12 June 2025
The growing threat of cyber intrusions
In the pursuit of efficiency and digitisation, operational technology can create cybersecurity weak points IT isn’t prepared for.
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16 June 2025
C-suite barometer: manufacturing sector view
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...
15 May 2025
Maintaining confidence in the life sciences sector
According to our C-suite barometer: life sciences and pharmaceuticals sector view, an impressive 98% of industry executives forecast growth in 2025, five percentage points above the global average. In a deep-dive into the sector based on the barometer findings, Forvis Mazars spoke to Denis Ribon, Chairman and Managing Partner at ARCHIMED, a private equity firm dedicated to healthcare investments....
19 May 2025
C-suite barometer: TMT sector view
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...
12 May 2025
The power of tech & AI in shaping global influence
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.
28 April 2025
C-suite barometer: financial services
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...
22 April 2025
C-suite barometer: life sciences and pharma
In a year marked by global uncertainty, shifting regulations and fast-moving innovation, leaders in the life sciences and pharmaceuticals sector are redefining their strategic priorities. Drawing on insights from executives from across more than 35 countries, our latest report captures how sector players are navigating complexity, investing in growth and positioning themselves for long-term success...
15 April 2025
IT transformation: the catalyst for global growth
In today's competitive landscape, IT transformation is synonymous with business transformation. Success hinges on the people driving these changes, particularly when expanding into new international markets. With transformation of IT and technology the top strategic priority for C-suite leaders worldwide, Vanguard’s Head of Emerging Technology Research, Jon Cambras, emphasises the need for a fresh...
18 February 2025
Sustainability's competitive growth value
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.
18 February 2025
Dynamic talent strategies
"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.
19 February 2025
The economic tug-of-war
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.
19 February 2025
Competing for talent in a competitive market
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.
20 February 2025
Time to build up the fortress not expand the realm
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.
20 February 2025
A positive, but challenging, growth outlook
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.
20 February 2025
Competition enablers: observations with Ifri
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.
19 February 2025
Change management for effective transformation
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.
19 February 2025
Supercharging transformation through AI
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.
19 February 2025
Creating data-empowered businesses
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.
Global private equity report 2025
The international market may be volatile, but the outlook in the private equity (PE) sector shows increasing confidence. In this report, we uncover why PE firms remain optimistic for 2025 and what strategies they’re employing to drive performance.
9 October 2024
Chart your secure cyber path
Strengthening digital supply chains and building resilience for business growth
Key growth strategies for Tech & Telco leaders
The past few years have been challenging for the technology and telecommunications industries. But despite continued macroeconomic and global challenges, leaders within these sectors are reporting record optimism for revenue and expansion.
Study | What is their X factor?
By analysing more than 1,700 startup profiles from more than 100 countries, this study dives into the entrepreneurship experience and identifies the most pressing challenges. Entitled, ‘What is their X factor? The three ingredients of success (or failure) of startups in 2024’, this extensive analysis offers valuable insight to entrepreneurs, investors and sector observers.
How achievable is continuous audit?
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.
What does the future look like for auditors?
Is artificial intelligence (AI) a helpful tool for auditors, or is it considered a direct competitor? AI's development is set to impact every aspect of our lives, including the audit function.
How AI is set to impact the auditing role
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is gaining momentum. Already, it can create texts, answer questions, write pieces of music, and paint pictures in the style of Vincent van Gogh. Increasingly, AI is also being used in auditing to automate routine tasks.
How technology and sustainability go hand in hand
11/12/2023 Business models across the consumer sector have shifted, as companies adapt to a new, multi-channel world, rather than simply putting physical products on store shelves. Shoppers’ conflicting demands – as both consumers and citizens – are creating new and sometimes contrary pressures on the sector. As consumers, shoppers expect personalised, algorithm-driven recommendations and one-click...
A sustainable shift in retail and consumer goods
07/02/2024 The consumer sector has undergone significant digital transformation in recent years, with the exponential rise in online retail. This revolution now comprises ESG, with companies striving to accelerate sustainable practice through the optimisation of digital tools.
A practical guide for tech innovators
A comprehensive guide for emerging tech enterprises, detailing essential steps for establishing a profitable business and providing expert guidance on navigating the path to growth.
