Publications

Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards- we analyse the recommendations on bank remuneration

Exploring the remuneration implications of the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards report for banks.
[18-06-2013]


Taxman Summer/Autumn 2013: Revealing the world of tax dispute resolution

Welcome to the Summer/Autumn 2013 edition of Taxman. In this edition, we explore the carrot by looking in detail at the new disclosure facilities and the differences between them that can, in some circumstances, make a big difference on a client’s final liability. We also explore the stick in reviewing the recent announcements from HMRC and the Crown Prosecution Service around the desire to significantly increase the number of criminal tax prosecutions in the years ahead.
[18-06-2013]


In the debt markets - Corporates continue to diversify their sources of funding

The corporate debt markets’ strong performance in 2012 continued into the first quarter of 2013. Companies are taking advantage of strong market conditions by refinancing, repricing and amending existing debt. Hybrid and convertible bond issuance in the first quarter of 2013 has exceeded that of 2012 as corporates see these as a good way of raising equity directly. We also report on Schuldschein loans, the German equivalent of private placements.
[17-06-2013]


BVCA Private Equity and Venture Capital Performance Measurement Survey 2012

The Performance Measurement Survey, produced by the BVCA in association with PwC and Capital Dynamics, encompasses 510 UK-managed independent private equity and venture capital funds, and finds that the combined ten-year internal rate of return (IRR) stood at 15% for 2012, against 8.3% for total pension fund assets and 8.8% for the FTSE All-Share over the same period.
[17-06-2013]


International threats and opportunities of climate change for the UK

Climate change impacts internationally may represent threats to UK potentially greater than domestic impacts. Our report looked at the coincidence of UK interests, projected climate impacts and resilience to climate change in order to map potential ‘hot spots’ and identify priority countries. We developed a series of indicators to assess a range of interests and used the criteria from the UK’s national Climate Change Risk Assessment in order to quantify potential threats and opportunities.
[16-06-2013]


Foreign law firms providing services in India - June 2013

A recent case heard before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal in Mumbai has provided some clarity to foreign law firms providing services in India.
[16-06-2013]


Manual of accounting - Interim and preliminary reporting for the UK 2013

It reflects IFRS standards and IFRIC interpretations in issue at 1 March 2013 that are required to be applied by existing preparers with annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013.
[14-06-2013]


Leadership Voices - Imagining the future of the global oil and gas industry

Dana Petroleum and PwC have launched an Industry Leadership Study conducted by Robert Gordon University.
[13-06-2013]


Being better informed: financial regulatory, accounting and audit bulletin: June 2013

This is our June 2013 Financial Services monthly regulatory accounting and audit bulletin.
[12-06-2013]


Expertise on tap – We are serving the water sector

This publication describes how our UK Watergroup serves the sector through our strong and reliable network of dedicated industry experts.
[12-06-2013]


Health and social care – under pressure

Health and social care – are the reforms working? We outline some of the impacts of the reforms on private hospitals and care homes. For a more detailed discussion, please feel free to contact any member of our team.
[11-06-2013]


Professional services – bridging the gap

A number of firms face an ever growing gap between revenue and costs. We outline below some of the signs of trouble and the key areas professional services firms need to concentrate on. If you would like more information, please contact any of the team or your usual PwC contact.
[11-06-2013]


Deals 100 day priorities: the Chief Financial Officer's (CFO) expanding role in deals

The Chief Financial Officer's (CFO) has a challenging agenda throughout the deal process with a number of roles. This article explores the 100 day priorities of a Finance leader before, during and after a deal cycle and also sets out ‘must do’ activities that can keep people at the heart of the deal.
[10-06-2013]


Treasury Insights: Is Financial risk at the top of your agenda?

This article outlines a more informed and proactive approach to managing corporate financial exposures beyond the reactive approach employed by many.
[10-06-2013]


Treasury Insights: Cutting the cost of banking in Finance operations

Many businesses have the opportunity to save up to 25% of their bank expenditure. We can help you understand what could be preventing your organisation from saving money and how much you can potentially save.
[10-06-2013]