Surveys and studies
You will find here all surveys, studies, reports and other research materials, that prepared by Forvis Mazars.
New Forvis Mazars research identifies compliance, accuracy and visibility to reshape payroll performance across Europe
Based on the views of more than 1,000 payroll, HR and finance leaders from 13 markets, the 'Compliance, accuracy, and visibility: the 3 non-negotiables in modern European payroll' report reveals how payroll has evolved from a transactional necessity into a strategic pillar of organisational trust, data governance and people experience.
CEE banking outlook 2025
Our new study “CEE Strategic resilience in banking: outlook 2025” combines independent market intelligence with practical insights from financial services professionals advising banks across the region. The report examines trends in profitability, capital adequacy, regulatory evolution, digitalisation, securitisation and ESG integration across six CEE markets.
CEE insurance outlook 2025
Our new "CEE strategic resilience in insurance: outlook 2025" reveals that the region’s insurers have expanded non-life premiums from €18 billion in 2018 to €28.5 billion in 2024, a 58% surge that outpaces many mature Western markets.
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Financial reporting of European banks: benchmark study 2025
As European banks move into 2025 amid renewed U.S. tariffs and heightened geopolitical tensions, is this calm before the storm? Throughout 2024, we observed a continued reduction in credit risk buffers, despite persistent macroeconomic pressures and geopolitical challenges. As we examine the year-end results of the region’s largest institutions, what do the figures reveal about how they manage expected credit losses (ECLs) in an increasingly unpredictable environment?
Financial reporting of European banks: CEE Supplement
In parallel with the ninth edition of Forvis Mazars benchmark study on the financial reporting of European banks, our Forvis Mazars team prepared a dedicated supplement focusing on Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).
Financial reporting of European banks: benchmark study 2024
Does the perceived reduction in risk amongst European banks hint at early signs of optimism for the sector? Throughout 2023, we observed a global economic slowdown, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and the rapid rise of new technologies. As we analyse the year-end results of the 26 largest banks in Europe, what do these figures reveal about expected credit losses and how these institutions manage persistent uncertainties in the banking landscape?
Financial reporting of European banks: benchmark study 2023
How are Expected Credit Losses of European banks impacted by increasingly common unprecedented events?
How advanced are you on your sustainability 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.