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Top 50 Insourcers in the U.S.: The Organization for International Investment (OFII) and accounting firm RSM McGladrey have compiled the first annual "Insourcing 50" list to evaluate foreign investment in the United States based on 2006 revenue. [more]
China and Africa Team Up: The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the most valuable bank in the world, is buying a 20 percent stake in South Africa’s Standard Bank. [more]
Greener Regulation Expected: Senior executives expect to see more government regulation in the next five years, and 72 percent think environmental regulation should be mandated, according to a national survey by accounting firm Grant Thornton LLP. [more]
The Rising Costs of Fraud: Fraud has increased almost 40 percent and cost companies $2.4 million since 2005, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers' 2007 Global Economic Crime Survey. [more]
M&A in the Emerging Market: Although many companies seek M&A action in emerging markets, lack of accurate financial information and local culture can squelch strategic plans. [more]
Information Is an Ultimate Asset: What is a root cause of missing out on business opportunities, increasing risk and dwindling shareholder value? [more]
The ROI on Responsibility: Social, environmental and economic responsibility programs have become de rigeur at many forward-looking companies in recent years, but do these initiatives provide any business benefits beyond the realm of public relations? [more]
Strengthening the CFO-CSO Relationship: As CFOs have expanded their strategic managerial role in recent years, they've found themselves working more and more alongside chief strategy officers (CSOs). [more]
Repairing China’s Reputation: China’s image as “factory to the world” has suffered significant damage this year due to assorted mishaps, such as the lead-paint incident that led to Mattel’s massive toy recall. [more]
Fastest Expanding Market: Biofuels: Billions of dollars in tax breaks and incentives are two drivers of the biofuels market, and the United States leads the world in investing in biologically-derived renewable fuel. [more]
Capitalizing on Corporate Responsibility: Though they demand time, corporate responsibility programs can boost profitability, according to the executives surveyed by Grant Thornton LLP. [more]
Good News on Pension Plan Funding: About this time last year companies were wringing their hands about the possible effect on shareholder equity of FAS 158, which requires plan sponsors to recognize unfunded benefit obligations on the balance sheet. [more]
Lehman Brothers Shutters Subprime Unit: The latest victims of the subprime meltdown are the 1,200 employees of BNC Mortgage LLC, the subprime lending operation of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. [more]
Hyper Competition Breeds Constant Reorganization: Becoming a pro in organizational design is key to remaining competitive, according to a recent study by The Conference Board. [more]
An Overlooked Strategy: Tapping Hidden Assets: Comapanies often turn to acquisitions or adventures in new markets to spur growth, but those strategies are rarely successful, according to this article from consulting firm Bain & Co. [more]
The Trend Toward Talk: The noticeable increase in shareholder proposal withdrawals this past year is the biggest indicator that companies and shareholders are choosing negotiation over confrontation. [more]
SunTrust Banks To Downsize: The seventh-largest bank in the United States, SunTrust Banks Inc., intends to cut 7 percent of its workforce (or 2,400 jobs) by the end of next year. [more]
The High Cost of Lax Regulation: Who is accountable for the lack of oversight in Southern China, where dangerous and recalled pet food, toothpaste and toys are produced? [more]
Merge To Improve Audit Quality?: The UK's Professional Oversight Board suggests that small firms consolidate in an effort to improve audit quality, after new accounting rules for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have resulted in frustration and fewer audit registrations. [more]
Greener Resolutions Filed in 2007: The 2007 proxy season has proved to be the greenest yet -- a total of 43 climate-related shareholder resolutions were filed with US organizations this year. [more]