UK and US drive global U-turn
05 nov. 2013
New research from Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR) reveals that with many emerging economies slowing, it is now the UK and US driving global business growth prospects.
How to succeed in China
23 oct. 2013
At a House of Lords event today, Lord Wei called on business leaders to work to understand better the outlook, motivations and approach of Chinese business in order to be successful in the world’s second largest economy.
How to spot fraud in construction sector
22 oct. 2013
Fifty days on from Narendra Modi taking office as Indian Prime Minister, new figures from Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR) reveal that business leaders in the world’s second largest economy are full of optimism about the future – but are also calling for change.
Sustainability reporting on the rise
15 oct. 2013
A global survey of 3,300 businesses in 44 economies finds that nearly one-third now issue corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability information, either in their financial reports or in separate reports, and that a clear majority believe the information should be reported
Grant Thornton continues to grow
15 oct. 2013
Fifty days on from Narendra Modi taking office as Indian Prime Minister, new figures from Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR) reveal that business leaders in the world’s second largest economy are full of optimism about the future – but are also calling for change.
Food & beverage exporters on the up
08 oct. 2013
Driven by rising optimism and new export opportunities in emerging markets, three quarters of food and beverage companies are poised to increase investment in the growth of their companies over the next couple of years.
Grant Thornton wins employment award
22 sept. 2013
A survey of more than 200,000 business and engineering students from 12 of the world’s largest economies named Grant Thornton one of the top 50 most attractive global employers, placing 35th.
China pulls away from BRICs
18 sept. 2013
China has pulled away from its BRIC counterparts in terms of the development of its business growth environment according to the Grant Thornton Global Dynamism Index (GDI) 2013.
Lease accounting exposure draft rejected
12 sept. 2013
• Co-investment opportunities considered key to attracting LPs
• New LP relationships will dominate one-in-five new funds
• Fundraising sentiment improves among GPs worldwide
• Dividend recap volumes set to increase as LPs push for distributions
Revenue recognition changes questioned
12 ago. 2013
As the IASB and FASB ready the release of final global revenue recognition changes, a global business survey finds only 38% of respondents believe that existing accounting standards on revenue recognition need to be improved or replaced.
