23 Jul, 2024 IPAK: Integrated Process Alignment Kit By Ankura OCFO Process excellence has been extensively discussed, and there are numerous theories and approaches available that try to maximize...
12 Jul, 2024 June Happenings, Inflation Challenges, and the Big Question – ‘To AI or Not to AI’? By Ankura OCFO In this month's industry update, McDonald's announces it will discontinue its AI order-taking technology, Starbucks introduces a "pairing...
25 Jun, 2024 Strategic Valuations in Bank Acquisitions: Navigating Monetary Policy and Interest Rate Impacts By Richard Hitt If you are considering the acquisition of a depository institution, preliminary valuations are more important than ever. The yield curve...
11 Jun, 2024 5 Strategies for a Future-Proof CFO: Leading Finance in a Dynamic Business Environment By Brandon Fuhr Elliot Fuhr The office of the chief financial officer (CFO) is a revolving door – as of Q1 2024, CFO turnover has reached the highest level in three...
10 Jun, 2024 Global Bites: Crafting Success in International Restaurant Expansion [Part 1] By Ankura OCFO Part I: Overview of International Expansion We are excited to announce the release of Part 1 in our three-part series on the...
29 May, 2024 Challenging Conditions for Restaurant Sector in CQ1-2024 By Ankura OCFO With a 2.82% contraction in the Restaurant Index, the sector faces top-line growth hurdles and consumer caution. Amid economic...
21 May, 2024 AML Risk Assessments Revisited By Malessa Arias-Babineaux The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) does not explicitly state that money services businesses (MSBs) must conduct an anti-money laundering (AML)...
17 May, 2024 Consider the Longer Term Tenors when Making SOFR Elections By Mark Thorson Important to consider as companies make their SOFR tenor elections as part of debt repricing. The longer-term tenors have been favorable...
15 May, 2024 The State of the Auto Index and Vehicle Market in May 2024 By Ankura OCFO The auto industry continues to navigate through a complex landscape of challenges and opportunities as we step into May 2024. In a...
13 May, 2024 The Importance of KYC/CDD Review in Preparing for a BSA/AML Program Examination By Ankura Consulting The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations are fundamental components of the financial industry’s efforts to...
03 May, 2024 April Happenings in the Restaurant Sector: Expansion, Contraction, and a Major Announcement By Ankura OCFO This month's industry update highlights the announcement of a multi-billion dollar acquisition of a restaurant chain, the #1 rated...
02 May, 2024 KKR, Thoma Bravo Exploits Competitive Lending Markets To Revamp Portfolios By Karl D'Cunha This article was originally posted by ION ANALYTICS, on April 16th. In recent years, the dynamics of capital markets have posed...