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Stopping Revenue Leakage: HLB CX Report & Toolkit 2026
Discover how client listening helps advisory and accounting firms reduce revenue leakage, strengthen client relationships and unlock new growth with...
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Global M&A in 2026: Strategic deals, selective capital, and the new execution premium
At the half-way point of 2026, there’s reason to be cautiously optimistic about global M&A. The market is far more...
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The new reality of cross-border growth: Navigating complexity in a fragmented world
While international growth opportunities remain attractive, the old expansion model isn't efficient anymore. Several challenges exist, including regulatory divergence, supply...
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From ESG reporting to ESG intelligence: The role of data, AI, and assurance
Sustainability reporting has greatly evolved over the years. From a voluntary exercise, in many jurisdictions it has now evolved into...
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Technology
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Turning AI experimentation into measurable value
Last year, it became clear that around 95% of generative AI pilots had no measurable impact on an organisation's income...
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HLB Survey of Business Leaders 2026: Technology sector outlook – Transformation in a complex risk landscape
The technology sector has entered 2026 with renewed confidence. After several years defined by inflationary pressure, capital constraints, and rapid...
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Inflation and transformation: Tips for SMEs on the importance of efficiency
We're entering a new era—one where operational strength, not price markups, determines success. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this...
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Navigating volatility: Early findings from the HLB Survey of Business Leaders 2026
Each year, our HLB Survey of Business Leaders gives us an in-depth view into the mindset of global executives, how...
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ESG
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From ESG reporting to ESG intelligence: The role of data, AI, and assurance
Sustainability reporting has greatly evolved over the years. From a voluntary exercise, in many jurisdictions it has now evolved into...
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The ESG pivot: From regulatory compliance to strategic opportunity
Leading businesses have seen that integrating sustainability into strategic decision-making and planning has made them an attractive investment, all while building...
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The impact of ESG on Not-for-Profits and International Development Agencies
ESG criteria have become vital for businesses seeking to secure funding, shape policies, and ensure that projects achieve positive impacts....
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Why verifiable ESG data now decides event venue selection, and how hotels can respond
For years, RFPs for meetings and incentives were won on location, space and service. Today, many corporates won’t shortlist a...
HLB Survey of Business Leaders
Through conversations with senior executives from mid-market sized companies, we aim to capture insight into today’s most pressing business topics to help tackle real-world client issues. At our Survey of Business Leaders hub, you can delve into both current and past reports including key research data, regional reviews and sector deep-dives.
