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In today's competitive landscape, IT transformation is synonymous with business transformation. Success hinges on the people driving these changes, particularly when expanding into new international markets. With transformation of IT and technology the top strategic priority for C-suite leaders worldwide, Vanguard’s Head of Emerging Technology Research, Jon Cambras, emphasises the need for a fresh...
When it comes to sustainability reporting today, organisations are not just reacting to regulators' requirements, but on the competitive growth value ESG can bring. Emmanuel Thierry, Partner and CSRD Taskforce Leader, shares his views on the latest sustainability findings from our 2025 C-suite barometer.
"If you want something pretty rare, you have to do something different." Kelvin Stagg, Chief Financial Officer and Board Executive Director at PageGroup, shares his insights and solutions for C-suite leaders around the world as the need for more dynamic strategies to attracting talent evolves in a new era of emerging technology.
Macroeconomic trends like technology, demographics and globalisation can impact the future of global markets and expansion plans for organisations. Jumana Saleheen, Chief Economist and Head of Investment Strategy in Europe at Vanguard, shares her views from our 2025 C-suite barometer.
Nearly half of organisations worldwide report a struggle recruiting talented people. With new or revised talent and retention strategies a top priority for C-suite leaders in 2025, our Chief Operations Officer Véronique Ryckaert shares what it takes to ensure companies attract the right talent in a competitive market.
Our Chief Economist George Lagarias shares his views on the market outlook for 2025. In our latest C-suite barometer, he explains the current geopolitical climate and other macroeconomic challenges for businesses.
The views of leaders worldwide in our annual C-suite barometer reveal a determination to continue growing amid a more competitive and challenging environment. Our Chief Clients & Markets Officer Mark Kennedy shares his expertise and market knowledge on the global outlook for 2025 and beyond.
Following the rising impact of economic factors and instability for businesses confirmed in our latest C-suite barometer, Ifri's Director Thomas Gomart shares his observations on the current competition enablers and geopolitical and geoeconomic inhibitors to growth.
Digital transformation can elevate an organisation into a powerhouse for innovation and strategic growth, leading to competitive advantages. Florence Sardas, Chief Transformation Officer, shares her views on the C-suite's priorities for 2025 and considerations when developing effective transformation strategies.
With more C-suite executives confirming the major impact AI is having on their businesses in our 2025 barometer, David Benigson, CEO and Founder of Signal AI, shares his insights on how AI and other emerging technology can supercharge transformational change.
According to our latest C-suite barometer, executives are clearly committed to investing in AI, but getting the most out of this technology has some underlying and underrated considerations. Asam Malik, Partner and Head of Technology & Digital Consulting, outlines why businesses need to understand the risks associated with the emerging technology they're using.
The international market may be volatile, but the outlook in the private equity (PE) sector shows increasing confidence. In this report, we uncover why PE firms remain optimistic for 2025 and what strategies they’re employing to drive performance.
Strengthening digital supply chains and building resilience for business growth
The past few years have been challenging for the technology and telecommunications industries. But despite continued macroeconomic and global challenges, leaders within these sectors are reporting record optimism for revenue and expansion.
By analysing more than 1,700 startup profiles from more than 100 countries, this study dives into the entrepreneurship experience and identifies the most pressing challenges. Entitled, ‘What is their X factor? The three ingredients of success (or failure) of startups in 2024’, this extensive analysis offers valuable insight to entrepreneurs, investors and sector observers.
Continuous audit, sometimes referred to as continuous monitoring, is a phrase often thrown into the conversation when we talk about innovation in audit. In reality, however, there is a general lack of understanding of continuous audit’s full potential and how it can be implemented.
Is artificial intelligence (AI) a helpful tool for auditors, or is it considered a direct competitor? AI's development is set to impact every aspect of our lives, including the audit function.
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is gaining momentum. Already, it can create texts, answer questions, write pieces of music, and paint pictures in the style of Vincent van Gogh. Increasingly, AI is also being used in auditing to automate routine tasks.
11/12/2023 Business models across the consumer sector have shifted, as companies adapt to a new, multi-channel world, rather than simply putting physical products on store shelves. Shoppers’ conflicting demands – as both consumers and citizens – are creating new and sometimes contrary pressures on the sector. As consumers, shoppers expect personalised, algorithm-driven recommendations and one-click...
07/02/2024 The consumer sector has undergone significant digital transformation in recent years, with the exponential rise in online retail. This revolution now comprises ESG, with companies striving to accelerate sustainable practice through the optimisation of digital tools.
A comprehensive guide for emerging tech enterprises, detailing essential steps for establishing a profitable business and providing expert guidance on navigating the path to growth.
25/01/2024 There is growing pressure for banks and insurers to incorporate C&E factors in their risk management frameworks (RMF). As a practice, it gives the ability to set clear thresholds for the climate impacts banks and insurers are willing and able to absorb. By establishing these thresholds, firms can effectively monitor their exposure to C&E risks, led by defined guidelines and exposure limits....
16/12/2023 What sustainability progress have banks and insurers made in the last two years, given the role of financial institutions as a core component of the economy, and bearing in mind their responsibility to uphold the rigour and resilience of their risk management? Equally significant is their social responsibility to offer vital financial support to develop sustainable global economies. In...
