Are We Seeing a Shift Away From the USD?
In March and April 2023, China’s outbound payments were made predominately in Renminbi (RMB), a first for the currency.
In March and April 2023, China’s outbound payments were made predominately in Renminbi (RMB), a first for the currency.
We are seeing a notable shift in investor focus in the SaaS sector. Rather than investing in businesses chasing growth at any cost, investors are showing increasing interest in companies underpinned by strong, sustainable business models.
There are benefits of consistently tracking your M&A pipeline – but once you have identified possible targets, how do you begin making acquisitions?
The top five accounting firms in the UK according to Accountancy Today’s 2022-2023 list come as no surprise: Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, EY, and BDO, in that order. They have a collective turnover of nearly £16 billion and 100,000 UK employees. They deal with UK companies large and small on an ongoing basis, so their sphere of influence is particularly significant.
In the fast-paced digital age, Software as a Service (SaaS) has become increasingly significant. As reported by Gartner, the market value of SaaS has seen a remarkable increase, escalating from $31.4 billion in 2015 to $195 billion in 2023. This surge highlights the importance of SaaS and opens opportunities for providers.
While the pandemic, US-China trade tensions, and other macroeconomic factors dampened international deal-making, cross-border M&A seems to be on the rise. Several key factors contribute to this trend.
Though ESG initiatives have historically been seen as costly public-pleasing exercises, ESG-positive business choices are now often the less costly option for businesses. Over the past several years, there has been a shift in the practicality of ESG practices…
In the competitive SaaS landscape, maintaining a balance between growth and profitability is crucial for long-term success and higher valuations. The Rule of 40 has emerged as a valuable metric for companies to achieve this balance while attracting investors’ attention.
For many founders, ringing the opening trading bell of the NYSE or LSE as their company goes public is a distant dream and a sign they have made it. However, the IPO market today may look less glossy to business owners weighing their financing options.
With the far more common occurrence of working from home (WFH) brought about initially by the COVID-19 pandemic, many employees now seem to be working, or at least partially working, while sick.