News Archive: PwC

Ontario and Quebec losing M&A market share to Western provinces: PwC – Deregulation of the Canadian Wheat Board, Plan Nord, Ontario’s Liberal win, the shale gas revolution to shape Canadian M&A

“Commercial Interests Driving Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction at World’s Largest Companies” PwC Report

Sep 21, 2011

A correlation was also established between higher stock market performance over time, and representation on CDP’s Carbon Performance Leadership Index (CPLI) and the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI). Companies with a strategic focus on climate change provided investors with approximately double the average total return of the Global 500 from January 2005 to May 2011. [Click on Pic to learn more]

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Ontario and Quebec losing M&A market share to Western provinces: PwC – Deregulation of the Canadian Wheat Board, Plan Nord, Ontario’s Liberal win, the shale gas revolution to shape Canadian M&A

Andrew Winston, Author of ‘Green Recovery’ and ‘Green to Gold’ books, to Bolster PwC’s Sustainable Business Solutions Practice

Sep 2, 2011

Working with PwC, Winston will help PwC offer clients a broader perspective and will share views on dynamics driving the sustainability market. As a result, PwC will better be able to identify for its clients areas where the greatest risks lie and where the greatest business value may be derived, whether through sustainability competitive analysis, reporting and disclosure, revenue enhancement or reputational initiatives. [Click on Pic to learn more]

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Ontario and Quebec losing M&A market share to Western provinces: PwC – Deregulation of the Canadian Wheat Board, Plan Nord, Ontario’s Liberal win, the shale gas revolution to shape Canadian M&A

“Canada’s Emerging Tech CEOs Say There Is A Growing Skills Gap between Needs and IT Grads” PwC

Aug 25, 2011

“The nature of emerging technology companies means they aren’t just seeking people with the technical know-how, but employees who are more well-rounded,” says Peter Matutat, National Emerging Company Practice Leader, PwC. “Start-up companies also highly value softer skills like creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen.” [Click on Pic to learn more]

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Ontario and Quebec losing M&A market share to Western provinces: PwC – Deregulation of the Canadian Wheat Board, Plan Nord, Ontario’s Liberal win, the shale gas revolution to shape Canadian M&A

“China Outbound M&A Deal Activity Hits Record Highs – Market Turmoil Good Time For Chinese Buyers As They Extend Reach; Canada Represents Only 11% of Outbound Deal Volume and Limited to Two Sectors” PwC Report

Aug 25, 2011

“Canada is not a major recipient of outbound M&A by China, compared to other countries, unless the transactions are related to raw materials and energy. We think this will soon change,” says Krisitan Knibutat, PwC’s National Deals Leader. “As production of Chinese goods continues to move up the value chain and China evolves into a consumer-led economy, buyers will be most keen to acquire more industrial know-how, technology and brands. We have already observed this type of activity in Europe.” [Click on Pic to learn more]

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Ontario and Quebec losing M&A market share to Western provinces: PwC – Deregulation of the Canadian Wheat Board, Plan Nord, Ontario’s Liberal win, the shale gas revolution to shape Canadian M&A

“Perspectives on IT Governance: Company Size Matters” PwC

Aug 22, 2011

Comparing the results of global and Canadian data sets, PwC’s research found that Canadian organizations need to focus on two areas of IT governance: enterprise architecture and cost reduction. Smaller firms in Canada have lower IT maturity and require more formal structure and improved IT governance. [Click on Pic to learn more]

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Ontario and Quebec losing M&A market share to Western provinces: PwC – Deregulation of the Canadian Wheat Board, Plan Nord, Ontario’s Liberal win, the shale gas revolution to shape Canadian M&A

“The New Digital Economy: How It Will Transform Business” by Oxford Economics, sponsored by PwC, AT&T, Cisco, Citi, and SAP

Aug 18, 2011

The paper discusses the following key shifts: The coming of age of the global digital economy, Industries undergoing digital transformation, The digital divide reversing — moving from West to East, The emerging-market customer taking centre stage, Business shifting into hyperdrive — the pace of change, Firms reorganising to fully embrace the digital economy. [Click on Pic to elarn more]

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Ontario and Quebec losing M&A market share to Western provinces: PwC – Deregulation of the Canadian Wheat Board, Plan Nord, Ontario’s Liberal win, the shale gas revolution to shape Canadian M&A

“How CIOs Can Build Business Value Using Social Media” PwC

Aug 10, 2011

This paper explains the difference between social media and social collaboration, describes the social media challenges that include quantifying ROI, integrating social media, managing employee access, learning what works by experimenting, and why CIOs and CTOs should become social media role models for their organization. [Click on Pic to learn more]

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