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Chemaly & Company Corporate advisory services firm providing research, advice and training in the legal, regulatory, g

Chemaly & Company is a corporate advisory services firm that provides research, advice and training in the legal, regulatory, governance and organizational disciplines of companies. The Company was founded by corporate advisors following the rising need of this type of specialists in the Middle East and North Africa. We build our experience on a pedigree of more than 40 years of experience in loca

l, regional and international law, and on our reputation in quality. We provide services to companies of all sizes and industries, tailored to their specific needs and more importantly, basing ourselves on research. From the industries experienced: Banking and Finance; Oil and Gas; Construction; Engineering; Insurance; Technology; Maritime Shipping.

Dear All,Please find below the link to my latest piece in Aliqtisadi on Compliance, the New Global Language for Corporat...
06/11/2019

Dear All,

Please find below the link to my latest piece in Aliqtisadi on Compliance, the New Global Language for Corporate Excellence.

It explains how compliance has evolved from a hurdle in the financial world to become a necessity for corporate excellence and growth in the non-financial world.

For English, please inbox me.

Enjoy!

الاقتصادي - آراء وخبرات:   في الجوهر، الامتثال هو الشرعية. هو صفة المسموح به أو المطلوب أو المتوافق مع القوانين. لقد أدى تطوُر الأنشطة والأعمال التجارية إلى ظهور وظيف...

This is my latest article. It contains eye-opening numbers related to trade between China from one side and Europe and n...
12/07/2019

This is my latest article. It contains eye-opening numbers related to trade between China from one side and Europe and northern Africa from the other. It explains as well the importance of the Levant region as a strategic route for this trade. The magnitude of the numbers causes the ever increasing tension and the alternative routes explain some stakeholders interest in sustaining this tension.

Maybe it was about oil for the last century. It is not for the next hundred years.

Enjoy.

The idea of establishing a Levant Union — one not unlike the European Union (EU), but composed of the Levantine states of Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Palestine, Jordan, and by extension, Egypt and Cyprus — is one that ought to be explored. Such an arrangement would offer untapped potential for trade, ...

I'm happy to invite you to the first conference on Public Governance organized by the Institute for Finance and Governan...
07/03/2019

I'm happy to invite you to the first conference on Public Governance organized by the Institute for Finance and Governance - ESA, and held in its premises on March 21, 2019.

This is a topic dear to my heart. The conference will address both economic and legal governance, dedicating a panel to each.

Hope to see you there.

Here you go, a new piece that draws the current landscape of trade and investment with Syria in regards to financial tra...
20/12/2018

Here you go, a new piece that draws the current landscape of trade and investment with Syria in regards to financial transactions: it examines the current situation under Western sanctions and lays out options that would bypass the sanctions system, should they not be lifted.

I have published it with the Middle East Institute, the leading and oldest Washington-based think tank dedicated to the study of the Middle East.

If you have business interests in Syria, present or future, this piece gives you some context. However, a ground visit is a must for you to constitute a personal feel of the situation.

Enjoy reading.

As the conflict in Syria concludes, the next phase will center on rebuilding and will require hundreds of billions of dollars in investment. For now though, sanctions imposed by the U.S., U.K., and EU block money from flowing in.

I will be speaking at the first World Investor Week event in Lebanon, taking place on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at th...
09/10/2018

I will be speaking at the first World Investor Week event in Lebanon, taking place on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at the ESA Business School, Beirut.

I will focus on the reciprocal interest that corporate governance and foreign direct investment bring to each other, FDI being my initial argument for governance and what Lebanon desperately needs.

I would be happy to see you there if you have the chance to attend.

IFC - Tamayyaz Corporate Governance Conference and Graduation Ceremony Photos, Le Gray Hotel, Beirut, 20/06/2018.
22/06/2018

IFC - Tamayyaz Corporate Governance Conference and Graduation Ceremony Photos, Le Gray Hotel, Beirut, 20/06/2018.

I will be speaking about the successful implementation of the governance framework at Malia Group, the role of the Corpo...
17/06/2018

I will be speaking about the successful implementation of the governance framework at Malia Group, the role of the Corporate Secretary and the particularities of governance in family businesses at the 2018 Corporate Governance Conference and Graduation Ceremony of the Corporate Directors Certification Program organized by the IFC and Tamayyaz.

