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Moore Global looks to the future, appointing new sector and service leads

Moore Global, one of the world’s leading accountancy and advisory networks, has appointed three new global leaders to focus on growth areas for the organisation.  For the first time, a global lead for Donor Funded Services has been appointed, signalling the firm’s strong commitment to this area and the growing reputation that Moore has in this field. 

The green dilemma facing car industry suppliers

Suppliers in the automotive industry are facing difficult decisions about retooling factories for the electric vehicle revolution just as the world’s leading car makers are signalling that EVs are not the only way forward they are considering. This all makes investment decisions more complex.

A year of living dangerously

The only certainty the shipping industry can rely on in 2024 is that it will be a year of uncertainty and unexpected shocks to the established order of world trade.

The companies that will emerge strongest from this period of unpredictability will be the most agile, both in deploying their financial resources and adjusting quickly to changing geopolitical or environmental factors.

Checking in for a year of growth

International hotel operators, owners and investors are looking to the future with confidence after a remarkably strong year in which astute resource management and increased digitisation have helped sharpen performance and boost profitability.

A blockbuster year in media with many plot twists

Everything has changed in the media landscape in the aftermath of the Hollywood strikes that united writers and actors last year. The result is 2024 will see the emergence of new business models, AI embedded in the creative process and the emergence of new centres of production.

The new playbook for property investors

The global real estate sector is experiencing changes that will redefine the concept of a core property portfolio. Emerging categories will attract more funds while some traditional segments fall from favour amid concerns over occupancy, value and underwriting risk.

The pace quickens towards net zero

The pace of transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is likely to pick up in 2024 after the unexpected support among world leaders for energy transition at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai.

A communique that signalled the world was moving “away from fossil fuels” represents the first agreement on the phasing out of coal, oil and gas in almost three decades of negotiating.

Hybrid working boosts business efficiency

A significant majority of mid-sized companies in key economies believe that hybrid working has had a positive impact on productivity and have increased support for this flexible way of operating since the global pandemic.

Support for working from home has increased across all sectors apart from hospitality and tourism, according to a Moore Intelligence survey conducted among almost 2,000 business leaders in 12 key economies.

Drivers of Success

Ambitious companies realise they have to harness technology that may ultimately disrupt their current business models, affect the number and type of workers they need and require entirely different supply chains.

ESG is no longer a fringe issue – signals of hope at COP27

COP27 Sharm el-Sheikh
One year ago, I arrived in Glasgow to join the largest global climate conference in history. Over 40,000 delegates from two hundred nations came together to advance climate action and the broader United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at COP26. As this year’s conference continues, I want to share an insider perspective and my optimism for progress.
 

Upheaval is the new normal

For CEOs in manufacturing, the end of 2022 feels like coming up for air after swimming 10 laps of a pool underwater. Few thought they would manage at the outset, some had to be hauled out after struggling through a few laps but the majority found their stride and made it to the end.

UK focus - layers of repurposing (View Video)

Guy Richardson Partner at Moore Kingston Smith London hosts a very interactive session with  Eva McNamara Associate Director at Expectation Engineering Ltd UK and Laetitia Pancrazi Principal Sustainability Consultant at Useful Projects UK. The focus of this session is on ESG and Repurposing from a UK perspective while maintaining an eye on the  global real estate markets.
 

WHAT DOES ESG MEAN TO THE REAL ESTATE SECTOR (VIEW VIDEO)

This insightful video with Jo Dobson Associate Director Useful Projects UK and Kris Russell Senior Manager ESG Armanino LLP USA focusses on the ESG topic specifically related to the Real Estate Sector. Jo provides practical insights and observations that will leave you with a better understanding of the sector opportunities.

ESG IN THE FAST CHANGING CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENT – CLIENT DEMAND IS DRIVING POSITIVE CHANGES! (View Video)

Nowhere more is the topic of ESG gaining more traction than in the fast-paced world of construction. This engaging Interview with Jennifer Toranto UP sustainability Global Services at STO building Group is led by Carl Oliveri, Parter Grassi NY. The ESG issues cut across all aspects of the organisation from health and safety, supply chain, attraction & retention, diversity & inclusion right through to business ethics.  Jennifer highlights how client demand is driving the ESG agenda as they become more informed their needs are being translated into building design and construction.
 
Carl is a leader in the Grassi Construction Group and a member of the Moore Global RE&C Sector Group.

