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As the US economic expansion continues, various indicators, such as the historically low rate of unemployment coupled with low inflation and a cautious posture by the Federal Reserve, are providing optimism that the economy will reach a new record as the longest expansion ever. Yet, a late-cycle slowdown in growth is inevitable. The big question, […]

This roundtable session will be led by Atif Ghauri who is the Cybersecurity Practice Leader for Mazars USA. The session will delve into 4 key areas: Data privacy and new financial exposure to mandates such as CCPA and GDPR. The California Consumer Privacy Act and EU’s General Data Protection Regulation are exposing companies to considerable fines

Digital technologies are transforming the way insurance companies do business. According to McKinsey’s Digital Quotient, which measures an organization’s performance across four key dimensions of digital maturity (strategy, culture, organization, and capabilities), the insurance industry is well on its way toward effecting tangible change with digital technologies. This pace of change has accelerated due to

This panel will provide an update on recent tax reform guidance impacting insurance companies with a focus on the BEAT and GILTI provisions.  The panel will also discuss: How reform has changed the international tax landscape Questions that remain unanswered Impact on operating models The expert speakers include Jacob Alter of MetLife, Christopher Riffle of

Caldwell, NJ — The many forces reshaping the financial services industry are causing advisors to step back, re-evaluate their business models, and rethink the value propositions they provide to clients. This is causing a convergence: distribution channels are growing more similar every day. Organizations must reexamine their assumptions, and align with the right practice models

Caldwell NJ. The expanding regulatory mandates, fast-changing technology landscape, and high-profile data breach cases have elevated privacy from merely a “check-the-box” compliance matter to an enterprise-wide operational focus. Regulators and consumers are expecting increased privacy rights over an individual’s personal data. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) sets a new “standard” for future US privacy

Members: As I begin my term as president, I want to acknowledge the foundation that my predecessors have built in shaping the success of our organization. In particular, I want to thank our immediate past president, Adriana Nivia, whose leadership, guidance, and high standards have positioned SIFM to address future challenges. I also appreciate your support

Caldwell NJ.  John Forni, Managing Director of Grant Thornton, will focus on the key areas of tax reform impacting the insurance industry for which treasury has not yet addressed all the questions. He will highlight the open questions and the issues that they present. John will also share what Grant Thornton’s Washington National Tax Office has

Caldwell NJ.  Lawrence Hayden, Managing Director of KPMG, will discuss recent SEC updates and rulemaking activities as well as current hot topics in comment letters and cyber security. Lawrence works in integrated audits for large financial institutions.  He provides audit and advisory services to insurance and banking clients globally. His presentation will take place at the SIFM

Caldwell NJ.  What does tax reform legislation mean for your personal taxes? Jessica Perna of EY can help you to decipher the intricacies. She will present an overview of tax reform as it relates to individual income tax filers. Jessica will also touch on potential planning opportunities for your year-end consideration. Ms Perna is a tax partner