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Cambodia is poised for growth, requiring infrastructure investment to reach potential: PwC report

Cambodia is poised for growth, requiring infrastructure investment to reach potential: PwC report

PwC launches new report to help investors navigate infrastructure investment opportunities in Cambodia
Cambodia is on an upward trajectory of high growth and aims to reach a middle income country status by 2050. Despite a global slowdown in trade due to the pandemic, Cambodia’s exports increased by 16.7% USD17.2bn. This double-digit percentage year-on-year growth in trade has been the main dri

ESG-focused institutional investment seen soaring 84% globally to US$33.9 trillion in 2026, making up 21.5% of assets under management: PwC report

ESG-focused institutional investment seen soaring 84% globally to US$33.9 trillion in 2026, making up 21.5% of assets under management: PwC report

For immediate release - Singapore, 13 October 2022 – Asset managers globally are expected to increase their ESG-related assets under management (AuM) to US$33.9tn by 2026, from US$18.4tn in 2021. With a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9%, ESG assets are on pace to constitute 21.5% of total global AuM in less than 5 years. In Asia Pacific, 80% of the asset managers surveyed plan

PwC welcomes 11 new partners in Singapore

PwC welcomes 11 new partners in Singapore

For immediate release - Singapore, 1 July 2022 - PwC is pleased to welcome 11 new partners to our partnership in Singapore. We are excited to have this diverse group lead our teams in the new financial year as we look forward to working together to make change happen and reimagine the possible with our people and our clients.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way businesses work, and have

PwC report: One in five in Singapore workers looking to switch jobs over next 12 months

PwC report: One in five in Singapore workers looking to switch jobs over next 12 months

Employees seek fairer financial rewards, greater transparency, job fulfilment and hybrid working arrangements
Only 12% of Singapore employee surveyed strongly agree that their jobs are fulfilling 29% say they will likely ask for a pay raise; only 31% say they are fairly rewarded More than half express concerns around lack of learning and upskilling opportunities Approximately half of workers i

COVID-19 proves to be double-edged sword for family businesses in Asia Pacific and Asean: PwC

COVID-19 proves to be double-edged sword for family businesses in Asia Pacific and Asean: PwC

PwC’s NextGen Survey 2022 Asia Pacific and ASEAN highlights
43% of the next generation of family business leaders surveyed in Asia Pacific are more committed to their business than before the pandemic 67% recognise that their business has a responsibility to fight climate change and its related consequences Only 12% say they emphasise cyber security and privacy as a priority for their family b

Translating sustainability and climate commitments into action: PwC and NUS Asia Pacific sustainability reporting study reveals what’s next for businesses

Translating sustainability and climate commitments into action: PwC and NUS Asia Pacific sustainability reporting study reveals what’s next for businesses

84% of companies reported climate change as a sustainability issue, but less than half demonstrated integrating climate risks and measures in their operations Disclosures on sustainability training and the linkage of the environment, social and corporate governance (ESG) performance to leaders’ remuneration can be improved Significant opportunities remain for companies to build greater trust with

The race to digital money is on – PwC’s 2022 CBDC Global Index shows which central banks are in the lead

The race to digital money is on – PwC’s 2022 CBDC Global Index shows which central banks are in the lead

For immediate release - SINGAPORE, 5 April 2022 – The future of money is digital. It is estimated that more than 80% of central banks are considering launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC) or have already done so* The 2022 PwC CBDC Global Index analyses and ranks the top retail and wholesale CBDC projects. The Index evaluates the current stage of CBDC project development also taking int

PwC’s response to Singapore Budget 2022

PwC’s response to Singapore Budget 2022


For immediate release - Singapore, 18 February 2022 – The following comments are responses from PwC Singapore on the Singapore Budget 2022:

"Leading enterprises through transformation in times of disruption like what we are experiencing today, requires new and different leadership skills. Leaders will need to navigate through complexities and ambiguity, without necessarily having all th

PwC Singapore’s Budget 2022 proposals to support Singapore’s growth as an Active economy, Beautiful society and Clean environment

PwC Singapore’s Budget 2022 proposals to support Singapore’s growth as an Active economy, Beautiful society and Clean environment

Growing Singapore as a vibrant hub for sustainability and carbon services Investing growth in HealthTech and the New Health Economy Helping companies mitigate cybersecurity and data security risks
Singapore, 11 January 2022 – Ahead of the Singapore Budget 2022, PwC Singapore has released its Proposals for Budget 2022. These recommendations have been provided to the Ministry of Finance for con

PwC announces establishment of Audit Advisory Board in Singapore

PwC announces establishment of Audit Advisory Board in Singapore

Singapore, 15 December 2021 - PwC Singapore today announced the establishment of an Audit Advisory Board that will provide guidance and challenge related to transparency and audit quality at the firm. The Board will be officially effective on 1 January 2022.
The Board currently consists of two independent members who will advise the firm on a range of matters including PwC’s audit systems and p

PwC launches Asia Pacific Centre for Sustainability Excellence in Singapore

PwC launches Asia Pacific Centre for Sustainability Excellence in Singapore

Centre officially launched by Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Centre aims to support organisations across Asia Pacific in achieving ESG excellence across decarbonisation, managing climate risk, sustainable finance and investment, sustainability report and assurance, etc. Singapore Low Carbon Network also launched in support of the Singapore Green Plan 2030

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Upbeat Sentiment and Undeployed Capital Prop-Up APAC’s Recovery, says ULI’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate® Report. Tokyo Overtakes Singapore as Top-Ranked Investment Prospect

Upbeat Sentiment and Undeployed Capital Prop-Up APAC’s Recovery, says ULI’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate® Report. Tokyo Overtakes Singapore as Top-Ranked Investment Prospect

SINGAPORE (24 November 2021) – Upbeat sentiment and the growing glut of undeployed capital are expected to provide a lifeline to the strong revival of Asia Pacific’s real estate markets next year, according to the 2022 Emerging Trends in Real Estate ® Asia Pacific report. The 16th edition of the regional real estate forecast report is jointly published by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) – the world

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