Its Own Turf
May 2017
Africa foregoes millions in corruption fines to foreign governments. Why not keep the money on the continent to fortify their own anti-corruption campaign?
Digging Out of Trouble in a Cross-Border Deal?
May 2017
How an Australian mining company’s swift action to resolve a financial crisis at its Latin American subsidiary saved the local business — and pleased investors.
Re-imagining Employer Healthcare: Transforming Benefits into a Competitive Advantage
May 2017
How “Self-funding” employer healthcare plans turn benefits into a competitive advantage for companies.
India and the UAE: Ancient Alliance, New Opportunities
May 2017
The historical ties between India and the UAE form the foundation of a potentially lucrative partnership for investors. But you must know how to navigate the risks.
Trump’s First 100 Days: What's "The Deal?"
Apr 2017
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How understanding the art of the deal can help you predict, prepare and succeed when Trump turns his attention to your policy priorities.
Huge Payoffs for Hackers Targeting the C-Suite
Apr 2017
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Business Email Compromise is a highly sophisticated fraud costing businesses billions each year. Here’s how it works, and the strategies for risk-reduction and recovery executives must consider now.
Get Well Soon, Healthcare Providers
Apr 2017
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A wave of bankruptcies among stand-alone healthcare providers seems just around the corner. Here’s what distressed firms can do right now to get healthy.
Do Political TV Ads Still Matter in the Age of Social Media?
Apr 2017
Donald Trump exploited social media like no candidate before on the path to his stunning victory in November. Does his succees spell the end for political advertising on television?
Too Big to Fail? The Major Financial Risk We Need to Examine Now
Apr 2017
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This FTI Q&A explores the explosive growth of one of the safeguards of Dodd-Frank — central counterparties clearinghouses — and asks: have they become too big to protect the system?
Full Speed Ahead: Renewable Energy Market Goes Mainstream
Apr 2017
New technologies, falling costs and reduced regulations have helped the renewables market capture share from fossil fuels around the world.
4 Things Japan Needs to Do to Improve its Business Climate
Apr 2017
Japan’s recent corporate governance reforms, intended to help stimulate business, might need some reform themselves.
To Do List for a New CEO
Apr 2017
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An FTI Consulting survey on CEO transitions reveals the key strategic milestones to success for an incoming C-Suite leader at the top.
Prescription for a Successful Healthcare Rollup
Mar 2017
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Private equity investors are buying up physician practices and other fragmented segments of the healthcare market and rolling them into single entities ripe for sale. Here’s what buyers and sellers need to know.
Roadmap to the Winners and Losers in the Auto Industry Under Trump
Mar 2017
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From NAFTA to EPA regulations to tax reform, the wide variety of policy reforms raised by President Trump may have significant impact on the global auto industry across all sectors.
A Yank’s Take on the Rise of U.S. Style Pre-Insolvency Restructuring
Mar 2017
As the U.S. system of restructuring and insolvency gains popularity in Australia and other parts of the world, Carlyn Taylor, Global Co-Leader of the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment of FTI Consulting, provides her perspective on this growing trend in a Q&A presented by the FTI Journal.
Healthcare Strategy: Integrated Planning Leads to Better Results
Mar 2017
This underutilized strategy can lead to improvements in operational efficiencies, cost savings and patient care.
Warning: Fake News Can Damage Your Company’s Reputation
Mar 2017
The democratization of information allows anyone to be a publisher of news — fake or otherwise. Here’s how businesses must communicate in this new age to protect themselves.
Survey of 500 Senior Executives Reveals the Corporate Crises Concerns Keeping Them Up at Night
Mar 2017
Results from The Economist Intelligence Unit’s global survey on corporate crises in 2016 sponsored by FTI shows risks looming larger in coming years.
Global Survey: Politics as Unusual for Institutional Investors
Mar 2017
An FTI Consulting survey of institutional investors shows concern about political disruption on the ability of companies they invest in to manage crises.
The Six Ground Rules for Successfully Navigating Any Corporate Crisis
Mar 2017
No matter the size or scope, expected or unexpected, managers can apply the same principles across the board when planning for, and dealing with, a crisis scenario.
Death of the Travelling Salesman?
Feb 2017
The growth of programmatic ad sales has the potential to displace, but not obliterate, sales organizations. Adapting to the new reality is the key to thriving.
Wait and See: Investors Yearning to Break Out on Healthcare Deals in 2017
Feb 2017
As evidenced at the 2017 JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, a number of uncertainties in the healthcare market are keeping investment dollars tight and point toward a major correction.
Is America Ready for the Coming Trade Wars?
Feb 2017
President Trump’s anti-trade policies, if enacted, could have severe economic consequences for the United States. That’s something the majority of the public doesn’t understand. The time to get America up to speed is right now.
The Unknown Unknowns of Doing Business in India
Feb 2017
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India’s high-growth market is a pocket of optimism to global investors, but only those who can navigate the many quirks of the country’s business environment will find success. Here's what they need to know.
Getting Corporate Communications Up to Speed in the Snapchat Era
Feb 2017
More and more companies are utilizing the vast array of social media networks to get their messages out to the public. So why is Corporate Communications so skittish about hopping on the bandwagon?
Reorganize Now or Liquidate Later?
Jan 2017
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Why are so many chapter 11 retailers squeezed into liquidation?
Preparing for Takeoff: What TV Ad Sellers Can Learn from the Airline Industry
Jan 2017
The airlines have developed a sophisticated approach for maximizing the value of ticket pricing. The same approach can work for a TV ad industry combatting falling ad rates and viewership. Here’s how it’s done.
Whose Mandate is it Anyway?
Jan 2017
What do Americans expect in the first 100 days of a Donald Trump administration? An FTI survey of 2016 voters provides insightful, if not surprising, results.
Are We Dialing Down Nuclear Power at Precisely the Wrong Time?
Jan 2017
When it comes to the future of nuclear energy, the EPA’s mandate to reduce CO2 emissions from power plants is well intentioned but could result in cost hikes for consumers. Here’s why.
What's a Key Ingredient in the Formula for a Successful Spin-off?
Dec 2016
Answer: A little “cash chemistry.” Companies that focus on optimizing their use of working capital stand a better chance of surviving and thriving.
One Continent. One Market. One Click?
Dec 2016
The European Commission’s plan to create a digital single market that cuts across the national boundaries of the continent and boosts competition is gaining momentum. Now if the EC can just overcome those annoying regulatory hurdles...
10 Moves Your Company Should Make Now to Ward Off Shareholder Activists
Nov 2016
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The term “shareholder activism” evokes the image of a white knight. But in the 1980s, activists were called “corporate raiders,” a term that evokes a much different image. As the perception of activists has changed over the years, so has the means for dealing with them.
Memo to a CEO Considering Social Activism
Nov 2016
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Today’s public expects CEOs to take a stand on national policy issues. In this open letter, FTI’s CEO of Strategic Communications offers expert advice to a CEO preparing to speak out for the first time.
