Global insights

Quarterly economics update for FS: Q3 2026

The third quarter of 2026 opens with the two exogenous shocks that defined the first half – a trade war and an energy war. Together they drove US headline inflation to 4.2% in May, its highest reading since April 2023 and a third consecutive monthly acceleration. The defining feature of the outlook is that both shocks are now winding down simultaneously. Plus, since uncertainty itself has been the...

Global private equity outlook 2026

The Forvis Mazars global private equity outlook 2026 delivers exclusive insights from over 800 private equity professionals across regions, sectors and investment strategies. Explore our global report and insights into how investor priorities are evolving amid changing market conditions.

Top 10 Risks for Financial Services Firms in 2026

As financial services firms navigate an increasingly complex global landscape, 2026 presents a convergence of geopolitical, technological, regulatory, and environmental risks. These risks are not only intensifying individually but also becoming more interconnected – this is amplifying their impact and complicating mitigation strategies.

Growing Global

Even in uncertain times, businesses are looking to grow their operations and open new markets abroad. Growing Global explores how companies can best understand, meet, and overcome the many challenges they face when it comes to global expansion.

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.

Cyber security in 2026

Cyber security in 2026 is defined by rapid innovation, evolving threats and shifting regulations. Organisations must prepare for a future where resilience and adaptability are paramount.

Investing in CEE: Inbound M&A report 2023/2024

The CEE region stands resilient in the face of global challenges, with attractive investment opportunities and robust domestic and cross-border dealmaking potential in 2024.

Sustainable, smart, and synchronised

Mature markets are experiencing a shift in consumer demand patterns as consumers move away from traditional products and services towards those consistent with environmental, social, and governance goals. Our study ‘Sustainable, smart, and synchronised’ explains how consumer companies can harness ESG and digital transformation to thrive in this changing environment.

Impact of CSRD on non-EU groups & EU subsidiaries

The European Union’s (EU) Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) includes an extra-territoriality principle that widens the population of companies subject to sustainability reporting to those outside the EU.

Public and social sector study 2023

Financial Reporting of European Banks

Explore our study on financial reporting practices of European banks. Gain insights into transparency, compliance, and key trends shaping the banking sector.

Forvis Mazars C-suite barometer

Every year, Forvis Mazars conducts research to understand the priorities and issues at the heart of our clients’ businesses. Our C-suite barometer gathers the views of executives from all over the world, giving us valuable insight into key topics on their agenda, the trends and transformations they expect to impact their company, the challenges and opportunities they are facing and their outlook for...

Investing in CEE: Inbound M&A report 2022/2023

The beginning of 2022 signalled to what was to be a turbulent year for both European and global market, as Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February. Trends that were already in play in 2021, rising inflation and higher borrowing costs, were greatly amplified. The war unleashed supply shocks, notably in the wholesale gas market.