Harvard Business

JANUARY 16, 2017

Their operating environment changes in a way they don’t recognize, or they take on a project that they believe is within their capability but isn’t. But as the organization grew, its operations became more complex. To restore its balance sheet, it had to sell half the business. Shortcomings in Self-Governance.

Company 28

Company Government Balance Sheet System 28

Harvard Business

AUGUST 12, 2016

Most of these companies are private and don’t publish their balance sheets. The 300,000 companies in the association’s data set have more than doubled their profits from operations over the past 13 years, outpacing their corporate counterparts in the country. Of course, this distinct orientation comes with a risk.

Industry 28

Industry Balance Sheet Enterprise Recruiting 28

Harvard Business

JUNE 20, 2016

My guess is that while a poor balance sheet might cause restless sleep, it’s the thought of an incorrectly reported balance sheet that brings on night terrors. What’s a typical independent director’s worst nightmare? It’s not surprising. I’m not against benchmarking and norming.

Benchmarking 32

Benchmarking Company Balance Sheet Intellectual Property 32

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Stung by a series of risky foreign adventures that came back to bite them, most large global banks in Europe and the United States have retreated from foreign operations. Of course, the retrenchment of global finance also reflects pressure on banks from regulators and shareholders to rebuild their capital and liquidity.

Banking 28

Banking Balance Sheet McKinsey Finance 28

Harvard Business

MARCH 14, 2017

IBM, for example, is partnering with startup Loyyal to develop blockchain infrastructure for loyalty and rewards programs. First, blockchain could help relieve a large balance-sheet liability that many in the industry are facing. Early adopters could benefit considerably.

Travel 36

Travel Balance Sheet Hotels Airlines 36

Harvard Business

JULY 12, 2017

This spread of risk, of course, also prevented a merchant from absconding with his ship’s goods and never reuniting with the other traders; he’d have too much to lose. Part of the reason insurers are wary of insuring tangible assets in developing markets is the fear of fraud and losses that cannot be validated.

Insurance 33

Insurance Insurance Industry Balance Sheet 33

MishTalk

MARCH 17, 2014

This model rests on an understanding of how distortions in the savings rates of different countries have driven the great trade and balance-sheet distortions with which we are wrestling today, just as they have in most previous global crises, including those of the 1870s, the 1930s, and the 1970s. The process is quite easy to explain.

Banking 67

Banking Real Estate Productivity Policies 67

MishTalk

DECEMBER 17, 2013

The latest proposals could see up to 126 people being consulted on how to wind up a bank, even though agreement might need to be reached over the course of a weekend while financial markets are closed. Some senior officials are warning the proposals are too cumbersome. Banking Union Math Munchau''s reasons are important.

Banking 73

Banking Finance Balance Sheet Financial 73