Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Flash Report February 23, 2022 The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Its Potential Implications and Impact On February 21, after months of building up forces close to Ukraine’s borders, Vladimir Putin recognized the Luhansk and Donetsk regions of Ukraine as “independent people’s republics.” He ordered the Russian Defense Ministry to deploy troops in those regions to “maintain the peace.” These actions commenced on the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Crimea almost eight years to the day. The… Client Story May 26, 2023 Specialty insurer standardizes policy platforms to deliver operational efficiencies ahead of IPO A global specialty insurance organization had been growing rapidly through a roll-up strategy to position itself for an initial public offering (IPO). The acquisitions created multiple underwriting and policy management processes and systems that were hindering operational efficiency. Executive leadership understood that to achieve the highest equity valuation possible it would need to… Survey November 21, 2023 2023 Technology, Media and Telecommunications Finance Trends "The more things change, the more they remain the same" aptly describes the current dynamic for finance leaders across the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) industry group. Inflation, supply chain challenges, consumer demand for sustainable and inclusive practices and reporting, new technologies, cyberthreats and labor shortages are pushing TMT finance leaders beyond their… Podcast August 17, 2023 Risky Women Podcast | Talent Management and the Nature of Work Tonya Hummers, Managing Director at Protiviti, speaks with Sarah Olthoff, Senior Vice President and Chief Business Risk Officer at Discover Financial Services. Watch the podcast as Tonya and Sarah discuss resiliency and adaptability as key traits for succeeding in the face of challenges, the evolving nature of work environments and shifts towards hybrid models to support flexible schedules in the… Newsletter July 4, 2022 Private Equity Insights: PE Challenges with ESG, Future of Work, and Cybersecurity As we head into the second half of 2022, it’s a volatile business climate in private equity. Inflation is on the rise, fueled by strong consumer demand. The labor market has stayed hot and unemployment levels low, with the gap between job openings and available candidates in the millions. PE deal activity and exits have slowed but they remain above longer-term trends. That said, public listings… Flash Report December 30, 2020 PPP 2.0 – A Renewed Opportunity (and New Set of Headaches) for Lenders As the old saying goes, the best deals are made when neither side gets exactly what it wants. By that standard, the most recent federal pandemic relief bill that finally passed into law in late December certainly qualifies as a great deal.Democrats who for months had been seeking a bill in excess of $3 trillion were undoubtedly disappointed by the final price tag of slightly more than $900… Podcast December 11, 2023 Risky Women Podcast | Complexity of the Compliance Landscape Jenny Wong, a managing director at Protiviti, engages in a conversation with Debra Au, a managing director and head of legal, compliance and secretariat, Hong Kong and China, at DBS Bank Hong Kong.Watch the video podcast as Jenny and Debra delve into the regulatory compliance challenges confronting financial institutions in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. They discuss the adoption of compliance… Survey December 8, 2022 Executive Perspectives on Top Risks for 2023 and 2032 The level of uncertainty in today’s global marketplace and the velocity of change continue to produce a multitude of potential risks that can disrupt an organization’s business model and strategy on very short notice. Flash Report March 22, 2022 SEC Issues Proposed Rules for Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures Today, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued proposed rules that would require reporting companies to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures. Specifically, the commission voted to approve moving forward with proposed changes related to information about climate-related risks contained in registration statements and periodic reports, such as a company’s annual… Flash Report May 11, 2021 Skills and Scale The New Finance Labor Model Proves Its Real-World ValueThe finance labor model of the future has passed a major test – and it was a massive one. The results of Protiviti’s latest global survey of CFOs and finance leaders show that finance organizations which leverage a diverse talent pool of full-time employees, contract and temporary workers, expert external consultants, and managed services and… Load More