Forensic accountancy 101: Why your business could benefit from a review Financial security represents an ever-growing challenge for businesses of all types, but this can be a complex landscape with issues that range from fraud detection to regulatory compliance. And when it comes to fraud specifically, organisations may lose around 5% of their annual turnover to this issue, according to the Association … Read More

How Chinese capital is engaging with Europe’s changing priorities As China’s global economic influence deepens, its investment approach in Europe is gradually transforming, becoming more targeted, diversified, and strategic. Once focused on opportunistic acquisitions, today’s Chinese investment strategy in Europe reflects a more sophisticated alignment with long-term industrial goals, technological collaboration, and logistical efficiency. HLB’s Chief Growth Officer, Coco Ke … Read More

Technology and innovation outlook: Impacts on professional servicesk in global real estate Global Technology & Advisory Services Leader Jim Burke sits down with Mark Little, an entrepreneur with experience in big tech, for a session on how innovation and AI impacts professional services. Transforming legacy profession: AI as a partner, not a replacement The role of AI has been steadily … Read More

Trade outlook in global real estate HLB has long been a key player in the global real estate sector. As the official supervisor of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards—the gold standard for excellence across Asia-Pacific—HLB continues to shape conversations and standards in real estate. Through our international network of legal, tax, and advisory firms, HLB aims to actively contribute to the sector’s development … Read More

Digital transformation in the hospitality industry – How to boost staff efficiency By Laura Madeley; Director, Menzies (HLB UK) The hospitality industry needs to embrace digital transformation as it continues to recover and grow, post-pandemic. With this in mind, a growing number of sector companies have now chosen to invest in technology that will address inefficiencies and enhance staff productivity. … Read More

Mastering data potential: Advanced AI and big wins No longer a moonshot experiment or the preserve of tech enthusiasts, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved into a transformative force driving business innovation across industries. It is now integral to helping companies make data-driven decisions and stay competitive. Yet, while more and more organisations embrace AI, few have mastered its full potential. … Read More

Inflation and transformation: Tips for SMEs on the importance of efficiency By Pablo Kaplan; Managing Partner, HLB PMA (Argentina) Inflation has a way of hiding problems. It can quietly shield inefficient businesses, mask operational flaws, cover up poor decisions, and give underperforming firms a lifeline—one they often did not know they were relying on. However, that cushion is slowly disappearing. … Read More

Latin America: Strengthening agility to compete on the global stageHLB Survey of Business Leaders 2025 LATAM leaders entered the past year in high spirits. 92% were confident in their ability to grow revenues. This year, business confidence is more muted. Only 38% expect an increase in global growth and 79% are certain in their ability to increase revenues.  Local economies … Read More

Beyond the essentials: Unlocking value from data Although data has become one of the most valuable assets for businesses today, many companies still struggle to extract meaningful insights from it. While basic data collection and reporting are now standard practice, the next step is leveraging data for strategic decision-making. This article explores data applications beyond essential data collection and reporting, … Read More

Laying the foundations: Understanding data and its importance In today’s digital world, data is more than just a resource—it is the foundation of business strategy. Often referred to as the new oil, data helps businesses drive efficiencies, make informed decisions, and seize new opportunities. Still, just like crude oil, raw data must be refined to unlock its real value. Poor … Read More