Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has released its 5th annual edition of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Banking Pulse for fiscal year 2024.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently went through a major VAT Law reform. The reform was codified by way of the release of Cabinet Decision No. 100 of 2024, which introduced 35 updates to 34 (out of 75) Articles across the Executive Regulations to Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on VAT, and came into effect on 15 November 2024.

Explore the impact of duty drawback, when businesses reclaim duties paid on imported goods that are later exported, destroyed or used in manufacturing exports.

The ADA assesses the robustness of balance sheets and earnings of thousands of companies across 33 countries, identifying companies that are in financial distress, as well as those with weak balance sheet robustness or weak performance.

The current trade policy landscape, shaped by President Trump’s recent tariff announcements, is creating significant uncertainty and potential cost pressures for businesses operating in globalized supply chains.

As the world’s fastest growing global professional services firm, A&M’s recent expansion into Vietnam is a calculated step in its Southeast Asia growth strategy. A&M Vietnam’s service offerings and capabilities are focused on business solutions services which include, inter alia, Performance Improvement, Private Equity Services and Tax Services.

José Manuel Ramírez, tax expert in A&M Tax México, was recently featured in Expansion where he discussed how the use of artificial intelligence and technology has enhanced the efficiency of the Tax Administration Service (SAT) in Mexico.

A&M welcomes Andrew Harris as a Managing Director in its Private Equity Performance Improvement group, where he will Co-Lead the Commercial Excellence service line, helping PE clients uncover growth opportunities.

The October 2026 Star Ratings release presents both an opportunity and a challenge for health plans as they navigate uncertain Health Equity Index (HEI) changes. With evolving CMS equity-focused metrics, shifting data collection requirements, and potential weighting adjustments, health plans must take immediate action to optimize their Star Ratings before potential regulatory shifts in 2027.

Our latest survey explores the evolving landscape of financial crime, as Germany emerges as a key hotspot for money laundering amid rising cyber threats, cross-border fraud, and regulatory shifts such as the establishment of AMLA.

A&M India has announced the appointment of Sameer Singh Ahluwalia as Managing Director to strengthen the development and industrialization of its GCC/GBS Advisory Business.

The European Union and Australia are mandating reports that will publicly disclose their country-by-country tax payments.

HCLTech and A&M recently teamed up to deliver an event in São Paulo, Brazil, titled "The MVNO of the Future: Opportunities and Challenges."

In a recent article, A&M AI & Analytics experts David Dina and Gray Cannon provide insights into a comprehensive approach for GenAI applications geared toward alignment with stakeholders, IT support, software development processes, and new AI-specifics considerations.

Drawing on perspectives from leading industry experts across the banking ecosystem, The Future is Open: Navigating the Next Phase of UK Open Banking explores the transformative journey of open banking and its potential evolution into open finance.