Podcasts by HLB Cross-Border Business Talks
An HLB podcast series in which we share our insights and ideas, and welcome guest speakers to keep you informed on cross-border business topics. We provide bite-size analysis on today’s issues in 10 to 15 min long episodes.
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Eps 25: The integration of accounting and cyber forensics from 2021-12-02T15:12:36
In follow-up to our cybersecurity report 2021 we discuss the integration of accounting and cyber forensics, and ask – what should business leaders be aware of? With guests Tom Reck ...
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Eps 24: Emerging growth companies and M&A activity during the pandemic from 2021-01-27T12:09:14
For many emerging growth companies, the pandemic has presented unique opportunities. We sit down with Chris DeMayo, HLB’s Global Emerging Technology Leader, Patrizio Prospero from HLB Malt...
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Eps 23: Cyber-risks in the age of remote working from 2020-10-07T10:57:13
In light of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, HLB’s Chief Innovation Officer Abu Bakkar is joined by Global Advisory Leader Jim Bourke, and HLB Digital Partners Almerindo Graziano and Gustavo...
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Eps 22: How the European investment climate is adapting to the New Normal from 2020-08-20T12:05:26
In a follow-up to our North America podcast, we sit down with Bart de Volder from HLB Netherlands and David East, Head of FDI at Bureau van Dijk to discuss in what ways the European investment c...
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Eps 21: COVID-19’s impact on the North American investment climate from 2020-08-19T09:36:56
The global investment climate has been considerably impacted by the pandemic. We sat down with Anant Patel, HLB’s Global Transaction Advisory Services Leader and David East, Head of FDI at Bure...
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Eps 20: The ongoing impact of COVID-19 on financial reporting from 2020-08-11T10:24:50
COVID-19 has disrupted most professions across the globe with auditing being no exception. We sat down with HLB’s International Assurance Committee Member Jennifer Chowhan and HLB UK’...
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Eps 19: Transfer Pricing considerations in light of COVID-19 from 2020-07-02T12:04:27
With the abrupt change in economic conditions and likelihood for ongoing challenges, existing Transfer Pricing policies may no longer reflect economic realities. We sat down with HLB’s Glo...
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Eps 18: Emerging technology trends for 2020 from 2020-03-23T12:44:33
Smart technologies such as IOT and blockchain are having a huge impact on global businesses. We sat down with HLB’s Patrizio Prospero and Jim Bourke to understand what new emerging technol...
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Eps. 17: Transforming business through AI from 2020-02-26T15:34:12
Business leaders across the globe consider Artificial Intelligence (AI) the most important technological innovation for business future success. We sat down with HLB’s Jim Bourke and Claus Frank...
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Eps 16: Investor confidence remains uncertain but opportunities are ahead from 2020-02-13T12:19:09
David East, Director of Product Strategy at Moody’s Analytics working for Bureau van Dijk and Andrew Mosby from HLB’s Global Accounting and Compliance Services group discuss how increased levels...
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Eps 15: The role of Not-For-Profits in the development of Africa from 2020-02-13T11:58:11
What role does the Not-For-Profit sector play in the development of Africa and overcoming key challenges such as social integration, unemployment and poverty alleviation? HLB’s Clensy Appavoo an...
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Eps 14: M&A Trends in Africa from 2020-01-21T16:20:33
Africa remains an attractive destination for buyers, with its growing middle class, improving economies and increasingly stable political environment. HLB’s Marco Donzelli sits down with Neermal...
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Eps 13: Cities of the Future from 2019-12-04T10:49
Some of the world’s most well-known cities are often the most competitive. They must compete for talent and investment to ensure they become global hubs for businesses and people alike. In our l...
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Eps 12: Consumer behaviour changes and the response of global businesses from 2019-11-21T11:00:13
Consumers no longer buy simply on price or brand name -there are now a variety of factors that influence their choices. For global businesses, keeping on top of the latest trends can be a challe...
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Eps 11: Challenges and opportunities in today’s global real estate market from 2019-10-29T18:04:59
Mark Robinson from Colliers International and HLB’s Global Real Estate Leader, Ralph Mitchison discuss how the global real estate market is well positioned for growth and why disruption in the m...
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Eps 10: Why does the world need Cyber Security Awareness Month? from 2019-10-02T14:21:41
With the number and variation of cyber-attacks continuing to increase, cyber security remains a top concern for business leaders across the globe. On this episode, HLB Chief Innovation Officer A...
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Eps 9: Blockchain intelligence: A compliance framework for crypto-currency transactions from 2019-09-24T15:50:26
How is blockchain changing society and the way we do business? Together with HLB’s Patrizio Prospero, HLB CEO Marco Donzelli discusses the societal impact of blockchain technology and regulation...
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Eps 8: Made in Italy: How Italian companies are conducting cross border business from 2019-09-13T12:09:22
While in Milan, the global capital of fashion and design, HLB Italy chairman, Marco Gragnoli, discusses the Made in Italy industry and how Italian companies are successfully conducting cross bor...
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Eps 7: The importance of soft skills in business from 2019-09-05T10:10:32
Professor Adrian Furnam and HLB’s Bettina Cassegrain discuss how having the ability to influence, persuade and negotiate with others, both inside and outside an organisation, is crucial fo...
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Eps 6: A profession in transformation: Audit practices are becoming more technology driven and culturally diverse from 2019-08-19T12:39:16
Julie Carman, Head of Global Strategic Alliances and Digital Transformation for Accountants at Sage and HLB’s Jim Bourke discuss the tech and culture driven evolution of the accounting professio...
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Eps 5: Investor confidence remains fragile from 2019-08-12T16:47:47
David East, Director of Product Strategy at Moody’s Analytics working for Bureau van Dijk and HLB’s Marco Donzelli discuss global FDI trends and how escalating trade tensions and policy uncertai...
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Eps 4: Why the revision of ISA 540 is creating a more collaborative dialogue between auditors and clients from 2019-07-30T14:19:41
Bettina Cassegrain, HLB’s Global Assurance Leader and Jennifer Chowhan, Leadership Team Member for HLB’s International Assurance Committee, discuss the importance of the ISA 540 revision and how...
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Eps 3: The next generation of start-ups: Going across borders from 2019-07-23T08:58:47
In the heart of Silicon Valley, HLB’s Industry X.0 Marco Donzelli, Chris DeMayo and David Sacarelos together with guest speaker Lei Wang, Chairman and CEO of Huahai Technology discuss the next g...
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Eps 2: US-China trade conflict: In every crisis there are always opportunities from 2019-07-02T10:37:33
Zhenge Zhao, General Representative of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade in the USA and HLB’s Coco Liu, Chief Regional Officer Asia Pacific discuss the trade war between Chi...
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Eps 1: Challenges and opportunities for foreign companies in the US in times of trade uncertainty from 2019-07-02T10:35:42
Trade conflict and Brexit are cause for turbulent times for international businesses. Stephen Cheung, President of the World Trade Center Los Angeles and HLB’s Yan Jiang, Senior Tax Manager spec...
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