Drawing on our research and work with clients, this publication looks at how
non financial services companies can enhance the effectiveness and competitive
value of their risk management. Every organisation is different and their
approach needs to be in keeping with the particular objectives and
characteristics of their business. However, we hope that this paper can provide
some helpful insights into how other companies manage risk.
[
08/05/2008 ]
Read and listen to this podcast with a landmark change predicted in the
technology and structure of power utilities.
[
08/05/2008 ]
UK real estate insights looks at the issues currently affecting the UK real
estate industry.
[
07/05/2008 ]
The information in this book is based on taxation law, legislative proposals
and current practice up to and including measures contained in Finance Bill
2008.
[
07/05/2008 ]
The third edition of On Media, a publication for senior executives in the
media industry, includes an exclusive podcast on who benefits from digital
recorded music.
[
06/05/2008 ]
This, the third annual report from PricewaterhouseCoopers on the UK listed
junior mining industry, provides an insight into the aggregated performance of
the junior mining industry, as represented by 50 of the largest mining
companies on the Alternative Investment Market (“AIM”).
[
30/04/2008 ]
This publication is dedicated to providing up-to-date and authoritative
insights for the UK financial services regulatory industry on a quarterly
basis.
[ 30/04/2008 ]
In this, our twelfth bulletin, we examine the recent Ofgem announcement to
commence a two year review of the current, and very successful, RPI-X
regime.
[
29/04/2008 ]
This survey of UK businesses, carried out every two years, is the UK's
leading source of information on security incidents suffered by businesses,
both large and small.
[
22/04/2008 ]
In this issue, we cover many of the developments that arose in the
Chancellor's Budget in March.
[
15/04/2008 ]
This report provides an overview of M&A in the global technology sector
during 2007 with analysis and comment on the market’s principal trends, driving
forces and outlook for 2008 and beyond.
[
14/04/2008 ]
Developing new forms of funding for housing associations explores the
funding considerations that follow from two major policy challenges: need for
more affordable housing and the additional demands being placed on housing
associations; and mixed communities, where the legacy created by
mono-tenure estates are now acting as a constraint on the economic and social
cohesion of our communities.
[
11/04/2008 ]
The London Capital Markets Group has developed a series of guides applicable
to UK capital markets transactions. These are aimed at both UK and
international companies and give an overview of the key issues and regulations
to be aware of when listing on one of the London markets.
[
11/04/2008 ]
Actuarial Insurance Matters is the newsletter of PricewaterhouseCoopers’
Actuarial and Insurance Management Solutions practice.
[
09/04/2008 ]
Reflecting current adverse market conditions, European Initial Public
Offering (IPO) activity in the first quarter of 2008 has seen a sharp drop
compared to the same quarter in 2007, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers
LLP.
[
08/04/2008 ]
Pension scheme governance remains high on the agenda for many corporates and
scheme trustees.
[
07/04/2008 ]
Our quarterly newsletter ‘Forensic Focus’ brings you the latest forensic
accounting issues, trends and expert insights.
[
04/04/2008 ]
This month the FSA published the findings of their thematic review around
the challenge regulate face from the compromise of data.
[
02/04/2008 ]
This third edition of Key trends in human capital builds on the
critical issues that we have identified in earlier years, and introduces new
developments of major interest to all executives involved in people
management.
[
01/04/2008 ]
The
74th CBI/PricewaterhouseCoopers financial services survey shows the industry
waking up to a harsh new reality. Although sentiment improved slightly since
the autumn, respondents remain notably depressed and are facing a longer,
slower road to recovery than had previously been expected. Concerns over asset
write-downs and liquidity persist, and are now accompanied by growing worries
over the economic outlook and the strength of consumer demand. The credit
crunch is clearly recognised as affecting the whole industry, with many
subsectors acknowledging the need for real adaptation in response to their new
environment.
[
31/03/2008 ]
Our report Going Green: sustainable growth strategies is based on a
global survey of 150 technology industry executives, in depth interviews with
20 industry leaders and insights from PricewaterhouseCoopers sustainability
professionals.
