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We publish a wide variety of economic materials and we invite you to learn more about the data we analyse, explore our research articles and get to know the latest insights in the economy landscape.
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The publications issued before 2021 can be found in this archive.
Public and social sector study 2024
Based on insights from almost 400 executives in the sector, the study uncovers a significant shift in the overall outlook and priorities of leaders in the sector, indicating a strategic reset is on the cards. Organisations are live to the intensifying influence of public perception and leaders are looking to build resilience in a new era where talent is essential to the effectiveness of emerging technologies...
Study: What is the X factor for start-ups in 2024
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.
Financial reporting of European banks 2024
Does the perceived reduction in risk amongst European banks hint at early signs of optimism for the sector? Throughout 2023, we observed a global economic slowdown, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and the rapid rise of new technologies. As we analyse the year-end results of the 26 largest banks in Europe, what do these figures reveal about expected credit losses and how these institutions manage persistent...
Forvis Mazars CEE tax guide 2024
Forvis Mazars Hungary releases its 12th annual Central and Eastern European (CEE) Tax Guide, featuring snapshots and comparisons of tax systems across 25 CEE countries for 2024.
CEE PE Pan-European survey
We have interviewed 141 PE funds, out of which 20 from the CEE region, whereas 43 interviews were conducted across the continent (including 10 in CEE), and collected insights through an online questionnaire delivered with the support of ARX.
Mazars C-suite barometer: outlook 2024
Our annual C-suite barometer gathers the views of leading executives from all over the world. With insights from around 800 executives across 30 countries, we uncover the strategic priorities on the C-suite’s agenda and the market trends and transformations expected to impact businesses in the years ahead. Our latest study reveals that 2024 is set to be a bounce-forward year: a year of increasing...
Investing in CEE: Inbound M&A report 2023/2024
The CEE region stands resilient in the face of global challenges, with attractive investment opportunities and robust domestic and cross-border dealmaking potential in 2024.
Mazars among top CEE transaction advisors in 2023
Mazars in CEE ranks #3 by number of successful M&A deals advised and #5 by disclosed M&A deal value according to ‘Mergermarket Accountant League Table 2023’
Mazars CEE deal advisory highlights 2023
In 2023 Mazars has been ranked the 3rd leading deal advisor in Central & Eastern Europe, based on the Mergermarket CEE Accountant League Table by the number of successful deals, and among the top 5 players by disclosed M&A deal value in CEE.
Cyber security
In a world that has become reliant on digital technology, most organisations’ current cyber security strategies are no longer enough to combat threats. Future-proof your business by understanding and mitigating cyber risks.
Financial reporting of European banks study 2023
How are Expected Credit Losses of European banks impacted by increasingly common unprecedented events? In recent years, the banking sector has had to endure numerous crises, including the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the subsequent global inflation. What do the 2022 annual results of the 26 largest banks in Europe indicate about the impact on Expected Credit Losses (ECL) in this unusual...
Public and social sector study 2023
12/06/2023 The public and social sector is in a time of transformation. Expectations of organisations in the sector are higher than ever while financial constraints and regulatory burdens are increasing. To understand some of the challenges leaders in this sector face and the steps they are taking to tackle them, we surveyed more than 100 public sector executives in five countries.
Mazars Central and Eastern European tax guide 2023
Mazars published for the eleventh time its regional tax guide, which presents snapshots and comparative charts of the tax systems of 25 CEE countries for 2023.
Mazars C-suite barometer 2023
Our latest C-suite barometer shows that, while recognising the significant challenges of the past year, including inflation and economic instability, high energy prices, war and geopolitical tensions, leaders have a fighting spirit and positive outlook for 2023. Technology and sustainability stand out as their top two strategic priorities for the coming three to five years, with the C-suite investing...
How advanced is your sustainability journey?
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.
Doing M&A in Western Europe
With its place in Europe and its integration in the EU, Western Europe tends to be less of a source of tax uncertainties. But conducting business in this area can be a challenge regarding tax environments which are not that similar.
A practical guide on sustainability
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.
Board Transformation Survey: the findings
Over the past 18 months, organisations have faced some of the most significant challenges of recent times, accelerating transformation as they adapted to a new reality. But are boards keeping pace with this transformation? How well equipped are they to deal with changing operational, strategic, technological, financial and ESG issues? How will this new environment influence board priorities and do...
Mazars Global Compliance Report
Compliance has long been a cornerstone of good business practice. But it can still be viewed as an obligation to be met rather than a driver of value. That’s why we conducted a survey of how business leaders approach global compliance, including where they focus investment, the risks they anticipate and what they expect from ‘good compliance’.