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23.04.2012
IPO first quarter activity to kickstart 2012 comeback
After a sustained period of market uncertainty and volatility, the initial public offerings (IPO) market is showing some signs of recovery after a number of high-profile deals completed in the first quarter of 2012.

22.03.2012
Czech bankers are most concerned about uncertain economic outlook and overregulation
Macro-economic risk, regulation and credit risk are the greatest risks facing Czech bankers, according to the latest „Banking Banana Skins“ survey conducted by the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation (CSFI) together with PwC.Petr Kříž, PwC Czech Banking & Capital Markets Leader, comments on the top ten most serious risks for the Czech banking sector.

19.03.2012
Toshiyuki Yamasaki is the new head of PwC Japanese Business Practice in the Czech Republic
As the importance of Japanese business in the Czech Republic has been growing continuously, PwC has decided to strengthen its Japanese Business Practice in the country by appointing Toshiyuki Yamasaki, Senior Manager. Prior to joining PwC Czech Republic, Toshi worked for PwC Japan, USA and Poland.

24.02.2012
Behind the Academy Awards® Tallies for 78 Years and Counting! PwC Preserves Hollywood’s Best Kept Secrets
Nearly half (48%) of the 1258 CEOs polled worldwide believe the global economy will decline even further in the next 12 months, according to PwC’s 15th Annual Global CEO Survey. Just 15% said the global economy will improve during 2012. However, nearly three times as many CEOs are confident in their own companies’ growth prospects for the next 12 months than in the outlook for the global economy, suggesting CEOs believe they have learned how to manage through difficult and volatile economic times.

20.02.2012
Investment incentives expert joins PwC Tax and Legal Services team
PwC Czech Republic Tax and Legal Services team was strengthened at the beginning of February by the addition of Zbyněk Pokorný, Manager specialised in the area of tax incentives. He has 6 years of experience in administration and consultancy on new investment projects under the investment incentives scheme. Prior to joining PwC, Zbyněk worked for the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, most recently as the Head of the Investments Unit.

25.01.2012
CEOs say prospects gloomy for global economy
Nearly half (48%) of the 1258 CEOs polled worldwide believe the global economy will decline even further in the next 12 months, according to PwC’s 15th Annual Global CEO Survey. Just 15% said the global economy will improve during 2012. However, nearly three times as many CEOs are confident in their own companies’ growth prospects for the next 12 months than in the outlook for the global economy, suggesting CEOs believe they have learned how to manage through difficult and volatile economic times.

11.01.2012
Improved prospects for IPOs in 2012 after lacklustre end to 2011
The European market for company floats has suffered a difficult fourth quarter, rounding off a tough year for initial public offerings (IPOs) across the region. In Q4 2011, 78 IPOs raised just €866m, an 81% decrease in offering values compared to Q3 2011 and 83% down year on year, PwC’s latest IPO Watch Europe report has found.