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Corporate governance is a fundamental pillar for business success
Corporate governance is a set of practices and policies adopted by companies to ensure efficient, transparent and ethical management. Those that adopt good governance practices generally perform better, are more resilient in times of crisis and are able to innovate more easily.
Understand Dirbi, the Federal Revenue Service’s new accessory obligation
The Federal Revenue Service (RF) has established a new obligation for companies through RFB Normative Instruction No. 2,198/2024, published on June 18, 2024. The Declaration of Tax Incentives, Waivers, Benefits and Immunities (Dirbi) aims to collect information on the tax incentives used by companies.
Forex Hedge as protection against exchange rate fluctuations
Exchange rate fluctuations have been a constant concern since the beginning of the year. According to a recent publication by the National Confederation of Industry (CNI), the exchange rate rose from 17th to 4th place in the ranking of industry's main problems between the first and second quarters of 2024. In the first few days of June, the dollar fluctuated by 2.5%, according to data from the Central Bank (BC). Compared to the first working day of 2024, the dollar is now 9.6% more expensive.
Sustainability in business: from theory to practice
Sustainability has become a central theme in the corporate world, especially when aligned with #ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles. However, there is an important distinction to be made: while ESG is a comprehensive set of criteria for assessing a company's ethical and sustainable performance, sustainability itself is often approached in a more practical and specific way.
Factors that influence the cost and readjustments of health plans
The cost of health plans is determined by a series of factors involving the personal characteristics of the beneficiaries, specific characteristics of the plan, as well as economic and regulatory aspects. This cost is readjusted periodically, which is essential to maintain the sustainability of the services provided.
What is spread in the forex market and how do you calculate it?
When carrying out international transactions, such as buying products from abroad or sending money to another country, it is essential to understand the various fees that may be applied. An important concept in this context is the forex spread, which can significantly influence the costs of these operations.
