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Same Names May Complicate Monitoring of Federal COVID-19 Aid

Tracking local government spending across tens of thousands of U.S. municipalities can get tricky when there’s way more than just one “Jackson Township” in the country. Could legal entity identifiers for local governments help?

SPACs Under Attack

In finance, what goes up must undergo the scrutiny of the SEC. That is the fate that has befallen SPACs, the mode of going public that dominated 2020 and looked poised to do the same in 2021...until the SEC brought it all crashing down. Find out what it all means.

Your Guide to the 2021 US GAAP Taxonomy Update

There are nearly 3,500 changes to the US GAAP Taxonomy this year. Will any of these affect your SEC filings? Find out.

Could a Tweet Turn the Tide on ESG Reporting?

With the SEC studying the matter of climate disclosures, Apple leaders are speaking out in support of required disclosures on emissions. Could a tweet from an Apple executive be what finally brings naysayers around?

The High Stakes (and Critical Stakeholders) of ESG

While the SEC has yet to officially announce any new guidance regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures, there are plenty of other stakeholders putting the pressure on. See how you can make sense of your ESG environment to meet the asks of investors, executives, and employees.

How SPACs Stack Up: How We Got Here and Where We’re Going

SPACs have exploded over the last year and any company considering going public should take note. We break down what they are, how they differ from a traditional IPO, and what they mean for the future of finance. Take a look.

5 Highlights from IIA GAM 2021

This year’s IIA GAM conference may be a wrap, but you’ll want to file these takeaways away for the future. Keep reading for more.

Get Ready to Simplify: Your Guide to Amplify Events in 2021

If you’re looking for inspiration, instruction, or new technology to simplify the complexities in your work, we’ve got an event for you. Check out what’s on tap for 2021.

Proxy Voting, ESG, and the Future of Fund Disclosure

As more investors focus on ESG matters, investment funds have work to do to disclose how they’re using their shareholder votes in proxy voting, Acting SEC Chairwoman Allison Herren Lee suggested at the ICI Mutual Funds and Investment Management Conference. Here’s what could help.

A White House Push for Evidence-Based Decisions

One of the first White House memos of 2021 was about building trust in government with evidence-based policymaking. Dean Ritz looks at what it means for public employees. Read the blog.