North America: Strategy

Registered Disability Savings Plans offer eligible Canadians a powerful tool to build tax-deferred savings for life after 60, complete with government matching grants up to $70,000 and bonds up to $20,000. Despite these significant benefits, only one-third of eligible Canadians have opened an RDSP. Understanding how these plans work, including contribution limits, withdrawal rules, and eligibility requirements, can help individuals with disabilities secure their financial future.

Finance organizations facing leadership transitions, acquisitions, or transformations need experienced guidance without the delays of permanent hiring. Interim Management has evolved into a strategic solution that maintains momentum and accelerates value creation during critical periods of change. Discover how this approach differs from fractional roles and why breadth of experience across industries creates more effective finance leaders.

The global secondaries market has experienced explosive growth, with evergreen funds now commanding 41% of the $113 billion raised in 2025. These perpetual capital vehicles are fundamentally altering competitive dynamics, pricing expectations, and strategic considerations for both fund sponsors and institutional investors.

A Southern California public agency engaged MGO to conduct an independent assessment of its succession planning practices after identifying talent acquisition, retention, and workforce continuity as key organizational risks. The evaluation examined governance structures, departmental implementation, and HR processes to identify opportunities for strengthening long-term workforce planning and leadership development across the organization.

The Department of Justice’s new National Fraud Enforcement Division (“NFED”) has told the market exactly where it intends to focus: (1) public trust and financial integrity, (2) health care, (3) internal revenue, (4) global trade and commerce, and (5) corporate misconduct. NFED plans to target these five priorities in parallel under one roof with a shared data infrastructure, compounding the risk to companies that operate at the intersection of multiple priorities and raising the stakes for any company considering a voluntary self-disclosure of potential misconduct.

Dr. Heidi Gardner, best-selling author and business advisor, explores how intentional collaboration creates competitive advantages in the legal industry. Drawing from extensive research, she examines why complex client challenges demand cross-disciplinary teamwork and reveals the performance benefits of strong internal networks. The discussion includes practical strategies for effective collaboration and insights on how collaborative cultures can drive successful AI adoption.

Illinois adult-use dispensaries can now apply for medical cannabis licenses starting September, enabling one-stop shopping for consumers. Virginia's hemp ban restricting THC content to 2% per package takes effect despite legal challenges. The Texas Senate race sees cannabis policy emerge as a campaign issue, while actor Matthew McConaughey reveals his decision to quit marijuana after missing his birthday party.

Explore the latest developments shaping the automotive industry, from shifting production strategies and supply chain innovations to evolving trade policies and emerging vehicle technologies. How are automakers adapting to market pressures while navigating tariff uncertainties, workforce changes, and the accelerating transition to software-defined and electric vehicles?

Consumer sentiment has plummeted to a decade low while spending surges to four-year highs, creating a puzzling disconnect between what Americans say about their finances and how they actually spend. AlixPartners' latest survey reveals why this gap matters for restaurants, convenience stores, and travel operators navigating a market where anxiety no longer predicts behavior.

A new CMS rule bars federal Medicaid and CHIP funding for pediatric gender-affirming care, and legal experts are analyzing whether its notice-and-comment process will help it survive court challenges. The rule's reliance on a presidential executive order remains partially unsettled, with potential challenges to Medicaid-related provisions still possible.

The U.S. Department of Education has proposed sweeping changes to the higher education accreditation system that would eliminate regional versus national accreditor distinctions, allow institutions to hold multiple accreditations, and shift evaluation standards toward measurable student outcomes rather than process compliance. The proposed rule would also mandate new protections for academic freedom and intellectual diversity while prohibiting accreditation standards that encourage violations of federal ant

On August 20, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) significantly revised its recently adopted Covered List restrictions for foreign-produced power inverters.