[
26/03/2008 ]
This report reviews the compatibility of US GAAP and IFRS around five
issues. For each issue we highlight the context, give a summary of the US GAAP
approach and compare it with that under IFRS.
[
19/03/2008 ]
Mining Deals 2007 reviews deal activity in
the mining industry.
[
19/03/2008 ]
The PwC Q1 2008 Personal Insolvency Update highlights some of the key issues
and developments within the field of personal insolvency.
[
19/03/2008 ]
The second annual PwC UK insurance tax review looks at the developments in
the insurance tax arena over the past 12 months and considers what the industry
should expect in 2008.
[
17/03/2008 ]
John Whiting's Budget 2008 analysis.
[
12/03/2008 ]
In this issue, we discuss some of the recent announcements from HMRC; the
House of Lords judgment on the three year cap VAT case.
[ 12/03/2008 ]
Emerging Trends in Real Estate® Europe 2008 is published jointly by
PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Urban Land Institute.
[
12/03/2008 ]
This exclusive PwC podcast investigates the current state of the UK economy,
its affect on retail and consumer confidence and the possible changes the
Chancellor will be making in his budget speech to redress some of the
issues.
[
10/03/2008 ]
In addition to our usual coverage of UK and global economic trends and
prospects, this issue includes special articles on the implications of the
credit crunch and Beyond the BRICs: updated global growth projections to
2050.
[
06/03/2008 ]
UK Economic Outlook - download the full report.
[
06/03/2008 ]
Our main scenario sees UK economic growth slowing from around 3.1% in 2007
to around 1.75% in 2008 as the effects of past interest rate rises, reduced
credit availability, tighter fiscal policy and the US and Euroland slowdown
feed through.
[
06/03/2008 ]
UK economic growth remained somewhat above trend during the first half of
2007, but slowed progressively to a slightly below trend rate by the fourth
quarter.
[
06/03/2008 ]
UK GDP growth is projected in our main scenario to slow from 3.1% in 2007 to
only around 1.75% in 2008before recovering gradually to around 2% in 2009.
[
06/03/2008 ]
Taxman magazine aims to bring intermediaries up-to-date on what’s be
happening in the world of tax investigations.
[
03/03/2008 ]
This quarterly newsletter provides a regular round up of current legal
news.
[
03/03/2008 ]
Our latest forecast for the hotel sector finds that while we expect a
slowdown in demand and decelerating room rate growth in 2008 and 2009, we see
no reason to expect a meltdown.
[
25/02/2008 ]
Private Client is a
quarterly newsletter covering topics affecting high net worth
individuals.
[
22/02/2008 ]
PricewaterhouseCoopers IPO Watch Europe - Review of the year
2007 is compiled by the Capital Markets Group and collates and builds
on the findings of our quarterly survey tracking the volume and value of IPOs
on Europe’s main stock exchanges.
[
22/02/2008 ]
December 2006
In this podcast, hosted by John Manning, UK head of environmental tax, PwC
specialists discuss the environmental aspects of the Pre-Budget Report and the
impact proposed changes will have on UK businesses such as housebuilders and
the travel and automotive industries. John talks with Nick McChesney, a partner
and indirect tax specialist, and Richard White, a real estate tax
specialist.
[
22/02/2008 ]
The recent announcement by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
on new guidance concerning section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act will affect
foreign private issuers (FPIs). In this podcast, PwC's UK head of assurance
Richard Sexton discusses the technical and practical issues FPIs need to
consider with Jon Rowden, head of technical advice on s404, and Helen
Nixseaman, senior engagement partner who advises companies on s404 and controls
optimisation.
[
21/02/2008 ]
January 2007
In this short podcast, Chris
Tierney , PwC US tax partner on secondment in Europe, and Jeremy
Curd , PwC UK senior tax manager, discuss the new requirements
introduced by FIN 48 - the new accounting rule affecting companies reporting
under US GAAP, and look at how businesses in the UK can learn from the
experience of US companies.
