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14/04/2021 Global cybercrime costs are expected to hit $10.5 trillion annually by 2025 and two thirds of business leaders rank cybercrime as one of their top five risks. 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...
09/04/2021 The African start-up ecosystem is booming: over the last decade it has become a global leader in mobile financial services, with M-Pesa in Kenya just one example of the continent’s success. Now regulation has to keep up with innovation for the good of fintech and the people who use it.
07/04/2021 After an eventful 2020, it’s safe to assume the healthcare sector is looking forward to a calmer year ahead. Yet, the early months of 2021 have already seen increased pressure applied to healthcare information systems as a result of a rise in cyber-attacks.
31/03/2021 In early 2020, Mazars decided to initiate a new C-suite barometer. We wanted to assess the views of C-suite leaders around the world on their activities and outlook for the coming year, understand how they manage and prioritise short- and long-term initiatives. The most expected transformation to come in the next three to five years in Asia-Pacific is technology-related, according...
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...
26/03/2021 Mazars’ inaugural C-suite barometer, conducted in Q3 and Q4 2020, captures the views of over 500 executives globally. Kay Pierik, Partner, Mazars, shares his thoughts on the findings and how the insights from technology and telecoms leaders shine a light on the sector’s short and long-term future.
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...
22/03/2021 Mazars’ inaugural C-suite barometer, conducted in Q3 and Q4 2020, captures the views of over 500 executives globally. Ton Tuinier, Managing Partner of Mazars in the Netherlands and member of Mazars’ Group Executive Board, shares his thoughts on the findings and the specific insights from Western European businesses.
17/03/2021 Disruption caused by Covid-19 to CEE’s M&A market was short-lived as dealmaking returned to the fore in the second half of 2020, according to a new report published by Mazars in association with Mergermarket. Total deal value in the CEE region rose by 11% in 2020, to a total of €49.2bn, even as the number of deals dropped by 16% compared to the previous year. This impressive...
15/03/2021 The digital age is re-defining mobility: in the past, mobility businesses focused on moving people as efficiently as possible, but today they are expected to harness technology to deliver sophisticated, sustainable mobility solutions at scale. To find out how analytics, data and robotics are changing the mobility landscape, and what businesses can do to turn innovation to their...
12/03/2021 Two recent reports mandated by the European Commission have made recommendations on the development of EU sustainability reporting standards. The publication of each signifies that positive change is coming; below, Maud Gaudry shares her insight on the future of sustainability reporting and her experience working on one of the reports.
12/03/2020 Banks across the world are facing complex sustainability questions, from assessing climate-related risks to maximising green financing opportunities. Up against an unprecedented pandemic, investors, regulators and banks continue to firmly acknowledge the importance of solving environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
04/03/2021 The Mazars 2020 C-suite barometer brings together the views of over 500 senior executives from around the world. Here, Julie Laulusa, member of Mazars’ Group Executive Board and Managing Partner in China, shares her thoughts on the insights from respondents in China.
24/02/2021 The private equity market is optimistic for the year ahead, with nine-in-ten investors looking for new business opportunities in 2021, reveals a global Mazars survey. After the shock of the first lockdown investors are proving resilient despite the uncertainty: the majority expect a 'U-shaped' recovery, are comfortable completing deals from home, and say governments have responded well.
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.
09/02/2021 Mazars’ inaugural C-suite barometer captures the views of over 500 senior executives from around the world during a time of unparalleled social disruption. Despite the gloomy headlines, most business leaders were still positive about their growth prospects. What else does the report reveal about businesses’ expectations in 2021?
09/02/2021 Luxury brands need to invest in sustainability and implement more circular practices if they want to appeal to the customers driving their growth. Fashion houses that carry on doing what they have always done risk falling behind - according to our recent report on the future of the luxury business model. So, how do luxury brands adjust to the demands of new customers who put a...
02/02/2021 The mobility as a service (Maas) market is expected to reach $70bn by 2030[1] as more people tap into technology to find smart, convenient ways to get around. But what is behind the rise of Maas and what are the barriers that could stall progress? To find out, we held a virtual event that brought together Mazars and external experts – see below for the recap and the full video...
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