China M&As Eye Western Tech: Tense Times Follow
Nov 2016
Chinese companies are trying to scoop up Western tech companies in M&A mega deals, with big rewards for all. But suspicions on both sides continue to scuttle some of the deals. Here’s why.
Hurry Up and Wait, Argentina!
Nov 2016
Argentina’s new President, Mauricio Macri, came into office in December 2015 with a mandate to evolve the nation towards a more market-oriented economy. The result has been limited progress mixed with pain. Will the people stick by him and allow him to reach his goals?
Five Key Takeaways from a Banner Year in Proxy Fights
Nov 2016
Driven by a recent history of success, the number of winning proxy fights in 2016 again topped the 50% mark.
Dead Malls Give Rise to New Town Centers
Oct 2016
With a soft consumer economy and rise in online shopping, the majority of U.S. malls are struggling. But a new, innovative solution for reinvention holds promise for both investors and local communities.
How to Get the Best Bounce for Your Buck When Starting Up a Business in Asia
Oct 2016
When Senior Managing Director Michael McCreadie wanted to open a trampoline fitness center in Asia he discovered all sorts of cultural roadblocks. It took a ton of patience and a sense of humor to get the job done. Here are his hard-won lessons.
Retail Executives Go on a Shopping Spree for Solutions
Oct 2016
A bespoke playbook for success in the retail industry? Our exclusive FTI survey of 100 C-Suite retail executives reveals their individual concerns and strategies for battling back in a troubled industry.
Are We in Bubble Trouble?
Oct 2016
The state of the U.S. real estate market as an investment vehicle shows eerie similarities to the era before the Great Recession. Should we be worried?
Third-Party Vendors: Love ’Em or Leave ’Em
Oct 2016
Banks are increasingly outsourcing services to third-party vendors, which introduces all kinds of business risks. Here’s how banks can get a grip on that relationship and manage the anxiety.
Online, Offline or Both, Shoppers Call the Shots 24/7
Oct 2016
No matter what you call the new kind of shopping—e-tailing, omnichannel, unified retail, O2O—consumers hold the power and are bending retail to their will. Adapting to that new reality is key to surviving and thriving. Here’s what to know.
The Survey Says: Detroit is Flexing its Financial Muscles Again
Sep 2016
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Detroit’s Kresge Foundation engaged FTI Consulting to survey national business leaders about their impressions of the city’s potential for financial growth post-bankruptcy. The resulting Detroit Reinvestment Index shows a bullish attitude towards investment.
New Tax Inversion Rules: Good Politics; Bad Business.
Sep 2016
The new anti-inversion rules may be politically appealing, but they will cause unintended consequences that could actually undermine U.S. businesses. Here’s why.
Financial Fixes That Can Turn on the Cash Flow Spigot
Sep 2016
How can your company free up cash for investing in its future and improve operational efficiency at the same time? By better managing working capital. Here’s how to do it
The Urgent Need for Urgent Care
Sep 2016
One key to controlling soaring health care costs in the U.S.? Urgent Care centers—the middle ground between primary and emergency treatment. Here’s ten ways to make it work
The New Age of Political Discontent: Hammering Hard on Global Businesses
Sep 2016
Intense public unrest is driving global politics in new and unique ways from East to West. Here’s what global executives must know to navigate the risks
Why Augmented Reality is Making the Insurance Industry’s Head Spin
Aug 2016
The explosive popularity of Pokémon GO and the risks it presents to users and developers has the insurance industry watching carefully.
How to Master the Ancient Art of Business Etiquette in South Korea
Aug 2016
Westerners hoping to do business in the world’s 11th largest economy need an insider’s knowledge of some very unique customs to succeed.
Activist Investors Swarming Biopharmaceuticals: Good for Business?
Aug 2016
With M&A deals totaling $300 billion last year, the biopharm industry continues to be a target for activist investors. Is that good or bad? An FTI-‐led expert panel weighs in
Keeping the Peace in the Cloud
Aug 2016
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When a software provider switches to a cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) model, turf battles can boil over among internal teams. Here’s what managers can do to cut them off and maintain profitability.
Before the Whistle Blows: Creating a Speak-up Culture at Work
Aug 2016
Creating an environment in which employees feel empowered to speak up when they suspect wrongdoing starts at the top. It involves clear communications and creative thinking.
How Will the Internet of Things Finally Start Paying Off?
Aug 2016
Here’s why companies are still searching for a way to capitalize on the IOT phenomenon—and three strategies they can employ now.
Five Things Keeping Retailers Up at Night
Jul 2016
An FTI survey of retail industry executives across the country reveals concerns about the future of shopping in America. Still, there’s room for optimism. What’s going on in the aisles?
Hunting Together for Success: A Remanufacturing Paradigm Shift Leads to New Partnerships and M&As
Jul 2016
The long established remanufactured automotive parts market is being disrupted. Winners stand to gain through innovative partnerships with increased market share in untapped markets.
The Brexit Effect: Worried Investors Advised to Stay Nimble & Informed
Jul 2016
An FTI Consulting survey conducted immediately after the Brexit vote reveals concerns among institutional investors about economic fallout . . . with a glimmer of optimism.
Quiz: How Vulnerable is the Power Grid to Cyber Attack?
Jul 2016
It’s only a matter of time before the U.S. power grid comes under cyber attack by hostile nation-states or rogue hackers. Yet the electric utility industry is remarkably unprepared. What’s holding the industry back? Find out by taking our revealing true or false quiz.
A New (and Better) Way to Read the Tea Leaves on Future Oil Prices
Jul 2016
U.S. rig counts have registered modest gains, and that has stirred up the tea leaves, with some analysts and investors seeing one thing, and some another, like people looking at a Rorschach blot.
Colombia Gets a Business Makeover
Jun 2016
Through numerous government reforms and initiatives, Colombia has emerged from decades of turmoil to become Latin America’s hot spot for global investors eyeing the construction industry.
Let’s Get Rio: There’s Money to Be Made in Brazil if You Know Where to Look
Jun 2016
As odd as it may seem, Brazil’s economic and political crises offer reasons for optimism—and potential investment. This FTI infographic highlights four diamonds in the rough for investors.
Let’s Make a Deal
Jun 2016
With President Obama’s recent visit plus a strong GDP and pending ratification of the TPP, Vietnam is on the map for potential investors. But what about that Communist government?
To Buy Online or In-Store? That is the Question
Jun 2016
Today’s shoppers hold the upper hand. They demand the unique benefits of shopping online as well as in-store when deciding when and how to buy. Wise retailers who incorporate the benefits of both into an omnichannel strategy stand the best chance of landing the sale.
Five Things to Know to Avoid Doing Business with the Yakuza
Jun 2016
Japan’s legendary crime syndicate is deeply embedded within Japanese society and is regulated by the government. Still, foreign executives looking to do business in Japan should take care: The Yakuza are as dangerous in the back alley as they are in the boardroom.
Customer Integration Risks in Insurance M&As
May 2016
Merging customer bases in an insurance M&A can bring great rewards. And great risks! Here’s what companies need to know.
