North America: Decisive innovation to fuel profit growthHLB Survey of Business Leaders 2025 North American leaders enter the new year with high confidence. 55% expect global growth to increase in 2025 compared to 43% of their global peers. Similarly, 91% are bullish about growing their business revenue in the next 12 months. The US economy grew at 3.1% last year, … Read More

International Women’s Day 2025 – Accelerate Action for inclusive workplaces This International Women’s Day (IWD), the theme ‘Accelerate Action’ challenges us to take swift, meaningful steps to create inclusive workplaces. While progressive strides have been made, the insights from the HLB Women Advancement Report 2024 remind us that the future of gender parity is still far from reach.   Embedded in our network … Read More

Beyond good intentions: Why investing in women is a business imperative for professional services firms By Mary Cloonan; Marketing Clever Every year, International Women’s Day presents an opportunity to reflect on progress, acknowledge challenges, and—most importantly—transition from conversation to action. While diversity and inclusion are frequently framed as moral imperatives, they are also commercial. Ensuring women thrive in the workplace … Read More

IPO Watch Australia: Low volumes in 2024 By Marcus Ohm; Partner, HLB Mann Judd Perth Australia’s IPO market in 2024 saw its lowest activity in two decades with only 29 listings on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). At the same time, it also experienced a considerable increase in funds raised compared to 2023. Total funds raised surged 387% to $4.1 … Read More

The LATAM moment Latin America (LATAM), an economically diverse region rich in natural resources and committed to innovation, is emerging as a global hotspot of opportunities for businesses seeking diversification and growth. We spoke with some of HLB’s region’s industry leaders, Pablo Maldonado, HLB Mexico, Pablo Kaplan, HLB Argentina, Carlos Camacho, HLB Costa Rica, and Douglas Locatelli, HLB Brazil, who … Read More

Preparing for choppy waters: Implications of the new customs and tariff landscape for global companies By Chad Martin; Principal, Transfer Pricing, Eide Bailly LLP (HLB USA), Marina Gentile; HLB Global Transfer Pricing Leader, and Kimberlee S.P. Murphy; Tax Partner, Withum (HLB USA) The threat of new or increased tariffs between major world economies has created a volatile situation for companies … Read More

How can you connect your global project to the ESG requirements of a local jurisdiction? A conversation with Tom Barry; HLB USA Chair-person, and Benedetta Audia; Global Legal Expert & Advisor It can become increasingly complex to navigate environmental, social and governance (ESG] requirements across different jurisdictions. After all, some organisations strive to align with global sustainability goals but face … Read More

Transaction Outlook 2025 By Bart de Volder; Global Transaction Advisory Services Leader The global M&A landscape shows signs of varied recovery across different regions, shaped by factors such as inflation, interest rates, and valuation gaps. Insights from HLB’s Annual Survey of Business Leaders 2025 reveal cautious optimism as they focus on strategic investments to adapt to evolving market dynamics. While … Read More

Getting strategic about the ‘S’ in ESG By Paul Ioannou; Strategic Consultant on Social Value ESG in context  Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria have emerged as vital benchmarks for assessing corporate performance and investments. It includes factors that extend beyond traditional financial metrics, focusing on a company’s impact on the environment, its relationships with stakeholders, and its governance practices. … Read More

The different roles in sustainability transition: Insights from our Latin America conference A conversation with Martin Mariscal Lahusen; Volkswagen Head of GRC and Sustainability for Mexico, Bettina Cassegrain; HLB Global Director of Professional Standards and Sustainability Assurance, and Pablo Maldonado, HLB México Chair Puebla, Volkswagen’s hub for operations in Mexico and home to one of its largest plants worldwide, was … Read More