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Experts from Baker Tilly have welcomed new diversity quotas for UK companies, but warn there are still major challenges for firms to meet them.

New sustainability reporting directives are considered to be key to the European Commission’s carbon neutral ambitions, but experts say it remains uncertain how they will be implemented and how mergers and acquisitions will be impacted.

Bringing production closer to home is emerging as a solution for many major companies headquartered in Western Europe, but what are the costs of doing business?

Foreign investors are pouring pressure onto Spanish real estate, increasing tension between tenants and landlords even as the government moves to slow the rapidly increasing cost of housing.

NFTs are shifting from a buzzword to business model, but there are key considerations that have to be addressed by brands.

As cryptocurrencies and NFT trading shift towards the mainstream, a push is emerging to regulate the energy use of the underlying blockchain infrastructure.

As employees continue to embrace working from outside of the office, it is becoming increasingly challenging to ensure workers are paid appropriately.

As the energy crisis worsens, what are the challenges for the electric vehicles market – and for the automotive sector more generally?

If anger over vaccine mandates, lockdowns and other restrictions boils over into the office, what strategies should be in place to handle the situation?

The escalating war in Ukraine and the fallout across European nations and economies threatens to take the steam out of the M&A market, according to Baker Tilly experts.

Baker Tilly’s annual M&A market update revealed a remarkable 77 percent increase in the annual global cross-border deal value in 2021.

Businesses continue to innovate to mitigate disruptions caused by Omicron, as the crisis shifts from pandemic to endemic.

A decision to allow tourism during the pandemic was fraught with risk — but this sector is now paying economic dividends for Mexico.

Rapid advancements in manufacturing technology could save a global shipping industry teetering near the brink of collapse.

Baker Tilly’s experts look at what 2022 holds, and how importers and exporters can mitigate risk.

Venture capital and online gaming don’t seem to be an obvious match. But for one investor, an initial curiosity became a significant opportunity.

As the esports market explodes, Baker Tilly US is helping colleges in North America score points in student engagement, recruitment, and retention.

Global attention has been focused on climate change action, but it will take more than goodwill for industries to reduce their emissions footprint.

COP26 marks a watershed moment for the race to save the world from the worst of global warming — and industry will be expected to step up. 

The role of ESG in M&A  continues to grow — not only affecting what companies are targets but raising the risk profile of some locations.

Baker Tilly’s latest cross-border M&A report shows dealmakers undeterred by the pandemic and ambitious for cross-border M&A deals.

Changes in UK rules for SPACs should make London more competitive — but they are not for everyone, writes MHA UK’s Robin Stevens.

Ransomware attacks are escalating – it’s a criminal industry already worth billions and it’s only going to get worse. Baker Tilly examines how best to prepare.

A Caribbean recovery is being driven by non-banks, including the offices of high-net-worth individuals, and private equity. Baker Tilly explores the drivers.

For investors and dealmakers looking to spur companies on to growth in the rocky recovery from COVID-19, there’s one ingredient that matters more than all others: digital transformation.

These blank-cheque juggernauts are looking to less saturated markets to complete deals but will the hype sustain them?

Employee or contractor? The status of workers is literally a taxing question. What do potential investors need to consider in their due diligence?

Shipping delays and container shortages are putting supply chains under enormous pressure. How are different markets adapting with freight challenges?

The UK is looking to re-establish at least eight freeports – will they deliver the economic hit the UK is hoping for?

As moves towards digital currency gather speed, businesses need to prepare for a world that transacts in digital dollars.

The tide is turning for investments considered purely on financial terms, as new research confirms the rising importance of ESG to dealmakers.

Business has not been same since airlines were grounded by the pandemic. It’s crucial that corporate travel gets moving again.

Coal is rapidly becoming uncompetitive as an electricity fuel source in Poland. That has blown the door wide open for renewable energy.

Spain has taken the global lead in legislating that delivery riders are employees of the platforms they work with, not independent contractors.

While many businesses are conscious of their operational impact on the environment, the impact of supply chain emissions is becoming clearer.

For companies returning to ‘normal’ operations, helping bereaved and traumatised employees readjust becomes the next great challenge presented by the pandemic.

With the US back at the negotiating table, the OECD is pushing on with ambitious plans for a framework to tax the digital giants.

With more people confined to their community, local convenience stores have boomed. Are the good times sustainable for business owners?

After an abysmal first half for M&A in 2020, dealmakers roared back into action. But will the momentum be sustained? We look at what a strong M&A finish means for 2021.

As ecommerce rapidly expanded, so too did pressure on warehouses and distribution channels. How are retailers handling the growing pains?

Shopping has changed during the pandemic as e-commerce exploded in places it had rarely been seen. Baker Tilly’s experts examine the new retail landscape.

Businesses hope a COVID-19 vaccine will fast-track a return to normal but legal questions remain over insisting employees are immunized.

