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Global Trade Policy Is Changing. Is Your Business Ready? - August 6, 2026 - EY Global

How tariffs, economic security and supply chain resilience are reshaping global business strategy.

As governments increasingly use trade policy to pursue economic and national security objectives, businesses face a more complex and uncertain operating environment. Trade is no longer just about efficiency and market access. It is becoming a strategic lever that influences investment decisions, supply chains and competitiveness.

In this episode of Geostrategy in Action, Adam Barbina, EY-Parthenon US Geostrategy Leader, speaks with Blake Harden, Senior Chief Trade Policy Officer at Washington Council EY, about the future of the USMCA, the growing role of tariffs in global economic policy and what these changes mean for business leaders.

Together, they explore how trade policy is evolving beyond traditional liberalization, why resilience and economic security are becoming strategic priorities, and how organizations can respond through scenario planning, greater agility and stronger cross-functional decision-making.

Key topics covered

• The future of the USMCA and what it means for global business

• Why tariffs are increasingly linked to economic security objectives

• How trade policy is reshaping supply chains and operating models

• Why businesses need stronger scenario planning and risk management

• How companies can identify competitive advantages in an uncertain environment

Watch this episode for insights into how trade, geopolitics and economic security are becoming increasingly interconnected and what business leaders should be doing to prepare for the future.

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0:00 The New Era of Trade Policy

0:27 Why Businesses Need a Geostrategy for Trade

1:13 USMCA Review Explained

2:15 North American Supply Chains and Trade

3:41 Economic Security and Trade Policy

5:20 Trade Beyond Tariffs

6:26 Reindustrialization and Industrial Strategy

8:23 Adapting Business Strategy for a More Protectionist World

9:14 The Future of Global Trade

11:49 Managing Tariff Risk and Trade Complexity

15:20 Trade Policy as a Competitive Advantage

#TradePolicy #GlobalTrade #Geopolitics #Geostrategy #USMCA #Tariffs

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EY-ServiceNow: Driving manufacturing workforce productivity - August 4, 2026 - EY Global

Discover how manufacturers use connected worker platforms, AI and digital tools to improve productivity, quality and operational performance.

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Manufacturers are rethinking how they support frontline workers as productivity demands increase and experienced workers retire. In this video, EY and ServiceNow discuss how connected worker solutions help employees access information faster, reduce reliance on multiple disconnected systems and use AI to improve productivity, quality and operational performance.

The conversation explores the role of digital workflows, knowledge delivery and workforce transformation in helping manufacturers solve problems faster and achieve better business outcomes.

Key topics include:

• Connected worker solutions

• Manufacturing productivity

• Frontline workforce transformation

• Artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing

• Digital workflows

• Workforce experience

• Operational efficiency

• Quality improvement

• Industrial operations

• ServiceNow manufacturing solutions

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EY-ServiceNow: What it really takes to scale AI - August 4, 2026 - EY Global

Discover why strong data and governance are critical to scaling AI responsibly while reducing risk and improving operational efficiency.

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As organizations accelerate AI adoption, many are finding that success depends on more than powerful technology. This video explores why data quality, governance and oversight are essential to scaling AI responsibly across the enterprise. It examines common challenges, including AI sprawl, compliance risks and data management, and highlights how organizations can use automation to improve efficiency while maintaining control.

Using automation responsibly, one consumer products organization achieved up to 80% service desk automation through a ten-week program, enabling employees to focus on higher-value work.

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• Artificial intelligence (AI)

• Data governance

• AI risk management

• Enterprise automation

• Digital transformation

• Service operations

• Employee experience

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EY-ServiceNow: Manufacturing cybersecurity and AI governance - July 30, 2026 - EY Global

Manufacturing faces growing cyber risks as organizations accelerate digital transformation and AI adoption. Learn why cybersecurity, governance and operational resilience are critical to protecting production environments and reducing costly downtime

When cyber threats outpace your SOC: closing the gap at machine speed - July 30, 2026 - EY Global

When cyber threats move at machine speed, traditional SOCs fall behind. See how EY Agentic SOC, powered by CrowdStrike, closes the gap fighting AI with AI.

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EY-ServiceNow: Turning risk into strategic resilience - July 29, 2026 - EY Global

Business leaders are facing faster, more interconnected risks and increasing pressure to make decisions quickly. Learn how leading risk programs drive resilience and business value.

