Grant Thornton's International Business Report (IBR) reveals the level of optimism about the economy and business in the next 12 months. The semi-annual survey was conducted in 28 countries with about 4,600 middle-market business leaders.
Grant Thornton's International Business Report (IBR) reveals the level of optimism regarding the economy and business over the next 12 months. The biannual survey is conducted in 29 countries with nearly 4,600 middle-market business leaders
The recent approval of Law No. 14,193, of August 6, 2021, which establishes the Soccer Corporation (“SAF”) in Brazil, leaders envision an alternative in this business model to attract investors in order to settle debts, change the management profile and strengthen the team.
Our future economic health, according to businesses right at its heart
A widely used approach in the technological area, with good results, agile methods have gain market share in the financial industry.
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Remote or hybrid working models are the new norm, say many employers — and research shows most employees also prefer to work in this way. But, these opportunities must be balanced with the potential risks. Dominic Merlin-Cone looks at the key issues.
The mid-market’s real prioritisation of sustainability not only reflects the growing expectation of stakeholders but the forward-thinking nature of this entrepreneurial segment.
Sustainability actions have become a business imperative. Bloomberg projections indicate that global ESG assets by 2025 will account for more than a third of all projected assets under management, accounting for $53 trillion of the $140.5 trillion total.
Mid-market businesses around the world want to accelerate their ESG and sustainability journey. But they’re going to need support to do so.
Across the global economy, governments are becoming more protectionist. Businesses are seeing rising challenges, and finance heads are dealing with a range of new measures, including new requirements and legislations around tax and compliance.
The ESG and Publicly Traded Companies research carried out by Grant Thornton Brasil, XP Inc. and Fundação Dom Cabral answered questions related to five pillars: Strategy and Business, Structure and management, Policies and practices, Disclosure of information and Investor relations
The evaluation of machinery and equipment in an industrial plant is a process of data collection and calculation of values that brings direct and indirect benefits to the company.
Digital advances and the need for governance, fiscal and accounting planning are increasingly coming into the field.
The digital transformation has changed the characteristics of the financial industry, which has been undergoing significant changes, especially in the last decade, with the emergence of several institutions that are part of the financial system ecosystem: payment companies, digital banks, credit fintechs , market information and financial education companies, investment platforms, among others.
In 2021, empathy is emerging as a key leadership trait, offering a route to more productive, innovative business. And while different cultures have different approaches to empathetic leadership, there are practical steps any business can take to grow empathy within their teams.