2028 is the deadline for one of the biggest business reporting upheavals in EU history. Companies will be required to publish detailed sustainability reports under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). CSRD presents an unprecedented opportunity to differentiate your business from the competition.
AI and the end of manual property management
Property businesses cannot rely as much on manual processes and reactive decision-making as they once did. Instead, they need to stay up to date with current tech trends, such as AI-driven management systems. By reducing operating costs and handling mundane tasks, this switch can allow employees to focus on high-value activities instead.
Why agribusiness leaders are competing with tech giants for skilled workers
The agricultural industry has encountered many challenges in the past few years, but is now facing a new threat to talent. As with most sectors, farming has become more digitised. These new technologies require specialists on staff, with agribusiness now competing against the global tech giants of the world for new hires.
How tariff chaos creates opportunities for nimble companies
It is said that in the middle of every crisis, there’s an opportunity. This philosophy could certainly apply to the current tariff chaos businesses around the world are experiencing. While varying tariff rates are bandied about like playthings, mid-market company leaders can quietly position their organisations to capitalise on the strategic opportunities ahead.
Why raising prices could actually help increase customer loyalty in the hospitality industry
Strategic price increases, if executed properly, can strengthen guest relationships. This provides hotels with a unique opportunity: to reframe their pricing strategy as an investment to deliver the exceptional experiences modern guests look for in areas such as personalisation, environmental friendliness, and contactless services.
A guide to auditing digital assets using different accounting standards
Forward-thinking companies around the world are actively using digital assets to shape their balance sheets, using a range of solutions – from cryptocurrencies to stablecoins. From an accounting point of view, digital assets can often create confusion. Learn how both IFRS and US GAAP accounting standards handle digital assets in this article.
Accounting for crypto assets under IFRS 18 versus FASB ASU 2023-08
Corporations are starting to wholeheartedly embrace cryptocurrencies. As these currencies are becoming integral to business operations, demand for clear and transparent financial reporting has come under the spotlight. It’s important to understand how IFRS 18 and the FASB Accounting Standards Update affect crypto asset accounting.
Employee Value Proposition: The essence of human centric leadership
Why should a talented individual choose to work at your organisation over anywhere else? HLB Chief People Officer Stephanie Rix delves into the pivotal role of an Employee Value Proposition (EVP), the risks of ignoring it, and provides a practical guide to crafting an impactful EVP.
Forensic accountancy 101: Why your business could benefit from a review
Financial security represents an ever-growing challenge for businesses of all types, but this can be a complex landscape with issues that range from fraud detection to regulatory compliance. Forensic accountancy represents a great way to mitigate some of these risks, while it can also uncover some opportunities for growth.
How Chinese capital is engaging with Europe’s changing priorities
As China’s global economic influence deepens, its investment approach in Europe is gradually transforming, becoming more targeted, diversified, and strategic. In a panel discussion, our HLB experts shared insights on how Chinese capital is engaging with Europe’s changing priorities in sectors such as energy, fashion, and logistics.
Technology and innovation outlook: Impacts on professional services
HLB Global Technology & Advisory Services Leader Jim Bourke sits down with Mark Little, an entrepreneur with experience in big tech, for a session on how innovation and AI impacts professional services.
Trade outlook in global real estate
In a panel discussion hosted by our Chief Growth Officer, Coco Ke Liu, legal experts from HLB—Juan Ignacio Fernández Torres of Sayma, HLB Spain, Pascal van Boxtel and Marco Haanappel, VDB Attorneys and Civil Law Notaries, HLB Netherlands—delved into the evolving trends shaping European real estate in 2025 and beyond.