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In Europe, re-shoring life sciences production became a key strategic goal for governments in the wake of Covid. However, not all of these initiatives have progressed as expected. A major new report from Forvis Mazars suggests new ways to create success stories across the continent.
How to run a startup mentoring programme that increases the success rate of digital transformation initiatives.
The European landscape for sustainability reporting is undergoing profound changes as a result of the increase in mandatory reporting thresholds enacted by the recently adopted Omnibus I simplification package. Voluntary sustainability reporting for companies outside the scope of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), is thus...
The ECB’s 2026–2028 priorities put the spotlight on banks’ ability to manage geopolitical shocks, digital and cyber risks and climate-related exposures. In parallel, the ECB is overhauling its supervisory framework to make supervision more efficient, focused and agile. Ensuring robust preparation to comply with the ECB’s supervisory priorities and paying close attention to simplification reforms will...
As part of our annual series on top risks facing financial services firms, we have identified and ranked the key risks for financial services business leaders in 2026.
The EU Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD) was published in the official Journal of the EU in late January 2025. It introduces a comprehensive new framework to ensure insurers can withstand or exit crises without jeopardising policyholders or financial stability. Modelled on the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD), IRRD brings the same resilience logic to insurance. Firms...
The ECB has confirmed that its 2026 thematic reverse stress test will focus on geopolitical risk. The test will explore how institution-specific geopolitical scenarios could lead to material capital and liquidity stress. This article outlines the rationale for the exercise and its key supervisory design features.
Analysis of the first reporting period of sustainability information by companies in the digital and technology sector highlights the positive improvements and the challenges faced in taking a standardised approach to sustainability reporting.
On 26 November 2025, the Single Resolution Board (SRB) published its Annual work programme for 2026, setting out nine single resolution mechanism (SRM) key priorities that are directly linked to the SRB’s three strategic areas:
When fraud strikes your organisation, the immediate aftermath can feel overwhelming. Financial losses mount, stakeholder confidence wavers, and urgent questions demand answers: What happened? Who was responsible? How do we recover?
Corporate fraud costs organisations billions annually. Every organisation will be impacted by fraud to some extent within the next few years. That's not pessimism; it's the reality facing businesses today. The question isn't whether fraud will or won’t target your organisation, but whether you'll detect it early enough to minimise its impact.
Large companies need to innovate. Start-ups need to scale. Corporate venture capital balances both sides of this equation. It also offers corporates access to the speed, creativity, and agility required to make digital transformation successful.
A major UK-U.S. bilateral agreement was formalised with the launch of the new Technology Prosperity Deal less than one month ago. Chief Economist George Lagarias and UK Executive member and Technology Consulting Partner Asam Malik outline this significant shift in approach from the UK and U.S. on technology, infrastructure and regulation, and share some of the resulting opportunities and competition...
African companies today stand at a crossroads. On one hand, the continent boasts one of the world’s fastest-growing populations, rising urbanisation and untapped potential in sectors ranging from digital services to renewable energy. On the other hand, businesses across Africa face persistent and emerging challenges that hinder their ability to thrive in an increasingly volatile global economy.
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a European Union regulation designed to enhance corporate transparency on sustainability. Effective from 1 January 2024, the CSRD requires Wave 1 companies to publish a sustainability statement in 2025 covering the 2024 financial year.
The pandemic, geopolitical tensions and the climate emergency have revealed the vulnerabilities of Europe’s life sciences industry. Relocating pharmaceutical and medtech production is no longer a choice but a strategic necessity to safeguard sovereignty, strengthen competitiveness and ensure long-term sustainability.
The real estate investment management (REIM) sector enters the end of 2025 at a critical juncture. Traditional approaches to risk assessment and portfolio composition are being called into question by geopolitical uncertainty, evolving capital markets and shifting investor expectations. As the sector moves beyond the adjustment period of recent years, successful REIM managers are discovering that...
According to this year’s C-Suite Barometer data, the top two digital priorities for organisations are productivity and security. In many workplaces these can feel like competing priorities – security teams often push for stricter controls to mitigate risks, whilst employees require flexibility and enablement to work efficiently and autonomously.
The global real estate industry is experiencing a fundamental shift that transcends traditional market dynamics and regional boundaries. Property professionals worldwide are grappling with an unprecedented challenge: the growing scarcity of raw materials essential for construction and increased regulation around strategic resources.
The construction industry has always been characterised by the need to expect the unexpected. This axiom has taken on new significance this year as the sector grapples with the far-reaching implications of expansive tariffs and trade policy changes, which have introduced fresh layers of complexity to an already intricate global marketplace.