Making a Better Impression: Improving Online Ad Visibility
May 2016
Digital publishing, generating data that can accurately describe an ad’s success and reach, is driving sales and revenue, and has begun to move advertising from the realm of art to science. But advertisers and publishers need to be vigilant to ensure that ads are seen by humans, not bots. Here’s how they’re doing that.
Culture is King: Five Steps Managers Must Take to Drive Lasting Change within the Banking Industry
May 2016
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Financial services professionals are swamped by regulation after regulation in the effort to avoid the next big scandal. But good compliance processes can only take you so far in the highly scrutinized banking sector. A focus on corporate culture is the secret sauce to creating real change. How can you alter a company from the inside out?
Social Media Analytics: The New Edge in Litigation
Apr 2016
The public's penchant for sharing connections and comments via social media is proving to be fertile ground in litigation support. Here's how social media analytics can unveil critical insights.
We’re All Fashionistas Now
Apr 2016
Consumers are wielding profound power in fashion retail thanks to the digital revolution. Retailers who adopt a “customer first” approach are best positioned to meet expectations. Those who resist risk losing their shirts.
How to Invest in America’s Most Controversial New Industry without Losing Your Reputation
Apr 2016
When a pair of leading institutional investors set out to win a state license to open New York City’s first medical marijuana dispensary, they turned to an FTI Consultant with a unique background as a journalist covering the illegal drug trade. His advice? Differentiate your brand.
Will New Medicare Law Get Lab Technicians Heated Up?
Apr 2016
The government’s demand for reams of data from clinical labs is meant to help curb the cost of Medicare reimbursement for diagnostic testing. But it threatens to overwhelm the industry. Here’s what labs should know when trading big data for big bucks.
Today's Derivatives Industry: Q&A with Walt Lukken
Mar 2016
An insightful conversation with the President and CEO of the Futures Industry Association.
Due Diligence and Caution: The Keys to Investing in Iran
Mar 2016
Western businesses are rethinking the Islamic Republic of Iran now that two decades of restrictions are slowly being lifted. But how should companies proceed?
From Change Weary to Change Ready
Mar 2016
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The anxious tenor of recent conversations among the leaders and staff at a large, global technology company is not unusual.
Measuring the Future of Healthcare
Feb 2016
The need for healthcare transformation has been widely recognized for some time and was a driving force behind the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("ACA").
The Big Drop: How the Low Price of Oil Is Affecting the Oil and Gas Industry
Feb 2016
The price of oil has ebbed and flowed, often erratically, over the years in response to geopolitical events and changes in supply and demand.
Omnichannel for Retailers: It’s a Rocky Road to ROI
Feb 2016
When Amazon.com, the online retailing pioneer, celebrated its 20th anniversary in July of 2015 with its Prime Day sales, we were reminded that despite its youthful glow, the online channel for retail goods has reached middle age ...
Myanmar: Opportunities and Challenges for Businesses
Feb 2016
The 2015 landslide victory of Myanmar’s National League for Democracy (“NLD”) ushered out more than 50 years of direct military rule.
The Yakuza: From Tattoos to Business Cards
Jan 2016
It's legal to be a mobster in Japan. Indeed, crime groups often list their headquarters in the phone book.
Biotech and Big Pharma: Keys to a Successful M&A
Jan 2016
Despite the recent (and largely negative) press around high drug prices, concerns about the possibility of a biotech bubble that could one day (soon?) burst and the autumn 2015 selloff in the health sector that some called the worst in the past four years ...
Illiquid Investments in Cayman Islands Investment Funds
Jan 2016
Some 11,000 investment funds are registered in the Cayman Islands, accounting for approximately half of the world's assets under management. When the 2008 financial crisis hit and global economies froze, approximately $175 billion was trapped in Cayman Islands funds that had become illiquid.
The End of Traditional Holiday Shopping?
Dec 2015
The holiday season is in full swing, and it comes with the usual prognostications from retail pundits about how it will go.
The Cautious Investors’ Guide to Brazil
Dec 2015
It’s no secret that Brazil has been going through hard times and that investors — with good reason — regard the country as a high-risk environment.
The Rise of Analytics in E-discovery:
Dec 2015
There were just over 295,000 civil suits filed in U.S. district courts in 2014, an increase of 4 percent over 2013. On top of that, there were another 81,000 criminal cases (including fraud) filed.
Free Money: Yes, It Exists — Right Here on Your Balance Sheet
Nov 2015
A Business Leader’s Road Map for Making Working Capital Work Harder
Britain & India: Old and Future Friends
Nov 2015
Following his landslide victory in May 2014, newly elected Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the United States the following September. He packed New York City’s Madison Square Garden.
Geopolitical Risk: The Butterfly Effect and Black Swans
Nov 2015
Multinational corporations typically have processes and systems in place to evaluate and deal with risks around the globe.
Why Wind and Solar Shouldn’t Be Spooked by Tumbling Oil Prices
Nov 2015
If you’ve filled up your car lately, you surely will have noticed that gasoline is dirt cheap (in relative terms). In June 2014, WTI crude peaked at $115 a barrel. In mid-October 2015, it was about $49.
MEMO TO PHARMA: Don’t Get Complacent (DSCSA Deadlines Loom)
Nov 2015
According to the World Health Organization ("WHO"), from 1 percent to 10 percent of drugs sold around the world today are counterfeits, and about 50 percent of medicines purchased ...
How (and Why) to Value a Coal Mine
Oct 2015
The world’s focus of late has been on the tumbling price of oil. However, coal, which gets far less media attention (except for talk of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change), still is critical to the world economy.
When Investing in Africa, Fortune Follows the (Moderately) Brave
Oct 2015
Any discussion of why it makes sense to invest in African companies, or to pursue mergers and acquisitions ("M&A") there, must begin by confronting all the negativity that historically has surrounded the continent.
AS THE WORLD TURNS
Sep 2015
A great many people suffered during the Great Recession of 2007-2009. Unemployment soared in both the United States and Europe. Millions lost large chunks of their savings. Who was to blame? In the court of public opinion, big, “financialized” business was placed in the dock.
A New Kid on the Global Finance Block
Sep 2015
In a bid to increase its international financial clout, and with much fanfare, Beijing last year announced a new initiative: the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), focused on supporting global infrastructure construction, especially in Asia.
Loose Links in the Asian Supply Chain
Aug 2015
A few years ago, an Oregon woman bought a $29.99 Halloween decoration kit at a local Kmart. As she opened the box, a handwritten note from a Chinese prison inmate fell out. Scribbled in broken English...
Why Proxy Access Isn’t Fair
Aug 2015
Early this year, GE announced a new policy: It will allow groups of shareholders to nominate candidates to its Board and place those nominees in the company’s proxy statement, as long as the candidates’ backers have owned at least 3 percent of GE’s shares for at least three years.
The 2015 UK Elections: Why 100% of the Polls Were Wrong
Jul 2015
The general election of 2015 in the United Kingdom was held on May 7 to elect the country’s 56th Parliament. Voting took place in all 650 parliamentary constituencies, each electing one Member of Parliament to the House of Commons.