HOW ESG IS GAINING MOMENTUM IN THE REAL ESTATE SECTOR (VIEW VIDEO)

During this engaging video interview with Nick Sinatra Founder and CEO at Sinatra & company Buffalo NY discusses with Nancy Cox Partner at the Bonadio Group how the ESG topic has started to progress from a topic of discussion to becoming a business reality. Investors and Customers alike are seeing a positive business upside for ESG in their business environments. 
 
 

What do I do with my existing office space? Is repurposing an option? Is ESG a factor to consider? (View Video)

Carl Olivieri Construction Sector Leader at Grassi NY obtains fantastic insights from Brook McDaniel SVP of Building & Repositioning, STO Building Group New York. The opportunities following the Covid 19 pandemic as owners and developers look at the options for repurposing and repositioning real estate assets in the manufacturing sector, life sciences and office spaces. Brook brings to the fore the exciting opportunities for thinking out of the box and repositioning work space to meet the demands of the future work force.

Carbon Capture and Storage - Energy Hurdles

Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS) is an evolving technology aiming to enable the continuing use of fossil fuels (coal, natural gas, crude oil) while mitigating the global warming potential of the carbon dioxide produced by fuel combustion.
 

How the RADISSON hotel group is facing the challenges and opportunities presented by the topic of ESG (View Video)

In a short and informative video session recorded for the Moore Global Managing Partners conference recently held in Barcelona, Inge Huijbrechts Global Senior VP Sustainability Security and Corporate Communications at Radisson Hotels Group  she relates her experiences of ESG in action with Márton Takács Moore Global Sector Leader Hotel and Leisure. This session provides practical insights into the world of this leading brand in the Sector and how ESG is embedded in the strategy for growth.
 

A critical moment for minerals

Until the mid-2010s, the energy sector represented a small part of total demand for most minerals. However, as energy transitions gather pace, clean energy technologies are becoming the fastest-growing segment of demand.

ESG in EMR

ESG in EMR has come a long way from when it simply looked good in an annual report.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) should be top of mind in the Energy, Mining and Renewables (EMR) Sectors.
Companies that ignore the rapidly evolving ESG reporting requirements risk falling behind, becoming uncompetitive or uninvestable.
Sustainable practices are now a prerequisite for business, but the question is where to start.
 

$4TRILLION ESG DIVIDEND

Bottom line benefits of adopting ESG practices

Companies that have embraced the ESG (environmental, social and governance) agenda in recent years have enjoyed a significant boost to the bottom line as well as wider strategic benefits, according to new research by Moore Global.
 

How is the financial performance of marketing services companies faring? (View Video)

Francesca Robe, Media Director at Moore Kingston Smith discusses the trends we are likely to see in the 2022 annual survey on the financial performance of marketing services companies, ahead of its launch later this year. By analysing key performance indicators, here Francesca looks at how the marketing services companies have fared in the face of the pandemic, what growth opportunities have since opened and what challenges persist in the sector. 

How is the financial performance of marketing services companies faring? (View Video)

Francesca Robe, Media Director at Moore Kingston Smith discusses the trends we are likely to see in the 2022 annual survey on the financial performance of marketing services companies, ahead of its launch later this year. By analysing key performance indicators, here Francesca looks at how the marketing services companies have fared in the face of the pandemic, what growth opportunities have since opened and what challenges persist in the sector. 

A global hotel market snapshot of ESG trends with Radisson Hotels (View Video)

Moore Global is pleased to continue the 2022 Hotel & Leisure Global Summit Series with “A global hotel market snapshot of ESG trends with Radisson Hotels” featuring Márton Takács, Jennifer Hogencamp, David Jenkins and Alexa-Rae Hicks. With insights from Moore Global’s highly respected industry leaders, this Hotel & Leisure sector summit will delve into issues and opportunities including ESG.

Sustainability and ESG (View Video)

Mark Stewart, head of energy infrastructure and sustainability at Johnson Carmichael is giving an update on sustainability and ESG, in the context of what he is seeing in the marketplace, the issues that their clients are experiencing and opportunities for them to provide ESG services to clients.

THE SIGNFICANCE OF ESG IN THE ADVERTISING SECTOR

Just how significant is ESG within the advertising sector? Here, we look at examples of how a company’s position on ESG can either erode value or provide opportunity to create value. With clear long term implications, a robust and agile ESG strategy is becoming increasingly essential.

