The America First Investment Policy (issued by the Trump Administration of February 21, 2025) states the core tenets of the Trump Administration’s approach to investment and trade. America First prioritizes U.S. production and investment and is committed to derisking exposure of strategic sectors to adversary actors, particularly actors associated with the PRC.

In this report, we will share our findings on sustainability practices in private equity and highlight five key ESG operational levers for value creation.

In this white paper, we will explore some unique risks associated with AI, the regulatory landscape that is beginning to take shape in response to these risks, and the governance and capabilities that organizations must develop to navigate this new terrain effectively.

Understand the Criteria and Conditions of Malaysia’s Smart Logistics Complex Tax Incentive, announced on January 15, 2025

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.