With global temperatures and international tensions rising, companies can no longer afford to ignore the economic impacts of geopolitical risk. Today's business professionals need to understand the evolving, worldwide financial landscape, as well as prepare for any eventuality. In this self-study webinar, a panel of industry, auditing, legal and other experts will discuss how companies are dealing with:
- Recent geopolitical developments
- Understanding and implementing ESG practices
- Economic and political risks
A panel of experts will discuss best practices and strategies for dealing with the geopolitical risks that impact today’s business operations.
MODERATOR:
Robert Hirth, Senior Managing Director, Protiviti, Member, PCAOB & AICPA
PANELISTS:
Ginny Fogg, former General Counsel, Norfolk Southern Corporation
Susan Resley, Securities Enforcement and Litigation Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
Carol Sanders, Board Director, Alliant Energy Corporation
Chris Wright, Global Leader, Business Performance Improvement, Protiviti
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Stabilized Volatility
– War in Ukraine
– Decoupling
– Focus on economic self-sufficiency
– Expanding technology and data restrictions -
Policy Trade-Offs
– Global energy landscape
– Regulatory environment
– Economic policymaking challenges
– Food insecurity
– Latin American market -
Medium-term Outlook
– Geopolitical relations
– Economic policy stances
– Restrictions on the global business environment
• Identify the relative risk exposure for today’s global business practices and processes
• Recognize the circumstances for delisting issuers under the HFCAA
• Identify the characteristics of the SEC issued proposed climate related disclosures
• Identify human capital disclosure themes noted in recent 10-K filings
• Recognize the relative importance of ESG reporting to today’s investors