 

THE SIGNFICANCE OF ESG IN THE ADVERTISING SECTOR

Just how significant is ESG within the advertising sector? Here, we look at examples of how a company’s position on ESG can either erode value or provide opportunity to create value. With clear long term implications, a robust and agile ESG strategy is becoming increasingly essential.

 

Tin mines to lithium - UK

The coastline of Cornwall remains scattered with the ruins of long abandoned tin mines. However, a new generation of mining companies are beginning to wake up to the quantum of deposits of another mineral within the Cornish landscape and coastal waters - lithium.

Celebrating the production sector in Latin America (View Video)

Gary De Souza, Media Director at Moore Kingston Smith has recently returned from his visit to São Paulo and Buenos Aires. Here, Gary gives us insight into some of the highlights of his trip, including getting together with colleagues from the Moore Global network, meeting clients and celebrating the thriving production sector at the CICLOPE LATINO festival.

Celebrating the production sector in Latin America (View Video)

Gary De Souza, Media Director at Moore Kingston Smith has recently returned from his visit to São Paulo and Buenos Aires. Here, Gary gives us insight into some of the highlights of his trip, including getting together with colleagues from the Moore Global network, meeting clients and celebrating the thriving production sector at the CICLOPE LATINO festival.

LATAM - The Role of Women in Real Estate and ESG Opportunities

Not too long-ago real estate embodied the epitome of capitalism, with the sector being predominantly dominated by one gender, men. Today real estate is being globally reshaped and rethought through applying of ESG standards. Who is leading this trend? Women. ESG or ‘responsible investing’ was previously considered a marginal or “finance backwater” position across all sectors. With time, this has had a conversely positive impact on female leadership in venture capital, hedge funds and real estate - the previously ‘unfashionable’ ESG tasks and jobs have now created indispensable leading experts in the field, of whom the vast majority are women.

What real estate investors expect from ESG? (View Video)

As we all know, the world has been through some uncertain times. Including global recessions, the Covid-19 outbreak and, more recently, high inflation rates. This has accelerated the evolution of the way we now live.
Fewer people now travel into offices to work and are mostly working from home, or at least in a hybrid way. This has impacted the residential buying market. More people are now wanting larger, three or four bedroom homes with space for a home office, compared to previously wanting one or two bedroom flats.
 

Inclusion and community care through education (View Video)

Matias Tejero, Partner at Moore Tejero, gives an overview of the program set up by the Ministry of Education of Buenos Aires City to help improve job opportunities for students in the marketing services sector. Here, he also gives details of how Moore Tejero have developed an additional special training program to enhance the Ministry’s offering.

Inclusion and community care through education (View Video)

Matias Tejero, Partner at Moore Tejero, gives an overview of the program set up by the Ministry of Education of Buenos Aires City to help improve job opportunities for students in the marketing services sector. Here, he also gives details of how Moore Tejero have developed an additional special training program to enhance the Ministry’s offering.

Australian Stock Market Update

It’s been a tough few months on the ASX with the All Ords falling 10% in June. The sell off was across the board and would certainly have been driven partly by tax loss selling into 30 June, especially considering how strong the market had run into December 2021. Having said that, high inflation, increasing interest rates and the possibility of austerity measures in the future would have been strong contributors to the sell off.

Tax Planning for the Inbound Entertainer

The US is a key destination for many entertainers as it comprises a large, global market for musicians, actors, DJs, athletes, and other artists. Here, Leon Dutkiewicz, Partner at Citrin Cooperman, provides an overview of the most pertinent issues that should be considered by foreign artists and entertainers coming to the US either for limited engagements or permanent relocation.

 

Tax Planning for the Inbound Entertainer

The US is a key destination for many entertainers as it comprises a large, global market for musicians, actors, DJs, athletes, and other artists. Here, Leon Dutkiewicz, Partner at Citrin Cooperman, provides an overview of the most pertinent issues that should be considered by foreign artists and entertainers coming to the US either for limited engagements or permanent relocation.

 

The future of UK residential property: are we at a tipping point?

Guy Richardson, Partner, Moore Kingston Smith (UK) speaks on the housing crisis UK has been in the midst of. He delves into the many reasons why there is a huge swing away from home ownership in the UK. The long held aspirational norm of buying your own home instead of renting for life is coming to an end. Read more on why Guy believes we are at a cultural tipping point.