It will take place on June 20, 2018, at Le Gray Hotel, Beirut.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Imposing 3 parallel economies as a solution to Lebanon's imposed recession: energy for Europe, cannabis for the pharmace...
10/06/2018

Imposing 3 parallel economies as a solution to Lebanon's imposed recession: energy for Europe, cannabis for the pharmaceutical industry and a trade portal for the Old World.

With a pinch of sarcasm, cannabis obliges.

الاقتصادي - آراء وخبرات:   ما فوائد نقل سلطة الإشراف على هيئة الأسواق المالية اللبنانية من المصرف المركزي إلى وزارة الاقتصاد والتجارة؟ هذا سؤال لا تملك غالبية النخب ...

A Guide to Lebanon Directors Remuneration - with numbers inside.I have attempted in this article to draw the landscape o...
22/04/2018

A Guide to Lebanon Directors Remuneration - with numbers inside.

I have attempted in this article to draw the landscape of the remuneration of members of Boards of Directors in Lebanese companies, specifically the chairmen, vice-chairmen and non-executive directors.

It is based on the annual KPMG publication about the remuneration of Directors of the companies constituting the FTSE 350, and reconciled with expertise.

Hope you find it useful, and for English, please inbox me.

الاقتصادي - آراء وخبرات: يفتقر لبنان إلى البيانات المنشورة، سواء أكانت بيانات ضخمة أم كانت بيانات متعلقة بقطاعات الإنتاج أو بيانات مالية، وبيانات السوق، وأنواع ال....

The Postwar Levant: 6 Promising Sectors for Investment.Here I discuss the macroeconomic factors and social indicators th...
08/03/2018

The Postwar Levant: 6 Promising Sectors for Investment.

Here I discuss the macroeconomic factors and social indicators that fuel each promising sector's development, in addition to some recommendations to upgrade public governance frameworks in preparation for improved economic activity.

Enjoy reading. For English, inbox me.

الاقتصادي - آراء وخبرات: هناك دلائل تشير إلى أن الحرب التي مزقت بلاد المشرق العربي بدأت تفقد من زخمها. بعد ذلك تأتي إعادة الاعمار والتي، بمعناها الواسع، ستركز على إعا...

Fear as a Factor: A Case of Lebanese Companies.Discussing the threats of economic recovery and foreign investment to the...
15/02/2018

Fear as a Factor: A Case of Lebanese Companies.

Discussing the threats of economic recovery and foreign investment to the Lebanese companies. Counter-intuitive, but plausible.

Hope you enjoy it and if you need the English version, please inbox me.

الاقتصادي - آراء وخبرات: فيما يلي سيناريو ممكن حدوثه: تَمَ وضع الاقتصاد اللبناني على سكة النمو، بدأت شركات النفط والغاز في الاستثمار، اعتَمدت الصين لبنان كمحطة على....

Starting the year with this:What if Ibn Khaldun and Michael Porter had a face-off?An amusing comparison about leadership...
10/01/2018

Starting the year with this:

What if Ibn Khaldun and Michael Porter had a face-off?

An amusing comparison about leadership and economics.

Enjoy reading and if you need the English version, please inbox me.

الاقتصادي - آراء وخبرات: يقال إن المنتصر هو من يكتب التاريخ. تمتلئ المكتبة المعاصرة بالمفاهيم التي تعود إلى منتصري الحرب العالمية الثانية، إحدى هذه المفاهيم هي عمر....

Congrats Lebanon!!!Looking forward for an increased interest of all the oil and gas sector stakeholders in investing and...
14/12/2017

Congrats Lebanon!!!

Looking forward for an increased interest of all the oil and gas sector stakeholders in investing and setting up branches in Lebanon.

BEIRUT, Dec 14- Lebanon's cabinet approved a bid on Thursday for offshore energy exploration by a consortium made up of France's Total, Italy's ENI.

In this article, I discuss 5 matters that are worth looking into and incorporating in Lebanon's economic policy.Their at...
23/11/2017

In this article, I discuss 5 matters that are worth looking into and incorporating in Lebanon's economic policy.

Their attractiveness lies in the fact that they are regulation-based and not investment-based, and consequently do not incur considerable costs for an already strained budget. If fairly successful, I estimate the midterm returns to be in the range of $50-60 billion, a directly taxable income, not including other forms of taxation such as individual income.

I'd be happy if this is brought to the attention of the national policymakers.

