The global impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on the travel industry The Inflation Reduction Act is one of the most significant pieces of climate legislation in US history. It makes available funding across several industries to deal with pollution and substandard infrastructure and to address the impact of climate change. The Act will introduce hundreds of federal programs and, … Read More

The great skills shift: 4 strategies for building a future-ready workforce in manufacturing Technological change continues at a rate that many manufacturing companies cannot comprehend. This change is leading to a wave of digitisation and automation that will quickly affect each manufacturer’s workforce.  As such, many jobs will change significantly, requiring upskilling or reskilling across the industry. But as many companies … Read More

The generational shift: attracting and retaining talent There’s been a seismic shift in employee expectations. The new labour market is more focused on whether a particular organisation positively impacts people and the planet, and will vote with their feet if unhappy. This development poses a significant challenge to leaders in the modern era who understand that new employees (especially the … Read More

HLB Perú Noticias Legales y Tributarias 1.DECRETO SUPREMO N° 320-2023-EF Aprueban el Reglamento del Decreto Legislativo N° 1535, que regula la calificación de los sujetos que deben cumplir obligaciones administradas y/o recaudadas por la SUNAT, conforme a un perfil de cumplimiento, así como los efectos de dicha calificación, aplicable a los sujetos que generan rentas de tercera categoría. Para mayor detalle … Read More

European Commission publish draft Delegated Act with  first set of European sustainability reporting standards (ESRS) On June 9, 2023, the European Commission published a draft Delegated Act (DA). It includes a first set of European Sustainably Reporting Standards (ESRS), with a period of consultation that ends on July 7. How does this fit into the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), … Read More

The impact of data analytics and AI on deals Terms like data analytics and AI are being tossed around on just about every earnings call this year as more companies look into the potential investment opportunities and accompanying risks of these technologies. Everyone is talking about it, but what are the implications in the context of today’s M&A market?  Data … Read More

Utilising blockchain in the food and beverage industry for transparency and trust The multibillion-dollar food and beverage industry faces an ongoing challenge associated with tracking, distribution, transparency and trust. This challenge can make it hard to ensure safety and security, especially as there are so many individual links to the chain. Additionally, the US government keeps a close eye on … Read More

Navigating the legal and regulatory complexities of generative AI: A guide for business compliance The meteoric rise of ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms has been nothing short of extraordinary. But beneath the promise of AI — productivity growth and innovation at a pace never seen before — lies a complex legal reality that companies, large and small, need to … Read More

Seeking efficient and sustainable paths to growth: APAC leaders’ agenda – HLB Survey of Business Leaders 2023  Business leaders in APAC have taken longer to get back on track post-pandemic given more recent easing of restrictions on movement and operations in the region. Among survey respondents from APAC, 60% remain concerned about the ongoing consequences of COVID-19, with twice as many APAC leaders … Read More

M&A and the importance of a strategic view of Purchase Price Allocation          The global economic downturn that began in 2022 continues in 2023, which has greatly slowed international merger and acquisition (M&A) activity according to Pitchbook data. The era of liquidity / “cheap” money is over. But, despite all the limitations imposed by the economic scenario, foreign … Read More