Cross-Border Film Financing

Non-US investors have increasingly provided financing to US film productions in various forms. Here, Doris Yau, Partner at HCVT, discusses equity financing by non-US investors in US film production and how the arrangement can be structured for US income tax purposes.

Cross-Border Film Financing

Non-US investors have increasingly provided financing to US film productions in various forms. Here, Doris Yau, Partner at HCVT, discusses equity financing by non-US investors in US film production and how the arrangement can be structured for US income tax purposes.

ESG and Repurposing October 2022 (View Audio)

William Dorsa and Nancy Cox introduce topics of repurposing real estate and the impact it has on specific assets. The Covid 19 pandemic experienced since 2020 has been recognized as a catalyst in the acceleration of the changes we have experienced across the real estate and construction sectors globally. These changes include the shift to hybrid working, technology uptake for online retail and the use of more sustainable models in the design & construction phases of the economic lifecycle of commercial buildings. We will be lauching the ESG and Repurposing Summit Series after the 20th October. 

Africa - The Role of Women in Real Estate

Tsitsi is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and a Registered Public Accountant and Auditor. She is an active member in the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN), the Organisation for Women in International Trade (OWIT), the Zimbabwe Accounting Practices Board (ZAPB)/ Public Accountants and Auditors Board (PAAB) technical committees and currently serves as Vice Chair for the Committee for Audit Standards (CFAS). She has served on various other boards in Zimbabwe, namely ACCA Executive Panel and Secretary General for the Global Business Roundtable Zimbabwe chapters.

Will Lithium run out of charge?

The last year has been a great year for anyone investing in Lithium, seeing the commodities prices explode over 300% to record highs with no signs of coming down any time soon, so what does this mean for the everyday consumer?

Real Estate Development In Egypt In The Eyes Of Developers (View Audio)

In this newsletter edition we’ve talked to two prominent real estate developers in Egypt; Mr. Mohamed Sultan the CEO and founder of Investmentors which was founded his very successful career leading a publicly listed high end residential, administrative, and commercial development company ‘Palm Hills’ and Mr. Mohamed Abou-Huissen and 2nd Gen CEO of 35 year old property development company ‘Al Karma Deveplment’ which specialize in developing residential properties and expanded into administrative and commercial properties surrounding their residential developments.

Australia - The Role of Women in Real Estate (View Video)

Women across Australia will now have access to vital information that can open pathways to careers in construction thanks to a smartphone application recently launched by Awesome Women in Construction (AWIC). For the past year, not-for-profit organisation AWIC worked closely with technology students from the Queensland University of Technology to create an application aimed at helping school-leavers and young women to find their path into the construction industry.

HIGH OIL PRICES: WORKING TOWARDS A GREENER TOMORROW (View Video)

Currently we are facing high oil prices due to demand outstripping supply and the trouble in Ukraine accelerating the effect exponentially, with Brent crude futures at USD 120 / barrel. Gas prices in USA are heading towards USD 5 a gallon and globally transport prices, fuel and power prices rising, with Europe having to learn to live without Russian gas for the foreseeable future. The interesting part is one economy’s bane is another’s boon – or is it so simple?

Energy supply – A challenge for Germany

On 24 February 2022, Russian troops invaded Ukraine. The Ukrainian army is putting up fierce resistance. The civilian population is suffering, millions have fled the war.
Even if hopefully this war is soon to be over, its impacts will remain. Effects on the lives of millions of people and on the economy are being experienced. In addition to supply shortages, for example of food such as oil, it also affects the energy supply in Europe. The Russo-Ukrainian War has the power to create an energy crisis in a strong economic country in the centre of Europe.
 

Key trends in media and entertainment sector 2022-23

In order to remain at the forefront of the media sector, we regularly undertake research to identify what is currently driving the market and changing the media landscape as we know it. Here, we highlight the top three global trends currently at play in the media and entertainment sector.

Key trends in media and entertainment sector 2022-23

In order to remain at the forefront of the media sector, we regularly undertake research to identify what is currently driving the market and changing the media landscape as we know it. Here, we highlight the top three global trends currently at play in the media and entertainment sector.

Emerging Trends in Real Estate

Ahead of the COVID Pandemic, the Construction Industry, which has been one of the hardest hit industries, has been steadily making growth, ahead of the forecasted projections. The industry has had phenomenal growth, most notably in America, Japan, China, Russia, France and Mexico, being seen as the industry leaders. This is not to say the industry has not faced its fair share of problems.

