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An overview of PwC global news:

Australia

Oceania | Australia

Phoenixing costs Australia’s economy $5 billion, finds PwC report A high estimate of $5 billion is being wiped off Australia’s economy due to phoenixing, or illegally dissolving a company and then rebuilding it from the ashes according to a PwC report commissioned
26 July 2018
Canada

North America | Canada

Canadian IPO market 'slow and steady,' reaches $1.1 billion in first half of 2018 A recent quarterly survey found that initial public offering market in Canada reached a value of $956 million in the second quarter and $1.1 billion in the first half of 2018.
25 July 2018
Australia

Oceania | Australia

Professional services grow to become one of Australia’s largest industry groups The Australian professional services industry has grown by 30% since the beginning of the decade to become the fourth largest industry group in the country.
24 July 2018
Singapore

Asia | Singapore

PwC continues legal services push in Asia with appointment of Rachel Eng Big Four firm PwC has continued the expansion of its Asia legal practices with the recruit of high-profile corporate lawyer Rachel Eng in Singapore.
24 July 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

AI to cause major realignment in UK labour market A new study has estimated that Artificial Intelligence will actually lead to a small net increase in jobs in the UK in the next 20 years.
23 July 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

53 companies commit themselves to PwC's Tech She Can Charter 53 signatories including PwC itself. Big Four professional services firm PwC launches the Tech She Can Charter in a bid to increase the number of women entering the technology sector.
20 July 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

LGBT+ inclusive employers see positive effect on workplace Employees and employers are seeking to create more inclusive workplaces, where people can be themselves in a much broader set of normative values and preferences.
18 July 2018
Brazil

Latin America | Brazil

Embraer named the most innovative company in Brazil for the 3rd year in a row The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer for commercial, executive and military markets has been named the most innovative company in 2018.
17 July 2018
United States

North America | United States

Deborah Ricci joins PwC Public Sector as CFO PwC Public Sector, which was recently sold to Veritas Capital, has appointed Deborah Ricci as its new CFO.
17 July 2018
Canada

North America | Canada

Rebounding commodity prices see Canadian mining firms boost exploration 31% A new report finds that resurging commodity prices are spurring on higher mining exploration spending, especially in Canada.
16 July 2018
Africa

Africa | Regional

Revenues from Africa's hotel industry expected to grow till 2022 PwC has released the eight edition of its ‘Hotels Outlook’ report for Africa, and the findings reveal continued growth for the sector across the continent despite events that induce uncertainty such
16 July 2018
Bahamas

Latin America | Bahamas

EY Cayman appoints ex-PwC partner LaNishka Farrington-McSweeney LaNishka Farrington-McSweeney has been appointed by EY as a partner in the Cayman Islands.
13 July 2018
Canada

North America | Canada

Three consultancy execs named 2018 Catalyst Canada Honours Champions
09 July 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

PwC steps back from Wasps role over 'falsified' information Big Four firm PwC has resigned as auditor for Wasps Holdings, a group best known for its ownership of Wasps Rugby.
09 July 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

The 10 best CEOs and Managing Partners in the consulting industry A selection of consulting leaders on either side of the Atlantic have been revealled to be the best 10 in the world.
06 July 2018
France

Europe | France

A.T. Kearney and PwC back French blockchain incubator Chain Accelerator Chain Accelerator, which claims to be “largest European accelerator” dedicated to supporting startups in the blockchain realm, has opened its doors in Paris-based incubator Station F.
06 July 2018
Australia

Oceania | Australia

PwC adds 27 new partners to Consulting business in Australia PwC Australia has admitted 27 new partners to its Australian consulting business, in a move that also saw 58 others partner join the firm’s partnership, taking the total number of partner in the coun
06 July 2018
Australia

Oceania | Australia

PwC, EY and Deloitte in the top 20 best workplaces for new Australian dads In an attempt to bring to light the changing landscape in Australian family life and exemplify leaders and innovators in the business field, website Direct Advice for Dads has ranked the best workpla
04 July 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

PwC first Big Four firm to ban all-male job shortlists Professional services giant PwC has announced it will no longer permit all-male job shortlists, as the firm bids to tackle its gender pay gap.
03 July 2018
Ukraine

Europe | Ukraine

Almost half of Ukrainian companies were victims of fraud in last two years Almost half of companies in Ukraine were hit by economic crime in the last two years, according to a new study.
03 July 2018
South Africa

Africa | South Africa

South African youth adapts to shifting market priorities under Industry 4.0 As unemployment in South Africa approaches unprecedented levels, the country is responding within its means to improve its education environment, not only through increased enrolment but also by choo
02 July 2018
United States

North America | United States

Podcast ad revenue will more than double by 2021 Podcasts have taken the digital world by storm, generating ad revenues in the US which surpassed $300 million last year.
29 June 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

PwC fined and Partner banned from accounting over BHS audit Following an investigation into the collapse of British retailer British Home Stores, PwC and a former Partner of the firm have been fined on the grounds of ‘misconduct’.
29 June 2018
Greece

Europe | Greece

Greek infrastructure spending sees shortfall of €67 billion in past decade Greek infrastructure spending has fallen to 1.1% of GDP, well below the EU average of 1.9% and the country’s pre-recession average of 2.6%, according to recent analysis.
27 June 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

PwC appoints new Head Partner in Newcastle Global professional services giant PwC has appointed a new Head Partner for its Newcastle outfit.
26 June 2018
United States

North America | United States

PwC Golden Age Index reveals $1 trillion potential in older workers By increasing employment in the 55-64 age bracket to New Zealand levels, the US could boost GDP by 3% and generate more than $800 billion in wealth.
21 June 2018
Canada

North America | Canada

PwC brings in new Canadian leadership team PwC Canada has announced a raft of new C-suite leadership appointments, including a new COO, CFO, and CIO.
20 June 2018
Ukraine

Europe | Ukraine

PwC seeking 350 professionals for new Shared Delivery Centre in Ukraine Professional services firm PwC has opened a shared delivery centre in Lviv, its third in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).
20 June 2018
Australia

Oceania | Australia

Mark Reinke joins PwC’s CMO advisory board in Australia The ex-Suncorp marketing executive Mark Reinke has joined PwC’s Chief Marketing Officer advisory board. Reinke will be leaving Suncorp after 14 years in a number of executive and advisory roles.
19 June 2018
Argentina

Latin America | Argentina

Argentina's national airline calls on consulting firms to reshape loyalty program Argentina’s largest airline Aerolíneas Argentina has put out a call for an international consultancy to remodel its loyalty program.
19 June 2018
United States

North America | United States

Accenture Interactive launches consulting invasion of Ad Agency space The tech mastery cultivated by consulting firms keen to offer clients first-rate digital transformation services is generating a range of corollary benefits.
19 June 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

UK entertainment and media sector to grow by £8 billion by 2022 The UK’s entertainment and media sector is looking set to maintain its healthy growth levels through 2022, with a new report predicting it will grow to a size of £76 billion by then.
19 June 2018

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