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For years, Cyprus has spoken about resilience. We say the economy is holding up, that growth remains solid, that public finances are improving and that the country continues to attract international business. All of that is true. But under the current geopolitical conditions, those facts on their own are no longer enough.
On 7 May 2026, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published the final report on amending the Guidelines on the application of the definition of default under Article 178 of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 (CRR), following the CRR3 amendments to Article 178(3)(d).
Further to our VAT Alerts in October 2025 and March 5 2026 for the Arcomet Towercranes case (C-726/23) and the Attorney General decision on the Stellantis Portugal (C 603/24) case, the European Court of Justice on 13 May 2026 issued its decision on the Stellantis case in relation to the treatment of transfer pricing adjustments from a VAT perspective.
In recent years, 20,000 Chinese investors created more than 30,000 enterprises in 188 different countries. This equates to outward foreign domestic investment from China being ranked second for the first time, second only to the United States.
Blockchain has been seized upon by the financial services sector, where it is playing a crucial role in tracking and authenticating transactions.
History has something important to tell us about the difficulties of steering a business to long-term success – through seismic shifts in technology, consumer demands and product development. With that in mind it’s unsurprising that over half the world’s largest companies in the early 1900s had shut their doors by the late 1990s. Some, however, have endured.
As we have seen in recent weeks, politics can move surprisingly fast and in surprising directions. That said, there is an emerging understanding about how some key elements of the UK’s exit from the EU will proceed.
While each industry will be impacted differently, all face increasing uncertainty. It is important that you stay calm, review contingency plans and assess the possible implications – there will be risks and opportunities from this decision.
The international student market is growing, and proactive higher education institutions will work with policymakers to shape the agenda.
Many emerging economies still face tough social challenges but beyond the negative headlines, there is great potential for firms to tap into.
Shockwaves from the UK referendum vote to leave the European Union have resonated across the globe. And as organisations both operating inside and with the UK look to plan to the future the uncertainty created is a critical factor.
Corporate Governance 2016 - Boards of the future. The best drivers think ahead, anticipating potential hazards coming down the road and reacting accordingly.
A global survey by Grant Thornton of businesses in 36 economies reveals an uplift in the proportion of businesses worldwide expecting increased revenues over the coming 12 months.
More and more large businesses are investing in innovative mid-market companies as a shortcut to R&D. For investees, corporate venturing can offer a stable route to accelerated growth.
Potential financial reporting implications of 'Brexit'
In the battle for guests, branding has traditionally been a powerful weapon. Customers, whether travelling for leisure or business, sought familiar names that offered a consistent experience. Innovative loyalty programmes encouraged them to return to the same hotel groups again and again.
Introducing innovations such as artificial intelligence into your supply chain takes time and effort but it can help you leapfrog the competition
Welcome to the fifth edition of GrowthiQ, our digital publication that provides practical solutions to the challenges facing leaders of dynamic businesses.
The healthcare sector is still experimenting with using big data but, as Anne McGeorge the national managing partner of healthcare at Grant Thornton US shares, it already has plenty to teach us about the benefits and challenges of big data analytics.