Archives
You will find here the archives of our reports, studies, and surveys
Board survey Mazars & Board Agenda Magazine
Are business leaders dealing effectively with the risks confronting their firms? How boards are tackling the constantly evolving issue of risk is at the very top of the corporate agenda.
Insights into challenges and trends relating to the “three lines of defence” model at Swiss insurance companies
Mazars and the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) have conducted a study on the practical application of the "model of the Three Lines of Defence" in the Swiss insurance market.
Reinsurers’ Financial Communication: 2019-2020 benchmark study
As the role of reinsurance is continuously expanding, Mazars has analysed the latest financial disclosures of the top 10 reinsurers worldwide providing a comparative view for a better understanding of their risk profile and strategy.
Public disclosure in the Swiss insurance market
This study examines the first experiences with the new disclosure requirement (financial condition report or Public Disclosure) in the Swiss insurance market. One finding was that the interest in the financial condition report (FCR) among policyholders has so far been limited. Furthermore, from the point of view of many of the insurers surveyed, the costs exceed the benefits and Public Disclosure is perceived as a compulsory exercise with little added value.
Using the SDGs to Add Value to Business
When the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 169 targets were launched, the message was clear to all stakeholders of the world – governments, regulators, companies, and populations – we need to do more to protect the world for future generations. So where are we now, and how are companies reacting to this brave new world? Mazars’ Global Sustainability Leadership Team explores this and more in the Global Goals Yearbook 2018.
Leadership in Corporate Sustainability Survey
Mazars will once again be partnering with Board Agenda to deliver, in association with INSEAD, this year’s board-level survey and report: Leadership in Corporate Sustainability Survey.
Mazars 2017 Luxury Study - Reinventing Luxury – Ethics as value creation
In response to a world shaken by increasing global economic volatility, the luxury industry is starting to focus on sustainability and ethics. Respect for the environment, recycling materials and innovating new ones, integrity throughout the value chain, collaborative and digital economy, and social entrepreneurship are among the strategic priorities for luxury companies.