A recent global survey of dealmakers reveals a striking consensus: conducting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) due diligence is now indispensable for M&A transactions.
After two major crises - the Global Financial Crisis in 2009 and the European Sovereign crisis in 2011 - European banks are making huge profits for the first time in decades.
Many firms are reliant on legacy technology or rigid data models that lack flexibility - but there are systems available that manage multiple asset classes in one place.
DB schemes have seen significant changes over the last couple of years and, for many, the improvement in funding levels has been a significant turning point.
Understand the trends and drivers for future changes in mortality to make more informed judgments on the future of your defined benefit pension scheme.