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An overview of PwC global news:

India

PwC boosts Kolkata presence with two new innovation centres PwC India has identified Kolkata as a crucial driver of growth, announcing the development of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in artificial intelligence (AI) as well as an Internet of Things (IoT) lab in the city.
22 October 2019
United Kingdom

Large and SME consulting firms on government's DOS4 framework The UK government has selected nearly 3,000 large, mid-sized and boutique consulting firms, digital agencies and technology providers for its Digital Outcomes and Specialists 4 framework (DOS4).
21 October 2019
Australia

Boards seek better communication with management PwC has conducted a survey amongst company directors of several firms listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), revealing that boards in the country are increasingly falling out of touch with wh
21 October 2019
United Kingdom

Professional services firms rank highly in social mobility list Eight professional services firms have been named among the list of the UK’s best employers in terms of social mobility.
18 October 2019
United Kingdom

Solar energy funding jumps $3 billion despite lower deal volume Corporate funding of solar energy has spiked by 34% during the first nine months of 2019, when contrasted with the same period last year.
17 October 2019
Australia

JP Morgan poaches three dealmakers from PwC When Annabelle Mooney early August announced she was leaving PwC for investment banking giant JP Morgan, her employer PwC was understandably disappointed.
16 October 2019
Singapore

PwC Singapore achieves total air travel emissions offsetting PwC Singapore has achieved a pair of significant sustainability milestones over the past year: offsetting 100 percent of its air travel emissions and sourcing all of its electricity from renewable so
15 October 2019
Middle East

PwC points to priorities for the future of tech-enabled tax functions PwC has examined the future tax function landscape in the Middle East, identifying six priority areas for regional businesses.
15 October 2019
United Kingdom

AI offers major productivity boost for global economy With Artificial Intelligence (AI) aiding a boost to output over the coming decade, global GDP could rise by a total of $15.7 trillion by 2030.
11 October 2019
Australia

PwC co-launches accelerator for indigenous business owners A consortium of three founding partners and a cohort of supporting firms have teamed up to launch Meereeng 50, an accelerator for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses in Victoria.
11 October 2019
United Arab Emirates

Deloitte and PwC shine light on financial crime at UAE conferences Financial crime is in the air in Dubai this week – with leaders from Big Four firms Deloitte and PwC sharing their expertise at two separate conferences.
11 October 2019
India

PwC and ABBYY to deliver digital intelligence solutions in India PwC India has signed a joint business relationship agreement with global Digital IQ developer ABBYY, which allows the Big Four accounting and advisory firm to integrate ABBYY products within its operation centres across India.
09 October 2019
Canada

International consumers want Canadian goods, PwC finds There is a strong opportunity for Canadian brands to capitalize of overseas markets, according to a recent report from Big Four consultancy PwC.
08 October 2019
India

Government intervention is crucial to protect India's agriculture sector PwC has continued its analysis of the Indian agricultural market, revealing in a new report that the sector is presently facing challenges such as low productivity and sub-optimum price realisation.
08 October 2019
Asia

EY leads consultancies on Universum most attractive employers list Ernst & Young has climbed one more rank in this year’s World’s Most Attractive Employers list compiled by Universum – with the professional services firm landing in 2nd overall.
08 October 2019
United Kingdom

PwC breaks 1,000 employee barrier in Scotland Big Four audit and advisory firm PwC has seen its headcount surpass 1,000 employees in Scotland, following a 13.4% hike in graduate recruitment numbers over Summer.
04 October 2019
Singapore

Big Four veteran Hugo Walkinshaw joins Singapore AI firm AntWorks Former EY advisory partner Hugo Walkinshaw has been appointed as the Chief Partnership Officer for Singapore-based AI and automation firm AntWorks.
04 October 2019
Asia

PwC posts revenues of $42.4 billion for its 2019 financial year Professional services giant PwC has posted global revenues of $42.4 billion for its 2019 financial year to the end of June - up by 7 percent.
02 October 2019
Singapore

PwC Singapore taps Paul Pak to lead asset & wealth practice PwC Singapore has tapped Paul Pak to lead its Asset & Wealth Management practice.
02 October 2019
United States

Future of health finds biopharma firms at strategic crossroads With the future of healthcare accelerating toward a prevention and digital-centered future, biopharma firms are faced with the strategic choice of branching outward from the profitable drug-centric m
01 October 2019
Canada

PwC: Food sector can build consumer trust through technology As consumers increasingly demand to know what they’re eating and drinking, where it came from, how it was grown, and how it was processed, new technology holds the key to unlocking consumer trust.
01 October 2019
Middle East

PwC welcomes more than 300 graduate recruits across Middle East The Middle East offices of professional services firm PwC have welcomed 322 new faces as part of the firm’s annual graduate intake – with over 100 of those joining in Saudi Arabia.
27 September 2019
United Kingdom

PwC warns of emissions relapse as decarbonisation slows As millions of people across the globe participate in a worldwide climate strike, new research has found that decarbonisation is slowing at a dramatic rate. This means that if the world is to meet the targets set by the
24 September 2019
United States

AI set to add potential $15.7 trillion to global economy Global GDP could be 14% higher in 2030 because of accelerating artificial development and take-up – adding a potential $15.7 trillion. Of this, $6.
19 September 2019
Africa

PwC wins contract to support CAF with operational reform The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is looking to implement significant reforms within its operations, and PwC has been chosen as the most suitable consulting firm to support with this proces
18 September 2019
Middle East

PwC Middle East grows revenues by nearly one fifth in 2019 PwC’s Middle East operations have grown by close to one fifth over the past year, taking its revenues to around the $900 million mark.
18 September 2019
India

India's soil is degrading under the strain of global crop demand A new PwC report has detailed how Indian soil is gradually losing its nutrient value, primarily as a result of farming priorities that often sidestep micronutrient fertilisation.
16 September 2019
Asia

Singapore climbs the global ladder for patents per capita Research from professional services firm PwC has found Singapore to be the 14th-most idea-intensive nation worldwide – with South Korea displacing Japan from the top of the list.
16 September 2019
Europe

PwC appoints six Advisory partners in Poland and Russia The European division of Big Four firm PwC has appointed six new Advisory partners in its Polish and Russian organisations.
12 September 2019
Australia

PwC grows by 11% and KPMG by 9% in Australia PwC has maintained its pole position in Australia’s accounting, tax, consulting and financial advisory landscape, growing its revenues by double digits for the third consecutive year to a record leve
11 September 2019
Asia

Global Reporting Initiative establishes regional hub in Singapore The Global Reporting Initiative has extended its Asian reach with the launch of an ASEAN regional hub in Singapore – backed by a number of firms including KPMG, EY, PwC and Tata Consultancy Services
10 September 2019
United Kingdom

Big 4 and Capgemini Invent among Glassdoor's top employers Job and recruiting site Glassdoor has released the 2019 edition of what it believes are UK’s most attractive employers for graduates and professionals.
09 September 2019

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