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How private equity played out across CEE M&A in 2019

25-03-2020 Private equity traditionally takes a measured, risk-averse approach to M&A investment, seeking long-term returns on the investment. Our recent ‘Investing in CEE: Inbound M&A Report 2019/2020’ found that – in their hunt for more sustainable investments – private equity players across the CEE region are investing more often but at a lower total value.

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The seamless mobile experience coming soon to a screen near you

24/09/2019 A vision of the customer experience of the future. Fuelled by ever-evolving mobile financial services – and the telcos that leverage them - customers can expect instant identification, smart recommendations, personalised rewards and hassle-free transactions at every turn.

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Privately owned businesses are fighting for survival: they need support more than ever

31-03-2020 Our globalised society has arguably never faced a challenge like the coronavirus – references to battle and war feature in government briefings all over the world. We are truly living in unprecedented times.

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Global investment converges on CEE

31-03-2020 Investors are coming from far and wide to strike M&A deals across the CEE region – taking advantage of political stability, skilled workforces and, competitive valuations. To see our full findings, go to ‘Investing in CEE: Inbound M&A Report 2019/2020'.

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What will transport and logistics look like in the post Covid-19 era?

16-04-2020 The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on transport and logistics has been heterogenous, largely due to the diversity of and vast number of players in the sector. The cards have not been dealt evenly. Flightradar24 reports a 55% drop in commercial flights compared to March 2019 [1], whilst sales of food in supermarkets exceeded the Christmas shops many times over in the UK [2], with incidence on the related logistics. Business continuity has been the number one priority for most organisations, yet looking to the future and planning strategically for the post-crisis period should be at the top of the agenda too.

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Three ways technology is set to impact the global automotive industry

31/07/2019 Dr Christian Back, Mazars Partner, Head of Transaction Services and Grégory Derouet, Partner, Automotive sector

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Big Data’s Impact on Sustainability in the Hospitality Sector

How to achieve growth in a more sustainable and responsible way in the hospitality industry has been a priority for some time.

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Three Ways the Hospitality Industry can Improve the Value of Digital Innovation

The growing use of digital innovation in the hospitality industry is pushing organisations to rethink the way they operate. Smart rooms, AI-powered chatbots and robot concierges are designed to provide guests with a more seamless check-in experience, real-time pricing or answers to questions on local dining and sightseeing options.

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How the Hospitality Industry can Implement a more AI-focused Strategy

Developing AI to improve services and the guest experience is not just a question of applying cutting edge technology, it’s also about listening, reacting and predicting customer needs and preferences more precisely. Knowing the economic and social characteristics of the target audience and then dissecting that information further using national, cultural and age factors will help to implement an AI strategy that is more closely aligned to economic and regional demands.

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Using Blockchain to Promote Trust in the Hospitality Industry

With data collection at the heart of AI innovation, the hospitality industry needs to remain compliant with increased regulatory scrutiny and engage with customers regarding any data concerns they may have.

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Why stop learning once you have graduated?

27/07/2020 Three Questions to Laurent Choain, Chief People, Education & Culture Mazars Group.

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The Four Pillars of AI Transformation in the Hospitality Industry

One of the major challenges for the hospitality industry is the shift of power that AI is bringing. Disruptive technology not only opens the door for non-traditional players, but it also gives travellers the freedom to research, book and pay for trips independently through their smart devices.

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5G will reshape most industries

3 questions to Julien Huvé, Partner – Paris

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Who Owns the Data?

Historically, companies within the aerospace and aviation ecosystem have competed within their own separate verticals, but as changes in technology and digitalization have amplified the significance of data, the concept of separate verticals has greyed.

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Technology and Digitalisation in Transport & Logistics

One of the most important disruptions facing transport & logistics (T&L) companies is technology and digitalisation. Developments in technology provide uncertainty but also many opportunities for T&L organisations. The difference between the leaders and laggards in this industry will be in the ability to embrace these disruptions. Knowing where the benefits and risks are and how to leverage those begins by understanding the impacts.

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Unleashing Africa’s Corporate Innovation Potential

Africa’s decisive transformation is gaining speed, driven by entrepreneurship and innovation. By giving increased access to new ideas, knowledge and technologies, the digital revolution is playing a key role in the emergence of innovation on the continent.

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Tomorrows Audit

To Infinity and Beyond: how technology is changing the face of audit. Will audit still be relevant in the years to come and will auditors still be able to deliver added value?

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Startup Ecosystems in Europe: France Gearing up as Global Innovation Powerhouse

31/03/2019 When it comes to entrepreneurship and innovation, Europe in general, and France in particular, appear as something of a paradox.

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Stewardship for Long Term Growth

23/03/2019 Baron Philippe de Rothschild first arrived in Chile over 20 years ago, pursuing a host of goals, from managing long-term risk to banking on the future, while passing on its knowledge as well as learning from the local culture.

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From CSR to Shared Value: How Respecting Human Rights is Actually Sound Business Investment

24/09/2019 During the 2015 edition of the European Development Days (EDD) in Brussels, a session was held on “Business and Human Rights: from principles to practice, two innovative tools for compliance and reporting”. While the concept of Human Rights has been discussed, debated and even globally institutionalised over the past few decades, it is only recently that we have truly begun to ask ourselves the question: “What role does business have in all of this?” Now, you may quickly want to jump out of your chair (provided you’re not standing, reading this piece on your smartphone), raise your hand and yell out “Corporate Social Responsibility!”, and while you’re not wrong, you’re only answering half of the question. So, let’s take a moment and look at how CSR can really create value for our businesses. By Philippe Castagnac (Chairman of the Mazars Group Executive Board)

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Luxury: Ethics at the heart of value creation

Brands are expected to adopt new practices and integrate ethics into their business models.

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Using SDGs to Add Value to Business

26/03/2019 Mazars is proud to be the gold sponsor of the 2018 Global Goals Yearbook – a publication in support of the SDGs and the advancement of corporate sustainability globally.

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2019 US Water Industry Outlook

27/03/2019 Mazars has the pleasure to launch the 2019 edition of US Water Industry Outlook. In this edition, we continue to provide our perspective on key topics surrounding operations, finance and future trends in water services.

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Technology and Sustainability: Innovating for a Sustainable Future

07/05/2019 With more and more technological advances on the rise, companies are starting to discover the importance and advantages of incorporating these technologies for sustainable practices. Some of the world’s biggest companies are looking towards new technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence(AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts and the way they report them.

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Regulation and Sustainability: Moving the Conversation Forward

14/05/2019 How sustainability is understood by businesses and investors has changed dramatically since the 1960s. It has grown from being an annual report to shareholders of the actions taken in relation to a company’s social and ethical obligations, to becoming an integral part of many companies’ business strategies.