At the end of 2021, we surveyed over 1,000 executives around the world for our annual C-suite barometer. Emerging from the pandemic, leaders were optimistic. The resilience businesses showed in 2021 will undoubtedly be needed in the months ahead. Our study reveals leaders are investing and making commitments, especially around ESG, but there appears to be a gap between intent and...
22/11/2021 Businesses understand they need to leverage data to stay competitive and unlock future growth. All over the world, they’re devoting significant executive time and betting big on new technologies to gain a competitive advantage. But do they have the data maturity to reach their objectives?
'Let’s talk' is the home of Mazars podcasts where you can hear experts discuss the issues shaping the business agenda. With different series covering the business spectrum, we share insight on economic news, policy developments and what’s next for your sector and service. Follow and listen on all major streaming platforms.
The audit profession faces a decisive moment: market expectations are shifting, technology is empowering auditors and strengthening quality, the case for audit’s evolution is growing and a series of headline corporate failures have raised questions about the quality of service companies can expect.
China’s consumer market, second only to the US, is key to both domestic and international brands. While the buying behaviours of consumers in China have been well-documented, more recent shifts in consumer preferences in the wake of Covid-19 are less well-known. Our new study ‘Chinese consumers in 2021: how priorities in lifestyle consumption are changing’ seeks to investigate trends in buying...
How can the mobility sector respond to evolving consumer expectations to influence and lead a transformation towards cleaner, more connected and collaborative systems?
28/01/2022 Banks have been steadily allocating formal responsibility for sustainability-related matters within their board and management functions and adopting specific oversight processes. However, those responsibilities and who is accountable can differ depending on the prevailing regulatory environment, geographic location or board and management’s preferences.
06/09/2021 Banks are adopting risk management practices that account for climate-related risks in response to growing recognition that climate change negatively impacts operations and revenues.
14/04/2021 Global cybercrime costs are increasing each year and cybercrime is appointed as one of business leaders’ biggest concerns. Africa – a world leader in mobile banking – is a prime target for cybercrime and, as phishing and fraud get more sophisticated, businesses on the continent need to find new ways to protect themselves, including strengthening legal frameworks, regulation and cyber...
29/03/2021 Technology is often viewed as the way to improve any and all aspects of business – but that assumption does not always hold up against closer analysis. A recent market survey found audit users value the people behind the machines more than the technology alone. Below, Florence Sardas, Partner in charge of transformation within the French Executive Committee, Mazars, reacts to the...
25/03/2021 Africa finds itself in a precarious predicament when it comes to climate change: it is one of the regions most at risk of its consequences but contributes just 4% of global CO2 emissions. At the same time, the financial resources necessary to mitigate the impact are scarce, with the IMF estimating a $50bn deficit in green finance initiatives that could help societies adapt to the...
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