Enjoy reading!

by Frederic Chemaly The Lebanese economy is showing signs of slow recovery. Recently, and for the first time in 12 years, a national budget was approved by the Parliament. It promises to lift the c…

Dear All,You are cordially invited to the conference on Corporate Governance to be held at ESA on October 31, 2017, and ...
20/10/2017

Dear All,

You are cordially invited to the conference on Corporate Governance to be held at ESA on October 31, 2017, and under the patronage of HE PM Saad Hariri.

I will be making closing recommendations to the companies and to the public sector that would affect positively growth, expansion, revenue and capital inflow.

Hope to see you there.

Best,
Frederic.

My perspective on the evolution of buildings energy: towards decentralization and autonomy; and the possible future role...
19/10/2017

My perspective on the evolution of buildings energy: towards decentralization and autonomy; and the possible future role of the related public sector.

Hope you enjoy it.

For the English version, please message me.

الاقتصادي - آراء وخبرات: بدأ العصر الصناعي في بريطانيا في أواخر القرن الثامن عشر حيث تم استبدال الأدوات اليدوية بالآلات، وكانت حينذاك الطاقة تُستخرج من الفحم والبخار من خلال عمليات شديدة التلويث. كان يتم إنتاج هذه الطاقة بالقرب من المنشأة التي تتطلبها. في غضون فترة محدودة، جاءت الثورة الصناعية مع ظه...

It's been a while since I last published a piece.This one is about the CEO compensation: my proposition of a methodology...
14/09/2017

It's been a while since I last published a piece.

This one is about the CEO compensation: my proposition of a methodology to set said compensation, in terms of basic pay and performance bonus.

Enjoy reading! and if you need the English version, please message me.

الاقتصادي - آراء وخبرات: هناك مقالان نُشرا كلاهما في مجلة هارفارد بيزنس ريفيو، وهما متناقضان في استنتاجهما حول ما إذا كان يجب ربط أجر الرئيس التنفيذي (CEO) بالأداء أم لا، وكلاهما يستند إلى الأدلة والإحصاءات والبحوث والدراسات المدعومة بالبيانات. الأول عنوانه CEO Incentives - It’s Not How Much You ...

Is governance necessary in startups and SMEs?My new article in Aliqtisadi. Hope you enjoy it!For English inbox me.
09/07/2017

Is governance necessary in startups and SMEs?

My new article in Aliqtisadi. Hope you enjoy it!

For English inbox me.

الاقتصادي – آراء وخبرات: منذ فقاعة الإنترنت وفضائح انرون و وورلدكوم في أوائل الألفية الثالثة، اكتسب مفهوم حوكمة الشركات اهتماماً متزايداً وتطور بسرعة أكبر من النصف قرن الذي سبق. هذا التطور حدث أساساً في عالم الشركات الكبرى. لماذا؟ لأنها هي في صلب اهتمامات الاقتصادات الوطنية كونها تؤثر على النمو والأ...

Is It Time to Regulate the Personal Air Transportation Sector?I enjoyed writing this article because it covers two topic...
31/05/2017

Is It Time to Regulate the Personal Air Transportation Sector?

I enjoyed writing this article because it covers two topics of interest for me: law and technology; and the approach in both is futuristic.

Hope you enjoy it too.

For English inbox me.

الاقتصادي – آراء وخبرات: لطالما حلمت البشرية بالتحليق كالطيور. ومع التطور الذي طرأ على عالم تكنولوجيا المركبات الجوية الشخصية (Personal Air Vehicle – PAV)، أصبح ذلك الحلم قريباً جدَاً إلى الواقع. وكانت هذه التكنولوجيا تُعتبر سمة من سمات أفلام الخيال العلمي قبل بضعة عقود فقط. أما اليوم، فكثير من الضج...

On Capital Allocation in Groups of Companies. My new article on the respective roles and responsibilities of CEOs and Bo...
15/05/2017

On Capital Allocation in Groups of Companies.

My new article on the respective roles and responsibilities of CEOs and Boards of groups of companies regarding capital allocation, a major topic of governance and financial strategy that is regretfully not given its deserved importance in the MENA corporate environment.

for English, inbox me.

