(c) 2007 PricewaterhouseCoopers. PricewaterhouseCoopers refers to the network of member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, each of which is a separate and independent legal entity. All rights reserved. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/home.nsf/docid/36ed94e5e50aacc580257172002aeea7?WT.ac=RSS News by PricewaterhouseCoopers Russia en-us http://www.pwc.com/images/topnav/pwc.gif http://www.pwc.com/extweb/home.nsf/docid/36ed94e5e50aacc580257172002aeea7?WT.ac=RSS Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:53:12 GMT http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/361B773C9FE8F6DC802574B20052001E?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/361B773C9FE8F6DC802574B20052001E Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:53:12 GMT Producers in emerging regions post promising financial results; European and Canadian producers impacted by market forces. Results for Western Europe, USA, Canada, Latin America and Emerging Asia. http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/A67FDAECACA808F3802574B2005202E4?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/A67FDAECACA808F3802574B2005202E4 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:51:18 GMT The world’s 100 largest forest, paper and fibre-based packaging products companies posted mixed financial results in 2007, reflecting the significantly different business and economic situations across regions. According to the PricewaterhouseCoopers 11th annual Global Forest, Paper and Packaging Industry Survey the three top regions in terms of return on capital employed (ROCE), a key measure of performance, were: Latin America (7.8%), Emerging Asia (7.3%) and the US (5.5%). http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/F114C21D4F98B2ED802574AD00256C94?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/F114C21D4F98B2ED802574AD00256C94 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:30:30 GMT August 22, 2008 - PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) today released a new publication containing in-depth analysis of new technology trends that are reshaping the way companies are doing business as they face a rapidly-changing business landscape. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/ED00305726C8D717802574AB001FB67A?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/ED00305726C8D717802574AB001FB67A Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:40:30 GMT Global automotive M&A deal volume in the first half of 2008 remains relatively strong based on data analyzed by PricewaterhouseCoopers: the market still appears to be on course to exceed 500 closed deals for the tenth of the past eleven years, as was anticipated in Drive Value, PricewaterhouseCoopers' 2007 Automotive M&A insights publication. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/29FA0E335A50687280257372003D70B3?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/29FA0E335A50687280257372003D70B3 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:54:02 GMT We are glad to present a series of industry supplements to the 2007 PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Economic Crime Survey. The supplements for the following industries are available: Chemicals industry, engineering and construction industry, industrial manufacturing industry, retal and consumer industry, transportation and logistics industry. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/61C8DAE5DC857F17802574A9002C4735?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/61C8DAE5DC857F17802574A9002C4735 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:14:31 GMT The PricewaterhouseCoopers report ‘Making sense of a complex world: Acconting of handsets and subscriber acquisition costs’ considers the accounting issues related to the provision of handsets by mobile network operators. The first in a series of discussion papers aimed at providing a principles-based framework to help operators in their analysis of IFRS guidelines. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/8E96BA1AB638CA2A802574A3003B9D0A?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/8E96BA1AB638CA2A802574A3003B9D0A Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:07:18 GMT We are glad to present you new issue of “International Arbitration:Corporate attitudes and practices 2008”. PricewaterhouseCoopers is pleased to sponsor additional research by the School of International Arbitration, Queen Mary, University of London to obtain empirical and qualitative data into the perceptions and experience of corporations in enforcing arbitral awards and settling their disputes more generally, both before and after awards had been handed down. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncevents.nsf/docid/9F57E396EF83F060802574A3003F4417?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncevents.nsf/docid/9F57E396EF83F060802574A3003F4417 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:46:18 GMT On 28–30 October 2008 Adam Smith Conference will hold the annual event on Pulp and Paper in Russia and the CIS at the Marriott Hotel in Vienna. PricewaterhouseCoopers will sponsor 2 sessions of the conference and will be represented by speakers Alexei Ivanov, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers Russia, and Loren Gerlach, Senior Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers UK. The conference is traditionally considered as the foremost platform for the key players in the forestry, pulp and paper industry in the region. Distinguished speakers representing leading Russian and international companies will provide in-depth presentations on the most significant developments in the Russian pulp and paper industry. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/3D4F89EE6297E4C7802574A2002F8FA3?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/3D4F89EE6297E4C7802574A2002F8FA3 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:47:21 GMT The PricewaterhouseCoopers report From Dressing Rooms to Conference Rooms: the risks and rewards in funding sports stadia, examines the longer term effects of stadium development on attendance and performance, while detailing the growing trend of public sector investment into these venues. A report by PricewaterhouseCoopers revealed today over £3bn is planned to increase spectator seating, expand the range of facilities, and to provide wider regeneration benefits at sports grounds across the UK. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/37D6A619E60A0BBC8025749F0034C408?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/37D6A619E60A0BBC8025749F0034C408 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:16:07 GMT PricewaterhouseCoopers’ latest IPO Watch Europe survey, tracking volume and value of IPOs on Europe’s main stock exchanges, shows a significant fall in activity in the second quarter of 2008, as compared with the same quarter in the previous year, in terms of both volume and value of IPOs. http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/92B16C0FCEC325628025749C00440170?