Local travel is seen as a poor cousin to overseas arrivals – will staycations be enough to keep tourist-focused economies turning?

The Atlantic Bubble showed that tourism and business confidence could thrive if people felt safe from COVID-19.

As businesses battle the impact of COVID-19, it’s important to adopt appropriate measures now, for

Clarity of Purpose acts as a powerful catalyst for positive change. How can business owners

Pressure is nothing new in hospitality but the stop and go of lockdown is testing the mettle of business owners like never before.

Neil Hughes looks to a framework he developed ten years earlier following Ireland’s 2008/9 financial crash to help position businesses on the road to recover.

The biggest wealth transfer in history is underway. But future high net worth individuals need more than a portfolio rundown.

The Bahamas’ $3 billion tourism industry was crippled when visitors vanished. How can data make the sector more robust?

What really draws in visitors? A Caribbean island uncovered some surprising insights when it dived into its tourism data.

What does the second lockdown mean for business?

Many dealmakers are optimistic about Asia-Pacific’s prospects for the remainder of 2020 and early 2021.

Dealmakers fear security issues pose a cross-border M&A risk in Asia Pacific, as governments voice concerns about overseas influences.

The more things change, the less the word change has meaning. Mindsets must be geared to evolution, writes Donal Laverty.

In the GFC, boards turned to the CFO to help navigate turbulent times. During Covid-19, though, it’s the HR team in the spotlight.

Changes to Austria’s benefit-in-kind tax rules and green technology incentives have grabbed the attention of some employers, writes Günther Stenico.

Electric vehicle incentives are increasing, as stimulus packages are ushered in to revive economies that have slowed during COVID-19 lockdowns.

Car manufacturers once owned the customer but for electric vehicles, it may no longer be the case. The next move could be decisive.

First and foremost a human tragedy, COVID-19 is also having a growing impact on the global economy.

As COVID-19 continues to rip through some of America’s biggest cities, its effect is being felt far beyond the more than 150,000 Americans confirmed infected.

The steps businesses take now will play a pivotal role in determining how they emerge from the shadow of COVID-19.

Baker Tilly Ireland’s Neil Hughes looks at why securing the support of your employees is even more crucial in times of crisis.

COVID-19 is making many companies change the way they work, but for companies with employees working cross-border, these changes may have implications in relation to tax and social security obligations.

While there are many reasons why a company will struggle to overcome a crisis, failure is often rooted in a lack of cash.

In the midst of a crisis, operating cost control strategies are imperative.

The coronavirus crisis was a storm front that grew quickly and struck fiercely, leaving global

The combined firm fortifies its capabilities, expands its national footprint and secures Top 10 ranking.

There has been a surge of interest in golden visas, which is being welcomed despite concerns about misuse.

Baker Tilly network member Cherry Bekaert strengthens its presence in the Atlanta market with the

Dealmakers expect many will scale back M&A although private capital is tapped to remain active as investors look to deploy cash reserves.

M&A in North America has been moving at a glacial speed. What will drive a turnaround in 2020?

Some 1.7 billion adults are without a bank account. With COVID-19 accelerating moves to a cashless society, financial inclusion is key.

As the waves of dealmaking start to increase, there are opportunities but also new risks and challenges.

Baker Tilly Zimbabwe continues to build its local network with addition of HR consulting firm, LoriMak Africa.

The lessons learned from working remotely — and the positive spin-offs of lockdowns — should not be lost.

With many homes now a workplace, how will commercial property perform when lockdowns lift?

European dealmakers expected 2020 to be rough for M&A but COVID-19 has all but crushed any remaining confidence.

With some cannabis companies near breaking point, the demand for tax revenue could be a lifeline in the post-COVID world.

As the coronavirus crisis persists, some countries are beginning to plan a staged reopening. What changes should business expect?

Industries are hurting as the world grapples with the evolving COVID-19 crisis. What actions are governments and banks taking?

Cannabis has rapidly grown into a $15 billion industry but there are plenty of pitfalls in this emerging market.

Demand is growing for electric vehicles as drivers take the high road. How critical are incentives for keeping this emerging sector moving?

Rarely has a new disease made such a dramatic arrival. Baker Tilly’s experts examine what businesses must do to keep calm and carry on.

Five generations working alongside each other. What does that mean for managing talent?

Businesses are seeking expert advice to navigate uncertain times. It’s a trend that has forced a change in the way accounting firms work.

Amid the chaos of geopolitical events and economic uncertainty, how do dealmakers feel about their ability to get deals done?

Respondents overwhelmingly agree that M&A will pick up in the year ahead and 71% say they will expand their cross-border investments.

As the US and China trade conflict rolls on, uncertainty around tariffs and how they impact bottom lines is adding an extra level of complexity to transactions in the manufacturing sector.

Much like in romance, M&A matchmakers face an unenviable proposition: get it right and it’s a thing of beauty, get it wrong and the inevitable result is a messy situation without any winners.