PwC podcast on transfer pricing and FIN 48 disclosures (May 2007)
In this podcast Andrew
Wiggins a director in the UK tax practice, discusses with other
FIN 48 specialists from his UK team the potentially different approaches toward
penalty protection and FIN 48 reserve requirements in respect of transfer
pricing, the impact of EU case law on the level of certainty required for FIN
48 and experience so far of the level of FIN 48 disclosures and of dealing with
the tax authorities.
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[
21/02/2008 ]
In this podcast on intellectual property in the technology sector, hosted by
Melanie Butler, a partner in the PwC forensics practice specialising in
uncovering IP revenue leakage, Denis Potemkin from PwC Legal - who specialises
in the legal aspects of IP, Tony Hadjiloucas, a director in the valuation and
strategy practice - who spends most of his time valuing a company's IP, and
Sharon Stotts, a director in performance improvement consulting - who improves
business models and systems, talk about some of the challenges tech companies
are currently facing in terms of protecting and maximising the value of their
intellectual property assets. Read more in our fourth global survey of
technology companies.
[
21/02/2008 ]
In ‘Business Review: has it made a difference?’ we assessed the
impact of the Business Review on the scope of narrative reporting in the
UK.
[
20/02/2008 ]
This podcast discusses the forecast for the UK hotel sector through to the
end of 2009 and how the credit crunch is impacting the industry.
[
18/02/2008 ]
A regular newsletter focusing on the rapid pace of change affecting
charities and to help keep our clients informed about the latest developments
in the charity sector.
[
18/02/2008 ]
This is the second in a series of global surveys aimed at understanding
preferences and interest to buy and use various converged services.
[
15/02/2008 ]
A key uncertainty facing the UK economy at present is how far the effects of
the recent credit crunch will spill over from banks and other financial
institutions to the rest of the economy.
[
15/02/2008 ]
In March 2006 we published a report highlighting the rapid growth and
increasing global significance of what we called the ‘E7’ emerging economies:
the ‘BRIC’ economies of China, India, Brazil and Russia, plus Mexico, Indonesia
and Turkey.
[
15/02/2008 ]
The second edition of our Survey, produced in conjunction with the
Association of Run-Off Companies, analyses questionnaire results from a cross-
section of professionals from discontinued and live insurers in both
Continental Europe and the UK.
[
14/02/2008 ]
This edition of our Essentials newsletter covers the latest accounting, tax
and legal matters, plus a calendar for finance directors that features key
upcoming dates and deadlines.
[
13/02/2008 ]
In this report, we analyse the trends driving M&A activity in the
European media sector and take time to look ahead to 2008 and beyond.
[
11/02/2008 ]
The year 2007 saw a continued remarkable expansion in the total number and
value of deals in the power utilities sector (electricity and gas)
worldwide.
[
07/02/2008 ]
The employment law matters quarterly electronic newsletter provides HR
specialists with an update on news and latest employment law cases, as well as
exploring some of the current legal issues affecting employers.
[
07/02/2008 ]
In this issue, we discuss the EU's VAT package - what it is and what you
should do now.
[
07/02/2008 ]
The beginning of the 21st century has created a number of new challenges for
the UK electricity & gas sector. Climate change, security of supply and
government policy are but some of the key challenges that we see facing the
industry.
[ 06/02/2008 ]
The Manual of Accounting series provides expert practical guidance on
financial reporting. Concentrating on the practical, the books provide
reliable, up-to-date guidance on financial reporting and legal requirements and
include hundreds of illustrative examples.
[
06/02/2008 ]
In this first edition we consider the IASB’s research project on accounting
for oil & gas reserves, including developments from the project team’s
educational session in June; the increasing trend of non-financial measurements
in relation to Executive Remuneration and how this can affect oil & gas
companies.
[
06/02/2008 ]
Today's pension challenges cannot be solved by pensions specialists alone.
