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There’s a strong investor appetite for companies operating in the Education Technology (“EdTech”) industry, a diverse and fragmented sector standing at the intersection of education and information technology. This report explores some of the key themes in the EdTech sector and takes a closer look at the growth drivers, M&A activity and valuation trends, and other factors impacting the EdTech industry that is expected to continue its upward trajectory while outperforming the S&P 500.

In today’s global economy, more companies than ever have employees in numerous countries, often relying on a mobile global workforce to expand into new markets and meet strategic and operational needs. This updated Global Employer Guide includes basic outlines of employment requirements in nearly 20 countries in a concise table format that allows easy comparison from country to country.

When there are significant economic challenges and volatility, employers are left to contemplate and prepare for workforce reductions. This guide provides a quick access to the Terminations of Employment sections of the Global Employer Guide 2023, where you will find additional employment policies across nearly 20 countries.

With the shift moving away from a fear-based approach to a more positive paradigm, Wealth 3.0 presents the way forward in the wealth advising community. In practice, Wealth 3.0 empowers family clients to work together toward the creative possibilities their wealth and business can offer. Here are some of the practical shifts in mindset and practice that advisors can engage in to make this happen with their clients.

After each year, it is important to look back and reflect on the previous year and make a fresh set of projections for the year ahead. While predictions are not perfect, they help set the framework for how to be prepared for potential threats. With the benefit of experience and expertise in the cyberspace, the forecast for 2023 begins with the lack of cybersecurity resources and the rise of more attacks on mobile devices.

Losses from extreme weather events continue to reduce the availability of insurance coverage in higher-risk areas, while increasing cyber threats and tort exposures are raising premium costs. Affluent families and their advisors must think creatively and proactively to improve resiliency and control costs. With risk everywhere, proactive planning pays offs.

Effective tax planning can accomplish much more than limiting the tax liabilities for the current and future years. With a closer look at the federal state and gift tax exemption levels and other tax areas, there are opportunities to maximize additional savings and achieve your tax planning goals in 2023.

The current next-generation family members are changing the way families view wealth, no longer focusing on creating wealth for wealth’s sake.

In a time of turbulence in the marketplace, private companies eyeing an exit should concentrate on building internal efficiencies to get maximum valuations. With a focus on the ‘long game’ approach and the value creation, corporate directors who have deep experience in M&A provide their thoughts on how board members can help their companies weather the storm and prepare for the deal process to achieve a successful outcome.

For an investment committee to be effective, there must be a written committee charter that will help guide and add value to a portfolio. Following five core elements tailored to fit any family’s circumstance, this sample investment committee charter serves as a strong foundation for short- and long-term investment success.