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/92B16C0FCEC325628025749C00440170 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:57:53 GMT Vedomosti, the leading business newspaper in Russia, announces a large-scale project: ranking of Russian business corporate charity. The project will be implemented jointly with the audit and consulting company PricewaterhouseCoopers. http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/B23D6CA85A7EA7348025749C003BA6EE?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/B23D6CA85A7EA7348025749C003BA6EE Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:56:10 GMT We are pleased to announce the launch of the second edition of “Flying High”, a review of M&A activity and key trends within the global A&D sector. Last year’s review of M&A activity concluded that the total value of disclosed transactions in the sector in 2006 was comfortably the highest since 2000. 2007 saw disclosed transactions totalling nearly $31bn, confirming our view that the industry remains strong despite recent downturns in other sectors. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/CC393129CFC1E46C8025749600488577?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/CC393129CFC1E46C8025749600488577 Wed, 30 July 2008 18:39:50 GMT Total forest, paper and packaging (FPP) deal values increased to US$27.6bn in 2007, up US$1.9bn on 2006, according to the PricewaterhouseCoopers Branching Out report. Deal values reached US$11.8bn in the first quarter of 2008, although the outlook for the rest of this year is more uncertain. Private equity has continued to play a key role in deals particularly in North America. New dealmakers have also emerged on the scene, such as New Zealand’s Rank Group. Yet the main deal story is the lack of significant — and urgently needed — consolidation deals in Europe. The FPP industry is at the heart of the drive towards sustainable development and we are seeing new investment trends reflecting this. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/D2A8AAFE234A538880257496002CDE57?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/D2A8AAFE234A538880257496002CDE57 Wed, 30 July 2008 12:35:12 GMT “Branching out” reviews in detail 2007 deal activity in the forestry, paper and fibre packaging sectors, along with the first quarter of 2008, and examines several key new investment themes. The publication also focuses on deal activity by key regions, the success of deals and considers the likely outlook for industry consolidation. http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/E2929B715FCAE48D802574940028EAC7?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/E2929B715FCAE48D802574940028EAC7 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:08:46 GMT Three of the countries in the Central and Eastern Europe region have made significant steps towards regional and global economic integration. Serbia in April and Bosnia and Herzegovina in June signed the Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the European Union, and Ukraine became a member of the World Trade Organisation in May. See the latest issue of CEE Tax Notes for the recent changes. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/CA112AA45B4F05398025749000310553?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/CA112AA45B4F05398025749000310553 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:13:38 GMT Early in July, a group of nine partners from PricewaterhouseCoopers Russia (PwC) ascended Elbrus, Europe's highest mountain, in a fundraising effort for the charity foundation Downside Up. Downside Up focuses on improving the quality of life for children with Down syndrome. This initiative enabled us to raise over 2 million roubles for the foundation. This money will help provide children with Down syndrome with adequate education; it will also be allocated to help support their families. http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/91BDA984622F688C802574900024D0CD?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/91BDA984622F688C802574900024D0CD Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:25:08 GMT Pharma 2020: Virtual R&D — Which path will you take?, the second paper in the PricewaterhouseCoopers Pharma 2020 series, explores how pharma companies could dramatically improve the R&D productivity. It contends that by 2020 the R&D process may be shortened by two-thirds, success rates may dramatically increase, and clinical trial costs could be cut substantially. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/3AE118D345FFFA648025747900410664?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/3AE118D345FFFA648025747900410664 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:21:29 GMT A CITY-FM programme “Private money” with Denis Korolev, Senior Manager, Financial Services Advisory (in Russian) is now available on the “Customer Experience Index–2008: Who is Winning the Retail Banking Race in Russia” survey page. http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/7F6346969230D5E88025748F0040A0BD?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/7F6346969230D5E88025748F0040A0BD Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:18:30 GMT This publication, which is written primarily with retail and consumer companies in mind, will help clarify the impact of the IFRIC 13 interpretation, paving the way for a smooth transition. http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/1EA912C9CD560E098025748800422F56?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/1EA912C9CD560E098025748800422F56 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:36:33 GMT Against the background of an ever tougher risk environment and growing demands from investors, regulators and rating agencies, PricewaterhouseCoopers says that many insurers and other financial services organisations are asking questions about the effectiveness of ERM and its ability to deliver a return on investment or meet the expectations of stakeholders. Good progress has been made in terms of developing and implementing ERM capabilities amongst insurers. More than 90% of survey respondents have ERM programmes in place and see it as an opportunity to improve decision-making and increase shareholder value. ERM is also clearly a boardroom priority across the industry, (66% strongly agree and 23% slightly agree), with some 40% of respondents stating that their firm has a board-level ERM committee. The role of the chief risk officer (CRO) is also gaining in stature with around 60% of firms saying that their CRO communicates directly with the board on at least some risk management issues. http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/20F6256A5E4601A080257486003C5BF9?WT.ac=RSS http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/ncpressrelease.nsf/docid/20F6256A5E4601A080257486003C5BF9 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:19:52 GMT The Aerospace and defence sector deals remain buoyant according to ‘Flying High — Aerospace and Defence M&A’ by PricewaterhouseCoopers. The total value of disclosed transactions for 2007 reached nearly $31bn, up from $29.2bn in 2006. International deals came back strongly with total deal value more than trebling to $14.4bn.