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It's becoming clear that investors increasingly want to understand how companies' operations impact the environment and society, as part of a wider trend towards growing scrutiny. This is highlighted in PwC’s Global Investor Survey 2024, with around three-quarters of investors agreeing that they would moderately or significantly increase their investment in companies that are taking climate-related actions. Read the report to learn more. #Sustainability #GlobalInvestorSurvey

🚀 PwC’s 2024 Global Investor Survey is Out! We gathered insights from 345 investors and analysts across various geographies, asset classes, and investment approaches. Here are the key takeaways: 💡 Optimistic Outlook: Half of the respondents expect the global economy to grow in the coming year. 💡 Diminished Concerns: Only a third of investors now see macroeconomic volatility or inflation as key threats, down from two-thirds two years ago. 💡 Trust in Leadership: About two-thirds of investors trust management boards to make long-term strategic decisions that address shareholder interests. 💡 Agility is Key: More than half of investors believe it’s very or extremely important for companies to reinvent their business models in response to evolving market trends. 💡 Climate Commitment: Over 70% of investors would increase their investment in companies taking climate-related actions. 💡 Governance Matters: Corporate governance is the top non-financial measure investors care about. You can find all the details in the full report: https://pwc.to/4eQk55u #PwC #GlobalInvestorSurvey2024 #InvestorRelations

This week sees the publication of PwC's Global Investor Survey 2024. Investors have told us that they see tech innovation as the key to new value. It's not just about productivity; it's about reinventing business models. Our clients need agile, scalable and dynamic solutions to harness and innovate with tech, and our PwC Managed Services offer can help them achieve just that. Discover insights from our Global Investor Survey 2024 to find out more.  https://pwc.to/3ATy5NR   #GIS24 #globalinvestorsurvey #BusinessModelReinvention Mike McGrath Nikki Parham Meredith Martin Stella Soekhlall Ian McConnell Kieragh Nelson Andrew Thomas Shirley Oguz Jessica Poole Paul Stewart Jamie Houghton

Dun & Bradstreet, a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, today released its Q3 2024 Global Business Optimism Insights report. The latest quarterly report shows increased optimism across all five indices – business, supply chain continuity, financial and investment conditions, and ESG initiatives – for the first time since the launch of the report in Q3 2023. #Optimism #GlobalClimate

As we dive into 2025, there are several trends in the financial planning industry that every adviser should keep an eye on. Staying updated on these trends can help you remain competitive, relevant, and better equipped to serve your clients. Here are some key trends to watch: - Increased Demand for Personalised Financial Advice: Clients are looking for advisers who offer tailored, individual strategies. - Focus on Sustainable Investing: ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) factors are becoming more important for investors. - Tech Integration: Technology will continue to play a crucial role in streamlining processes and improving client engagement. At Abound Paraplanning, we stay current with industry changes, ensuring our paraplanning services align with the latest trends. Let us help you stay ahead in 2025. #Paraplanning #FinancialAdvisers #BusinessGrowth #AboundParaplanning #Finance #BusinessDevelopment #FinancialPlanning #Sydney #Perth #Brisbane #Australia

#CFOs bring unique knowledge of their company’s potential for #resilience and #reinvention based on its financial health. In PwC's June 2024 Pulse Survey - which polled the sentiments of 84 CFOs from #Fortune1000 and private firms - we find finance leaders balancing the need to drive near-term performance with the need to invest for the future. By investing heavily in tech initiatives, focusing on performance improvement and exploring new ways to reach customers, CFOs are bolstering financial foundations to weather economic uncertainty, geopolitical volatility and keep pace with rapidly advancing technology. Gain more insights on how CFOs are looking to keep pace with the future. #DigitalTransformation #Technology #People #Strategy PwC South East Asia Consulting

Precious insights from PwC's Global Investor Survey 2023 continue to shape investor priorities! Key takeaways: 📈 Investors prioritize understanding sustainability and tech adoption. 🤖 AI and emerging tech are top interests, despite risk concerns. 🌱 Sustainability management is crucial, with demand for transparent reporting. 🔍 Investors seek trustworthy information amid a trust deficit. Action points for companies: 1️⃣ Innovate tech adoption to meet investor expectations. 2️⃣ Integrate sustainability for long-term value creation. 3️⃣ Address reporting trust deficit through transparent disclosure. Discover more in the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eCQZ2jrQ #Investing #Sustainability #TechInnovation #PwCInsights

Precious insights from PwC's Global Investor Survey 2023 continue to shape investor priorities! Key takeaways: 📈 Investors prioritize understanding sustainability and tech adoption. 🤖 AI and emerging tech are top interests, despite risk concerns. 🌱 Sustainability management is crucial, with demand for transparent reporting. 🔍 Investors seek trustworthy information amid a trust deficit. Action points for companies: 1️⃣ Innovate tech adoption to meet investor expectations. 2️⃣ Integrate sustainability for long-term value creation. 3️⃣ Address reporting trust deficit through transparent disclosure. Discover more in the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eCQZ2jrQ #Investing #Sustainability #TechInnovation #PwCInsights

Our annual #Global Top 100 Report reveals that the largest four sectors (Technology, Consumer Discretionary, Communication Services and Financials), all grew in excess of 25% in the year, outperforming their benchmarks. Explore #PwC findings to discover the latest changes of the Global Top 100 Companies: https://pwc.to/49LYdWf