Cyber security risks are often dismissed as too nebulous to measure, right up until a breach transforms them into glaringly real costs.
The European real estate sector is confronting an unprecedented challenge that extends far beyond traditional concerns of location and yields: the growing scarcity of raw materials essential for construction. Once abundant resources are now at the heart of economic, geopolitical and environmental tensions that are fundamentally reshaping how the industry operates.
As political and economic uncertainty continue to disrupt the consumer sector, adapting to change and seeking new avenues for growth are vital. According to Forvis Mazars’ 2025 C-suite barometer findings, 45% of retail and consumer C-suite leaders identify volatile market conditions as the most significant factor likely to limit growth, followed by increased competition (39%) and supply chain restrictions...
Waiting to invest in cyber security is a risk you can’t afford, here’s why.
In today’s threat landscape, cyber security is no longer a siloed function but a dynamic, organisation-wide effort.
As businesses expand globally, they unlock new markets and opportunities, but they also expose themselves to escalating cyber risks.
Cyber resilience is not a matter of individual preparedness, but rather collective readiness. To this effect, many regulatory frameworks and pieces of legislation refer not to individual companies, but to entire ecosystems. Take Network and Information Security 2 (NIS2), for example: this framework is predicated on protecting the European ecosystem as a whole. This terminology mirrors the collaborative...
In the rush to adopt cutting-edge tools like AI-driven threat detection or even zero-trust architectures, many organisations overlook the foundational measures that form the backbone of effective cyber security.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force in cyber security, both as a weapon for attackers and a shield for defenders. Whilst AI-powered tools help organisations detect threats faster and mitigate breaches, cyber criminals are equally quick to exploit the technology, creating a sophisticated and escalating arms race. From hyper-realistic phishing campaigns to AI-generated deepfakes,...
As global uncertainty reshapes the industrial landscape, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to adapt and compete. Yet many leaders remain confident in their growth ambitions. In this shifting environment, strategic agility is becoming a vital asset. Drawing on perspectives from executives in more than 35 countries, this report explores how manufacturing leaders are responding to change and...
In the pursuit of efficiency and digitisation, operational technology can create cyber security weak points IT isn’t prepared for.
From geopolitical unrest to rapid advances in artificial intelligence, 2025 has already proven to be a year of volatility and transformation. In this uncertain environment, strategic agility in the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector is more critical than ever. Drawing on insights from executives across more than 35 countries, our latest report reveals how TMT leaders are responding...
This article is part of a series on CES 2025, highlighting the latest tech trends and innovations showcased in Las Vegas from 7-10 January, where Forvis Mazars participated alongside top companies and engineers to form new partnerships and witness cutting-edge technologies at the premier global tech event.
In an increasingly complex and fast-paced environment, financial services leaders are focusing their efforts on strategic transformation, operational resilience and workforce readiness. Drawing on insights from executives across more than 35 countries, our latest report reveals how organisations in the sector are adapting to ongoing disruption, balancing risk with innovation and refining their long-term...
Our Chief Economist George Lagarias shares his views on the market outlook for 2025. In our latest C-suite barometer, he explains the current geopolitical climate and other macroeconomic challenges for businesses.
The views of leaders worldwide in our annual C-suite barometer reveal a determination to continue growing amid a more competitive and challenging environment. Our Chief Clients & Markets Officer Mark Kennedy shares his expertise and market knowledge on the global outlook for 2025 and beyond.
Following the rising impact of economic factors and instability for businesses confirmed in our latest C-suite barometer, Ifri's Director Thomas Gomart shares his observations on the current competition enablers and geopolitical and geoeconomic inhibitors to growth.
Macroeconomic trends like technology, demographics and globalisation can impact the future of global markets and expansion plans for organisations. Jumana Saleheen, Chief Economist and Head of Investment Strategy in Europe at Vanguard, shares her views from our 2025 C-suite barometer.
Nearly half of organisations worldwide report a struggle recruiting talented people. With new or revised talent and retention strategies a top priority for C-suite leaders in 2025, our Chief Operations Officer Véronique Ryckaert shares what it takes to ensure companies attract the right talent in a competitive market.
Digital transformation can elevate an organisation into a powerhouse for innovation and strategic growth, leading to competitive advantages. Florence Sardas, Chief Transformation Officer, shares her views on the C-suite's priorities for 2025 and considerations when developing effective transformation strategies.
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