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Torrenzano professionals are often called on by media to comment on important issues. Following are select observations:
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24/7 trading is already in full swing. Now Wall Street is considering ditching the opening and closing bells altogether
Since the formation of America’s first stock market in Philadelphia in 1790, markets have been evolving. Now, cutting-edge technology enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping instantaneous access to a myriad of resources, transforming connectivity, as well as global trading. Recently, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) sought to gauge market players’ opinions on the […]
The Looming Danger of Deepfakes
AI’s dark side has the potential to create massive disruption and challenge the concepts of authenticity and truth. “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself,” are the timeless words of former U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, spoken March 4th, 1933, during the Great Depression. If Roosevelt were present today, he would undoubtedly […]
AI is reshaping financial forecasts and disclosure–and making language more important than ever
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of everyone’s thoughts. The number of AI mentions on earnings calls has skyrocketed, according to Accenture’s new Technology Vision 2024 report. In Q1 2022, there were approximately 500 mentions. By Q3 2023, there were more than 30,000. But AI is transforming earning calls in many other ways. Gone are the days of […]
Annual general meetings have been getting increasingly raucous. Expect them to be chaotic in 2024
Significant technological shifts, assertive regulators, and increased public reporting transparency are reshaping how boards and management interact with shareholders. This transformation has also sparked a surge in activist engagement, amplified by 24/7 news and social media, which modify and magnify stakeholder perceptions. Today, company annual general meetings (AGMs) are conducted mostly as virtual shareholder meetings (VSMs). On the screen, […]
Get Your Virtual Meeting Game in Shape
As we kick off 2024 and reflect on previous years, one undeniable truth surfaces – we’ve all been drowning in virtual meetings Nevertheless, these digital gatherings have significantly cut travel costs and time … and that is indeed positive. Surprisingly, 11 million virtual meetings are held every day in the United States: translating to 55 […]
Simplicity Poses a Greater Task then Complexity Timeless Wisdom for Today’s CEO
Take heed of wisdom conveyed by 18th Century scientist and theologian, Joseph Priestley, whose foresight eerily resonates with challenges faced by today’s CEO and corporate counsel: “The more elaborate our means of communication, the less we communicate.” In this era of intricate communication channels, these leaders risk neglecting a fundamental powerful tool that amplifies their […]
24/7 trading is already in full swing. Now Wall Street is considering ditching the opening and closing bells altogether
Since the formation of America’s first stock market in Philadelphia in 1790, markets have been evolving. Now, cutting-edge technology enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping instantaneous access to a myriad of resources, transforming connectivity, as well as global trading. Recently, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) sought to gauge market players’ opinions on the […]
The Looming Danger of Deepfakes
AI’s dark side has the potential to create massive disruption and challenge the concepts of authenticity and truth. “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself,” are the timeless words of former U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, spoken March 4th, 1933, during the Great Depression. If Roosevelt were present today, he would undoubtedly […]
AI is reshaping financial forecasts and disclosure–and making language more important than ever
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of everyone’s thoughts. The number of AI mentions on earnings calls has skyrocketed, according to Accenture’s new Technology Vision 2024 report. In Q1 2022, there were approximately 500 mentions. By Q3 2023, there were more than 30,000. But AI is transforming earning calls in many other ways. Gone are the days of […]
Annual general meetings have been getting increasingly raucous. Expect them to be chaotic in 2024
Significant technological shifts, assertive regulators, and increased public reporting transparency are reshaping how boards and management interact with shareholders. This transformation has also sparked a surge in activist engagement, amplified by 24/7 news and social media, which modify and magnify stakeholder perceptions. Today, company annual general meetings (AGMs) are conducted mostly as virtual shareholder meetings (VSMs). On the screen, […]
Get Your Virtual Meeting Game in Shape
As we kick off 2024 and reflect on previous years, one undeniable truth surfaces – we’ve all been drowning in virtual meetings Nevertheless, these digital gatherings have significantly cut travel costs and time … and that is indeed positive. Surprisingly, 11 million virtual meetings are held every day in the United States: translating to 55 […]
Simplicity Poses a Greater Task then Complexity Timeless Wisdom for Today’s CEO
Take heed of wisdom conveyed by 18th Century scientist and theologian, Joseph Priestley, whose foresight eerily resonates with challenges faced by today’s CEO and corporate counsel: “The more elaborate our means of communication, the less we communicate.” In this era of intricate communication channels, these leaders risk neglecting a fundamental powerful tool that amplifies their […]