In the third article of the Beyond the Tech Series, A&M's Corporate Performance Improvement team break down what it really takes to capture ERP value.

A&M, in partnership with PRAGMA, recently welcomed leading investors, operators, executives, advisors, and policymakers to New York for the Energy Investment Series, a full-day forum exploring the forces reshaping energy investment and capital allocation.

Presented by the A&M Global Value Chain Optimization Team, this webcast examines how Pillar Two, rising tariffs, cost inflation, and increased transfer pricing scrutiny are reshaping global value chains and business decision-making. 

Growth opportunities across the Middle East remain strong, but so does the need for financial discipline. Higher interest rates, inflation, and tighter liquidity are increasing pressure on capital allocation and operational performance.

Saudi Arabia has introduced significant changes to its customs procedures and bonded zone framework. Explore the key reforms and what businesses should do to prepare for the new compliance requirements.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses and private equity (PE) funds acquired technology assets at record-high prices. Corporations also took advantage of the favorable market conditions to add software and technology assets to their portfolios.

On July 23, 2026, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a notice of action concluding 60 parallel Section 301 investigations into the failure of various economies to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor. Acting under the specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative is imposing additional tariffs of 10 percent or 12.5 percent on all products of each of the 60 investigated economies, subject to enumerated exemptions. The additional duties apply to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on July 24, 2026.

The UAE FTA has clarified when fees and charges related to life insurance and reinsurance can qualify for VAT exemption.
Discover the key conditions, risk areas, and practical implications for insurers.

The latest piece from A&M's Digital & Technology Services team explores where technology leadership gaps become most expensive and why interim leaders with former operator experience can stabilize execution, protect value, and give the incoming permanent leader a foundation to move from assessment to action.

The Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) market has reached a tipping point. Enrollment nearly tripled in 2026—a 2.8x increase over 2025, with between 400,000 and 800,000 Americans now enrolled and the redistribution of group membership has begun. This is not incremental change.

Canada’s Bill C-31 Advances Budget 2025 Measures: Tax changes, benefits automation, clean economy credits, defense procurement, and air travel reforms.

On July 20, 2026, President Trump signed three proclamations imposing an additional 50 percent ad valorem duty on specified baskets of Canadian-origin goods. The duties apply to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern time on August 19, 2026. The proclamations invoke Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. § 1338)—a long-dormant provision that never previously used to impose duties—together with 3 U.S.C. § 301 and Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. § 2483).

New UAE VAT guidance brings much-needed clarity on digital currency transactions.
Learn the key requirements businesses should consider to stay compliant.

On 24 June 2026, the European Commission published its “Tax Omnibus” proposal (“Proposal”) — a single proposed Council Directive amending six EU direct tax directives, with an estimated EUR 6.6 billion in annual compliance cost savings.