Why Data Deletion Makes Sense (and Dollars)
Jul 2015
The price of disks has been dropping for years. According to Gartner, the cost of disk storage per terabyte has been falling, too.
Mobile Health: In the Middle of the Beginning
Jul 2015
Healthcare and life sciences, more than any other sector in the world, are in an intense period of innovation and change. New science, technologies, regulations and reimbursement policies are pushing providers, payers and patients to rethink ...
The Middle Kingdom at the Crossroads
Jul 2015
China looms large in the West’s imagination. The Middle Kingdom spent much of mankind’s history as the world’s most prosperous nation. Today, in terms of the sheer size of its economy, it is back on top.
FTI Consulting Risk Research Project
Jul 2015
For decades, large North American- and European-based companies have made significant investments in emerging markets, and foreign direct investment (“FDI”) inflows lately have increased in developed, developing and transitional economies.
The ROI of Compliance
Jun 2015
But with the enforcement of anti-corruption laws intensifying globally, that’s a plan that will weaken the compliance function – and hurt companies – at a time when it’s most needed.
UK Supermarket Wars Get Nasty
Jun 2015
As the British media enthusiastically reports on the conflict, the ongoing supermarket war in the United Kingdom is taking its toll on small food and drink suppliers.
What Are More Than a Billion Insured Patients Worth?
Jun 2015
China’s population suffers from a debilitating lack of access to healthcare. To improve it, the government last year opened up the sector to foreign investors who are rushing in despite daunting challenges.
An Ounce of Prevention
Jun 2015
FTI Consulting frequently is engaged to conduct after-the- event investigations to identify assets, unravel major frauds and help resolve other crisis situations. These often are extensive (and expensive).
The Adoption Curve: How Professors Learn About Change
May 2015
The study of why and how people adopt new ways of doing things goes back decades. Innovation and marketing experts like Everett M. Rogers and Geoffrey A. Moore made "early adopters" and "laggards" familiar terms to describe those who do or do not embrace the new.
Countering the Growing Threat of Cyber Blackmail
May 2015
Extortion and blackmail have been around for centuries. Until recently, obtaining the hidden notes, secret plans and embarrassing photographs that were used to extract money from victims...
Winners and Losers When Oil is $50 a Barrel
May 2015
Major technological advances in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing (fracking) have dramatically expanded U.S. oil and gas production.
Let Fannie and Freddie Breathe
May 2015
The Inspector General for the Federal Housing Finance Agency ("FHFA") recently reported that, due to a lack of capital reserves, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac might need more government bailouts if housing markets decline.
Negotiating Strategies for Women on Their Way to the Top
Apr 2015
Carol Frohlinger is the founder of Negotiating Women, a consulting firm dedicated to educating women on how to rise to leadership positions and to advising organizations that wish to recruit, retain and advance talented women
Geomarket Risk Management
Apr 2015
For many large corporations, forays into foreign markets have delivered mixed results. Gains in developing economies have been subpar even in periods of remarkable growth. Today, even those returns increasingly are threatened by heightened geopolitical risk, protective nationalistic economies and constrained capital markets.
Five Questions to Ask Before Your Next Healthcare Data Breach
Mar 2015
In early February 2015, Anthem, one of America’s largest health insurers, revealed that it had been attacked, with the personal information of some 80 million people exposed.
Getting Smarter About Corporate Intelligence
Mar 2015
In the public imagination, corporate intelligence gathering occupies a shadowy realm where business detectives use any method they can to dig up critical information. These methods, people believe, include honey traps, wiretapping phones and hacking into computer networks — whatever it takes to ferret out the secrets the detective’s client can use to gain a competitive advantage.
Risky Business: Is Dodd-Frank on Target?
Mar 2015
Four years after Congress passed the most sweeping financial reform since the Great Depression, the regulatory framework shaped by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ("Dodd-Frank") remains a work- in-progress, with many rules still unwritten.
The Rise of Telemedicine: Yes, There’s a Virtual Doctor in the House
Feb 2015
As late as the 1960s, doctors often went to patient homes. A decade later, comparing something with “a doctor’s house call” had become a sarcastic comment on the loss of the personal touch.
Trends in International Arbitration
Feb 2015
In an FTI Journal article we wrote in 2010 we noted a surge in claims in international arbitration arising from the global economic crisis but also identified some longer-term underlying drivers of dispute activity based on cross-border investment flows.
The ACA and Big Pharma After the 2014 Mid-Term Elections
Jan 2015
Shortly after the Republican sweep of the November mid-term elections, FTI Consulting’s Strategic Communications segment held a panel to discuss the election’s...
Mexico’s Energy Reform: How to Meet the Risks and Seize the Opportunities
Jan 2015
The Mexican opportunity comes into sharper focus. Mexico’s energy reform, passed in 2013, has generated unprecedented global economic interest.
How Big Data and Analytics Are Disrupting the Financial Sector
Jan 2015
Executives at a European financial services firm had a clear vision. The company would create a data analytics application for all the markets it served. The company would collect data...
The Lure of 'Like New'
Dec 2014
Remanufacturing is a process that returns a product to “like new” performance, with a similar or extended warranty to match. Remanufacturing can provide consumers with products that are up to 40 percent less costly than new products while significantly lessening the environmental impact of their production.
Five Red Flags that Investors in Developing Economies Should Know
Dec 2014
For one American hedge fund, there were many compelling reasons to invest in a U.S. software firm with significant operations in India — 1.3 billion of them, to be exact.
It Takes a Community to Improve Healthcare
Dec 2014
The Affordable Care Act was designed to lower the cost of healthcare while improving its quality. One requirement for achieving both goals is to have individuals make better decisions about their own health and for the health of their community.
Internal Investigations: Revealing The Core Of Corruption
Nov 2014
An internal investigation of fraud, bribery and other types of malfeasance often is difficult to conduct and can be disruptive to business operations.
A State of Siege: Gangs, Drugs, and Violence in Central and Latin America
Nov 2014
Between October 2013 and July 2014, 52,000 children fleeing gang violence in Central America and Latin America were apprehended at the U.S. border.
Investor Activism: IR’s New Rules of Engagement
Nov 2014
The shareholder activism landscape has changed dramatically over the last few years. Activist hedge funds today manage roughly $100 billion, almost three times as much as they managed just five years ago.
Killing the Rate Card
Oct 2014
FTI Consulting is frequently called in by companies to help improve revenues and profits. In the media and entertainment industry, boosting revenues typically involves enhancing ad sales performance.
Allstate Gives Voice to Middle Class Economic Concerns
Oct 2014
In 2009, Allstate, the United States’ largest publicly held personal lines insurer, saw that the confidence of America’s middle class – its core customer base – in its government and economic institutions was eroding.
Game Of Shadows
Oct 2014
Public relations (PR) has an evil twin: dark public relations (DPR), sometimes also referred to as black PR. It involves the unethical damaging of a client’s reputation or corporate identity; that is, it’s about getting the bad word out — and creating that bad word out of lies and falsehoods if need be.
