Changes to the Microsoft Partner Program In dynamic operating environments where participants are always seeking their own competitive advantage, investment in partner-to-partner engagements makes sense for ICT Managed Service Providers...
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Since the implementation of the JSE’s Auditor Accreditation model in 2009, the landscape of financial reporting has experienced a continuous evolution. From the introduction of International Standard on Quality Control...
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According to recent studies, there is evidence to suggest that succession planning is not always given the necessary attention, particularly at the board level. The lack of focus on succession...
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Sector Outlook The business services sector encompasses a diverse profile of businesses, all of which provide some form of service to other companies. These services include consulting, facilities management, waste...
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In February 2023, South Africa was greylisted by global financial crime watchdog the Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”) for not fully complying with international standards around the prevention of money laundering,...
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Industry Outlook Accelerating at a CAGR of 11%, the global sports betting market, a sub sector of the casino and gambling industry, is anticipated to expand by USD 144 billion...
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Industry Outlook Despite the slowdown in the second half of 2022, deal activity is expected to pick up in 2023, as over 2,000 transactions were announced during 2022. M&A activity...
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Utilities Industry Transition The industry is experiencing an increasing demand for alternative power sources As more residential and commercial consumers migrate from conventional postpaid metering to prepaid metering in line...
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Overview: Alternative Digital Payment Platform Africa's expanding use of technology is giving venture capitalists fascinating new opportunities. The demand for a wide range of cutting-edge services is being driven by...
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Global Sector Outlook A tumultuous time might be in store for the global wealth and asset management industry in the year ahead. Higher interest rates coupled with higher inflation is...
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Global Sector Outlook 2022 proved to be a stellar year for M&A in the global fintech sector. After a nearly record-breaking 2021, deal activity and valuations remained high throughout the...
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Global Sector Outlook The African Financial Services sector proved to be more resilient compared to the rest of the world. M&A activity in the global financial services sector has been...
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M&A activity among pharmaceutical and life sciences companies is expected to rebound in 2023 despite economic headwinds. Sector Outlook The global pharmaceutical sector experienced unprecedented volatility during recent years. As...
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Industry Outlook The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had a positive effect on M&A activity in the global Healthcare sector. After an initial slowdown in 2020, 2021 saw record activity...
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Higher levels of global trade & increased profits have led to an increase in M&A activity during 2021 & the first half of 2022. The health of the global logistics...
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Industry Outlook As the global economy began recovering from the pandemic in the second half of 2020, the metals and mining sector benefited from rebounding commodity prices. Demand for most...
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Global health trends are ever evolving and consumers are becoming more cognisant of their diet and environmental awareness. The increase in demand for organic food produce across the world has...
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The South African Food & Beverage industry continues to be dominated by strategic buyers which accounted for approximately 87% of all completed transactions year-to-date. The South African Food & Beverage...
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South African based Merchantec Capital congratulates Southern Palladium Limited on its successful primary listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). The...
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South Africa’s Chemical Industry The Chemical & Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA) reported that the chemical industry contributes in the region of 4% to the country’s GDP and 23% to total...
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