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Last year, the policymakers were a factor in shaping the global market conditions. And it’s clear that as long as financial markets function as intended, policymakers are willing to accept asset price volatility and a deterioration in macroeconomics fundamentals as a consequence of fighting inflation. In this year’s economic and market outlook, global inflation and recession are both expected to persist across most economies while unemployment is likely to rise.

Despite a recent decline in M&A activity, deal volume remains higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic. And as buyers and sellers work through various deal stages, they need to retain focus on their employees, who will be instrumental in keeping the new organization operational. From this Risk in Context podcast, learn more about the importance of focusing on people risks during an M&A or private equity-related transaction, allowing for effective integration at deal close.* Download file for the transcript and select play to hear the podcast.

Despite an economic downturn in 2022, healthcare trends indicated US healthcare venture capital investment was healthy. There’s plenty of dry powder to deploy; however, investments and exits are slowing due to the volatile market. Gain more insights and analysis from this report on the venture healthcare ecosystem. Watch the video for an overview of the report.

The quest for nonprofit funding and ways to obtain it continues to evolve while donors want to know the impact of their funds. In this discussion, BPM’s Daniel Figueredo and Tami McInerney explore the tools commonly used by funders and when one of them might be appropriate for your given situation. They also review important accounting and tax implications of each of the funding mechanisms by diving into the following topics:

The new pay transparency laws across the United States may point to a cultural shift underway toward an expectation of transparency and a desire to reduce the pay gap. While there is room for disagreement over whether laws will be a net positive for workers and employers, one thing is clear: legally-mandated pay transparency is a trend to which employers must be attuned.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently turned its focus to employee noncompete clauses, with the agency announcing a proposed regulation that would implement a near-comprehensive ban across the United States, with limited exceptions. Employee noncompete agreements have been used extensively by technology companies seeking to protect their innovations, so this development could have significant ramifications for the industry.

In a roundtable discussion, senior leaders of the NEPC Investment Research group share what each of them are seeing on the ground while meeting investment managers and allocating capital. Representing every major asset class, these leaders provide guidance on how to approach 2023 and the risks that they see on the horizon.

As the U.S. economy grapples with stagflation trends, there is inevitable talk of a potential recession. Despite the bearish narratives, a recession is avoidable.

With an investment landscape marked by elevated inflation levels, economic growth risks and tight monetary policy, the U.S. economy is a fertile breeding ground for stagflation … with one key distinction: a strong labor market. Still, dangers persist when looking at other trends foreshadowing a challenging economic environment.

Trinity Davis and Tom Aldrich discuss digital executive protection and how to navigate the digital space in today's every changing landscape.