Companies and trustees need a broad understanding of the wider impact pensions
are having on their business.
[
05/02/2008 ]
This third publication of IFRS Issues and Solutions for the Pharmaceutical
and Life Sciences industries has been prepared to stimulate discussion and
represents a first step in trying to establish a common platform or
framework.
[
05/02/2008 ]
Actuarial Insurance Matters is the newsletter of PricewaterhouseCoopers’
Actuarial and Insurance Management Solutions practice.
[
05/02/2008 ]
In this, our eleventh bulletin, we consider further Ofwat’s proposal to
introduce accounting separation requirements for companies operating in the UK
water sector (i.e. between a notional retail business, network business and
production and treatment business).
[
01/02/2008 ]
Hourglass is a PwC sponsored magazine targeted at senior HR buyers
and decision makers.
[
01/02/2008 ]
2007 was a strong year for gold, with the price, in US dollars, steadily
rising over the year from $640 on January 2 to a closing London Fix price of
over $836 at December 31, 2007.
[
31/01/2008 ]
In ‘Business Review: has it made a difference?’ we assessed the
impact of the Business Review on the scope of narrative reporting in the
UK.
[
21/01/2008 ]
In this, our third edition of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Electricity and Gas
group newsletter, we focus on climate change and security of supply.
[
21/01/2008 ]
Using our wide ranging contacts in the business world, PwC has brought
together more than 150 senior executives, many with specialist expertise in
corporate rescue, who can be introduced to a troubled business and take on an
executive role in its turnaround.
[
17/01/2008 ]
World Watch includes over 70 news and opinion articles to help keep you
up-to-date with today's hot topics in governance, financial reporting, broader
reporting, sustainability and assurance.
[
17/01/2008 ]
This publication is dedicated to providing up-to-date and authoritative
insights for the UK financial services regulatory industry on a quarterly
basis.
[
16/01/2008 ]
This publication provides an overview of the prudential regulatory regime
both now and going forward.
[
16/01/2008 ]
At PricewaterhouseCoopers we have an experienced team of multilingual
specialists that can work alongside your existing credit team to provide
tangible, hands-on support to drive cash collection and dispute resolution.
[
15/01/2008 ]
IPO Watch Europe surveys all new primary market listings on Europe’s
principle stock markets and market segments in the EU member states (plus
Switzerland and Norway) on a quarterly basis.
[
11/01/2008 ]
The financial reporting community has been challenged with the requirement
to express the risks of commodity financial instruments as seen through the
eyes of management.
[
07/01/2008 ]
The findings of the 73rd CBI/PricewaterhouseCoopers financial services
survey are some of the gloomiest ever. In the last decade the current level of
pessimism has only been exceeded twice – as corporate defaults and accounting
scandals piled up in 2003 and during the chaotic markets of 1998.
[
03/01/2008 ]
Accounting briefing is a quarterly newsletter providing a technical update
on developments in UK and IFRS from the UK perspective.
[
03/01/2008 ]
In this, our tenth bulletin, we continue the Price Review 2009 theme and
consider the new proposed approach to capital efficiency known as "menu
regulation".
[
03/01/2008 ]
Our quarterly newsletter ‘Forensic Focus’ brings you the latest forensic
accounting issues, trends and expert insights for financial and legal
professionals.
[
31/12/2007 ]
This edition of our Essentials newsletter covers the latest accounting, tax
and legal matters, plus a calendar for finance directors that features key
upcoming dates and deadlines.
[
31/12/2007 ]
Executive compensation: FTSE 100 Review of the year 2007 found that
the use of non-financial measures (including customer satisfaction, levels of
employee engagement and environmental measures) has risen from 35% of bonus
schemes last year, to 57% this year.
[
21/12/2007 ]
In this issue, we discuss HMRC's recent focus on double tax relief booster
structures and look at several recent court cases.
[
20/12/2007 ]
Head of PwC Macroeconomics unit John Hawksworth and Business Recovery
Services Senior Partner Tony Lomas join Philip Wright in investigating the
causes of the credit crunch and its effects on the UK economy.
