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The best drivers think ahead, anticipating potential hazards coming down the road and reacting accordingly. They also recognise when the landscape is opening up and they can safely put their foot down. In a similar vein, those with responsibility for driving today’s companies – boards and shareholders alike – need to be focused not just on this week or month, but on the future too.

As most of the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Action Plan is made up of best practice recommendations rather than ‘red line’ requirements, it was always going to be applied electively and in different ways from country to country.

An active deal environment is a vital ingredient for a vibrant economy and an essential growth driver for many businesses. At the heart of every acquisition of an unlisted entity is a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) that defines both the terms of the transaction and the basis for deriving the final purchase consideration.

Family-run organisations make up two-thirds of all businesses around the world. They account for 70%-90% of global GDP every year. Yet despite their economic weight, their failure rate is high.

Businesses look beyond uncertainty as global optimism rises

Merger and acquisition activity is escalating, but how do companies ensure deals don’t turn sour?

IBR survey reveals encouraging results regarding attitudes to technology

A lack of awareness is fuelling the surge in cyber crime. But there are pragmatic steps that organisations can take.

Blockchain technology already plays a crucial role in the financial services sector. Now interest from other industries is on the rise, says Luis Pastor, IT consulting and innovation Partner, Grant Thornton Spain.

Non national capital cities face tough competition for business investment What can they do to put themselves in the running?

In the push to become transparent, businesses are disclosing vast swathes of information about themselves – yet many are becoming more opaque as a result.

Mid-market businesses should feel empowered to ask for better service from their bank, says the Swedish lender that is challenging established global players.