September 10, 2019
What does Brexit mean for your working capital?
We analyse the UK’s performance on working capital in the run-up to Brexit, where abnormal cash-flow patterns will require close attention.
Deal Talk
Merging, acquiring, divesting, restructuring, refinancing, working to reduce costs or protect the reputation of your organisation? We want to make your dealmaking game-changing - hear from our experts on the latest in opinions, insights and analysis.
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September 10, 2019
Five practical things that drive performance
Success isn’t just about measuring performance, it’s about driving it - Five practical things a company can do to drive performance.
August 30, 2019
IFRS 16 will not change the equity value of companies but it will change traditional valuation metrics
Under IFRS 16, leases are no longer be treated as an operating expense and are recorded on the balance sheet. This will have a significant impact on earnings measures (e.g. EBITDA) and resulting deal multiples. What are the key things deal-makers and valuers will need to consider with the accounting shake-up?
August 06, 2019
Moments that matter in a deal: Turning ‘them’ and ‘us’ into one winning organisation
by Roberta Carter Deal Value Architect Email +44 (0) 7710 036 054 More articles by Roberta by Sarah Moore People in deals leader Email +44...
July 19, 2019
Moments that matter in a deal: bridging the culture gap in tech acquisitions
Our M&A report with Mergermarket revealed culture can make or break a deal. But, what do you do when you have two culturally diverse organisations as a result of a tech acquisition? How do you move them closer to each other to find a new normal? Read more from Sarah Moore, People in Deals Leader and Tom Lewis, Deals Chief Technology Officer.
July 19, 2019
Moments that matter in a deal: Surviving a crisis - is considering people and culture key?
In the latest in a series of blogs focusing on the key moments that can make or break a deal, Sarah Moore, People in Deals Leader and Steve Russell, Head of Business Recovery Services, look at how to turn threats and crises into an opportunity to strengthen the resilience and long-term competitiveness of your business.
June 19, 2019
Do you know who you are getting into business with?
PwC Partners Mark and Ermelinda discuss why the role of people and culture is key in the work that needs doing before finalising a merger or acquisition.
June 19, 2019
Culture will make or break a deal - so don’t leave it to chance
What happens when you don't consider culture at the pre-deal phase in a merger or acquisition? Why should people and organisational culture be at the heart of dealmaking? Ermelinda Beqiraj and Mark Anderson talk about culture and the role PwC's Deals Intelligence has to play in creating the most value in a deal.
June 12, 2019
“If it ain’t broker don’t fix it”: Overcoming the status quo of broker M&As
The insurance broking market has been undergoing significant consolidation across the past 18 to 24 months. Whatever the strategic driver, brokers’ biggest risks come after the deal has been done: How can brokers realise value from a deal? How can they prove to shareholders that the value of the business hasn’t eroded?
June 11, 2019
Capitalising on the evolving investment opportunities opened up by bank restructuring
Restructuring continues to be at the top of banks’ agendas as they seek solutions for ongoing provisioning, capital, regulatory and macro-economic challenges.
June 07, 2019
Paying slow is no longer acceptable
In recent history, businesses have used extended payment terms with suppliers as their first port of call to improving their working capital. However, times have changed and this is no longer acceptable, socially, economically and politically. Daniel Windaus, PwC Partner, explores more in his latest blog.
May 28, 2019
How can technology be used more effectively in the UK to combat fraud?
Umang Paw and Ronan Magee discuss the role of technology in investigating and detecting fraud. In a time where we have the data and technologies to prevent fraud, why do fewer than 10% say they are getting value from their tech solutions?
May 21, 2019
Fast-track transformation: Small acquisitions that can make a big difference
How can established banks compete with agile challengers that are not only raising the bar for customer service, but also able to undercut them on price?
May 21, 2019
Do you know which of your customers are losing you money?
Every customer is making the business money and from a gross margin that should nearly always be the case.
May 20, 2019
A new lease of life? The IFRS 16 challenge
In my experience, if you work in a business with any material leases, it’s been quite hard to avoid the news that IFRS 16 is finally here and mandatory for all reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019.
May 15, 2019
Ten years from now: Banking - but not as we know it?
What will banking look like in ten years’ time and what can your business do to put itself in the strongest position to succeed?
May 10, 2019
How golden is the glitter of crowdfunding?
If you had a spare £100 to invest, what would you do? Cash ISA – generally better than a deposit account and no chance of losing it all, but it’s hardly exciting. Fund of funds – quite good return over the past few years, but up and down recently. For a more leftfield option, what about crowdfunding?
May 07, 2019
Embracing disruption: Setting the pace in an increasingly open marketplace
Voice tech is not only set to transform how banks communicate with their customers, but also offers an opportunity to embed themselves in their clients’ lives in ways that have never been possible before.
April 15, 2019
Economic crime in the UK: the writing is on the wall - the key to preparation lies in your fraud risk assessment
Jonathan Holmes | Partner Profile | Email | +44 (0)20 7212 7219 Oliver Delve | Senior Manager Profile | Email | +44 (0)7711 562266 In...
March 28, 2019
The future is now. The big question is which banks are going to thrive or dive
From technological disruption and shifting customer expectations to agile challengers snapping at the heels of established banks, the future of banking is with us today.
