The COVID pandemic has changed much about the business environment and operations, and anti-fraud programs must evolve along with them. To assess how organizations are preparing for the “next” normal, this research study surveyed anti-fraud professionals around the globe for their views on the current and expected effect of COVID-19 on the fraud landscape, including the lessons learned that will help move anti-fraud programs forward in a post-pandemic environment.
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While marijuana is still illegal under federal law, what was previously considered a forbidden substance is now part of the mainstream. As public policy evolves, risk professionals must stay abreast of legal and political developments, review and update existing workplace policies, and carefully handle any workers’ compensation, employment practices liability, and other insurance claims in which marijuana use may play a role.
S corporation shareholder agreements should be carefully crafted by legal counsel in order to avoid certain events that can imperil the company’s S election. One important consideration is the language in the shareholder agreement related to nonvoting stock transfer restrictions. Learn how to address this issue—and avoid costly pitfalls—before it arises in the course of estate planning or a private company sale. See how nonvoting shares are needed.
Family offices are a key target for cybersecurity breaches and, with many organizations requiring their employees to work remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the risks have only increased. With cyberattacks on the rise, many family offices are focusing their attention on how to protect themselves. Here’s a look at some of the most common types of cybersecurity breaches and what family offices can do to stay safe.
Although the events of 2020 were unexpected and hard to prepare for, having conversations about processes, assessing risks, and learning to practice decision-making with your family can help when crisis strikes. On this episode of Tolleson Insights, Richard Joyner shares his observations and the lessons learned over the last 18 months from working with families of wealth. He also shares the top three steps families can take to start their preparation process.
Although water damage is the most frequent cause of loss to luxury homes, most people don’t appreciate the specific impact it could have on them—and therefore don’t take proactive steps to avoid it. By anticipating and dispelling water damage assumptions and the myths up front, you can sidestep costly losses in the future. In these three videos, learn how automated and simple solutions can prevent or minimize water damage throughout your home.
In many areas of the United States and Canada, every year brings the risk of wildfires, especially between August and November. However, there’s a lot you can do to prepare your home for wildfire season. In these three, short videos on wildfire readiness, learn to protect your home by understanding and avoiding the hazards of juniper bushes, Italian cypress trees, and bark mulch. And see how special types of vents can enhance your home’s protection throughout wildfire season.
The global pandemic forced a critical reflection period across every business, and the middle market made the most of it. From protecting their workforces, to rethinking strategy and technology, to preserving revenues, and seeking relief to ensure stability, companies took action and took charge of their plans for resilience. Middle market CFOs reconsidered what is truly essential and discovered new areas of opportunity.
With multiple states rolling out phased access to COVID-19 vaccines, many employers are considering whether they want to require employees to be vaccinated, how to encourage employee vaccinations, and the implications of vaccine policies for their businesses. Some top questions are answered to help employers address the issues surrounding the vaccination.
COVID-19 is exacerbating ongoing geopolitical and societal challenges, and the existential crisis of climate change looms large. In this 16th edition of the Global Risks Report, it highlights the implications of major risks, including the COVID-19 pandemic and an emerging risk landscape spanning from the digital divide to navigating global fractures to considering strategic investments to avoid catastrophic outcomes.