Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
The Fed gives small and midsize businesses more pandemic support, freezes interest rates until 2022 and outlines some long-term challenges.
Sectors
The June Jobs Report, Pricey Stocks & Other Economic Mysteries, Explained
On the podcast, RSM deputy chief economist Kevin Depew discusses the state of the labor market, disconnect between stocks and the real economy, and more.
Split’s Creek: Human Analysis Separates Itself from AI
Inaccurate findings from automated due diligence can jeopardize a deal in progress, underscoring the importance of human analysis.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
Legal experts describe the new PE restrictions in the Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program, the DOL clears PE investment in 401(k)s, and PPP reform heads to the president's desk.
Improved Forecasting for Auto Service Retailers
Financial due diligence requires the right balance between looking through the rearview mirror and the windshield.
Coronavirus Has Shown That Social-Impact Investing Is Here to Stay
Market observers expected investors would dump socially conscious companies in a downturn, but a large proportion of ESG funds continue to outperform their peers despite headwinds from COVID-19.
Making Data Meaningful
BKD LLP may be nearly a century old but it’s on the cutting edge of technology. The firm has developed expertise in using data to enable its private equity clients to make better business decisions.
The Hidden Costs of Entity Establishment
Establishing a foreign entity is a long-term commitment. Before businesses choose this route, they must consider five hidden setup costs.
Autonomous Vehicle Outlook
Private equity, venture capital and growth equity funds that understand the technology and legal framework of autonomous vehicles are likely to make the best investments in this emerging sector.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
A House bill is expected to ease PPP restrictions, a small business investor group warns Congress of COVID-19's knock-on effects, and the SEC changes a rule on financial reporting.