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What happens when risk moves faster than decision-making? As AI, cyber threats and economic uncertainty reshape the business landscape, organizations are under pressure to anticipate emerging risks while continuing to drive growth. In this conversation, EY leaders discuss how leading organizations are rethinking risk management, connecting risk to business outcomes and helping executives make faster, more informed decisions. From third-party risk and cyber resilience to cost efficiency and business value, learn how risk leaders are evolving from risk spotters to strategic advisors.

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Season 9 Episode 1 | What CFOs should fix before scaling AI in finance - July 29, 2026 - EY Global

Many finance organizations are exploring how to scale AI, but readiness remains uneven across teams and processes.

In this episode of the EY Better Finance: CFO Insights podcast, host Myles Corson speaks with Mike Whitmire, CEO and co-founder of FloQast, about what CFOs need to get right before scaling AI in finance.

Drawing on his experience working with thousands of finance teams and building FloQast’s accounting workflow platform, Mike explains why visibility into workflows, structured processes and reliable data remain essential for effective AI adoption. The conversation also highlights how AI adoption varies widely across finance functions, with different levels of maturity requiring tailored approaches based on scale, complexity and growth plans.

Mike also discusses the importance of governance, audit readiness and operating discipline, outlining how CFOs can align people, process and technology to scale AI in a structured way and deliver measurable value.

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C-suite insights with EY: Value unlocked across the enterprise – a conversation with Belinda Cerone - July 28, 2026 - EY Global

How can businesses make sure they remain future-fit and value-first?

By getting the most out of data, AI and operating models.

Join host Priyanka Chaudhry, EY Global Deputy Vice Chair, Managed Services, and Belinda Cerone, EY Asia Pacific Managed Services Partner, for the latest episode of C-suite insights with EY: Value unlocked across the enterprise. They discuss optimizing operating models, avoiding the AI use case graveyard and the three levers of driving value.

00:00 Intro

00:24 Chapter 1 | Driving more operational value

03:40 Chapter 2 | AI boosting ROI

06:24 Chapter 3 | Nurturing high-performing teams

07:41 Outro

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Ten tech facts: the EY-Microsoft Alliance - July 27, 2026 - EY Global

EY has 13,000+ Microsoft-certified professionals globally and has won 60+ Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards since 2020.

With decades of successful collaboration behind them, the EY-Microsoft Alliance combines business ingenuity, deep industry experience, and leading cloud and AI technologies to help organizations unlock greater value and drive enterprise-wide change.

In this video, discover ten fast facts that show how that collaboration helps clients move from experimentation to scaled impact.

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Audit Technology 2026 - July 23, 2026 - EY Global

EY’s future of audit combines human judgment, AI, data analytics and advanced technology to enhance audit quality, trust, transparency and insights.

C-suite insights with EY: Value unlocked across the enterprise – a conversation with Jon Grubb - July 21, 2026 - EY Global

How do you transform risk management into a strategic advantage? Welcome back to C-suite insights with EY: Value unlocked across the enterprise, exploring the biggest challenges and opportunities facing today’s business leaders.

In this episode, our host Priyanka Chaudhry, EY Global Deputy Vice Chair, Managed Services, sits down with Jon Grubb, EY Global Risk Managed Services Leader. They discuss how forward-thinking organizations are moving beyond traditional compliance to build a connected, continuous, strategic risk function.

If you're navigating complex global volatility, transitioning from retrospective controls to business agility, or exploring bold new AI investments, we encourage you to tune in. Discover how a holistic approach to managed services can transform your operations.

00:00 Intro

00:05 Welcome

00:17 Chapter 1 | Managing risk strategically

01:14 Chapter 2 | Evolving risk KPIs

03:10 Chapter 3 | Moving risk to the front

03:56 Chapter 4 | Unlocking data value with AI

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How real-time liquidity can help treasury unlock capital and drive value - July 17, 2026 - EY Global

Treasury is entering a new phase of responsibility, one defined by continuous action rather than periodic oversight.

In this episode of the EY Better Finance: CFO Insights podcast, host Myles Corson speaks with Stephen Randall, Global Head of Liquidity Management Services at Citigroup, about how treasury is adapting to an always-on, real-time global economy and becoming more central to enterprise value creation.