Drilling For A Social Media Strategy
Sep 2014
Long disparaged as a forum for sharing silly videos and endless opining, social media channels like Twitter and Facebook are becoming increasingly important to energy company bottom lines.
The Great Divide
Sep 2014
Since the passage of the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA), healthcare payers and physicians — in concert and independently — have been preparing for value-based reimbursement programs in which meeting quality-of-care and cost-reduction targets would result in benefits both for payers and providers and for the nation as a whole.
True Grit: What Every Woman Needs to Succeed
Sep 2014
Michele Coleman Mayes speaks with FTI Consulting Managing Director Dawn Hall and Senior Director Dana Hayes about confidence, self-doubt, mentoring, career trajectories and the challenges women face when reaching for the corporate brass ring.
The Politics of Business
Aug 2014
After decades of scandals—from Enron to the 2008 financial crisis— corporations have found themselves squarely in the political limelight. Business strategies, actions and behaviors are increasingly subject to oversight and regulatory scrutiny.
Saving the Twinkie
Aug 2014
Despite its iconic brand and products, Hostess Brands, which was founded in 1930 and was one of the largest wholesale bakers and distributors of snack cakes in the United States, emerged from bankruptcy in 2009 with a host of the same problems that had forced it into bankruptcy in 2004.
How to Counter the Counterfeiters
Aug 2014
Despite significant government efforts, China remains the world’s primary source of counterfeit goods.
In Case of Emergency, Open Browser
Jul 2014
In 2010, the state of Nevada determined that its emergency preparedness for schools was struggling to comply with mandates and directives from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Presidential Decision Directives and the U.S. Department of Education.
Managing Cyber Risk: Job #1 for Directors and General Counsel
Jul 2014
The results of the FTI Consulting 2014 Law in the Boardroom Study, conducted with NYSE Governance Services, publisher of Corporate Board Member magazine.
Cross-Border Investigations
Jul 2014
At the 2014 American Bar Association’s National Institute on Internal Corporate Investigations and In-House Counsel, co-sponsored by FTI Consulting, the panel discussion “Trends in Cross-Border Investigations” featured Veeral Gosalia, Senior Managing Director in FTI Consulting’s Technology segment.
A Catch-22 in Asian eDiscovery
Jun 2014
In defending themselves in lawsuits and government investigations, companies easily can violate Asian data protection laws. The consequences are steep fines and even criminal prosecution.
Case Study: Traveling the Hard Road to an Iraqi IPO
Jun 2014
Asiacell Communications, the second-largest telecommunications company in Iraq, last year brought a $1.24 billion offering to the Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) — the first major public share offering since the fall of Saddam Hussein.
Let the Brazilian Compliance Games Begin!
Jun 2014
As Brazil prepares to host the June 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics, the country’s recently enacted anti-corruption law presents a host of compliance challenges to domestic and foreign businesses participating in the preparations.
The Life Science Boom
May 2014
Last year was the Year of the Deal in life sciences. There were 43 U.S. healthcare initial public offerings (IPO), triple the number in 2012.
Mexico's Oilfields of Dreams
May 2014
By opening up its oil and gas reserves to foreign investment, Mexico hopes to boost production and GDP. Foreign energy companies and investors hope to profit from new, rich and logistically convenient sources of gas and oil.
A Roadmap for Healthcare Convergence
May 2014
The U.S. healthcare industry is undergoing a wave of radical change and disruptive innovation.
Clinical Integration: Collaborating for Value-Based Care
May 2014
Bringing together physicians, hospitals and clinics under one umbrella can bring real benefits to patients, doctors and payers.
The Long Road to Improved Utility Storm Planning Begins Here
Apr 2014
Hurricane Sandy made it obvious that electric distribution utilities were ill-prepared to prevent large-scale power outages or quickly restore power to businesses and households.
Myanmar at a Pivotal Stage: Will Fortune Favor the Bold?
Apr 2014
After nearly 50 years of economic decline and political isolation, Myanmar is experiencing a stampede of foreign companies seeking to stake their claim in one of the world’s last economic frontiers.
When Is a Payment a Bribe?
Mar 2014
A recent panel hosted by Corporate Board Member and FTI Consulting took a deep dive beneath the turbulent seas of global regulatory compliance and asked what a good compliance program really looks like for businesses, large and small, operating in a variety of jurisdictions.
The Long (and Expensive) Good-Bye
Mar 2014
The 2010 Affordable Care Act was designed (in part) to reduce the rising and unsustainable cost of healthcare while improving its quality. One area in which this value equation is vividly out of whack is end-of-life care.
Searching for Value: Equity Market Valuations Home and Away
Feb 2014
U.S. equity markets have bounced back, and market valuation metrics now appear stretched even as prospective returns on investment are being compressed. Are U.S. equities overvalued?
INSIDE THE BUSIEST PATENT COURT IN AMERICA
Feb 2014
More than 1,700 patent infringement cases were filed in the Eastern District of Texas in 2013. That’s more than in any other district in the United States.
Is “Business Ethics” an Oxymoron?
Feb 2014
Scandals. Fines. Show trials. These days, just doing business can appear almost criminal. While government-imposed regulation can soothe the public’s ire, it can also create burdensome costs and competitive disadvantages. To survive, businesses must perform reputational due diligence and create self-policing organizational cultures.
Social Media Power Users and Why They Matter
Jan 2014
Although social media has become a pervasive means of communication, businesses struggle to tie their social media efforts to demonstrable business results.
BANKS IN THE CROSSHAIRS
Jan 2014
It’s monumentally difficult for banks to ensure that they’re not being used by money launderers, terrorists, and other assorted bad guys. But governments increasingly are asking them to do just that, and punishing them severely when they fail. How can banks track customers and regulate transactions more effectively and cost-efficiently?
The Affordable Care Act and Beyond: Winners and Losers in the New Era of Healthcare
Jan 2014
Bruised, bloodied but still standing, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is moving forward, bringing the most sweeping changes to the American healthcare system since the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965.
A Conversation With Steve Gunby, FTI Consulting's Next President And CEO
Dec 2013
FTI Journal sat down with FTI Consulting’s newly appointed CEO, Steve Gunby, to get an inside look into his experiences, leadership philosophy and expectations for his new role.
When Your Taxes Are Everybody's Business
Nov 2013
For a long time, when enterprises thought of taxes, it primarily was in terms of determining, paying and limiting them. Questioned about tax policies, the typical corporate response has been to say that the organization is complying with the law and is fulfilling its responsibilities to its shareholders.
Not Your Father's Proxy Fight
Nov 2013
In the energy and industrial sectors, activist funds are having more success re-making boards and influencing corporate strategies than ever before. Size is no defense; performance is no defense. The only real defense is a response plan that assumes your company eventually will become a target.
Calling Dr. Data
Nov 2013
Many hospitals and physician groups in the United States are confronting new forms of reimbursement that seek to curb the upward spiral of healthcare costs. These forms of reimbursement are putting revenues at risk.