Media Sector in Lebanon (View Video)

Lebanon’s media sector is thriving, with great media outlets, impactful advertising and outstanding screen talent. Moore Beirut are on hand to help clients in the sector. Here Samantha Boutayeh provides an overview of how they can help. 

Media Sector in Lebanon (View Video)

Lebanon’s media sector is thriving, with great media outlets, impactful advertising and outstanding screen talent. Moore Beirut are on hand to help clients in the sector. Here Samantha Boutayeh provides an overview of how they can help. 

The evolution of office real estate in the UK

Ian Matthews, Partner, Moore Kingston Smith (UK) provides an overview on how office real estate has evolved following the pandemic and the purpose of offices have changed. We have seen many businesses review their property portfolio as more people are now working with hybrid flexibility. While there is still demand for prime office space, there is also a lot of vacant real estate as well.
Listen in on Ian’s audiocast to learn more about VAT conversions, development type and how to get the right advice and paperwork in order.

The Status of Mining Industry in Peru (View Video)

Peru’s mining industry is vitally important to the country’s economic development.  It accounts for approximately 10% of GDP, while mineral export revenues were reported as reaching  $27 billion in 2021 which accounts for approximately 60% of the country’s total exports. 

Peru is also among the primary producers of mineral commodities in the world and is the world’s second-largest producer of copper, silver, and zinc and Latin America’s largest producer of gold.  The mineral resources are mainly sourced in the mountainous regions of the country.

Over the past 20 years substantial additional investment has flowed into the sector with international investors being a vital component to the growth of the country’s exploration and mining sector.

The Evolution of Technology and Media in Nigeria

The rise of media and technology in Nigeria since the pandemic is creating huge opportunities, both from an economic point of view and from a talent perspective. Here, Shalom Ndulaka from Moore Bishop & Rooks looks at how media tech and film are taking off, and how, with recent acknowledgement of the media industry’s contribution to the GDP, the country’s shift in focus will boost these burgeoning sectors.

 

The Evolution of Technology and Media in Nigeria

The rise of media and technology in Nigeria since the pandemic is creating huge opportunities, both from an economic point of view and from a talent perspective. Here, Shalom Ndulaka from Moore Bishop & Rooks looks at how media tech and film are taking off, and how, with recent acknowledgement of the media industry’s contribution to the GDP, the country’s shift in focus will boost these burgeoning sectors.

 

How the RADISSON hotel group is facing the challenges and opportunities presented by the topic of ESG

In a short and informative video session recorded for the Moore Global Managing Partners conference recently held in Barcelona, Inge Huijbrechts Global Senior VP Sustainability Security and Corporate Communications at Radisson Hotels Group  she relates her experiences of ESG in action with Márton Takács Moore Global Sector Leader Hotel and Leisure. This session provides practical insights into the world of this leading brand in the Sector and how ESG is embedded in the strategy for growth.
 

Real Estate Development In Egypt In The Eyes Of Developers (View Audio)

In this newsletter edition we’ve talked to two prominent real estate developers in Egypt; Mr Mohamed Sultan the CEO and founder of Investmentors which was founded his very successful career leading a publicly listed high end residential, adminstrative, and commercial development company ‘Palm Hills’ and Mr Mohamed Abou-Huissen and 2nd Gen CEO of 35 year old property development company ‘Al Karma Deveplment’ which specialize in developing residential properties and expanded into administrative and commercial properties surrounding their residential developments.   

A radical new agenda for banks

Banks pride themselves on being the glue that holds together business empires and, indeed, whole societies. Boring, solid but indispensable: those have been the watchwords since the Medici invented modern banking 550 years ago.

ESG elevating the world of film, tv and advertising! (View Video)

Jenn McCabe and Tamika Mitchell share passionate views on the way movies and advertising are taking the topics of diversity and placing it in the mainstream of engagement through these creative channels. So many clients are embracing ESG as an opportunity to revitalize their boardrooms, create new product revenue streams, open up new opportunities for young people and at the same time do good for the planet. The creatives will lead the way and bring ESG into the mainstream of our commercial and social world.  


 

GLOBAL NETWORK BUILDS CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS

Leon Hou, APAC Regional Director and Wen-Shien Chai, Asia Desk Chairman , bring together Moore Da Hua, Moore Hong Kong, MS Da Hua Taiwan, Moore Australia and Moore Markham in New Zealand for a personal presentation in Chinese on Doing Business in Australia and New Zealand.

