Surveys and Studies
You will find here Mazars surveys and studies.
Global E-commerce Report 2017
Mazars is pleased to promote the 2017 edition of the Global Ecommerce report devised by the Ecommerce Foundation, together with the Global Ecommerce Association, gathering +40 local ecommerce association.
The Financial Reporting of Listed Real Estate Companies in Europe – 2017 Edition
In 2016, real estate investment in Europe fell by 9% by comparison with 2015 to €230 billion, but the listed real estate companies in our sample nevertheless achieved excellent financial performances.
State of Play of Intra-Group Financing Arrangements
The author provides an overview of intra-group financing arrangements from a corporate, tax and accounting perspective. It also discusses the treatment of interest-free loans from the perspective of both the tax authorities and the Supreme Court and considers the characterization by Italian courts of cash pooling arrangements – including their possible recasting as intra-group loans.
Mazars 2017 Luxury Study
In response to a world shaken by increasing global economic volatility, the luxury industry is starting to focus on sustainability and ethics. Respect for the environment, recycling materials and innovating new ones, integrity throughout the value chain, collaborative and digital economy, and social entrepreneurship are among the strategic priorities for luxury companies.
The financial communication of insurance groups: focus on Solvency II
Over the years, financial communication has become an essential aspect of promoting the activities of large insurance groups. The exercise has particular salience this year with the arrival of the European Solvency II Directive, introducing far-reaching changes in the matter of capital requirements and risk management. Against this background, we have taken a closer look at the information available on Solvency II, the major issue in financial communication in 2015.