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Macroeconomic research, empirical surveys, and regulatory guidance published by Accord Global Co partners and economists.

The 2026 Global Economic Outlook: Capital Allocation in a Multi-Polar World
Economic Outlook
10 min read•October 2026

The 2026 Global Economic Outlook: Capital Allocation in a Multi-Polar World

Our annual review of global macroeconomic indicators, trade corridors, and sovereign monetary policy. Why corporate treasurers and CFOs are shifting toward dual-currency liquidity reserves and domestic nearshoring.

Dame Elena Rostova
Global Chairman & Senior Partner
OECD Pillar Two: Practical Roadmap for Multinational CFOs
Tax & Regulatory
9 min read•September 2026

OECD Pillar Two: Practical Roadmap for Multinational CFOs

A practical guide for corporate tax directors resolving frictions between domestic qualified minimum top-up taxes (QDMTT) and GloBE safe harbours across 140 jurisdictions.

Sarah Chen-Kaufman
Global Practice Leader, International Tax
Cross-Border M&A: Mitigating Risk in High-Stakes Corporate Carve-Outs
M&A & Private Equity
8 min read•September 2026

Cross-Border M&A: Mitigating Risk in High-Stakes Corporate Carve-Outs

Analyzing $180B of complex international carve-outs: how dealmakers structure transitional service agreements (TSAs) to prevent value leakage in regulated sectors.

Alexander Von Berg
Managing Director, Global Deal Advisory
Audit Committee Mandates: Managing Asset Valuation Volatility in Capital Markets
Audit & Assurance
7 min read•August 2026

Audit Committee Mandates: Managing Asset Valuation Volatility in Capital Markets

Key audit matters and impairment considerations for audit committees evaluating intangible assets, goodwill, and pension obligations in an elevated interest-rate environment.

Jonathan Mercer
Global Head of Audit Quality & Standards
CSRD Year Two: Lessons from Early Adopters on Scope 3 Supplier Engagement
Sustainability
6 min read•August 2026

CSRD Year Two: Lessons from Early Adopters on Scope 3 Supplier Engagement

An executive assessment of external assurance challenges under the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and ISSB standards.

Claire Beauchamp
Partner, Sustainability Advisory Services
Supply Chain Sovereignty: Balancing Cost Efficiency with Geopolitical Redundancy
Corporate Strategy
8 min read•July 2026

Supply Chain Sovereignty: Balancing Cost Efficiency with Geopolitical Redundancy

How multinational industrial manufacturers are redesigning global procurement contracts to survive export control shifts and cross-border trade realignment.

Dr. Marcus Vance
Senior Partner, Operations & Strategy