As a Global network, we have local knowledge in Australia and New Zealand and global strength of contacts and personal relationships across APAC.

A bold new direction for travel

The travel industry faces an uncertain holiday season for the third year in a row as the economic ripples of the Ukraine conflict are amplified by the persistence of Covid in many key tourist markets.
 

Demonstrating the power of the Moore Global Media Group collaboration capabilities! (View Video)

Matias Tejero, CEO of Moore Tejero Argentina, shares his experience in the preparation of a global proposal for a leading media house. This proposal had a very short deadline of 10 days with 14 countries from the Moore LATAM, Asia Pacific, Africa and Middle East regions sharing their credentials. This collaboration was also additionally complicated as it occurred at the start of the 2022 Chinese New Year holiday. The quick response and the availability of Moore partners over this time demonstrated the power of the network to support clients’ needs. In this video, Matias takes you through this very positive experience.

 

Lessons from the oldest intern in town! (View Video)

Mark Denton (Coy! Communications) takes us back in time to the early 1970s when he started out as a young intern in an advertising agency. Fast forward to 2022 and with over 40 years in the industry under his belt, Mark returns to the world of internship in advertising. In this fascinating and humorous interview, Mark explores the differences in experience, the impact of collaboration on creativity output and pushing boundaries, and why viewing advertising as a ‘young person’s business’ is a limiting perspective.  
 

It’s Never Too Early to Organize Your Music Business (Canada)

Many musicians put off organizing the business side of their career until they have to, only to realize how many opportunities they missed to save money along the way. So, no matter how overwhelmed you may feel about tax planning or the grant application process, meeting with a lawyer from our entertainment group as early as possible is a good idea for understanding the big picture and keeping more money in your bank account.

ESG elevating the world of film, tv and advertising! (View Video)

Jenn McCabe and Tamika Mitchell share passionate views on the way movies and advertising are taking the topics of diversity and placing it in the mainstream of engagement through these creative channels. So many clients are embracing ESG as an opportunity to revitalize their boardrooms, create new product revenue streams, open up new opportunities for young people and at the same time do good for the planet. The creatives will lead the way and bring ESG into the mainstream of our commercial and social world.  


 

Future of Theatre in the West End (View Video)

As theatre continues to emerge from the challenge of Covid, Mark Twum-Ampofo, Head of Theatre at Moore Kingston Smith, looks at some of the enduring changes for the industry which have come out of the last two years and the trends we expect to see going forwards. With an emphasis on Theatre’s strengthened resilience, how will the sector be impacted by the challenges ahead as the government pulls back some of its support to focus on rebuilding the economy?

ESG - Da Hua

Since 2021, China's major media platforms have continuously expanded their ecological boundaries and made great efforts to move forward in the fields of user ecology, content and industrial integration with an unexpected speed and innovation ability. View more to see the report.

The growing importance of ESG in M&A

ESG is playing an increasingly significant role in influencing consumers but how does it impact investment in the media sector? Paul Winterflood, Corporate Finance partner at Moore Kingston Smith, looks ahead at why businesses need to get their ESG position right if they’re to prove an attractive proposition to investors.

Moore Global looks to the future, appointing new sector leads

Moore Global, one of the world’s leading accountancy and advisory networks, has appointed three new global leaders to focus on growth areas for the organisation.  For the first time, a global lead for Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) has been appointed, signalling the firm’s strong commitment to these areas, and the growing importance that global financial communities are placing on broader business practices.
 

The future of property: Beds, Meds and Sheds

Real estate investment has bounced back strongly as the world comes to terms with Covid, with exciting new asset classes and so-called “secondary” locations on investors’ radar for the first time. At the same time, many traditional bricks and mortar investments may never again deliver the returns property funds once relied on.

International Corporate Income Tax Brief

Welcome to the first issue of the International Corporate Income Tax Brief (ICIT), produced by Moore Global’s ICIT Group in order to highlight tax news of wider interest from selected countries. Our intention is to bring you this brief on a regular basis to keep clients up-to-date with relevant tax news.

Stick or Twist

Suppliers in the automotive industry have a dilemma: continue to develop systems for traditional cars or gamble on electric vehicles which make up only a fraction of global sales.

