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06/12/2021 Western Europe has long offered businesses far and wide attractive opportunities for investment. With its ideal placement in Europe and integration with the European Union, it tends to be less of a source of tax uncertainty; however, conducting business can still be challenging for investors working between different tax environments.
15/11/2021 With societal expectations increasingly permeating corporate governance, companies need to evolve their business models to embrace lasting value creation that benefits not only the shareholders, but also internal and external stakeholders as well as wider society.
10/11/21 Sustainability is at the heart of corporate governance in Europe, but little guidance exists on how to truly embed ESG into business models.
02/11/2021 Business leaders are committing to and investing in global compliance to build trust and reputation, finds a global study from Mazars. The majority of businesses view compliance as an opportunity creator that can build trust and reputational benefits and are investing significant senior time in compliance: some three-quarters have top executives engage with compliance questions at...
The automotive industry is constantly changing, facing external challenges posed around new technologies and business models. Carve-outs are under the spotlight to help companies mitigate these risks and offer strategic opportunities. Mazars experts around the world provide insights about carve-outs, from a range of different strategic perspectives.
29/09/2021 There is no longer any question about whether to transition from brown to green finance – only how. Easy access to climate risk data and global regulation promises to help policymakers see the big picture and better understand what is missing in order to make the transition a success.
27/09/2021 There are few areas of business left unimpacted by Brexit, with data protection being no exception. In the below interview, Foyaz Uddin, Head of Privacy & Data Protection Services at Mazars tells us about refining data maps and inventories, the pre-and post-Brexit picture, and the need to be proactive about processes.
17/09/2021 The tone at the top typically establishes the foundations and values upon which a culture of sustainability is built. Developed at board level and communicated consistently across an organisation, ESG values need to be reflected in a bank’s governance structure if they are to last.
09/09/2021 Developing innovative products and harmonised frameworks across banking activities is crucial to achieving sustainable finance objectives and contributing to global transition targets. Yet, a lack of standardised reporting frameworks means identifying and comparing sustainable products and services remains a challenge.
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.
21/06/2021 Seeking opportunities outside their country of origin is a natural part of the growth journey for many businesses. By opening up new markets and connecting with new customers, businesses can increase their sales and profits, while spreading their risk by not having to rely on any one single market.
16/06/2021 Six interviews with partners across Latin America reveal a complicated C-suite agenda that is balancing economic imperatives with societal and environmental pressures. Read excerpts from each interview below and see the report – featuring partners from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay
27/05/2021 Lengthy negotiations and an unprecedented health pandemic put many business owners and managers on the back foot when it came to Brexit planning. With the UK’s exit official, they should now consider adapting their business models to match the new trading landscape, says Gareth Jones, Partner and Global Head of Privately Owned Business, Mazars. Below he discusses setting up new...
20/05/2021 The luxury sector is exploring new methods of collaboration to adapt to evolving market expectations. These partnerships are influencing and powering how the sector reaches new audiences, guarantees authenticity, and meets the growing demand for more sustainable products.
19/05/21 Awaited with great impatience by some, yet with caution or even concern by others, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) adopted by the European Commission on April 21 has received a largely positive reception from many stakeholders, and rightfully so.
18/05/2021 Mazars’ inaugural C-suite barometer captures the views of over 500 senior executives from around the world. Conducted in Q3 2020, with a pulse check in Q4, the survey found that, although most business leaders were positive about their growth prospects, there were some notable differences between leaders in different industry sectors. Here, Isabelle Massa and Francisco Sanchez,...
18/05/2021 As cyber capabilities grow, so too do the risks. In March 2021, Mazars sponsored the Africa Financial Industry Summit and moderated a business case on how to address existing and upcoming fraud and cyber risks that increasingly threaten the financial services sector in Africa. Read the Q&A panel discussion below featuring Jean-Louis Menann-Kouamé, Managing Director, Orange Bank...
05/05/2021 Months of Brexit negotiations culminated in a deal signed by the UK and EU in late 2020 that defines their future relationship. While the deal lays out new rules for how the UK and EU live, work and trade, it does not comprehensively cover all areas of business. As a result, organisations that trade directly or indirectly with the UK have to monitor and react to developments to keep...
03/05/2021 Virtual currency bitcoin has been much debated since its creation in 2009, and even more so as its value spiked in late 2017 and early 2021. One of the most common subjects of conversation is how much energy does the cryptocurrency consume.
28/04/2021 The recently released proposal for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) aims to create a robust common language for sustainability reporting in the EU. Adopted by the European Commission and currently making its way through the European Parliament and Council, the directive imposes common sustainability reporting standards that large businesses and listed...
23/04/2021 The financial services sector has been at the centre of efforts to resist, and later recover from, the commercial consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. As one of the sectors recently surveyed in the Mazars 2020 C-suite barometer, it returned broad optimism for the year ahead and a focus on technological transformation and sustainability. Reacting to the survey findings, Emmanuel...
20/04/2021 Business leaders in Latin America were the most optimistic about their commercial outlook, according to the regional results of the Mazars 2020 C-suite barometer. Surveyed for their views on the coming year, and further ahead, C-suite leaders in Latin America also predicted technology and new service, market and business model developments to be the most likely transformations over...
20/04/2021 Business leaders are unsure of how to go carbon neutral and uncertain of the opportunities if they do, according to a recent Mazars survey. Marking its release, Mathieu Mougard, Partner, discusses what’s stopping business leaders from going further and why the private sector has to take the necessary steps to reduce the global carbon footprint.
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...
12/04/2021 Against a backdrop of shifting market expectations, Mazars released an independent report titled The future of audit: market view. The report highlights ‘standout findings’ and myths about audit with 501 responses from 12 countries.
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...
21/01/2021 Artificial intelligence has jumped from our TV screens to our boardrooms in recent years. Once a staple of science fiction, it is now an everyday reality for businesses looking to improve customer experience, work more efficiently and reduce costs. However, a recent Mazars report finds ‘boardroom bottlenecks’ threaten to limit AI implementation and investment.
19/01/2021 On 19 January 2021, ecoDa and Mazars hosted an event attracting over 300 participants on the future of Corporate Governance. Boards, investors, and regulators need to work together to enable corporate governance to be effective and to contribute to the long-term sustainable growth of businesses. The virtual event brought together experts from these key stakeholder groups, and also...
13/01/2021 How drivers, passengers and goods and services made their way across borders, cities and even country roads changed considerably in 2020 as they each navigated an unprecedented pandemic. But while Covid-19 played an outsize role in transforming the face of mobility, there are several other factors driving change.
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