[
17/12/2007 ]
The 'Credit Crunch' is a constant in today's media, and unfortunately
structured finance is often regarded as a key contributor. Watch this exclusive
video on this issues explaining why.
[
12/12/2007 ]
In an on-going effort to understand the views of investors and analysts
about financial reporting issues, the global PricewaterhouseCoopers team
interviewed over 250 investment professionals about the adequacy of the
corporate reporting model.
[
12/12/2007 ]
With the FASB and IASB in the throes of a major review of the structure of
performance reporting, this is a highly timely survey of the views of both
investment professionals and corporate management on the critical building
blocks of information required to assess performance.
[
12/12/2007 ]
As everyone races to be the consummate provider of entertainment and
communications to the customer in the home, IPTV is regarded by some as the
silver bullet to achieving this goal.
[
11/12/2007 ]
In the winter issue of Private Client we look at whether cash really is king
and discuss the looming pension protection deadline of 5 April 2009.
[
07/12/2007 ]
This podcast discusses the impact of the new immigration points based system
on businesses and entrepreneurs.
[
03/12/2007 ]
This edition of our Essentials newsletter covers the latest accounting, tax
and legal matters, plus a calendar for finance directors that features key
upcoming dates and deadlines.
[
30/11/2007 ]
In the latest edition of the Charity News, we look at Public Sector Funding,
Payment Card Security, IFRS and Employment Tax.
[
30/11/2007 ]
In this issue we look at the impact the Pre-Budget Report has had on many
areas, including HMRC's approach to capital gains tax.
[
29/11/2007 ]
PwC has again captured a selection of good practice examples of corporate
governance reporting, published by listed companies during the last reporting
season. The publication Best Practice Corporate Governance Reporting (November
2007) aims to assist companies with their future reporting under the Combined
Code, highlighting what PwC considers to be the best aspects of the examples
included.
[
29/11/2007 ]
This acclaimed annual thought leadership piece provides automotive
excecutives with an an excellent synopsis of industry data and trends.
[
27/11/2007 ]
The results of the survey are essential reading for partners and senior
staff within law firms who are concerned with the strategic direction,
profitability, performance and day-to-day financial management of their
firm.
[
26/11/2007 ]
Our latest travel briefing paper, The distribution revolution, finds
that the growth of supplier-only travel sites has been at the expense of the
online aggregators.
[
23/11/2007 ]
Although British consumers have reduced their borrowing on credit cards,
there is an increasing concern that if the cost of mortgages increases, many
may use their plastic to make ends meet, according to the latest annual report
on consumer credit by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
[
23/11/2007 ]
This bi-annual newsletter aims to bring intermediaries up-to-date on what's
been happening in the world of tax investigations.
[
21/11/2007 ]
On 6 November 2007 the Competition Commission (CC) released its Emerging
Thinking on the investigation into the Payment Protection Insurance (PPI)
market. This is the latest stage in the CC investigation that began on 7
February 2007 when the Office of Fair Trading referred the sector to the
CC.
[
20/11/2007 ]
Much of the focus of attention of the corporate world over the past five
years has been on China and, in particular, amongst China's cities, on
Shanghai.
[
15/11/2007 ]
Managing change through effective planning is crucial to the health of a
family business as it faces the challenges of future ownership, talent
management, recruitment, remuneration and tax planning, according to the
2007/2008 Global Family Business Survey released by PricewaterhouseCoopers
LLP.
[
15/11/2007 ]
The second edition of Paying Taxes, a joint publication from
PricewaterhouseCoopers and the World Bank, looks at the relative ease of paying
taxes in 178 countries worldwide.
[
14/11/2007 ]
In this document we explore the reasons for the growth in infrastructure
funds and discuss capital issues, target criteria and likely market
developments.
[
14/11/2007 ]
These collections of essays make the case for a welfare system based on a
fair contract between the state, citizens and civil society, leading the way to
greater personalisation of services with more people supported off benefits and
into work.
