The impact of data analytics and AI on deals Terms like data analytics and AI are being tossed around on just about every earnings call this year as more companies look into the potential investment opportunities and accompanying risks of these technologies. Everyone is talking about it, but what are the implications in the context of today’s M&A market?  Data … Read More

Utilising blockchain in the food and beverage industry for transparency and trust The multibillion-dollar food and beverage industry faces an ongoing challenge associated with tracking, distribution, transparency and trust. This challenge can make it hard to ensure safety and security, especially as there are so many individual links to the chain. Additionally, the US government keeps a close eye on … Read More

Navigating the legal and regulatory complexities of generative AI: A guide for business compliance The meteoric rise of ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms has been nothing short of extraordinary. But beneath the promise of AI — productivity growth and innovation at a pace never seen before — lies a complex legal reality that companies, large and small, need to … Read More

Seeking efficient and sustainable paths to growth: APAC leaders’ agenda – HLB Survey of Business Leaders 2023  Business leaders in APAC have taken longer to get back on track post-pandemic given more recent easing of restrictions on movement and operations in the region. Among survey respondents from APAC, 60% remain concerned about the ongoing consequences of COVID-19, with twice as many APAC leaders … Read More

M&A and the importance of a strategic view of Purchase Price Allocation          The global economic downturn that began in 2022 continues in 2023, which has greatly slowed international merger and acquisition (M&A) activity according to Pitchbook data. The era of liquidity / “cheap” money is over. But, despite all the limitations imposed by the economic scenario, foreign … Read More

HLB Perú Noticias Legales y Tributarias1.RESOLUCIÓN DE SUPERINTENDENCIA N° 000097-2023/SUNAT Mediante la presente Resolución de SUNAT se ha establecido el procedimiento de devolución del Impuesto General a las Ventas a los turistas que se refiere el artículo 76° del TUO de la Ley de Impuesto General a las Ventas e Impuesto Selectivo al Consumo, respecto de los bienes que dan derecho … Read More

Plotting a course for growth amidst disruption           Africa and the Middle East have seen a steady recovery after the initial shocks of the pandemic. Yet, the economy in the region faces new waves of disruption: from accelerating inflation to higher food and energy costs and exchange rate volatility. Leaders in the region have a split sentiment … Read More

How an increased focus on sustainability is shaping the real estate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has become a significant factor in the real estate sector, with stakeholders and investors increasingly prioritising sustainable practices. Governments are implementing energy efficiency standards, but many real estate leaders are unsure about their reporting obligations. Investors as well as tenants also contribute to the demand for … Read More

Cómo atraer y retener talento en la industria de la hostelería y el ocio For hospitality and leisure sector operators, one of the biggest challenges they currently face is recruiting and retaining workers. This is across all levels – from baristas and waiting staff to chefs and front-of-house managers.  There are multiple reasons why employers are finding that skilled staff … Read More

HLB Perú Noticias Legales y Tributarias1.RESOLUCIÓN DE SUPERINTENDENCIA N° 000097-2023/SUNAT Mediante la presente Resolución de SUNAT se ha establecido el procedimiento de devolución del Impuesto General a las Ventas a los turistas que se refiere el artículo 76° del TUO de la Ley de Impuesto General a las Ventas e Impuesto Selectivo al Consumo, respecto de los bienes que dan derecho … Read More