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Joint Ventures Reduce the Risk of Major Capital Investments

Harvard Business Review

Ageas contributes its expertise in insurance product design, marketing, finance, and risk management, while the partner, often a well-embedded local financial institution, contributes its customer portfolio, distribution channel, brand, and relationships. Distributed power generation is a well-known example.

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Ending the Shareholder Lawsuit Gravy Train

Harvard Business Review

a “maker of chemical refractories for the steel industry” (Harry Blackmun’s words), got a raw deal. Economy Finance Risk management' Basic, Inc., a company producing mostly alumina-based refractories,” then announcing in December 1978 that they had agreed to a merger.

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7 Charts Show How Political Affiliation Shapes U.S. Boards

Harvard Business Review

Both Republicans and Democrats say the most effective board committee is audit/finance. Meanwhile, Democrats place greater importance on technology expertise and risk management. It’s important to note that the representation of Democrats on risk committees is disproportionately high.