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Managing spending is crucial for shielding businesses from economic volatility in Latin America. In this article, Jorge Chavez, Managing Director at Ankura, discusses the strategic evolution of the Purchasing function, highlighting Total Spend Management (TSM) as a defense against fluctuating tariffs and unfair practices.

Gestionar el gasto es crucial para proteger a las empresas de la volatilidad económica en América Latina. En este artículo, Jorge Chávez, Director General de Ankura, analiza la evolución estratégica de la función de Compras, destacando la Gestión Total del Gasto (TSM) como defensa contra las tarifas fluctuantes y prácticas desleales.

A new shipping model is challenging traditional Less-Than-Truckload(LTL) — and the savings are real. As shipping methods and business models continue to evolve, companies are exploring new shipping solutions to optimize logistics, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. Historically, LTL shipments have been in a “pain point” for shippers, particularly with smaller LTL loads that attract charges at the low end of the rate table or incur annoying “minimums.”  Multi-parcel services have emerged as a flexible alternative to traditional LTL services offered by major carriers like UPS and FedEx. This paper examines the mechanics of multi-parcel services, their cost structures, and the advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional parcel shipping.

Malware Activity Hidden Surveillance and Sophisticated Cyber Attacks: New Threats Uncovered Cybersecurity researchers have revealed that Intellexa’s Predator spyware can secretly monitor iPhone users by hiding the usual camera and microphone activity indicators, making surveillance invisible. It does this by intercepting system functions responsible for updating these indicators, preventing them from appearing on the screen, ...

In parts one and two of our auditors in investigation series, we looked at how statutory audits bring the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) and Failure to Prevent Fraud (FTPF) risks to the surface, and how auditors assess and react when they suspect something may be wrong. This final edition focuses on areas where those risks most often materialise in real audits.

In a recent New Energy Expert Insights interview with Hamilton Locke, Tracy Pyle, Senior Managing Director and Practice Group Leader of Ankura’s Joint Venture & Partnership Practice, shares practical guidance on how organizations can structure joint ventures that deliver value beyond the deal documents. 

In a significant regulatory update, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced a new order granting relief to financial institutions from the stringent requirements of verifying beneficial owners every time a legal entity opens a new account.

Malware Activity How Hackers Are Using AI and Malware to Bypass Security Recent reports warn that AI assistants like Microsoft Copilot and Grok, which can browse the internet and access URLs, are being exploited by hackers as hidden communication channels. Instead of connecting directly to malicious servers, cybercriminals use these trusted AI tools to send ...

Healthcare consolidation has become a defining trend in recent years, with providers increasingly merging with larger health system platforms to achieve scale, efficiency, and market leverage. This article explores the dynamics behind provider consolidation, its impact on reimbursement rates, and the implications for stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem.

Retail clinics operate thousands of high-traffic, brick‑and‑mortar sites designed to improve access to care and support the development of value‑based care models.