Angels in the Analytics
Nov 2013
Boston Medical Center was the city’s largest safety-net provider. But with healthcare insurance reform, state funding dried up, and hospital revenue was in free-fall. Here’s how it turned a 2010 operating loss of $34 million into a $2.5 million gain in two years by deploying advanced analytics to inform decision-making at all levels.
Blueprint for Innovation
Oct 2013
Our survey of 500 London-based firms reveals both the current barriers to innovation and the future keys for creating a sustainable innovative culture.
Ye Olde Supermarket
Oct 2013
There are new combatants entering the already crowded food retailing market every day, and conventional supermarkets of yore keep taking it on the chin. Can the traditional supermarkets of our youths ever again be what they once were to shoppers? It’s not going to be easy.
Population Health Management to the Rescue
Oct 2013
Late last year, a large U.S. regional health plan faced one of its toughest challenges in decades.
Rx for Transformation
Sep 2013
Strategies and tactics to succeed in the turbulent U.S. healthcare market
Empower Your IRO
Sep 2013
The risk of losing touch with investors increases with business and market complexity. In this environment, the role of investor relations (IR) needs to be strategic.
The Big Steal
Sep 2013
In a recent White House speech, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder quoted a security professional who quipped that "there are only two categories of companies affected by trade secret theft: those that know they’ve been compromised, and those that don’t."
In Any Event
Sep 2013
The hurricane is not the risk. The risk is that the hurricane will disrupt your business. There’s not much you can do about the hurricane; there’s a lot you can do to make sure your business can recover.
A New War Plan for Defense Contractors
Aug 2013
With the Iraq war over and the Afghanistan conflict in its final stages, relentless pressure on government spending is creating a very different terrain for defense contractors selling to the U.S. military. If they expect to thrive in the “new normal,” contractors need to assess their situations and develop different competitive approaches and defenses.
Nowhere to Hide
Jul 2013
With the U.S. government cracking down on Medicare fraud, self-screening offers a smart way for healthcare providers to assess and reduce their risks.
Stronger Economy Brings New Worries: Managing Legal Risks in 2013
Jul 2013
The results of the FTI Consulting 2013 Law and the Boardroom Study, conducted with Corporate Board Member magazine.
Overcoming Foreign Direct Investment’s Political Hurdles
Jul 2013
In 2012, the Canadian government approved a controversial merger and acquisition deal that many expected legislators would reject.
Better Healthcare Through Clinical Integration
Jun 2013
A Discussion with Singing River Health System Facilitated by Phil Polakoff, M.D., FTI Consulting Chief Medical Executive
2013 Life Sciences Investor Survey
Jun 2013
The FTI Consulting third annual Life Sciences Investor Survey, a study conducted by the Strategic Communication practice, assessed U.S. and European investors’ outlook on the investment climate in life sciences and, specifically, their expectations for the sector with regard to transactions, drug development pipelines, subsector performance and geographic growth prospects.
2013 Latin America Public Security Index
Jun 2013
Due to its relatively strong growth over the past years, Latin America has made some advancement as a whole in social inclusion, as well as in the fight against crime, in certain countries, leading to an improvement in public security. Growth slowed somewhat in 2012 and, at the beginning of 2013, lagged behind other emerging markets. However, growth in Latin America still is ahead of the developed world, and the region is more stable now than it has been in many decades.
Africa Booms & Multinationals Take Notice
May 2013
Chinese firms have a head start in many of Africa’s booming economies, but now other multinationals are increasingly competing for opportunities in Africa. Going forward, both Chinese and non-Chinese firms will have the best chance to win African contracts by emphasizing high-quality deliverables, ethical business practices, community relations and a commitment to creating good local jobs.
Hit Product Pirates Where it Hurts
May 2013
As product packages have grown more sophisticated, packaging and label companies have become key high-value players in counterfeit supply chains. By targeting these counterfeit manufacturers rather than the street-level retailers, companies have a better chance of putting a major dent in counterfeiting operations and preventing counterfeit goods from reaching the market.
Is The Price Right?
May 2013
By simulating the competitive purchase scenarios that consumers face in real life, discrete choice analysis enables companies to gauge the price elasticity of demand. Such market response simulations allow companies to find the prices for their products and services that will best maximize revenue.
Start Me Up
Apr 2013
Challenges to the U.S. patent system, judicial activism, and the need for litigation reform — A discussion with Chief Judge Rader of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Social vs. Traditional Media
Apr 2013
There’s no argument that sophistication in social media marketing is on the rise and creates unprecedented opportunities to connect with customers and constituencies.
Corporate Anonymity
Apr 2013
Who really owns that business? The pros and cons of concealed company ownership.
Don’t Cover Up, Fess Up!
Mar 2013
Companies can avoid or reduce massive Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) fines through voluntary remedial conduct and disclosures to the DOJ and SEC.
The Realities of the New UK Bribery Act
Mar 2013
Research by FTI Consulting reveals that far too many managers are either unaware of the UK Bribery Act that criminalizes bribery, or surprisingly, willing to break the law to win business.
The Legal Risks That Keep Directors and General Counsels Awake
Mar 2013
Find out what board members are concerned about when it comes to handling cyber risk, FCPA compliance, executive compensation and more. View highlights from the FTI Consulting/Corporate Board Member Magazine study.
IPO Roundtable: Navigating the New IPO Marketplace
Feb 2013
FTI Consulting recently convened a panel of IPO experts at the Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst Conference to talk about the current market and discuss how companies can best prepare for an IPO.
China Plus One
Feb 2013
For the last 20 years, many Western companies have invested in China, drawn by its low production costs and enormous domestic consumer market. But in recent years, the cost advantage has diminished, while other business challenges have emerged. As a result, many companies are looking to exploit opportunities in other growing Asian markets both to hold down costs and to reduce overdependence on China.
A Communications Strategy for Volatile Times
Nov 2012
In today’s uncertain environment, companies need a sound understanding of what their stakeholders think.
Latin America Security Index
Nov 2012
In recent years, multinational corporations have stepped up their investments in emerging markets in order to take advantage of the more rapid growth rates and increasing consumer purchasing power.
E-discovery – Taking Predictive Coding Out of the Black Box
Nov 2012
In cases of commercial litigation, the process of discovery can place a huge burden on defendants. Often, they have to review millions or even tens of millions of documents to find those that are relevant to a case. These costs can spiral into millions of dollars quickly.
From Cop to Counselor
Apr 2012
Independent corporate integrity monitors can help companies increase transparency and improve reporting standards.
Re-Entering Latin America
Apr 2012
Thirty years ago, Navistar International exited a Latin America wracked by political and economic turmoil. Navistar Truck Group President D.T. Kapur explains why the company returned to Latin America in the 1990s and how the region has evolved into a thriving market.
The Bribery Net
Apr 2012
Commercial bribery. Facilitation. Even failure to prevent a bribery from taking place. These are all serious offenses under the new U.K. Bribery Act. Will the Bribery Act really be like the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act on steroids?