Tax Aspects of Renewable Projects

The higher emission targets under the European Union’s (EU) Green Deal put great pressure on the economy, especially its energy- and resource-intensive industries. Companies face the challenge of setting themselves up as sustainable, future-proof and attractive investment projects.

Top 4 evolving risks and what you can do about it

The coronavirus pandemic (“COVID”) has made the day hard for businesses and disrupted the global economy, which is projected to shrink by 3% in 2020 based on the world economic outlook of the International Monetary Fund. With this trajectory of the global economy and coupled with the second COVID wave currently sweeping across several countries, we can expect tomorrow to get worse. But all is not lost. Whenever there is a crisis, there will always be an opportunity. Let us consider the top 4 evolving risks and think about what we can do to take advantage of the uncertainties. 

UK Growth Capital Update Q2 2020

UK Growth Capital Update – a review of Q2 2020

According to our research into UK private companies raising between £1 million and £20 million of growth equity capital each, 161 British businesses raised £779 million of growth capital in the second quarter of 2020: an average deal size of £4.84 million.

European Transfer Pricing Brief - July 2020

It seems today as if the whole world is dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In their battle against the virus, governments are spending huge amounts of money on health care, in supporting their people and trying to relaunch the local economy. We can expect that in the near future, the same authorities will look for new revenues to offset these expenditures: more than ever, they will compete for a fair share of national income tax on the worldwide profits of multinational enterprises (MNEs).

Moore Maritime Index - Shipping trends based on the fleet size

The Moore Maritime Index (MMI) report on “Shipping Trends based on Fleet Size” focuses on studying the possible trends and correlations between “fleet size” and other shipping factors, such as operating expenses, net income, vessel age and capacity. For the purposes of this report, fleet size is defined as the total number of vessels managed by a single management company.

How to reboot your supply chain

We are at the brink of what is very likely to become the largest bullwhip effect ever seen by supply chain professionals. Every business on the globe will be affected. Which key actions can you take in these moments of crisis to help you get your supply chain back on track and counter the furious fluctuations in supply and demand?

Cybersecurity Tips for Securely Working From Home

The spread of COVID-19 has changed the IT process for many organisations, the main change being employees working from home at a much larger scale than ever before. The move from a trusted organisation IT environment to working remotely via home or public networks can create security risks that were not previously top of mind.

Valuation Considerations Amid the COVID-19 Crisis

The World’s economic activities have become severely affected since February due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Governments have imposed travel bans, quarantine measures and various business operating restrictions to limit the spread of the virus. This has resulted in unprecedented elevated market volatilities. Stock market indices fluctuations of +/-10% daily are not uncommon. In valuation practice, volatility is translated as risk and a key parameter in pricing an asset. However, quantifying such risk is challenging as the situation is still developing, and there are no clear indications as to when the pandemic will subside.

Valuation Guidelines for Private Equity and Venture Capital

In response to the increasing demands for building consensus within the valuation industry, various valuation guidelines have been developed to suit different purposes, and to cater different needs. Among them the International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation (IPEV) Guidelines and International Valuation Standards (IVS) are two of the most widely adopted standards in the private equity investments and accounting practices respectively.

Shifting gears

With business moving at an unprecentended pace, many company leaders fail to slow down and thoroughly review all of the challenges and opportunities, large and small, that could impact their organisations’ future success. There’s barely time to complete daily tasks, much less set aside a few hours (or even minutes) for strategic reflection.

Customer Experience in 2020

Customer experience has changed dramatically since the proliferation of digital technology. Consider some day-to-day examples in our lives - we now have self-checkout at grocery stores, ATMs are replacing the need for bank tellers, online shopping has made it so you don’t have to make eye contact with the floor sales associate, and you can now even place your coffee order via a voice command on a smart device. With these changes, the traditional touch points (i.e. face-to-face interactions), which had the greatest influence over customer experience in the past, have shifted. Now, in the digital age, the way in which you satisfy your customer has also had to evolve.

French wealth tax for non-residents

In 2018 France replaced its previous wealth tax with a wealth tax that applies to real estate assets only, the so called “IFI” (Impôt sur la Fortune Immobilière). There was some uncertainty initially around the question of deductible debt and the qualification of exempt real estate assets. This note sets out the current position two years on since the introduction of the IFI.  
 

