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An overview of PwC global news:

United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Businesses place diversity on backburner in favour of digitalisation The global market is swiftly evolving, and investors and CEOs are increasingly concerned that their legacy businesses are not up to scratch amid digital disruption and an altering geo-political lands
14 March 2018
Africa

Africa | Regional

Capital markets in Africa recover after a challenging 2016 Having fluctuated through a turbulent few years, capital markets in Africa appear to be on the road to recovery, especially as commodity-dependent markets such as Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire display si
12 March 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Big Four accused of 'feasting' on Carillion as combined £72 million fee revealed Executives from the Big Four of PwC, EY, KPMG and Deloitte have come under pressure from MPs to justify their roles in collapsed outsourcer Carillion.
12 March 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

PwC roasted at 90th Oscars over 'envelopegate' PwC was forced to relive their now infamous gaff from last year’s Academy Awards, as Hollywood’s elite joined forces to gleefully rib the long-time partner of the ceremony.
09 March 2018
Europe

Europe | Regional

European IPOs values and volume rebound from the subdued previous year The European IPO market is picking up, as regional instability and uncertainties are better understood and ‘wait-and-see’ mode companies decide to act.
06 March 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Roger Gagnon appointed as PwC's first Chief Experience Officer Professional services firm PwC has announced the appointment of Roger Gagnon as Chief Experience Officer.
06 March 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Moorfields and PwC appointed administrators, as Toys R Us and Maplin collapse UK high-street chains Toys R Us and Maplin have both collapsed into administration, citing growing debt and uncertainty relating to Brexit as key reasons behind their falls from grace.
05 March 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Former PwC Partner accused of sexual assault attempts to sue firm for £5 million A one-time Partner of professional services firm PwC has commenced his bid to sue the firm for unfair dismissal.
02 March 2018
Sweden

Europe | Sweden

Seven consulting firms among Sweden's 25 most attractive employers According to the latest ranking of top employers published by Universum Global, international professional services firm EY is the most popular consulting firm to work for amongst graduates in Sweden
01 March 2018
Asia

Asia | Regional

Big Four accounting firms named best graduate employers in Australia The leading names in the professional services realm have again dominated the list of top graduate employers in Australia, with the Big Four accounting firms continuing to jostle for top spot.
01 March 2018
India

Asia | India

India is the fifth most attractive market for global CEOs in 2018 Having been amongst the top destinations in the world for investment over the past few years, India has now moved into the top five countries of preference for CEOs across the world, according to PwC
28 February 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Seven leading consulting firms among LGBT+ coalition Open For Business As society strives to become more inclusive of LGBT+ individuals, the business community have been taking a lead in the promotion of diversity.
26 February 2018
South Africa

Africa | South Africa

Tax-increment is an unpleasant necessity for the South African budget, says PwC Global professional services firm PwC has weighed in on the debate around the imminent South African budget, warning that the country’s budget deficit might spiral to R250 billion if taxes are not dr
23 February 2018
Africa

Africa | Regional

Head of PwC's East African network retires after 40 years of service The leader of PwC ‘s East African wing has retired, after a 40 year spell at the firm.
22 February 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

PwC UK Sets Emissions and Renewables Targets for 2022 The UK wing of global professional services firm PwC has published new emissions and renewables targets for 2022.
21 February 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Top firms modify offering as NHS consulting spend comes under scrutiny New analysis has shown that the evolving nature of public healthcare has caused the consulting industry in the UK to adapt its offering to the sector.
20 February 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

WEF and professional services firms team up to launch IT skills platform The World Economic Forum has partnered with 10 professional services firms in order to deliver a new re-skilling platform.
19 February 2018
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

PwC Middle East releases guide for education of children with support needs The Middle East arm of Big Four professional services firm PwC has released a guide for education policy-makers on improving learning for children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
16 February 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Global economy enjoys strong growth, but headwinds remain While the global economy has entered a period of improved growth, with periphery countries in the EU likely to see strong growth over the coming years, the global stock market slide at the beginning
13 February 2018
South Africa

Africa | South Africa

Confidence is low amongst executives in South Africa, says PwC Global professional services firm PwC has released its latest Global CEO Survey, and the findings for South Africa reflect an atmosphere lacking confidence and optimism.
12 February 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Thomas Linton joins financial services BCS Consulting from PwC London-based boutique consultancy BCS has hired former PwC employee Thomas Linton.
08 February 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

PwC review of BBC pay claims 'no evidence' of gender bias PwC’s long anticipated review of the BBC’s on-air pay policy has claimed there is “no evidence” of gender bias in pay decisions at the broadcaster.
05 February 2018
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

Private Equity firms must embrace the MENA digital revolution, says PwC As the digital revolution in the Middle East marches on, private equity firms will need to move with the times to remain relevant, says a survey report from PwC.
31 January 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

PwC promotes Charlie Johnson-Ferguson as Transport and Logistics lead PwC has appointed Charlie Johnson-Ferguson to lead the Transport and Logistics advisory business.
30 January 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

The consulting firms that are a World Economic Forum partner Every year, thousands of CEOs, high-profile academics, scientists and international politicians converge upon the Swiss Alps to discuss the state of the world’s economy.
24 January 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

British CEO positivity falls, but 2018 outlook bright for Ireland While a record-breaking share of CEOs are optimistic about the economic environment worldwide, at least in the short term, British CEOs are less positive.
24 January 2018
Europe

Europe | Regional

Capgemini, KPMG, PwC and Roland Berger join FinTech ecosystem B-Hive Four consulting firms – Capgemini, KPMG, PwC and Roland Berger – have joined B-Hive Europe.
23 January 2018
Israel

Middle East | Israel

Tech sector buttresses falling value in Israeli M&A market The total worth of the Israeli merger and acquisition (M&A) market fell over the past year according to Big Four firm PwC, although deals in the nation’s tech sector continue to add value.
18 January 2018
Netherlands

Europe | Netherlands

Argos Soditic buys majority stake in Dutch professional services group European private equity firm Argos Soditic has made its first investment in the Netherlands.
15 January 2018
Hong Kong

Asia | Hong Kong

'New Economies' IPOs to boost Hong Kong exchange in 2018 The Hong Kong IPO market is tipped for a bright year ahead according to forecasts from Big Four rivals KPMG and PwC, with changes to listing regulations and the emergent ‘new economies’ sector being the expected drivers.
15 January 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

GDP of Ireland could receive a near €50 billion boost from AI Artificial Intelligence could see Ireland’s GDP raised by just under €50 billion in the next 12 years.
09 January 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

PwC launches UK drones team to help clients profit from aerial data PwC’s UK wing has established a team of drone specialists in Britain to help clients take advantage of the airborne technology.
09 January 2018

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