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An overview of PwC global news:

South Africa

Africa | South Africa

Social and environmental considerations are a new priority for private equity firms The private equity sector across the globe is among those growing at a rapid rate, but just how responsible are the practices in the sector when it comes to environmental sustainability? PwC argues t
11 March 2019
Asia

Asia | Regional

Greater female employment could bring $6 trillion in gains to OECD
08 March 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

PwC criticised for alleged conflicts of interest auditing Staffline PwC has been accused of ignoring conflicts of interest at a listed audit client, at which two senior members of staff were former members of the Big Four firm.
06 March 2019
Nigeria

Africa | Nigeria

PwC Nigeria tax consultant launches WhatsApp groups for professional mentoring Manager for Tax Reporting & Strategy at global professional services firm PwC Nigeria Oluseun Akinrinoye doubles up as a career coach, and has launched a set of four WhatsApp groups to get in touch w
06 March 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

PwC backs group promoting safe use of drones in UK PwC has joined ARPAS-UK, a network in the UK promoting the safe usage of drones in UK skies.
05 March 2019
India

Asia | India

Tax consultants warn against danger of ITC withdrawal for real estate Alongside an overall cut in the goods and services tax (GST) for the real estate sector recently, the Government of India has also announced the retraction of input tax credit (ITC) for the sector, a
05 March 2019
India

Asia | India

PwC India Foundation arranges roundtable conference for children's rights PwC India’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm the PwC India Foundation has collaborated with global children’s rights organisation Save the Children to organise a roundtable conference for so
28 February 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Industry veterans launch video game consultancy Video game industry stalwarts Philip and Andrew Oliver have departed from their roles with gaming studio Rebellion to found a new consulting outfit.
26 February 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

PwC teams with University of Bath to boost next generation of AI talent As part of a new collaboration between the Government and industry leaders of the UK, PwC has announced a new partnership with the University of Bath.
25 February 2019
Egypt

Middle East | Egypt

Middle East CEOs eye Egypt and Iraq as important growth markets Middle East CEOs are now looking to Egypt and Iraq for growth opportunities according to the regional findings of PwC’s annual global survey.
25 February 2019
South Africa

Africa | South Africa

Increasing productivity is the way to go for financial services firms As the financial services sector in South Africa looks to sketch a path to recovery following a period of sustained struggle, global professional services firm PwC has revealed that a focus on increa
25 February 2019
United Arab Emirates

Middle East | United Arab Emirates

Middle East IoT conference closes with keynotes from McKinsey and PwC The sixth edition of the IoT Middle East conference has concluded, with speakers from McKinsey & Company and PwC having provided keynote addresses.
22 February 2019
Singapore

Asia | Singapore

Big Four give tick to enterprise initiatives in Singapore 2019 budget
20 February 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Developing nations to make ground on UK wages by 2040 Wages in the UK are set to rise by nearly $1,000 per month by 2040, according to new research.
19 February 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Despite opportunities of drones privacy concerns persist While it presents an undeniably lucrative prospect, drone technology remains controversial, not least because of its implications for privacy.
18 February 2019
India

Asia | India

India's services sector needs to revamp its digital skill and job profile A new report from global professional services firm PwC has reinforced what a number of experts have been predicting for the Indian economy – that the advent of Industry 4.
18 February 2019
Australia

Oceania | Australia

Big Four accounting and consulting firms booming in Australia The Big Four professional services firms – EY, Deloitte, KPMG and PwC – are enjoying a sustained boom in Australia.
12 February 2019
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

PwC predicts Middle East 2019 economic pick-up despite oil slump PwC has tipped a strong year ahead for the Middle East economy – despite the recent oil slump.
12 February 2019
South Africa

Africa | South Africa

Boards in South Africa must have more representation from younger generations Contributing to a current debate on executive remuneration and board structures across South Africa, global professional services firm PwC has released a new report that reveals that most boards in S
11 February 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

PwC administrators preserve M40 flow despite Carillion debacle In its capacity as administrator for the collapsed outsourcing firm Carillion, advisory and auditing giant PwC was tasked with rapidly replacing the firm for a number of keystone service contracts.
04 February 2019
Canada

North America | Canada

Canadian banks see revenue grow 6.1% to $159 billion in FY18 According to a recent analysis from PwC Canada, the Big Six Canadian Banks increased total revenues by 6.1%, reaching a collective $159 billion compared to the previous year’s $149 billion.
31 January 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

PwC aims to hire 120 new staff in Scotland Big Four professional services giant PwC has announced it will embark on its largest ever recruitment drive in Scotland.
30 January 2019
Australia

Oceania | Australia

High hopes: New Zealand cannabis start-up seeks $20 million in funding A New Zealand-based start-up that helps consumers and patients get stoned, Zeacann, is seeking to raise $20 million in growth funding.
24 January 2019
Asia

Asia | Regional

ASEAN CEOs the most pessimistic for 2019 shows PwC global survey The results are in for this year’s PwC annual global CEO survey, and chiefs in the ASEAN bloc are especially gloomy as to growth expectations for the year ahead.
24 January 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

These top consulting firms are shaping WEF's Davos agenda Every year, the second half of January sees the global economic and political elite descend en masse on a Swiss ski-resort.
23 January 2019
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

PwC annual global survey finds Middle East CEOs the most pessimistic PwC has released its annual global CEO survey for 2019, and the outlook among Middle East bosses is far from bullish.
23 January 2019
Australia

Oceania | Australia

Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC hiring 2,500 graduates in Australia Australia’s four largest accounting and consulting firms, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC, are planning to hire more than 2,500 graduates in the coming six months.
22 January 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Consulting firms and consultants nominated for MCA Awards After a competitive due diligence on projects and consultants submitted for Management Consultancies Association’s 2019 Awards, the jury have picked the finalists.
21 January 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Brexit and looming economic crisis hit financial services optimism The levels of optimism among the UK’s financial services sector remains at a worrying low, according to a new report co-authored by the country’s representative body for business interests.
21 January 2019
India

Asia | India

India's manufacturing sector is growing rapidly as a result of the GST A new report from global professional services firm PwC has revealed that India’s economy appears to be covering a gap that it has struggled with despite rapid economic growth – that of an insufficie
21 January 2019
Africa

Africa | Regional

Sub-Saharan Africa's tax practices align with those across the world Tax compliance is an increasingly pertinent issue across the globe and particularly in Africa, where the most pertinent regulations are still being worked out by the various governments.
21 January 2019
South Africa

Africa | South Africa

South African interest rates to remain steady, forecasts Strategy& According to global management consulting firm Strategy&, interest rates in South Africa are unlikely to increase over the coming months, in line with analyst expectations.
21 January 2019

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