Reminder: Comments due on exposure draft for updated IVS
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) has published an exposure draft outlining proposed updates to the International Valuation Standards (IVS).
Global BV News: New study of inflation and valuation in German firms raises concerns
A new paper finds that company-specific inflation rates assumed for the steady state are lower than the expected general inflation rates.
Global BV News: IVSC issues exposure draft for updated IVS
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) has published an exposure draft outlining proposed updates to the International Valuation Standards (IVS).
New Country Risk Data Update Reminds Valuers of Factors to Consider
A data update from Aswath Damodaran (New York University Stern School of Business) helps valuation experts explain how they considered each of the risk factors in assessing value for business assets located outside of the U.S.
Global BVU News and Trends April 2023
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Global BV News: In China, the ‘G’ in ESG impacts COE the most
For Chinese-listed companies, there is a significant negative correlation between the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) score and the firm’s cost of equity (COE), a new paper finds.
Global BV News: Early bird ends April 30 for CBV Connect 2023
The early bird discount deadline is April 30 for the two-day CBV Connect 2023 conference in Toronto, hosted by the CBV Institute, Canada’s valuation professional organization (VPO) and standard-setter.
Global BV News: Spring 2023 issue of EBVM released
The latest issue (Spring 2023) of the new European Valuation Business Valuation Magazine (EBVM) is now available if you click here.
Fernandez releases survey of 2023 risk premiums and risk-free rates
The results of Professor Pablo Fernandez’s latest survey of the market risk premiums and risk-free rates used in 80 countries in 2023 are now available.
Global BV News: New pecking order in celebrity brand value in India
Ranveer Singh has leapfrogged over Virat Kohli to sit at the top of list of most powerful celebrity brands in India, according to Kroll’s “Celebrity Brand Valuation Study 2022: ‘Beyond the Mainstream.’”
Global BV News: Emerging markets ramping up ESG efforts, per BCG
Although they had a slow start getting on the ESG bandwagon, emerging markets are catching up big time.
IVSC has a striking new logo
The first thing to notice about the new logo of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is the letter “V” and its distinctive design (see below).
Global BV News: 2022 industry multiples down in Latin America
In terms of EV/EBITDA, multiples in Latin America have generally decreased in 2022 due to a pessimistic outlook and deteriorating market conditions, according to the third edition of Kroll’s “Industry Multiples in Latin America” (LATAM) quarterly report.
Global BV News and Trends March 2023
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Global BV News: Metaverse and ESG at CBV Congress June 8-9 in Toronto
A very interesting program is being offered at the CBV Congress 2023, hosted by the CBV Institute, Canada’s valuation professional organization (VPO) and standard-setter.
Global BV News: CFA Institute issues Kroll’s global cost of capital 2022 summary edition
The CFA Institute Research Foundation has put out the “Valuation Handbook—International Guide to Cost of Capital 2022 Summary Edition” from Kroll.
Global BV News: Updated study of European capital markets released
The 11th edition of the “ValueTrust European Capital Market Study” provides an analysis of cost of capital parameters, returns (implied and historical) and trading multiples.
Global BV News: IVS exposure draft will address ESG
This April, the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) will publish an exposure draft outlining proposed updates to the International Valuation Standards (IVS). The draft will seek feedback on changes including new standards on “data and inputs” and explicit references to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) within the valuation process.
The Valuation of Special Share Classes in the United Kingdom
A special analysis of a recent exposure draft concerning shares to employees in the United Kingdom (England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland ...
Global BV News and Trends February 2023
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Global BV News: First-ever Innovation Valuation Summit in Korea March 21-22
“Valuation of new assets, what’s the future?” is the theme for the premier Innovative Valuation Summit.
Global BV News: CBV Institute launches ED&I working group
The CBV Institute, Canada’s valuation professional organization (VPO) and standard setter will roll out a series of equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) initiatives targeting the business valuation profession.
Global BV News: IVSC’s Talbot gives his views for 2023
Several key trends are shaping the valuation profession, namely environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, technology, and the increasingly global nature of business, says IVSC chief executive Nick Talbot.
EACVA sets date for 2023 conference
EACVA’s 16th International Annual Business Valuation Conference will be held on November 30 and December 1, in person in Berlin, Germany.
What BV developments did you miss in 2022?
Now’s your chance to catch up on all things BV with the latest editions of two BVR yearbooks.