5 Emerging Trends in Energy, Mining & Renewables

With increased emphasis on corporate social responsibility and digitalisation in business, companies within the Energy, Mining and Renewables industries are expected to be acutely aware of these trends that are impacting their industry. Our global leaders from within these industries have outlined the 5 emerging trends they expect to see over the next 12 months and through to 2021.
 

Data Science in Professional Services

These days, it seems everyone is talking about "data" in some form or fashion. Breaches and privacy command most of the headlines, but analytics is generating buzz in the professional financial services industry, as more firms explore ways to put data to work for their organisations and clients. 

IFRS and its impact on Lessees

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued IFRS 16 Leases on 13 January 2016. Revising the lease accounting requirements was first added to the IASB’s agenda in 2006. Since then, several exposure drafts have been issued and hotly debated. Now that IFRS 16 has been released, our team looks at the key implications for leases and lessees.

 

Big data and big oil

Few industries need and produce richer, greater volumes of data than oil and gas: terabytes of the stuff from the geological exploration and appraisal process; the complex modelling and measurement applied to daily onshore and offshore active operations;  the electronic brains behind the delivery of cargoes, coordinating the thousands of tankers and pipelines taking the raw product from field to refinery; and then, of course, the digital monitoring and sensors needed to support the refining and processing of the crude and gas into petroleum and LNG.

Information Risk Management Best Practices in an Emerging Technological Landscape

From CEOs to college students, cybersecurity is on everyone’s radar; and cyberattacks aren’t disappearing anytime soon. For businesses, these incidents are inevitable. It’s not a matter of if a breach will occur but when. Therefore, it’s critical that companies continuously evaluate their cybersecurity tools and processes to help prevent, detect and manage the repercussions of a cyberattack.

Innovation in a change resistant industry

The professional financial services industry—and accounting in particular—is in a perpetual state of change. Evolutions in consumer behaviour, continuous advances in technology, and competition in myriad forms are threatening the health of any firm that fails to adapt.
 

Moore Global Responds to the OECD

Moore Global responds to the OECD consultation document 'Secretariat proposal for a "unified approach" to Pillar One'.

Moore Global appreciates the work that has been carried out by the OECD in this area to date and welcomes the opportunity to provide its comments and views on the complex area presented. 

Cybersecurity and Business Sustainability

Gone are the days when old-fashioned competition between companies was the biggest threat facing organisations; today, cyberattacks pose one of the most formidable challenges any business will encounter. For proof, you need look no further than news headlines, which are routinely peppered with reports of massive data breaches and cyber hacks at some of the country’s largest corporations.

Andy Armanino to succeed Richard Moore as Moore Global chairman

After 15 years as Chairman of the leading international accountancy and consulting network, Moore Stephens International, now Moore Global, Richard Moore today announced his decision to step down at the end of 2019. During Richard’s period as Chairman, which began in 2004, the network has grown its combined revenues from around USD 600m to around USD 3bn, extending its global coverage to more than 110 countries. Richard will remain an active member of the network through Moore Family Office Limited, specialising in advising international private client families

Moore: Helping you thrive in a changing world

From Monday 9 September 2019, global accounting and consultancy network Moore Stephens relaunches our brand to become ‘Moore’. The unveiling of a new logo, visual identity and brand positioning marks the continued evolution of a network of more than 260 independent firms in 112 countries and a client-focused professional community of more than 30,000 people.

How incremental innovation can drastically help your business

Not all innovation involves large, drastic organisational changes to your business, in fact incremental innovation can be just as effective and can add huge value to your business with minimal impact on the expense items in your P&L. Karen Franks, Director of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Learning, at Moore Stephens Australia outlines the 6C's for implementing incremental innovation into your business.

Sale and leaseback transactions and IFRS 16 implications

The turmoil in the shipping and financial markets since 2008 has resulted in a significant decrease in funds available for borrowing and has led shipping companies to seek alternative methods of financing for the acquisition of vessels such as the sale and leaseback option. With the adoption of IFRS 16 from 1 January 2019, Panos Drakoulakos details how this will impact sale and lease backs as an alternative financing method.

New Director of Quality for Moore Stephens International

Lesley Byrne, an experienced regulation expert and chartered accountant is to join Moore Stephens International as Director of Quality. In her role, Lesley will be responsible for ensuring member firms of the Moore Stephens network deliver high standards of professional quality through review, guidance and support. She will lead a global team of outstanding senior technical experts working directly with Moore Stephens’ firms in more than 100 countries.