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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...
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.
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 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.
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 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...
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.
Waiting to invest in cyber security is a risk you can’t afford, here’s why.
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.
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.
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...
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,...
In the pursuit of efficiency and digitisation, operational technology can create cyber security weak points IT isn’t prepared for.
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...
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...
When it comes to sustainability reporting today, organisations are not just reacting to regulators' requirements, but on the competitive growth value ESG can bring. Emmanuel Thierry, Partner and CSRD Taskforce Leader, shares his views on the latest sustainability findings from our 2025 C-suite barometer.
"If you want something pretty rare, you have to do something different." Kelvin Stagg, Chief Financial Officer and Board Executive Director at PageGroup, shares his insights and solutions for C-suite leaders around the world as the need for more dynamic strategies to attracting talent evolves in a new era of emerging technology.
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.
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.
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.
With more C-suite executives confirming the major impact AI is having on their businesses in our 2025 barometer, David Benigson, CEO and Founder of Signal AI, shares his insights on how AI and other emerging technology can supercharge transformational change.
According to our latest C-suite barometer, executives are clearly committed to investing in AI, but getting the most out of this technology has some underlying and underrated considerations. Asam Malik, Partner and Head of Technology & Digital Consulting, outlines why businesses need to understand the risks associated with the emerging technology they're using.
Cyber threats are increasing in prevalence and impact, especially for organisations planning to expand internationally. Consulting partners, Frédéric Malagoli and Shree Parthasarathy, outline the cyber security decisions that are inherently riskier than others and the approaches to dealing with high risk.
Continuous audit, sometimes referred to as continuous monitoring, is a phrase often thrown into the conversation when we talk about innovation in audit. In reality, however, there is a general lack of understanding of continuous audit’s full potential and how it can be implemented.
Following the pandemic and the big quit, it has become harder for businesses to recruit, retain and inspire their workforce. Laurent Choain, Chief Leadership & Culture Officer at Mazars and CEO of Mazars University, takes us through the concerns voiced in our latest C-suite survey and suggests solutions.
According to the C-suite barometer 2023 companies are turning to strategic alliances and increasing internal output to deliver growth in the uncertain economic environment. We speak to Firas Abou Merhi, Partner at Mazars, about why that is and how businesses can navigate uncertainty to achieve growth.
Earlier this year, we released our C-suite barometer, a report that captures the views of over 1,000 executives around the world. In this interview, Karine Philippon, Global Tech Media and Telecom leader, reflects on the findings and shares her analysis on current trends in the technology and telecoms sector.
Earlier this year, we released our C-suite barometer, a report that captures the views of over 1,000 executives around the world. The study revealed that leaders expect technology and innovation trends to have the biggest impact in the coming years. In this interview, Asam Malik, Partner, Technology & Digital Consulting, shares his insights on the findings and how organisations are preparing for future...
Six interviews with partners across Latin America reveal a complicated C-suite agenda that is balancing economic imperatives with societal and environmental pressures. Read excerpts from each interview below and see the report – featuring partners from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay
Six interviews with partners across Latin America reveal a complicated C-suite agenda that is balancing economic imperatives with societal and environmental pressures. Read excerpts from each interview below and see the report – featuring partners from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay – here [link].
Our inaugural C-suite barometer captures the views of over 500 senior executives from around the world. Conducted in Q3 2020, with a pulse check in Q4, the survey found that, although most business leaders were positive about their growth prospects, there were some notable differences between leaders in different industry sectors. Here, Isabelle Massa and Francisco Sanchez, Partners, discuss the findings...
The financial services sector has been at the centre of efforts to resist, and later recover from, the commercial consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. As one of the sectors recently surveyed in our first C-suite barometer, it returned broad optimism for the year ahead and a focus on technological transformation and sustainability. Reacting to the survey findings, Emmanuel Dooseman, Partner, Global...
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