After the boom of the last few years, the digital asset ecosystem has managed to position itself as one of the sectors of reference and with an exponential growth forecast. At Grant Thornton, we help our clients to explore all aspects of this technology, to create tailored solutions that bring value to the business and address problems and inefficiencies in the business sector.
The best drivers think ahead, anticipating potential hazards coming down the road and reacting accordingly. They also recognise when the landscape is opening up and they can safely put their foot down. In a similar vein, those with responsibility for driving today’s companies – boards and shareholders alike – need to be focused not just on this week or month, but on the future too.
As most of the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Action Plan is made up of best practice recommendations rather than ‘red line’ requirements, it was always going to be applied electively and in different ways from country to country.
An active deal environment is a vital ingredient for a vibrant economy and an essential growth driver for many businesses. At the heart of every acquisition of an unlisted entity is a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) that defines both the terms of the transaction and the basis for deriving the final purchase consideration.
Family-run organisations make up two-thirds of all businesses around the world. They account for 70%-90% of global GDP every year. Yet despite their economic weight, their failure rate is high.
Blockchain technology already plays a crucial role in the financial services sector. Now interest from other industries is on the rise, says Luis Pastor, IT consulting and innovation Partner, Grant Thornton Spain.
In the push to become transparent, businesses are disclosing vast swathes of information about themselves – yet many are becoming more opaque as a result.