The Threat From Inside
Apr 2012
Companies face serious risks from employee intellectual property theft. To protect themselves, they need strong onboarding and exiting policies, plus computer forensics expertise.
The Asset Tracers
Apr 2012
How FTI Consulting combines sophisticated data analysis with classic investigative skills to help clients fight fraud
The CEO As Statesman
Apr 2012
To keep investors happy and protect their own interests, companies and CEOs will need to play a more active role in policy and regulatory debates.
Global Trade And Its Discontents
Apr 2012
With protectionist sentiment on the rise and World Trade Organization disputes growing, advocates of free trade must defend the benefits of an open global trading system.
The Data Conundrum
Apr 2012
Develop protocols now to comply with court data demands without breaching privacy laws.
Expanding Through Exports
Apr 2012
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk talks about the importance of the multilateral Trans-Pacific Partnership, explains how global trade can help Main Street prosper and gives a progress report on the five-year plan to double U.S. exports.
Blocking The Breach
Apr 2012
Up to 90% of U.S. companies have been hacked. By teaming with law enforcement to catch and prosecute hackers, companies can reduce their cybercrime risk.
The Next China
Apr 2012
Business leaders with deep experience in Latin America discuss how to overcome infrastructure and security pitfalls to seize opportunities in countries whose collective GDP is on par with China’s.
Compliance’s Cultural Divide
Apr 2012
Justifiable concerns over corruption in cross-cultural situations lead many companies to overcompensate with harsh mandates that can destroy trust. Education and dialogue often produce better outcomes.
The Impact Of Global Financial Reforms
Dec 2011
The financial crisis spurred significant regulatory reforms including the Dodd-Frank Act. Six top financial leaders discuss whether these reforms can truly prevent another meltdown.
CEO Transitions
Dec 2011
Leadership change affects a company’s enterprise value. Whether that’s positive or negative depends largely on measures taken by boards and CEOs in the months leading up to — and following — the change.
After The Crisis
Dec 2011
Regulators have done much to prevent a recurrence of the 2008 banking crisis. But will it be enough?
The Diversity Advantage
Dec 2011
How regulation and competition are bringing more women into the boardroom
Brazil's Fortunes
Dec 2011
Brazil’s burgeoning middle class is pushing for stronger corporate governance to protect its investment interests.
New Investor Power
Dec 2011
Companies waiting until proxy season to engage investor issues may find themselves scrambling to address concerns that have been festering for months.
Sue Or Be Sued
Dec 2011
Legal actions against global corporations are surging across the map, with every kind of company facing suits from regulators, shareholders, employees and competitors.
The Asian Tiger's Camouflage
Dec 2011
Once fraud is revealed, investor losses can be sudden and dramatic. When considering Asian investments, look beyond the audited financials.
King Regulation
Dec 2011
National governments’ regulatory supremacy is under threat from local and global interests. Between them, they threaten to steal the crown.
View From The Bridge
Dec 2011
Conversations with three CEOs who were at the precipice of the unparalleled banking crisis
Prescription For Integration
Sep 2011
Many U.S. hospitals and physicians are waiting on the sidelines to see if healthcare reform legislation will become a reality. But such hesitancy will put their economic health at risk — regardless of what shape the legislation finally takes.
Time For Change
Sep 2011
Improving value in the United Kingdom’s National Health Service is an economic necessity, and while the government’s unpopular plan may have been watered down, it may yet serve as a model of what other cash-strapped health systems must do. And where private providers can help, they will be in demand.
Unite And Conquer
Sep 2011
Getting bigger is one way to cut costs and improve care, but merged hospitals often fail to achieve one or both goals. Michael Dowling, president and CEO of North Shore-LIJ Health System, discusses what it takes to integrate operations and cultures.
All Hands On Deck
Sep 2011
Accountable care organizations are the talk of the industry in the United States, but precious few actually exist — and that means few guideposts for getting an ACO up and running. That hasn’t stopped this health system.
The Wrong Lessons
Sep 2011
The U.S. government, which has a history of responding to economic crises with counterproductive strategies, has done it again, argues this former regulator, who recommends a more effective path.
Bridging The Divide
Sep 2011
Health insurance CEOs are caught in a tug of war between companies whose employees want affordable care and healthcare providers that desire a decent return on their services. Yet many answers can be found in Europe, South America and Canada — and even the United States.
A World Of Ideas
Sep 2011
Around the globe, innovations in healthcare are coming from private enterprise. These successful projects could lead the way to many others.
What's In The Pipeline?
Sep 2011
Facing negative publicity and investor wariness, pharmaceutical companies need to communicate how investments in R&D will deliver meaningful future growth.
Working Well
Sep 2011
Helping employees kick unhealthy habits and prevent disease has benefits for companies too, and businesses around the world are stepping up their efforts.
Healthcare In A Box
Sep 2011
One company’s simple but effective model for improving healthcare delivery in remote, impoverished locations is having an outsize impact.
A Hard Look At Costs
Sep 2011
As care costs rise, so does the gap between those who can and cannot afford treatment. Key industry players must come onboard to drive down fees and increase healthcare accessibility.
Restricted Access
Mar 2011
Banks are lending again, but new banking regulations, loan structures and products, coupled with more conservative bankers, make for tough going.
Pressure Points
Mar 2011
Activist shareholders are training their sights on how businesses deploy cash and run their operations. In this roundtable, corporate directors discuss the best ways to respond and a board’s proper role in helping companies compete and prosper.
Ready. Aim...
Mar 2011
After three years of hunkering down, deferring unnecessary investment and cutting costs, companies around the world are sitting on record levels of cash to spend as the global economy strengthens.
Detecting Fraud In Real Time
Mar 2011
Multinationals today face proliferating compliance issues that essentially come down to one requirement: putting technology in place to detect wrongdoing at any time and in any location.
Rulebooks For A Changing World
Mar 2011
New thought leadership offerings propose solutions to some of today’s vexing issues.
Crossing The Line
Mar 2011
Britain’s new anticorruption statute puts companies on the spot for the actions of anyone working on their behalf. And ignorance of an agent’s bribes is no excuse.
Risks, Riots And Rewards
Mar 2011
Diverse challenges, many of them unexpected, could slow Asia’s inexorable rise. Investors need to be wary, well informed and unafraid.
Private Equity's New Rules
Nov 2010
In a recent roundtable, five experts discussed whether new U.S. and European regulations hamper funds and investors — and whether there could be hidden benefits.
Venturing Back Into Private Equity
Nov 2010
Many investors who retreated during the financial crisis are re-emerging to find new challenges — and opportunities.
Powering Up
Nov 2010
Environmental policy objectives and regulatory incentives are spurring opportunities for private equity.
Transparent On Demand
Nov 2010
There’s little privacy for private equity when courts, regulators and plaintiffs’ lawyers zero in on firm's electronic communications.
Building a Better Public Image
Nov 2010
As new regulations and competitive necessity draw private equity firms into the public arena, ignoring reputational issues may no longer be an option.
In - And Out Of - Control
Nov 2010
Private equity funds are becoming more engaged with their portfolio companies. But there’s a fine line between fostering and stifling.
