Most organisations collect a huge amount of information about their staff, including data on well-being, skills, recruitment and rewards, to name a few areas. However, all too often, this data remains an internal HR tool and is not used to inform business decisions or provide valuable insights.
The European Commission’s proposal to make EU Taxonomy reporting voluntary for companies with turnover below €450 million is a major regulatory change. However, companies should still pay attention to the Taxonomy for several reasons.
The EU Taxonomy is becoming a core element of sustainable finance regulation, setting a common standard for what qualifies as environmentally sustainable activity across the EU. Its influence is expanding through integration into major legislative frameworks such as the SFDR, EBA Pillar 3, and the EU Green Bond Standard.
How does globalization affect global value chains, and what risks and challenges do companies face in terms of transparency, the environment, and human rights?
While most of the recent discussion around the 2025 Omnibus legislative package has focused on its impact on CSRD reporting timelines, it’s important to note that the package also brings major changes to EU Taxonomy reporting obligations. So, what exactly is changing, and what does it mean for companies? Our sustainability expert, Meng Beniard, sheds light on the topic.
When the global economy lurches with every new tariff, supply chain disruption or interest rate shift, long-term financial planning can start to feel more like guesswork than strategy. For financial leaders, mastering forecasting isn't about being exactly right - it's about being ready for what ever might come next. That's where scenario planning and stress-testing come into play. Together, they help organisations stay resilient in a world that changes without warning.
If you’re a CFO, you already know how critical budgeting and forecasting are to your company’s success. You probably also know how stressful and frustrating the process can sometimes be. But where does that stress really come from? And can we reduce it? If you’re still managing budgets primarily in Excel, switching to a modern planning tool could solve more problems than you might expect.
The EU ViDA reforms are set to transform the VAT system in the European Union by prioritising digitalisation. Enacted on 14 April 2025, the reforms will improve compliance, optimise tax collection and reduce the risk of fraud. The first changes will come into effect in July 2030.
Power BI has become a cornerstone of modern business intelligence. It enables users to create interactive reports, connect to various data sources, and visualize insights without extensive technical knowledge. For many organizations, Power BI is the go-to solution for building dashboards, supporting decision-making, and democratising analytics across teams.