Stephen shares insights from Citi's research and client experience on what differentiates high-performing treasury functions, highlighting the importance of strong fundamentals, high-quality data, automation and programmable, rules-based cash management. He explains how always-on treasury models help CFOs and treasurers respond faster to disruption, reduce operational risk and make more informed balance sheet decisions.

Key takeaways:

Understand why forecasting accuracy alone is no longer sufficient to support confident finance decision making.

Recognize how treasury can enable confidence through real‑time liquidity, visibility and control.

Explore how leading organizations are redesigning treasury operating models for an always‑on environment.

Identify the role of real‑time liquidity and automation in reducing reliance on manual intervention.

Understand how treasury's evolving role can support resilience, agility, unlock capital and support enterprise value creation.

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Why CFOs should recognize the hidden specialists who quietly drive success - July 17, 2026 - EY Global

In this episode of the EY Better Finance: CFO Insights podcast, host Myles Corson is joined by Jack McCullough, President of the CFO Leadership Council, to explore how CFOs can uncover and support hidden talent within their organizations to thrive in an AI-driven world. They discuss the concept of indispensable specialists — those individuals who may not hold senior titles or be highly visible but possess unique skills that drive significant value and impact. Jack shares insights on why recognizing these key contributors are important for CFOs navigating rapid technological change and organizational complexity.

The conversation highlights how AI is transforming finance roles but cannot replace the nuanced judgment, trust and crisis management that these specialists provide. Jack and Myles also explore practical strategies for CFOs to identify, nurture and reward these talents, including embracing dual career paths that allow experts to deepen their skills without necessarily moving into management roles.

Key takeaways:

Identify the specialists who deliver outsized value in your finance teams.

Recognize the importance of unique skills that AI cannot replace.

Implement strategies to nurture and retain indispensable talent.

Assess whether current career paths support both technical experts and leaders.

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How CFOs can drive profitable growth through finance and customer focus - July 16, 2026 - EY Global

In this episode of the EY Better Finance: CFO Insights podcast, Myles Corson speaks with David Homonoff, CFO at Feast & Fettle, about what it takes to lead finance in a fast-growing business where culture and customer experience are deeply intertwined.

David shares how Feast & Fettle's success stems from a simple yet powerful idea: make decisions through the lens of the customer. He explains why treating the customer as the North Star shapes nearly every decision, from pricing and expansion to how the organization thinks about retention, profitability and long-term value. Rather than chasing growth at any cost, the conversation explores how finance leaders can use their operating model to make thoughtful trade-offs as complexity increases.

The episode offers an inside look at the modern CFO mindset. David reflects on why strong fundamentals are essential, but not sufficient, and why some of the most important work happens outside the spreadsheet. He talks candidly about testing new ideas, learning from experience and willingness to adjust course when something no longer makes sense. Throughout the conversation, David highlights the importance of building teams that take ownership, stay curious about technology and are prepared to navigate uncertainty, illustrating how today's CFOs are evolving from financial stewards into true business leaders.

Key takeaways:

Understand how strong finance fundamentals and operational discipline create the foundation for sustainable, profitable growth.

Discover why treating the customer as the North Star can help CFOs balance expansion, pricing and investment decisions without compromising quality or culture.

Learn how embracing innovation, including AI, while leading with integrity can enable finance leaders to navigate complexity and create long‑term value.

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How CFOs can navigate industrial policy and the energy transition - July 16, 2026 - EY Global

In this episode of the EY Better Finance: CFO Insights podcast, Brian Tomlinson, Managing Director, ESG, Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP, speaks with Jan Rosenow, Professor of Energy and Climate Policy at the University of Oxford, about how the global energy transition is reshaping the economic landscape for businesses.

The discussion explores the growing role of industrial policy in decarbonization and how different regions are using incentives such as tax credits and subsidies to influence where clean energy technologies are developed and deployed. As economies shift from fossil fuel dependence toward electrification, companies face new considerations around energy costs, supply chain exposure and policy uncertainty.

Jan shares practical insights on how organizations can approach the transition, highlighting the importance of improving efficiency first and making step-by-step investments that make financial sense. The conversation also examines how quickly markets can change and why companies that delay adaptation may face competitive risk.

Key takeaways:

Understand how industrial policy and targeted incentives can influence investment decisions and competitive positioning.

Discover how shifting from fossil fuels to electrification can change cost structures, supply chain exposure and energy risk.

Learn how a phased, efficiency-first approach can help organizations navigate the transition while maintaining financial discipline.

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