[
13/11/2007 ]
A perception exists that when auditors resign or are removed from office,
the full circumstances do not always come to light. The Companies Act 2006
introduces new duties for companies and auditors, particularly, though not
exclusively, in relation to the audits of listed companies.
[
07/11/2007 ]
In our latest edition of Crossboarder we highlight the key responsibilities
around bribery and corruption for Directors of UK businesses and provide some
practical tips on how to mitigate the risks.
[
07/11/2007 ]
The questions facing luxury goods manufacturers are clear: what is the
extent of the risks presented by counterfeit goods and what can be done to
mitigate against them?
[
06/11/2007 ]
This quarterly newsletter provides a regular round up of current legal news
and a calendar of key dates for the diary.
[
05/11/2007 ]
Grant Waterfall, Technology Assurance leader, and Alec Richmond, President
of Institute of Internal Auditors, discuss how internal audit can help Boards
understand, manage and challenge IT risk.
[
05/11/2007 ]
Actuarial Insurance Matters is the newsletter of PricewaterhouseCoopers’
Actuarial and Insurance Management Solutions practice.
[
05/11/2007 ]
PwC has published a report on board performance evaluation, which aims to
enhance understanding of how performance evaluation is conducted and reported
upon by listed companies. Following up a similar exercise conducted a year ago,
the publication identifies emerging changes and trends and provides a
repository of good practice reporting examples on board effectiveness.
[
01/11/2007 ]
How prevalent is fraud? What is its real damage? Who perpetrates it? What
are the most common problem areas? Are there really any effective ways of
mitigating the risk? This fourth annual survey is based on interviews with more
than 5,400 senior executives in more than 40 countries - 302 of these being in
the UK.
[
11/10/2007 ]
The latest quarterly survey shows a severe decline in sentiment after
two relatively steady years. The tightening of global credit markets is clearly
causing anxiety for many, with banks and building societies among the most –
but not the only – concerned sectors.
[
01/10/2007 ]
In this issue of Tax First we look at HMRC's discussion paper on the
taxation of foreign profits of companies; several recent ECJ judgments; and
some topical issues around Islamic
[
17/09/2007 ]
This report indicates that robust deal activity maintains momentum in the
chemicals industry. Chemical deal activity in 2006 maintained its strong
momentum through the first half of 2007 as measured by the number of deals.
[
13/09/2007 ]
We are pleased to announce the publication of ‘The 18th Annual Financial
review of Scottish football'.
[
10/09/2007 ]
Given the growing importance and impact of carbon abatement measures on
financial reporting, PwC, in conjunction with the International Emissions
Trading Association (IETA), has conducted a Europe-wide survey of the
accounting approaches applied by major organisations which are significantly
affected by the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS).
[
10/09/2007 ]
Private equity players have been a key driver of M&A activity as they
continue to consolidate different market segments - the elderly care and
hospital sectors have been particularly buoyant over the last 18 months.
[
07/09/2007 ]
The risks related to the use of information and communication technology are
high on the boardâ??s agenda. This report, conducted on behalf of the Institute
of Internal Auditors, focuses on the views of senior managers and Heads of
Internal Audit and their perception of IT risk.
[
04/09/2007 ]
This tax accounting podcast discusses the latest developments in relation to
the convergence of IS12 with the US GAAP, developments on FIN 48 and the
deferred tax implications of the recent budget.
[
04/09/2007 ]
This edition of our Essentials newsletter covers the latest accounting, tax
and legal matters, plus a calendar for finance directors that features key
upcoming dates and deadlines.
[
03/09/2007 ]
This article about complexity and supply chains explores some of the
pressures that individuals involved in supply chain management face today.
[
21/08/2007 ]
The fifth edition of this annual publication, Fresh Perspectives 2007,
provides a snapshot of our activities in the UK financial services sector,
along with insight on some of the key issues linked to globalisation facing the
industry, including M&A, risk and regulation.
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