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Ex-SEC Chief Economist Discusses Deregulation, Climate Disclosures, Crypto Shift Under Trump
2025-04-03
A second Trump administration could bring “a recalibration of priorities” to U.S. financial regulation, says Jessica Wachter, former Chief Economist at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In...
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What Will It Take to Build a Truly Unified Capital Market in Europe?
2025-04-02
Despite years of political backing, Europe's Capital Markets Union remains a work in progress. At a recent seminar in Stockholm, leading experts explored what's needed to turn ambition into action.
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Can Small Businesses Survive Chapter 11?
2025-03-24
Chapter 11 bankruptcy has long been costly and complex, especially for small businesses. Edith Hotchkiss, a Boston College professor, discusses recent reforms to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and the...
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The Diversity Dilemma: Representation vs. Real Change in Corporate Boards
2025-03-21
Board meeting minutes from the UK’s National Health Service reveal that minority directors often avoid discussing diversity due to professional risks, such as being perceived as unqualified or facing...
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Annual Report 2024: Balancing Debt
2025-02-27
The SHoF 2024 annual report is now available. Explore key events, research, interviews, and media highlights from the past year.
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The Power of Communication in Policy and Research with Stefan Ingves
2025-02-20
In policymaking and research, ideas alone are not enough—how they are communicated determines their impact. Stefan Ingves, a senior fellow at the Swedish House of Finance and the former head of the...
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Jan Starmans Appointed ECGI Research Member
2025-02-14
He is among 74 new research members recognised for their “exceptional contributions to the field of corporate governance”.
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Research with Impact: How SHoF Research Was Used to Evaluate Sweden’s COVID-19 Tax Deferrals
2025-02-12
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sweden introduced temporary tax deferrals to ease business liquidity shortfalls. Riksrevisionen, or the Swedish National Audit Office, reviewed their effectiveness in a...
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AI Investment: Driving Market Upswings, Innovation and Market Share Distribution
2025-01-13
AI has become a must-have for companies, whether they truly need it or not. But what does this trend mean for firm performance and markets? Are some firms reaping greater benefits than others? And...
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Interview with Ai Jun Hou: Could Lowering Labor Protections Spur Entrepreneurship?
2025-01-09
A recent study reveals that unemployment risk can drive entrepreneurship, showing how changes to Sweden's strict "last-in-first-out" (LIFO) dismissal rules reshaped the labor market. These changes...
