HLB Cross-Border Business Talks

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 technologies trends are on the horizon for 2020 or if we can expect businesses to embrace these existing technologies more.

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 and guest speaker Heiko Altrichter from AI research laboratory Laxford Capital to understand the benefits and limitations of AI for business.

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 of uncertainty are affecting European FDI trends.

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 and Dave Springsteen discuss the matter.

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 Shimadry from MCB Capital Markets, William Hunnam from Orbitt and Clensy Appavoo from HLB Mauritius to discuss the latest M&A trends across the continent.

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 latest podcast, Justin Kreamer, Senior Vice President, Partnerships, New York City Economic Development Corporation; Jason Mariarathanam, Practice Leader of Advisory Services HLB Netherlands; […]

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 challenge. Barry Sheldon, President & Chief Operating Officer, Illy Caffe, North America & Jim Bourke, HLB’s Global Technology Advisory & Digital […]

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 market is not just limited to technology.

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 Abu Bakkar and Global Technology Advisory Leader Jim Bourke discuss the importance of education and implementation of best practices to minimise cyber security risk.

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 around crypto-currency transactions with Giancarlo Russo, Founder of Neutrino and Alessandro Perillo, Innovation Manager at Young Platform.

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 border business.

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 for leadership success and business growth.

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 profession across the globe and how it is creating value for clients.

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 uncertainty is impacting investor confidence.

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 a new emphasis on professional scepticism will impact and improve accounting estimates.

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 generation of start-ups and the challenges and opportunities to grow across borders in today’s global business environment.

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 China and the US, the impact on FDI activity between the two economies and the opportunities the current situation presents.

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 specialised in US-Asia cross-border activity discuss current challenges and opportunities for foreign companies operating in the US.