Making 1 + 1 = 3
Nov 2010
Most mergers come up short of their goals. Avoiding these five key pitfalls can help companies realize their full potential.
The First 100 Days
Nov 2010
Well before closing on the acquisition of a company, the sponsor should develop a 100-day plan for the acquired company that will put it on the path to achieving the sponsor’s investment goals.
Filling The Corner Office
Nov 2010
When Cerberus Capital Management adds a new business to its portfolio, it knows just where to turn for management know-how.
On The Same Page
Nov 2010
After acquisition, buyers and sellers must do some heavy lifting to ensure that each party holds up its end of the bargain.
A World Of Growth
Nov 2010
Lord Mark Malloch-Brown, who recently joined FTI Consulting as Chairman of the Global Affairs Practice, discusses the opportunities and challenges facing private equity firms in emerging markets.
Why borrowers should do their homework
Apr 2010
When searching for asset-based financing, it is important for a company’s finance team to understand the value of their assets and their cash flow. This involves understanding the appraised value of their fixed assets, examining their working capital assets, and ultimately understanding how those values will be viewed by their potential lender. In larger, widely syndicated transactions, another important consideration is the current market depth and capacity for other investors.
Stimulus Spending: Plugging the Leaks
Apr 2010
When governments pump money into stimulus programs, fraud inevitably follows. Here is how to fight it.
Taming the Banking Beast
Apr 2010
After the turmoil of the financial crisis, the banking sector urgently needs regulatory reform. How can this be achieved?
Executive Compensation: A New Solution to an Old Problem
Apr 2010
Contrary to media “noise,” the issue of executive compensation is not a modern dilemma: economist Adam Smith analyzed it more than 200 years ago. Weak boards, dispersed ownership and an ill-informed financial community all contribute to the problem. But is there a solution?
E-discovery Developments: Rewriting the Rules on Records Management
Apr 2010
A host of legal rulings over the past decade mean companies must think before they press “delete.”
Real Estate in M&A: Making the Right Move
Apr 2010
The prospect of an increase in M&A activity means now is the time to establish the true value of your organization’s real estate portfolio. Whether it is a hidden asset or a huge liability, the following steps should help to clarify its role in your business.
Hedge Fund Disclosure: The Best Defense for an Industry Under Siege
Apr 2010
Hedge funds are under the microscope like never before, as regulators and investors demand greater transparency and disclosure. What does this mean for an industry more used to operating behind a veil?
The Bottom Line on the Top Line: When Will Revenue Growth Resume?
Apr 2010
Companies across the U.S. are adjusting to the “new normal”, a term widely used to describe the changed business landscape that has emerged as companies respond to persistently weak demand for their products and services.
Communicating Executive Compensation
Apr 2010
Each year during proxy season, certain company executives and directors wince in anticipation of publicly disclosing executive compensation. For the majority of workers, pay and benefits are a private matter between them and their employers, but financial regulators require full disclosure of the compensation of key leaders.
Dispute Resolution in the Global Economy
Apr 2010
Global investment trends are causing a significant rise in international arbitration cases. FTI looks at the factors that contribute to success in this little known world.
Show Me the Money
Apr 2010
Non-investment grade companies needing to refinance maturing debt or seeking new money loans are still facing a tough lending environment despite the overall improvement in credit market conditions. This is especially true for middle market companies. FTI Consulting shares some practical insights on how best to find favor with lenders in these challenging times.
The FTI Global Pulse: Monitoring Changing Economic Expectations
Apr 2010
Against a fragile economic backdrop, few are able to agree on what lies ahead. Will the global economy continue its climb out of recession? Or will the world double-dip into more financial woes? New global research from FTI, based on forward-looking global estimates, sheds light on regional economic performance around the world and provides insight into the possible shape of the global recovery.
Understanding the Foreign Corruption Dragnet
Apr 2010
As regulators dedicate more resources to global prosecutions and enforcement actions, FTI looks at what businesses, senior executives and boards can do to educate themselves and their companies
The Next Wave
Oct 2009
A spike in maturities of corporate debt in the U.S. and other OECD countries threatens to capsize the nascent economic recovery. Falling assets prices, weak consumer demand and deleveraging by lenders means that many companies facing some $900 billion of speculative-grade debt maturities by 2014 will struggle to refinance. FTI Consulting counts the cost of going overboard during the boom years and examines the outlook for survivors.
Truth in Advertising
Oct 2009
In a comprehensive look at advertising spending, new research by FTI says that the market will not recover to 2008 levels until 2014 and examines the disruptive influence of the Internet on more traditional forms of advertising.
The Need for Speed
Oct 2009
Access to high-speed Internet service is fast becoming a necessity that consumers cannot live without. Nonetheless, a sizeable minority remain unconnected. With policymakers working on efforts to make broadband more widely available and affordable, a recent report by Compass Lexecon, an FTI subsidiary, helps to inform the debate.
Leaders Must Narrow the Employee Engagement Gap
Oct 2009
Companies are falling short in informing employees about how they are overcoming the challenges thrown up by the global downturn. New research commissioned by FD demonstrates that strong direction, a clear plan of action and straight talking will keep work forces on your side.
What Next for Private Equity?
Oct 2009
Following a turbulent 12 months for the industry, six experts from across the private equity spectrum explore the shape of things to come.
Dealing with the Unforeseen
Oct 2009
Great companies might not be able to predict the future, but they are ready for whatever fate throws their way. The FTI Journal examines best practices from a region familiar with crises.
Cutting U.S. Healthcare Costs
Oct 2009
The FTI Journal recently convened a group of FTI experts from varied yet connected backgrounds and disciplines – from performance improvement and restructuring, to economic consulting and strategic communications – for a discussion about the state of healthcare in the United States and around the world, with a focus on what’s driving increased spending, and how to slow its growth.
Proxy Reform–Be Careful What You Wish For
Oct 2009
Early next year, the five members of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission are expected to vote on an issue that for years has sparked fierce debate between companies and shareholder activists. The issue revolves around whether to make it easier for shareholders to nominate directors for corporate boards.
Turning the Turnaround on its Head
Oct 2009
In a turnaround situation, too many businesses rush to apply short-term fixes rather than diagnosing the real problem. There is only one cure: identifying the competitive advantage and transforming the corporate culture, while keeping a laser-sharp focus on the end-game.
When Dealing With Debt, Confidence Is King
Oct 2009
Credit rationing means there is, and will continue to be, a race to access funds. While market confidence remains fragile, a company’s ability to communicate how it is addressing the threats and opportunities created by the current climate has never been more important.
Don’t Run Before You Can Talk
Oct 2009
Realizing that you have a problem and need specialist turnaround help is the first step in seeking to re-establish your business. However, don’t overlook the impact that communications can have, both positively and negatively, on that process.
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FTI Journal offers deep and engaging insights to contextualize the issues that matter. With a global lens, the publication explores topics that will impact the risks your business faces and its reputation. It’s the go-to source for the actionable advice you need to solve complex problems.