International and Emerging Markets Blog

Trends that will shape the global economy in 2012

Thursday, December 01, 2011 | Posted by: Fiona Cullinan
Categories: Brazil, China , Russia, Korea, India, South Africa, Thought leadership | Tags: business, economy, report, growth, global, survey, international, emerging markets, IBR, insight, inflation, International business report, trends, recovery, global economy, 2012, Ed Nusbaum

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What will 2012 bring for both mature and emerging markets? Read on for our major new report surveying demand, employment, investment, inflation and access to finance across 40 economies. It’s a must-read for any business looking to navigate international opportunities at this difficult time.

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Transfer pricing questions for companies trading overseas

Tuesday, November 01, 2011 | Posted by: Grant Thornton
Categories: Brazil, China , Russia, Korea, India, South Africa, Interviews | Tags: HMRC, OECD, patent box, transfer pricing, double taxation, transfer pricing rules, business risks, R&D tax credits, taxable profits, international tax, tax jurisdictions, tax treaties, arm’s length prices

Operating in international waters can be complex but with clear planning a lot can be addressed before you take the big step. Even after you have begun trading overseas, it makes sense to talk about your tax structure sooner rather than later.

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What are the global prospects for growth in 2011?

Thursday, April 14, 2011 | Posted by: Fiona Cullinan
Categories: China , South Africa, Thought leadership | Tags: India, China, report, growth, M&A, survey, IBR, mergers, funding, mergers and acquisitions, acquisition, Mergers and acquisition

An international cast of Grant Thornton corporate finance partners gathered in London recently – offering the perfect opportunity to grill them about activity in their sector and whether there is a growing appetite for M&A.

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South Africa: ready to kick off?

Thursday, December 16, 2010 | Posted by: Fiona Cullinan
Categories: South Africa | Tags: business, infrastructure, IBR, financial, South Africa, cost, David Reuben, World Cup, crime, WEF

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The World Cup has spurred the delivery of much-needed improvements to infrastructure in South Africa, but crime is still costing business. David Reuben, Head of Audit, Grant Thornton Johannesburg, reviews SA’s state of play post-World Cup…

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