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An overview of PwC global news:

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

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

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

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

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

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
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

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

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

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

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

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
India

Seven areas of focus for India's cybersecurity market over the next year Much like the rest of the world, industries in India are gearing up for an enhanced cybersecurity practice with a special focus on personal data protection.
17 January 2019
South Africa

PwC Partner argues against evidence of profit-sharing tactics in South Africa New research has revealed that the shifting of revenues from South Africa to tax havens is causing an 80% dent in overall revenue flow in the market, leading to widespread public outcry.
16 January 2019
Germany

Boom times for Big Four accounting and consulting firms in Germany A boom in advisory work has driven the business of the world’s largest professional services firms in Germany to record levels.
15 January 2019
Australia

Mayo Hardware taps consultants from PwC for strategic review The management team of Mayo Hardware has hired PwC to support the firm with a strategic review process.
15 January 2019
United Kingdom

Top consulting firms rake in £75 million for Brexit preparations A collection of some of the world’s largest consulting firms have won a set of contracts collectively worth £75 million, according to an investigation by Sky News.
14 January 2019
Hong Kong

PwC veterans among speakers for 12th Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong The Asian Financial Forum has kicked off for another year, with a team of senior PwC experts among a range of headline speakers.
14 January 2019
Canada

Canadian IPOs reach $2.2 billion in 2018, down from $5.1 billion in 2017 PwC Canada’s annual roundup of initial public offerings (IPOs) has revealed a ‘respectable finish’ to 2018 in light of worsening market conditions.
07 January 2019
United Kingdom

PwC uses drone to assist audit in global first Big Four firm PwC has piloted the use of a drone for an audit of a client in the energy sector, in a global first for the firm.
07 January 2019
Philippines

PwC Philippines consulting undergoes cultural revamp guided by global survey The Philippines consulting branch of PwC has turned the organisational spotlight on itself, undertaking a cultural refresh according to findings from the firm’s Global Cultural Survey.
07 January 2019
Asia

BCG backs Bakkt as PwC tips big year ahead for crypto sector Cryptocurrency bourse Bakkt has been backed to the tune of $182.
03 January 2019
United Kingdom

Feargal O'Rourke re-elected to lead PwC Ireland PwC has re-elected Irish accountant Feargal O’Rourke as the head of its Irish wing for a second four-year term.
24 December 2018
India

Ayurvedic medicine is regaining both relevance and popularity in India Global professional services firm PwC has declared the advent of what it terms as ‘Ayurveda 2.0,’ referring to a new wave of popularity that the medicinal form has found itself in over recent years.
24 December 2018
Kenya

Big Four rake in millions through government contracts in Kenya As Kenya’s economy becomes a hub of growth and investment, one sector that appears to be reaping most of the benefits is that of accounting and advisory services.
20 December 2018
South Africa

PwC South Africa CEO elevated to chief executive of entire Africa practice Dion Shango, who has been Chief Executive Officer at PwC Southern Africa since 2015, has now been elevated to the position of Chief Executive for PwC’s entire Africa operations.
20 December 2018
United Kingdom

PwC announces new Bradford base for 2019 As PwC continues a nation-wide reshuffle of its resources to ensure its UK firm is well positioned to help clients in a period of uncertainty, it has announced a new office in Bradford.
18 December 2018
United Kingdom

CMA calls for audit market cap but stops short of Big Four break-up The Big Four audit and advisory firms face an unprecedented limit to their market share, following the conclusions of a probe by the UK’s competition ombudsman.
17 December 2018
Vietnam

Vietnam remains top regional foreign investment market among APAC leaders Vietnam will be the prime beneficiary of increased cross-border investment according to PwC’s annual APEC CEO survey, yet local CEOs are not so optimistic for the year ahead.
17 December 2018
Netherlands

The 25 best management consulting firms in the Netherlands A new survey among decision makers in the Netherlands has identified the consultancy firms which are the making the biggest impact in their work.
14 December 2018
United Kingdom

Deloitte, KPMG and PwC reveal UK Partners fired for inappropriate behaviour After the #MeToo movement brought conversations on sexual misconduct to the forefront of the entertainment industry, all other aspects of business swiftly followed.
14 December 2018
South Africa

PwC announces this year's winners for Building Public Trust Awards Global professional services firm PwC has held the 2018 edition of its Building Public Trust Awards, and the overall award for ‘tax reporting for multinational companies has gone to AngloGold Ashanti
14 December 2018

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