How financial institutions reflecting C&E risks
25/01/2024 There is growing pressure for banks and insurers to incorporate C&E factors in their risk management frameworks (RMF). As a practice, it gives the ability to set clear thresholds for the climate impacts banks and insurers are willing and able to absorb. By establishing these thresholds, firms can effectively monitor their exposure to C&E risks, led by defined guidelines and exposure limits....
Sustainable finance podcast: episode 245
16/12/2023 What sustainability progress have banks and insurers made in the last two years, given the role of financial institutions as a core component of the economy, and bearing in mind their responsibility to uphold the rigour and resilience of their risk management? Equally significant is their social responsibility to offer vital financial support to develop sustainable global economies. In...
Climate-related financial disclosures in Canada
15/12/2023 Mazars in Canada’s inaugural benchmark study on climate-related financial disclosures show cases practices that Canadian financial institutions have put in place to manage climate- related risks and opportunities. Our study seeks to assess the level of maturity of FRFIs to provide comprehensive climate-related disclosures in line with regulatory expectations and industry best practices....
Sustainable consumption of Chinese consumers
The Chinese market is highly complex due to the diversity in economic and social development across its population, which gives rise to significant generational, gender and regional differences amongst consumers. Our latest study, ‘Sustainable consumption of Chinese consumers: today and beyond’, explores Chinese consumers' perception of sustainability, and their expectations for brands regarding sustainable...
Green Taxonomy regulation for automotive sector
For the automotive industry, 2023 marks the second year of publishing their European green taxonomy eligibility ratio. As a reminder, the European Union's 'Taxonomy' regulation came into effect on 1st January 2022, concerning the two climate objectives (the Climate Delegated Act).
Attracting talent in the public sector
15/8/2023 A challenge even before the pandemic, lockdowns and the big resignation have made it harder for the public sector to recruit, keep and motivate their workforce. Peter Cudlip, Partner and Head of Public and Social Sector at Mazars, suggests ways to win the war for talent.
The global race for Electric Vehicles
27/07/2023 As climate change worries accentuate, policymakers are weighing their options. The cost of climate inaction for the global economy is immeasurable. A 2.2 degree Celsius increase in temperature could reduce global GDP levels by up to 20% until 2050 [1]. Warming of up to 5 degree Celsius could lead to full economic annihilation and mass extinction. Conversely, policymakers can choose to add...
How to acquire and keep hold of good talent
26/07/2023 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.
Achieving business growth in a time of uncertainty
29/06/2023 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.
Partnering for Ukraine’s reconstruction report
Our report underscores how Mazars continues to remain steadfast in its support for Ukraine.
Technology and the public and social sector
12/06/2023 Julien Huvé, a Partner at Mazars, outlines some of the emerging technologies that could be used to increase trust and improve efficiency in the public and social sector.
Banking: crisis, what crisis?
04/04/2023 The rapid collapse of one of Switzerland’s most emblematic banks, following the demise of tech lenders on America’s west coast, has raised concern over banking stability. What are the consequences for the sector, the economy and for society? Gregory Marchat, Global Head of FS Advisory, and Emmanuel Dooseman, Global Head of Banking and Capital Markets, provide some answers.
What should tech firms do now for banking?
The collapse of SVB and other banks serving Silicon Valley has been shocking and swift. What are the future implications? Should we be worried about this vital sector?
ESG: where are you on the journey?
As environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues rise in global importance and increasingly dominate the business narrative, the Mazars report 'ESG: where are you on the journey?' sets out choices and pathways for companies of all sizes and sectors as they look to embark on the transition to a more sustainable business model.
C-suite: technology and telcoms insights
15/11/2022 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.
The return of geopolitics
Thomas Gomart, Director of IFRI, comments on how recent geopolitical events have transformed the global economic map
Automotive suppliers face Green Taxonomy choices
02/11/2022 With the first reports on the EU’s Green Taxonomy eligibility ratios now published, what has been the impact on automotive suppliers? The Green Taxonomy entered into force in the EU on 1 January 2022 as a first step towards directing capital investments towards more sustainable activities.