Idee | Corporate Finance

02.04.2018

McKinsey & Company

Economic Conditions Snapshot, March 2018: McKinsey Global Survey results

Global respondents see trade-policy changes as rising risks to growth, and those in developed economies report a more cautious outlook overall than their emerging-economy peers.

28.03.2018

McKinsey & Company

How CFOs can better support board directors—and vice versa

Governing boards face increasing pressure and greater scrutiny from investors. Here is how CFOs can reinforce their stewardship.

24.01.2018

McKinsey & Company

Bots, algorithms, and the future of the finance function

Automation and artificial intelligence are poised to reshape the finance function. Knowing what to automate and managing the disruption can lead to a new era of productivity and performance.

22.11.2017

McKinsey & Company

In search of a better stretch target

Aggressive goals can dramatically improve a company’s performance. But unachievable goals can do more harm than good. Here’s how to stretch without breaking.

14.11.2017

McKinsey & Company

Should assessing financial similarity be part of your corporate portfolio strategy?

When divesting isn’t an option, here’s how to manage the conflicts.

17.10.2017

McKinsey & Company

Making M&A deal synergies count

When investors understand where deal value comes from, they tend to reward companies up front.

02.10.2017

McKinsey & Company

Economic Conditions Snapshot, September 2017

At the country level, economic optimism has reached a six-year high in our latest survey. Globally, concerns over geopolitics and asset bubbles are on the rise.

30.06.2017

McKinsey & Company

Stress testing for nonfinancial companies

Assessing a company’s vulnerability to risk makes otherwise theoretical discussions of strategy more real.

30.06.2017

McKinsey & Company

Economic Conditions Snapshot, June 2017: McKinsey Global Survey results

Respondents report renewed optimism on the economy. But political and trade-related risks continue to loom.

02.05.2017

McKinsey Quarterly

Are you prepared for a corporate crisis?

No one can predict when disaster will strike—but knowing what to expect if it does will buy precious time.

04.04.2017

McKinsey & Company

Economic Conditions Snapshot, March 2017: McKinsey Global Survey results

Respondents report renewed optimism on the economy. But political and trade-related risks continue to loom.

03.04.2017

McKinsey & Company

The finer points of linking resource allocation to value creation

According to new survey results, exploring the more subjective side of investment decision making yields five elements that correlate closely with outperformance.

31.03.2017

McKinsey & Company

M&A 2016: Deal makers catch their breath

In a year marked by smaller acquisitions and higher prices, cash deals came out on top.

24.02.2017

McKinsey & Company

The artful synergist, or how to get more value from mergers and acquisitions

Keeping your deal team small ensures confidentiality, but pinpointing synergies requires bringing more people on board. Here’s how to strike the right balance.

08.02.2017

McKinsey Global Institute

Where companies with a long-term view outperform their peers

Our new Corporate Horizon Index provides systematic evidence that a long-term approach can lead to superior performance for revenue and earnings, investment, market capitalization, and job creation.