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The powertrain transition isn’t following one road. ⚙️

For suppliers, that raises questions on how to be confident in investments when customer plans, policy signals, and market conditions continue to shift. Electric vehicle adoption is growing, but demand is moving at different speeds across regions and vehicle segments. 🚗⚡

Flexible operations and contracts can help middle-market suppliers navigate this multi-lane transition. 🔄

📖 Find out how: https://www.rsm.global/insights/powertrain-optionality-flexibility-multi-lane-transition

The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI) jumped to 113.4 in the second quarter of 2026, the third rise in succession.

The survey findings mark a peak in the current business cycle, driven by:
A tax cut tailwind 💵
Rising equity valuations 📈
Optimistic expectations for revenues, earnings and capital expenditures. 💡

Read more from RSM experts for analysis on what is driving mid-year confidence in the middle market. ⬇️

🔗https://ow.ly/Ckrw50ZeqKC

RSM US Middle Market Business Index Hits Business Cycle High as Firms Continue to Invest RSM jumped to 113.4 in the second quarter, up from 107 in the previous quarter on a seasonally adjusted basis. The reading marks a peak in the current business cycle, driven by a tax cut tailwind, rising equity valuations and optimistic expectations for revenues, earnings and capital expenditures.

RSM UK analysis reveals that many businesses are failing to track geopolitical threats to their supply chains.

According to RSM UK's Supply Chain Integrity survey:
Just 30% of businesses saying they monitor these risks. 🎯
Despite the extensive range of risks supply chains currently face, over a third of businesses admitted their supply chain strategy needs updating. ⏳

Read more to find out what businesses can take to avoid the danger of falling into a supply chain confidence trap. ⬇️

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Geopolitical threats are major blind spot for supply chains as government report highlights risks | RSM UK Many UK businesses are failing to track geopolitical threats to their supply chains, with just 30% saying they monitor these risks, according to RSM UK's Supply Chain Integrity survey.

There's still time to join us for a deep dive into the UK’s e-invoicing plans and how they compare with developments in other countries around the world. 🌍

With e-invoicing becoming a core part of governments’ plans around the world, now is your chance to gain insights on what’s coming next and what it means for businesses. 💼

Register here for RSM UK's webinar👉 https://ow.ly/51Rm50Z2KXE

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Just as AI is changing the way organisations work, the legal and commercial risks are evolving at an equal pace. ⚠️

This month, RSM experts will be presenting a webinar setting out:
👩‍⚖️The first wave of AI-related disputes and claims emerging before the courts.
💡Considerations on what companies, legal teams and professionals can learn from them.

Don't miss out, secure your spot now!

👉https://ow.ly/TlLm50ZcVal

Restructuring services are seeing specialists increasingly turn to technology tools to support their work.

Jason Yau from RSM in Hong Kong recently sat down with ACCA's AB Magazine to set out how:

💡AI has completely transformed restructuring consulting.
🎯The focus of consultants has moved from time-consuming data gathering to impactful strategic decision-making.

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Restructuring experts turn to AI Insolvencies are on the rise and specialists are relying on tech tools to support their work

Embedded finance is making financial services an increasingly integral part of digital and commercial user journeys.

Consumers now expect financial services to be swift and inbuilt with the digital platforms they already use every day. 📱

RSM UK's Amy Shooter and Erin Sims set out what this shift means for customer ownership, profitability and regulatory oversight. ⚖️

🔗 https://ow.ly/qmgf50Z7zkm

Speaking from RSM's Americas Conference, Joe Brusuelas, RSM US chief economist, sat down with La República to set out:

- The impact of the Middle East conflict on regional markets 🌏
- The inflationary surge and challenges faced by businesses 📈
- The strategic role of Central America and the wider region in the era of artificial intelligence 💡

🔗 https://ow.ly/9S6G50Z9nhk

There is still time to register for RSM's webinar on how legal entity restructuring can reduce risk and unlock value for businesses. 💡

We’ll discuss common trigger points and challenges, share practical insights and highlight what effective restructuring looks like in practice. ✅

RSM experts will explore solutions, including how legal entity restructuring can:
💡Simplify group structures
📉Reduce ongoing compliance costs
🎯Support strategic objectives.

Register your spot now!

👉 https://ow.ly/4jGU50YYXH3