Fundamentals of the Future HLB Cybersecurity Report 2024 A critical disruption of CrowdStrike’s services may have triggered the tech outage of 2024, but it sent a clear message to the business world that even their most advanced systems could fail. It was an unexpected event that exposed vulnerabilities across various sectors, and it highlighted the need for a robust crisis … Read More

How to build a cybersecurity plan: A guide for SMEs By Gareth Rees; Regional Executive, The Missing Link Today, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are confronted with an unprecedented level of cyber risk and threats. Malicious actors do not discriminate based on entity size, but instead focus upon organizational vulnerability and susceptibility. There is an increasingly blurred line between the … Read More

Six steps to complete a cybersecurity audit By Jim Bourke; HLB Global Technology & Advisory Services Leader In today’s digital-first world, even the most sophisticated cyber-security plans need more than periodic polishing. That’s where a cybersecurity audit comes in—a comprehensive assessment that scrutinises your cyber defences and uncovers hidden vulnerabilities. An audit differs from a cybersecurity plan: while a plan maps … Read More

Fundamentals of the Future HLB Cybersecurity Report 2024 In a world increasingly shaped by digital transformation, understanding the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity is crucial for business leaders and decision-makers. Emerging cyber threats call for more proactive measures within organisations to combat risks before incident. In the wake of a series of major outages throughout 2024, bolstering cybersecurity defences remains a … Read More

What is the interplay between ESG and Transfer Pricing?Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are pivotal in shaping corporate strategies, influencing as they do both financial and operational decisions. Multinational enterprise (MNE) groups have to integrate ESG considerations into all their transfer pricing practices, which can present both challenges and opportunities. ESG considerations have gained prominence and new complexities that … Read More

The economic impact of hosting large sporting events Hosting large sporting events like Euro 2024 and the Olympic Games is often seen as a prestigious opportunity for nations and cities around the world. They carry global recognition and are believed to have a significant contribution to the economy, with an impact extending beyond immediate costs and revenues. However, data from … Read More

The benefits of pro bono work to your business Pro bono work, offering professional services at no charge or a reduced fee, has long been a staple of the legal world. But its impact reaches far beyond the courtroom. More businesses across diverse fields—finance, tech, consulting, healthcare—are embracing pro bono efforts. Discover how by creating social value through community partnerships, you … Read More

Building a system of belonging The conversation around gender diversity is as important as ever. Despite a balanced gender ratio at the graduate level in financial services, we witness a concerning decline in female representation as we ascend the corporate ladder. The fact that women hold only 32% of leadership roles globally indicates a persistent gender imbalance. Our report sheds … Read More

Revolutionising finance: How AI is transforming investment and risk management By Vijay Walande; Advisory Senior Manager, Withum (HLB USA) In today’s fast-paced world, the combination of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and finance is catching the attention of industry experts, investors, and tech enthusiasts alike. As AI continues to grow, its impact on the financial sector is becoming more significant, changing everything … Read More

HLB athletes on track in Paris With the Paris Olympic Games still fresh in our memory and the Paralympics soon to get underway, HLB is delighted to have two athletes to support in their endeavors during the games; Sarah Carli from HLB Mann Judd competed in the 400m hurdles event, and HLB Ireland sponsored athlete Richael Timothy competing in para-cycling. … Read More