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Forward-looking CHROs are leveraging agentic AI to strategically redesign HR processes, improve employee experience, and enhance HR's role as a strategic business advisor.

PricewaterhouseCoopers will pay $96 million to settle a lawsuit from Valeant Pharmaceuticals investors over alleged false statements in a 2014 audit.

Maurice Blackburn is investigating a class action against Corporate Travel Management and its former auditor PwC Australia for alleged misconduct, potentially leading to a carriage dispute with another firm.

PwC India and Claroty partnered to enhance cybersecurity in operational technology and connected environments, addressing growing digital risks.

The article discusses the significant financial investments in AI infrastructure, Google's major AI data center expansion in Finland, OpenAI's AI-driven solution to a Millennium math problem, and Apple's launch of its first foldable iPhone.

PwC emphasizes that successful AI adoption requires a complete reinvention of business workflows and operating models, moving beyond simple tool usage to deep integration, backed by robust data, governance, and strategic partnerships like the one with OpenAI.

Global AI infrastructure spending is projected to exceed $31 trillion by 2050, driven by data center deals and constant hardware upgrades.

PwC, Merck, and Hashgraph collaborated on an innovative supply chain provenance system that combines physical and digital traceability, starting with cocoa.

The Hashgraph Group, Merck, and PwC Germany partnered to develop a blockchain-based cocoa traceability solution with physical authentication, supported by PwC Germany's consulting and implementation services.

The Hashgraph Group, Merck, and PwC Germany are piloting a solution for cocoa traceability and digital product passports to enhance transparency, quality, and compliance.

Convex CEO Paul Brand states that strong, efficient, and relevant carriers can succeed during soft market cycles, unlike less differentiated competitors.

PwC Germany, Merck KGaA, and The Hashgraph Group are testing a new system to track cocoa production using physical markers and a distributed ledger to improve supply chain transparency and compliance.

A class action lawsuit is being prepared against Corporate Travel Management and its former auditor, PwC Australia, for allegedly misleading investors.

Combined gross liabilities in the non-life insurance run-off market reached an estimated $2.57 billion year-to-date in 2026, recovering from a slow first half.

PwC's analysis indicates the London Market is in a stronger position entering a soft underwriting cycle, but firms must maintain discipline to avoid margin erosion.

A Hong Kong court permitted Evergrande's liquidators to proceed with a US$8.4 billion negligence claim against PwC International for pre-collapse audits.

Palantir's stock jumped 8% after announcing an expanded AI deal with PwC, overpowering Michael Burry's short bet.

PwC forecasts a $31.6 trillion global data center buildout by 2050, driven by AI, with a new capital cycle characterized by frequent ICT equipment replacement and a diversified customer base.