al Australian CEOs getting on with business, despite threats to growth - 20 Jan By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 20:00:00 +1100 CEOs are more optimistic about growth than international counterparts, despite concerns about over-regulation and the Government's response to Australia's fiscal deficit, according to a PwC report launched today. Full Article
al Australian privatisations to headline global power deals in 2015 - 30 Jan By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jan 2015 09:00:00 +1100 The sale of New South Wales' and Queensland's utility assets will be among the most eagerly anticipated power deals globally in 2015, according to a PwC report released today. Full Article
al Australia Must Get to Grips with Asian Century - 12 Feb By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thur, 12 Feb 2015 11:00:00 +1100 If we continue to ignore the rising economic success of our Asian neighbours we will lose our place as a G20 economy by 2030. Full Article
al Australian National Committee for UN Women welcomes partnership with PwC Australia - 17 Feb By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 15:00:00 +1100 PwC Australia is delighted to announce a partnership with The Australian National Committee for UN Women in a joint effort to promote gender equality. Full Article
al Call for renewed government focus on achieving fiscal balance and sustainably cutting the costs of doing business - 17 Feb By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +1100 Governments must apply renewed focus to achieve fiscal balance and sustainably reduce the cost of delivery. Full Article
al Widening Gender Pay Gap sees Australia fall Furthest in Global Rankings: PwC Women in Work Index - 3 Mar By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 3 Mar 2015 09:00:00 +1100 Australia dropped six places to 15th position - the largest drop out of the 27 OECD countries measured. Full Article
al PwC Grows its Social Infrastructure Capability with Appian Group Acquisition - 1 Apr By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 09:00:00 +1100 PwC has acquired infrastructure advisory firm Appian Group, bolstering the firm’s focus on health and social infrastructure, PwC Managing Partner, Deals Sean Gregory announced today. Full Article
al Big City thinking needs Big City analytics: Identifying Sydney's Centres of Gravity - 7 Apr By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2015 09:00:00 +1000 Greater Sydney generates 23% of the Nation's GDP and will be a city of 8 million, up from 4 million, in the next 40 years. Full Article
al Federal Budget 2015: More Carrot less Stick - 6 May By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2015 15:00:00 +1000 Early reports of what is in next Tuesday’s Federal Budget indicate “more carrot and less stick” to help lift productivity and tighten the fiscal gap. Full Article
al Credit growth hits post GFC-high, but margins at all-time low - 7 May By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2015 09:00:00 +1000 Australia’s four major banks delivered combined underlying cash earnings of $15.5 billion for the first-half to March 2015. Full Article
al Navigating the energy 'trilemma' crucial for Australian power and utilities sector - 20 May By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 20 May 2015 09:00:00 +1000 The pace and scale of disruption in the power and utilities sector is happening faster than expected. Full Article
al PwC mentors young leaders from China and Australia on Infrastructure - 28 May By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 28 May 2015 16:00:00 +1000 Young leaders from Australia and China are working together to provide creative solutions to issues facing both countries as part of the China Australia Millennial Project (CAMP). Full Article
al Global Mine 2015: gloves come off as top 40 prepare for brawl - 5 Jun By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 5 Jun 2015 09:00:00 +1000 The global mining industry's fight for value and free cash flow has descended into a brawl, after 2014 saw the world's 40 largest miners ramp up production, slash capital spending, and rein in costs. Full Article
al By 2017 Most Aussie Deals Covered by Free Trade Agreements - 15 Jun By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jun 2015 09:00:00 +1000 The Abbott Government's tough negotiations in an effort to seal an Indian Free Trade Agreement (FTA) next year should see 70 per cent of Australia's two-way trade covered by a free trade agreement. Full Article
al Australian entertainment and media industry must 'have a go' to grow - 15 Jun By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jun 2015 09:00:00 +1000 Australian entertainment and media market is forecast to grow to $43.4 billion by 2019, a compound annual growth rate of 4.2 percent. Full Article
al PwC bolsters Family, Business & Wealth practice - 25 Jun By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thur, 25 Jun 2015 08:45:00 +1000 PwC Australia has appointed David Smorgon OAM as the Executive Chairman of its Family, Business & Wealth practice in Private Clients. Full Article
al Local economy, Local Investment Solutions with Geospacial Economic Modelling - 25 Jun By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thur, 25 Jun 2015 15:00:00 +1000 Unique granular modelling of over 2,000 locations across Australia uncover how fragmented and concentrated our economy is. Full Article
