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PwC’s response to Singapore Budget 2024 on 16 February

PwC’s response to Singapore Budget 2024 on 16 February

For immediate release - Singapore, 16 Feb 2024 – The following comments are responses from PwC Singapore on the Singapore Budget 2024:
“The move to introduce a Refundable Investment Credit (RIC) regime is very wise. Singapore needs to remain competitive to continue to attract foreign direct investment. A RIC that is aligned with global standards will enable us to continue attracting high value

PwC Singapore's Budget 2024 proposals call for support to uplift businesses, operationalise sustainability and extend care to employees

PwC Singapore's Budget 2024 proposals call for support to uplift businesses, operationalise sustainability and extend care to employees

Singapore can accelerate climate action by giving a leg up to help companies operate more sustainably, and strengthen its food resilience by enabling more economic viability in urban farming A thriving workforce starts with well-supported employees, more care can be extended to Singapore employees In the age of global minimum tax, Singapore can sustain its attractiveness as an international busi

Prioritising audit quality, transparency, accountability and talent development in ushering in a new era of audit: PwC’s transparency report 2023

Prioritising audit quality, transparency, accountability and talent development in ushering in a new era of audit: PwC’s transparency report 2023

For immediate release - SINGAPORE, 11 December 2023 – Today, PwC Singapore launches its Transparency Report, for the financial year ended 30 June 2023 (FY23).
Building on The New Equation strategy, the firm sets its sights on ushering in a new era of audit, leveraging its human-led and tech-enabled approach to deliver impactful and quality audit outcomes. The report highlights the firm’s commi

New Asia Pacific study reveals overall progress in sustainability reporting but critical gaps remain; PwC and NUS Business School

New Asia Pacific study reveals overall progress in sustainability reporting but critical gaps remain; PwC and NUS Business School

Overall rise in disclosure of identified climate-related risks and/or opportunities in companies’ sustainability reporting from 77% in 2021 to 88% in 2022 Companies in most jurisdictions do well in having ESG targets (92%), but only 51% are disclosing net zero targets and only 42% have net zero targets based on the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) framework. Only 16% reported having their

PwC launches Asia Pacific Marketplace to help clients accelerate digital transformation

PwC launches Asia Pacific Marketplace to help clients accelerate digital transformation

For immediate release - Singapore, 9 May 2023 – Digital transformation for businesses is more than a buzzword. However, the question is no longer whether digital can provide value, but rather how it can increase resilience and agility, and reduce cybersecurity and data privacy risk in an increasingly complex business and operating environment.
In response, PwC has embraced an asset-based servic

PwC’s response to Singapore Budget 2023

PwC’s response to Singapore Budget 2023

For immediate release - Singapore, 14 Feb 2023 – The following comments are responses from PwC Singapore on the Singapore Budget 2023:

“The Government has not only ‘sweetened’ the GST vouchers and Assurance Package but also showered additional “love” in the form of various one-off support measures such as Cost-of-Living special payments and U-Save rebates to address the concerns over rising

PwC’s response to Singapore Budget 2023

PwC’s response to Singapore Budget 2023

For immediate release - Singapore, 14 February 2023 – The following comments are responses from PwC Singapore on the Singapore Budget 2023:
“The Government has not only ‘sweetened’ the GST vouchers and Assurance Package but also showered additional “love” in the form of various one-off support measures such as Cost-of-Living special payments and U-Save rebates to address the concerns over risin

PwC’s transparency report reaffirms firm’s commitment to audit quality, sustainability and upskilling

PwC’s transparency report reaffirms firm’s commitment to audit quality, sustainability and upskilling

For immediate release - Singapore, 15 November 2022 – Today, PwC Singapore launches its Transparency Report, for the financial year ended 30 June 2022 (FY22), showcasing the firm’s commitment to maintaining audit quality and transparency. The report describes the policies, systems and processes for ensuring audit quality; the results of key quality monitoring programmes and reviews; and the firm’s

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

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

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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Global carbon pricing could pay for itself while cutting emissions by 12%, says new report from PwC and the World Economic Forum

Global carbon pricing could pay for itself while cutting emissions by 12%, says new report from PwC and the World Economic Forum

Singapore, 3 November 2021 - An international carbon price floor (ICPF) for carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions could spur greater emissions reduction to help address the global climate crisis. But how big are the emissions reductions it would create? And how would it impact the global economy?
A new report by PwC and the World Economic Forum, “Climate Ambition: Analysis of

PwC’s climate targets validated by SBTi

PwC’s climate targets validated by SBTi

SBTi Validation Affirms PwC’s approach and timeline to achieve net zero 2030 commitment Commitment includes a 50% absolute reduction in business travel emissions
Singapore, September 8, 2021 — Today, PwC announced it received validation for its science-based targets and reaffirmed its commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.
The Science Based Targets initiati

PwC Singapore reveals details of new strategy: The New Equation

PwC Singapore reveals details of new strategy: The New Equation

S$50 million investment over the next five years Commitments include new ESG Centre of Excellence in Singapore Expansion of capabilities will include new hires and upskilling of partners and staff in areas like ESG, digital transformation, among others

Singapore, 1 July 2021 — Today, PwC Singapore unveiled details of the local strategy and commitments as part of The New Equation, PwC’s la