الاقتصادي – آراء وخبرات: تصوّر أنّ مسؤولان تنفيذيان إثنان لمجموعتين من الشركات متماثلتين بالحجم والتنوع والأسواق، تَمَ تعيين الأول بعد نجاحٍ في المبيعات والثاني بسبب خبرته في مجالات متعددة من الأعمال تشمل الإمتثال والخدمات المصرفية والاستثمارية والاستشارات والشؤون المالية للموظفين والمناقلة الدولية…

Is Tripoli of the Lebanon the next Dubai of the Levant?In this article, I discuss significant components that would make...
18/04/2017

Is Tripoli of the Lebanon the next Dubai of the Levant?

In this article, I discuss significant components that would make Tripoli prosper and play a major role in the Levant region, if said components work out properly and the context helps.

For English, inbox me.

الاقتصادي – آراء وخبرات: في التاسع من كانون الثاني 2014، كتبت مذكرة بعنوان: “سوف تشهد السنوات الثلاثين القادمة نهضة المشرق العربي”. كان ذلك في خضم الأزمة التي بدأت في سورية خلال 2011 والتطورات التي شهدتها بعد ذلك. تبدأ المذكرة على النحو الآتي: “من المتوقع حدوث تحولات في منطقة المشرق العربي، هذا التح...

The Financial Value of Cost Centers in Companies.My new article in Aliqtisadi about the departments and centers inside c...
22/03/2017

The Financial Value of Cost Centers in Companies.

My new article in Aliqtisadi about the departments and centers inside companies that are traditionally seen as "Cost Centers" since they do not generate sales, however, increase the value of companies.

Of interest to Chief Officers, Directors, Bankers and Financiers, Investment Advisers, M&A Specialists, Business Lawyers, Institutional Investors, and others.

For English, inbox me.

الاقتصادي – آراء وخبرات: في النصف الثاني من 2013، ربَما في آب، اشتريت أسهماً في شركة تسلا للسيارات الكهربائية “Tesla”. كان سعر السهم يتراوح بين 140 و150 دولاراً. وبعد قرابة الشهر، تحديداً في 27 أيلول، وصل سعر السهم إلى 190.90 دولاراً. فجأة، اشتعلت سيارة تسلا موديل إس وانتشر الخبر على وسائل الإعلام ف...

On Startups, Financing and Intellectual Property in Lebanon.My article in Aliqtisadi about the incomplete cycle of the s...
06/03/2017

On Startups, Financing and Intellectual Property in Lebanon.

My article in Aliqtisadi about the incomplete cycle of the startups funding and financing ecosystem in Lebanon and its limitations, being essentially Lebanon's absence from the international IP registration systems for both marks and patents.

For English, inbox me.

الاقتصادي – آراء وخبرات: عندما أصدر “مصرف لبنان المركزي” التعميم رقم 331 بتاريخ 22 آب 2013، والذي ينص على تخصيص نسبة تصل إلى 3% من رأسمال جميع المصارف العاملة في لبنان لتمويل الشركات الناشئة المبتكرة، كان يهدف حينها إلى تحويل لبنان إلى مركز إقليمي للأعمال في قطاع التكنولوجيا. لكن لم تتم الإشارة إلى…

My article in Aliqtisadi on reforming financial statements by incorporating macroeconomic indicators. Specifically inter...
05/02/2017

My article in Aliqtisadi on reforming financial statements by incorporating macroeconomic indicators.

Specifically interesting to corporate boards, financiers and strategists.

For English, inbox me.

لم أصادف يوماً في الحياة المهنية بيانات مالية لشركات أقنعتني بشموليتها. لطالما اعتمدت الشركات النماذج التي تتوافق مع القوانين المحلية ومعايير محددة ومعتمدة لإعداد التقارير المالية

My article in the Harvard Business Review on the challenges for the upcoming revival of the Beirut Stock Exchange. For E...
17/01/2017

My article in the Harvard Business Review on the challenges for the upcoming revival of the Beirut Stock Exchange. For English, inbox me.

ينصّ القانون اللبناني رقم 161 الصادر بتاريخ 17 أغسطس/آب 2011 والمتعلق بالأسواق المالية، على التالي: ” (…) على الحكومة اللبنانية اعتماد ما يلي: تحويل “بورصة بيروت”، خلال مهلة سنة من تاريخ مباشرة مجلس “هيئة الأسـواق” مهامه، إلى شركة مغْفلة لبنانية تؤسس في بيروت وتحمل تسـمية “بورصة بيروت ش.م.ل.”. في ال...

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