15/12/2023 Mazars in Canada’s inaugural benchmark study on climate-related financial disclosures show cases practices that Canadian financial institutions have put in place to manage climate- related risks and opportunities. Our study seeks to assess the level of maturity of FRFIs to provide comprehensive climate-related disclosures in line with regulatory expectations and industry best practices....
The Chinese market is highly complex due to the diversity in economic and social development across its population, which gives rise to significant generational, gender and regional differences amongst consumers. Our latest study, ‘Sustainable consumption of Chinese consumers: today and beyond’, explores Chinese consumers' perception of sustainability, and their expectations for brands regarding sustainable...
For the automotive industry, 2023 marks the second year of publishing their European green taxonomy eligibility ratio. As a reminder, the European Union's 'Taxonomy' regulation came into effect on 1st January 2022, concerning the two climate objectives (the Climate Delegated Act).
15/8/2023 A challenge even before the pandemic, lockdowns and the big resignation have made it harder for the public sector to recruit, keep and motivate their workforce. Peter Cudlip, Partner and Head of Public and Social Sector at Mazars, suggests ways to win the war for talent.
27/07/2023 As climate change worries accentuate, policymakers are weighing their options. The cost of climate inaction for the global economy is immeasurable. A 2.2 degree Celsius increase in temperature could reduce global GDP levels by up to 20% until 2050 [1]. Warming of up to 5 degree Celsius could lead to full economic annihilation and mass extinction. Conversely, policymakers can choose to add...
26/07/2023 Following the pandemic and the big quit, it has become harder for businesses to recruit, retain and inspire their workforce. Laurent Choain, Chief Leadership & Culture Officer at Mazars and CEO of Mazars University, takes us through the concerns voiced in our latest C-suite survey and suggests solutions.
29/06/2023 According to the C-suite barometer 2023 companies are turning to strategic alliances and increasing internal output to deliver growth in the uncertain economic environment. We speak to Firas Abou Merhi, Partner at Mazars, about why that is and how businesses can navigate uncertainty to achieve growth.
Our report underscores how Mazars continues to remain steadfast in its support for Ukraine.
12/06/2023 Julien Huvé, a Partner at Mazars, outlines some of the emerging technologies that could be used to increase trust and improve efficiency in the public and social sector.
04/04/2023 The rapid collapse of one of Switzerland’s most emblematic banks, following the demise of tech lenders on America’s west coast, has raised concern over banking stability. What are the consequences for the sector, the economy and for society? Gregory Marchat, Global Head of FS Advisory, and Emmanuel Dooseman, Global Head of Banking and Capital Markets, provide some answers.
The collapse of SVB and other banks serving Silicon Valley has been shocking and swift. What are the future implications? Should we be worried about this vital sector?
As environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues rise in global importance and increasingly dominate the business narrative, the Mazars report 'ESG: where are you on the journey?' sets out choices and pathways for companies of all sizes and sectors as they look to embark on the transition to a more sustainable business model.
15/11/2022 Earlier this year, we released our C-suite barometer, a report that captures the views of over 1,000 executives around the world. In this interview, Karine Philippon, Global Tech Media and Telecom leader, reflects on the findings and shares her analysis on current trends in the technology and telecoms sector.
Thomas Gomart, Director of IFRI, comments on how recent geopolitical events have transformed the global economic map
02/11/2022 With the first reports on the EU’s Green Taxonomy eligibility ratios now published, what has been the impact on automotive suppliers? The Green Taxonomy entered into force in the EU on 1 January 2022 as a first step towards directing capital investments towards more sustainable activities.
02/11/2022 Despite the additional information supplied by the EU concerning the Green Taxonomy that came into force on 1 January 2022, certain interpretations persist in the automotive sector.
The benefits of diversity no longer need to be proven. However, it is clear that gender inequalities persist, particularly in executive committees and among CEOs. This report, 'Myths and barriers preventing the progression of women: analysis and solutions', developed by Forvis Mazars in partnership with the Observatory for Gender Balance, is designed for leaders who wish to concretely advance equality...
Are the EU’s initiatives the benchmark for ESG disclosure in the region?
23/09/2022 Earlier this year, we released our C-suite barometer, a report that captures the views of over 1,000 executives around the world. The study revealed that leaders expect technology and innovation trends to have the biggest impact in the coming years. In this interview, Asam Malik, Partner, Technology & Digital Consulting, shares his insights on the findings and how organisations are preparing...
22/07/2022 Continuing Covid-19 uncertainty and more recent geopolitical unrest in Europe may not seem the perfect time for the financial services sector to take stock of its data strategy. However, with data now acknowledged as a critical ingredient for future growth, analysing data maturity levels can provide essential signposts for financial services leaders looking to reach their data maturity...
30/06/2022 Understanding the culture and adapting your business to the local context are key strategies for foreign companies looking to grow in the United States. This was one of the key messages to emerge from a recent ‘Doing business in the USA’ event co-hosted by Mazars to promote the attractiveness of the United States and provide operational insights on business practices.
Cyber threats are all around us. This is not paranoia, it’s an unfortunate reality: every day brings new hacks, new data leaks, new embarrassment – and new costs, both financial and commercial. Nobody is spared. The attacks target companies large and small, as well as public-sector institutions and individuals. How can organisations protect themselves?
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