Spring 2010 - Analysis & Research
Understanding the Foreign Corruption Dragnet
Certain industries, such as oil and gas, have been singled out for FCPA investigation
This new landscape has altered the way corporations conduct international business, bringing serious long-term consequences for violations
What Next For Those Facing Debt Maturities?
Bob Medlin of FTI's Corporate Finance Segment talks about the remedies available to an underperforming overleveraged borrower
The FTI Global Pulse: Monitoring Changing Economic Expectations
Against a fragile economic backdrop, few are able to agree on what lies ahead. Will the global economy continue its climb out of recession?
Perspective
Taming the Banking Beast
After the turmoil of the financial crisis, the banking sector urgently needs regulatory reform. How can this be achieved?
Stimulus Spending: Plugging the Leaks
When governments pump money into stimulus programs, fraud inevitably follows. Here is how to fight it.
Executive Compensation: A New Solution to an Old Problem
Contrary to media “noise,” the issue of executive compensation is not a modern dilemma: economist Adam Smith analyzed it more…
E-discovery Developments: Rewriting the Rules on Records Management
A host of legal rulings over the past decade mean companies must think before they press “delete.”
Industry Viewpoint
The Bottom Line on the Top Line: When Will Revenue Growth Resume?
Companies across the U.S. are adjusting to the “new normal”, a term widely used to describe the changed business landscape…
Real Estate in M&A: Making the Right Move
The prospect of an increase in M&A activity means now is the time to establish the true value of your…
Hedge Fund Disclosure: The Best Defense for an Industry Under Siege
Hedge funds are under the microscope like never before, as regulators and investors demand greater transparency and disclosure. What does…
Analysis & Research
Show Me the Money
Non-investment grade companies needing to refinance maturing debt or seeking new money loans are still facing a tough lending environment…
Dispute Resolution in the Global Economy
Global investment trends are causing a significant rise in international arbitration cases. FTI looks at the factors that contribute to…
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