al Australia Improving but far Behind NZ in Leveraging Mature Age Workers - 29 Jun By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jun 2015 11:00:00 +1000 Australia jumped five places to 15th in OECD rankings for employment of mature age workers. Full Article
al PwC backs Australia’s best young STEM innovators with $20,000 seed funding - 1 Jul By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Jul 2015 11:00:00 +1000 Two young Australian innovators are ready to take their ventures to the next level after sharing in $20,000 in seed funding from PwC during a live pitching event held by the Foundation for Young Australians. Full Article
al PwC Australia announces FY15 full year results - 28 Jul By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jul 2015 14:00:00 +1000 PwC Australia today announced its full year results to 30 June 2015 with revenue growth of 10.1% to $1.73b, supported by another year of strong profit growth. Full Article
al PwC Legal continues to grow - 11 Aug By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 11:00:00 +1000 PwC Australia welcomes Murray Deakin as a Partner in PwC Australia’s Tax & Legal Practice to drive further growth in their legal team. Full Article
al Small Business can unlock big growth with the internet: PwC & Google report - 17 Aug By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 10:00:00 +1000 Australian small businesses can unlock an additional $49.2 billion in output over the next ten years by making better use of existing technology, PwC analysis commissioned by Google released today shows. Full Article
al Cyber threats keeping Australian insurers up at night - 31 Aug By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Aug 2015 09:00:00 +1000 Cyber risk, political interference, and macro-economic volatility rank among the top sources of anxiety for Australian insurers, according to a joint PwC and Centre for Financial Innovation (CSFI) report released today. Full Article
al Plan to save the sight of 32,000 Indigenous Australians will generate millions - 1 Sep By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 1 Sep 2015 09:00:00 +1000 The eyesight of more than 32,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people would be saved if the Government invested just $227 million over 10 years, a new report has found. Full Article
al Asia Region Funds Passport reaches critical mass with Japanese sign-up - 14 Sep By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +1000 PwC’s asset management leader, Ken Woo, said Japan’s commitment to creating a regional market for managed funds represents a ‘tipping point’ in terms of momentum for the initiative. Full Article
al Australian corporates keen on JVs in China, but barriers remain - 21 Sep By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 14:00:00 +1000 A new PwC survey has found that 70 per cent of major Australian companies are planning to enter new joint ventures or strategic alliances to drive growth from the Chinese market. Full Article
al Regulatory headaches continue for Australian pharma industry - 23 Sep By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2015 09:00:00 +1000 Regulation, compliance, and price pressure are slowing access to potentially life-saving new medicines, and undermining industry confidence in the current listing process. Full Article
al PwC FY15 global revenues increase 10% to US$ 35.4 billion - 6 Oct By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 8 Oct 2015 11:25:00 +1000 The PwC network reported total global gross revenues of US$35.4 billion for the fiscal year ended on 30 June 2015. Full Article
al Australia making progress on carbon, but more work to do - 12 Oct By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Oct 2015 15:30:00 +1000 Australia will need to nearly double its historic rate of decarbonisation, if it is to meet its goal of a 26 percent decrease in carbon emissions. Full Article
al Obesity to affect one-third of Australians and cost $88b by 2025 - 14 Oct By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Oct 2015 10:30:00 +1000 The economic impact of obesity will reach $87.7 billion and affect one-third of Australians by 2025 based on current trends and without further intervention. Full Article
al Australia and its Allies Do More With Less - 15 Oct By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 10:30:00 +1000 As global challenges increase, Australia’s defence budget is growing, while the US and most other allies have been decreasing their defence resources. Full Article
al Australia behind in getting ahead of digital disruption - 20 Oct By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Oct 2015 11:30:00 +1000 Australia lags behind the world's best corporate performers in all ten indicators of digital intelligence needed to drive financial performance. Full Article
al A Positive and Ambitious Govt Response to Financial System Inquiry - 20 Oct By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Oct 2015 17:30:00 +1000 PwC partner and financial services leader Julie Coates said the Federal Government's response to the Financial System Inquiry Report was encouraging. Full Article
al Australia Tops Asian Region for Cyber Security Risks: Report - 21 Oct By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 17:30:00 +1000 The number of detected cyber security incidents in Australia was the highest worldwide in the last 12 months with an increase of 109 percent, compared to a 38.5 percent increase globally. Full Article
