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Mazars study reveals banks set an ambitious strategy for sustainability, but governance and ESG reporting remain work in progress
16 December 2021: Mazars, the international audit, tax and advisory firm, launches the third edition of its annual Responsible banking practices benchmark study. The global study assesses the sustainability practices of 37 of the world’s largest banks [1] based across all continents.
Welcome to our 116 new partners
17 December 2021, Paris – As the year comes to an end, let’s take a moment to warmly congratulate and welcome our 116 new international partners. Every year, during our annual partners’ conference, we are delighted to co-opt new partners who bring their unwavering work ethic, breadth of talent and modern leadership skills to the table to further the Mazars ambition.
Global compliance source of opportunity: builds trust and business reputation, reveals survey from Mazars
2 November 2021, London: Mazars, the international audit, tax and advisory firm, today shares ‘Unlocking trust: why global compliance is on the business agenda’. The study, based on a survey of 892 senior accounting and tax compliance professionals working in multinational companies from 25 countries, highlights the opportunities and risks associated with compliance now and in the future.
Sustainable finance policy tracker from Mazars and OMFIF brings clarity to global progress on sustainability regulation
29 September 2021, London: Mazars, the international audit, tax and advisory firm, today announces the launch of the ‘Sustainable finance policy tracker’ – developed in partnership with OMFIF (the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum).
Mazars sponsors Ambition Africa 2021
Mazars is proud to sponsor the 2021 edition of Ambition Africa on 5-6 October 2021. Ambition Africa is a leading B2B event that reinforces the economic ties between France and Africa.
Mazars appoints Sylvie Matherat global senior advisor to its financial services practice
• Sylvie Matherat was a member of the High Level Forum on the Capital Markets Union at the European Commission (2020); and previously held leadership roles at Deutsche Bank, Banque de France and the French Banking Supervisory Authority
• She serves as an external advisor to Mazars, developing the firm’s regulatory advisory practice and supporting on key regulatory issues
• She serves as an external advisor to Mazars, developing the firm’s regulatory advisory practice and supporting on key regulatory issues
Mazars expands team and service offering in Taiwan, adding audit, tax, advisory and outsourcing services to existing capabilities
1 June 2021: Mazars, the international audit, tax and advisory firm, today announces the addition of audit, tax, advisory and outsourcing services in Taiwan, complementing its existing financial services consulting business.
Mazars names Firas Abou Merhi global financial advisory leader
• Firas Abou Merhi announced as Mazars financial advisory leader.
• Leadership role will see Firas lead the development of the firm’s global practice.
• Further appointments made to cover different service specialisms.
• Leadership role will see Firas lead the development of the firm’s global practice.
• Further appointments made to cover different service specialisms.
Undeterred by Covid-19, dealmaking in the CEE region remained remarkably steady
17 March 2021, London: The disruption caused by Covid-19 to CEE’s M&A market was short-lived as dealmaking returned to the fore in the second half of the year, according to a new report published by Mazars in association with Mergermarket.
Mazars’ Sanae Lahlou selected among 2021 “Young Global Leaders” by World Economic Forum (WEF)
10 March 2021: Mazars, the international audit, tax and advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Sanae Lahlou, Africa Business Unit Director at Mazars in Morocco, has been selected among the 2021 “Young Global Leaders” (YGL) by the World Economic Forum (WEF). She joins an international and diverse community of leaders committed to shaping a better world in their respective action fields. Among these most promising global leaders are heads of government and senior officials, leaders of innovative and successful companies including “Fortune 500”, Nobel Prize winners, renowned activists and youth and social actors with global impact.
Private equity funds increasingly optimistic and vast majority actively seeking new opportunities in 2021
24 February 2021: Mazars, the international audit, tax and advisory firm, today releases ‘Covid-19 and the world of private equity: optimism in an uncertain environment’ , a global survey that gauges investor sentiment in the institutional funding market.
Responsible banking benchmark: significant progress on sustainable finance globally - full implementation remains work in progress
04 February 2021: Mazars, the international tax, audit and advisory firm, launches the 2021 edition of its annual Responsible banking practices benchmark study. The global study assesses the sustainability practices of 37 of the world’s largest banks1 based in Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific.
Mazars shares global market view on future of audit and invites stakeholders to consider necessary changes for its evolution
17th February 2021: Mazars, the international audit, tax and advisory firm, today releases the results of its survey of 500 audit users and decision makers from 12 countries in ‘The future of audit: market view - myths, realities and ways forward’.
Mazars announces good 2019/20 results, confirming its strong position on the audit, tax and advisory market
Mazars’ good 2019/20 results confirm its strong position on the audit, tax and advisory market, allowing the group to reaffirm its commitment to shaping a healthier audit industry