al PwC named a 2015 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality - 6 Nov By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Nov 2015 09:00:00 +1100 PwC Australia is pleased to announce it was selected by The Workplace Gender Equality Agency WGEA as one of 90 organisations in Australia as an Employer of Choice in 2015. Full Article
al Home and away, Australian CEOs bearish on growth - 16 Nov By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Nov 2015 08:00:00 +1100 Australian CEOs are less confident about domestic growth than their regional peers, and less certain of their ability to capture a return in Asia Pacific markets. Full Article
al Violence against women costing Australia $21.7 billion a year - 23 Nov By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Nov 2015 12:00:00 +1100 Violence against women and their children is costing Australia $21.7 billion each year, with Governments carrying more than a third of the cost burden; as shown in the report A high price to pay: the economic case for preventing violence against women. Full Article
al Company Tax Cuts Help The Economy and Real Incomes Grow - 24 Nov By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2015 12:00:00 +0900 If the company tax rate was reduced from 30 to 25 per cent over the next five years gross domestic product (GDP) would grow $291 billion and income tax revenues would generate $4 billion up to the year 2025, PwC modelling released today shows. Full Article
al Make or break year for the future prosperity of Australia - 20 Jan By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 10:00:00 +1100 Australian CEOs are less confident about their companies' growth prospects than a year ago, and less optimistic about growth in the global economy, according to a PwC report released today. Full Article
al Lights out for Australian power deals - 28 Jan By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 10:00:00 +1100 2016 could be the high-water mark for Australian power and renewables deals following a strong year for transactions in 2015, according to PwC's energy, utilities and mining leader Mark Coughlin. Full Article
al PwC invests in the tech talent of tomorrow - 01 Feb By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Feb 2016 10:00:00 +1100 Twenty tech entrepreneurs have been chosen for a new accelerator program run by PwC and backed by some of Australia's largest corporates that aims to rapidly scale Australia's most promising science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education initiatives. Full Article
al PwC Australia appoints Luke Sayers as CEO through to 2020 - 15 Feb By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Feb 2016 10:00:00 +1100 Chairman of the Board of Partners of PwC Australia, Michael Happell, has announced that Luke Sayers will continue as Chief Executive Officer of the Australian firm for a further four years. Full Article
al PwC renews calls for STEM specialists in primary schools - 04 Mar By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +1100 Providing every primary school in the country with access to at least one specialist science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teacher could be possible if teachers are incentivised to acquire STEM specialisations and collaboration between schools is prioritised. Full Article
al Australia's Slide on Female Economic Empowerment Continues - 07 Mar By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +1100 Australia has fallen back to pre-2007 performance on female economic empowerment with one of the biggest annual declines among OECD countries according to PwC's annual Women in Work index. Full Article
al Plebiscite could cost Australian economy $525 million - 14 Mar By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +1100 A standalone plebiscite with a compulsory vote on marriage equality could cost the Australian economy $525 million according to modelling released by PwC Australia today. Full Article
al Time for Australian oil and gas players to think bigger - 11 Apr By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +1100 Australian oil and gas companies will need to think bigger and embrace customers in Asia, rapidly evolve their business models, and become much more responsive to emerging trends, if they are to thrive in a challenging new global marketplace. Full Article
al Boomer businesses blocking next gen's digital ambitions - 12 Apr By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +1100 Australia's next generation of family business leaders is more confident and better prepared for senior roles than two years ago, but is also experiencing more challenges, both inside the firm and in the wider business landscape. Full Article
al PwC and NAB join forces to help Australian microbusiness - 12 Apr By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +1100 PwC and NAB have teamed up to help self-employed and microbusiness customers operating in an emerging more flexible economy to manage their GST requirements. Full Article
al The social purpose market in Australia - 28 Apr By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +1100 Every year Australia spends more than half a trillion dollars on social purpose goods and services directed at health, welfare and education, almost one third of the nation's GDP. Full Article
al Major banks results: cash earnings down but fundamentally still strong - 5 May By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 05 May 2016 10:00:00 +1100 Australias four major banks delivered combined cash earnings of $14.9 billion for the first half to March 2016. Full Article