2011 Press Releases

Financial indicators of metal and mining companies in Russia and the CIS grew gradually over the past two years

Monday, December 5, 2011

According to the latest Metals & Mining in Russia and the CIS survey, the recovery of prices and demand for raw materials that started in the second half of 2009 and continued through 2010 and the first half of 2011 helped this sector of the CIS economy become profitable and financially stable again.

Making it happen: PwC’s roadmap to delivering outcomes for our cities

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Inspirational leadership is critical - but on its own, it’s not enough

Online-retail trends in Russia

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

In September 2011, PwC conducted an online survey of 2,000 respondents in 11 cities of over one million people to identify main trends in consumer internet behaviour.

PwC outlines four potential Eurozone outcomes for 2012

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Monetary expansion through a liquidity injection from the European Central Bank, orderly defaults for the most indebted countries

Is economic crime in Russia on the decline?

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

In the last 12 months 37% of organizations in Russia reported being victims which is significantly lower than in 2009, according to the results of PwC`s 2011 Global Economic Crime Survey

For 2011, PwC Russia once again supports the Director of the Year National Award

Friday, November 25, 2011

25 November 2011, Moscow - On 22 November 2011, a gala awards ceremony took place in Moscow for recipients of the VI annual Director of the Year National Award - 2011.

‘Universiade 2013 Partners League’ is formed at Kazan office of PwC

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

In its role as Partner and Official Professional Services Provider to the XXVII World Summer Universiade 2013 in Kazan, PwC Russia hosted a meeting of Universiade 2013 partner company executives and representatives of the Universiade 2013 Executive Directorate in its Kazan office on 18 November 2011.

G20 fuel a dirty global recovery as carbon emissions exceed economic growth

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Global emissions in the G20 are increasing faster than economic growth, reversing a slow, but gradual, reduction in carbon emissions intensity seen since 2000.

Asia-Pacific CEOs have strong confidence in growth

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

November 9th 2011 – More than half of CEOs in the Asia-Pacific region are ‘very confident’ of increased revenue for their companies over the next three to five years, up slightly from a year ago.

Ready to start up? PwC's Centre for Technology and Innovation opened at Digital October

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Moscow, 27 October 2011— A new office of PwC's Centre for Technology and Innovation (CTI) has opened at Digital October in Moscow.

Tipping Point Looms for 2011 IPO Market

Monday, October 31, 2011

PwC was presented an award from St Petersburg University Graduate School of Management (GSOM SPbU) “For contributions to developing promising managers”.

PwC Educates Future Leaders

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

PwC was presented an award from St Petersburg University Graduate School of Management (GSOM SPbU) “For contributions to developing promising managers”.

Global automotive industry M&A activity shows significant increase during first half of 2011

Thursday, October 13, 2011

The global automotive industry merger and acquisition (M&A) deal market shows a significant increase in deal value as observed during the first half (H1) of 2011, according to PwC's automotive transaction services practice.

The magnificent eight: PwC Russia comes to Krasnodar to open its eighth office

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

PwC Russia has opened an office in Krasnodar, making it the professional services firm’s eighth office in the country.

Global mining M&A grinds to a halt

Monday, October 10, 2011

Signs point to a slowdown in global mining mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the second half of 2011 after a strong start to the year.

PwC's annual HR Benchmarking Survey

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

PwC Russia is pleased to present the results of its fifth annual HR Benchmarking Survey.

Institute of Internal Auditors to open regional centre in Kazan based on ZAO PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit

Monday, October 3, 2011

Kazan, 6 October 2011 - Using the Kazan office of PwC Russia as its foundation, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is going to open a regional centre in Kazan.

PwC reports FY2011 global revenues of US$29.2 billion

Monday, October 3, 2011

Double digit rise in revenues Strongest growth for three yearsPlans to recruit 20,000 graduates in FY2012

Emerging markets stock exchange M&A activity to accelerate – PwC report

Monday, September 19, 2011

Moscow, September 14 2011. - The emerging markets will drive the next wave of transformational change and deal-making in the exchanges sector. This is according to a new report by PwC, ‘Trading blocs – what next for the stock exchanges?’

IPOs dented as financial markets react to market upheaval

Monday, September 19, 2011

Moscow, September 6, 2011. - The recent turmoil being experienced in global financial markets is likely to put pressure on initial public offering (IPO) activity across the globe

Tatyana Sirotinskaya appointed Partner at PwC in Russia

Friday, August 19, 2011

Tatyana will continue her work in Energy, Utilities & Mining Group in PwC Russia and CEE.

Oleg Malyshev appointed Advisory Deals partner in PwC Russia

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Oleg will manage valuation projects, including for deals and financial reporting purposes, as well as financial modelling for consulting projects and for strategy and business plan development projects.

Maria Bogomolova appointed Assurance partner at PwC Russia

Monday, August 8, 2011

Her responsibilities will include rendering audit and consulting services to financial institutions, primarily insurance companies.

Alexey Shinkarenko appointed partner with PwC Legal CIS B.V.

Friday, August 5, 2011

Alexey will manage the firm's corporate and M&A practices.

Andrew Cann has been appointed a partner for the financial services team within Transaction Services PwC Russia in Moscow

Friday, August 5, 2011

Andrew Cann will be responsible for the provision of financial services transactions.

Cameron Moates appointed Partner at PwC in Russia

Friday, August 5, 2011

Cameron will continue as part of the PwC Russia Energy, Utilities and Mining (EU&M) group.

Alexei Fomin has been appointed Partner of Assurance Consumer and Industrial Products and Services practice, PwC Russia

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Alexei Fomin has been appointed Partner of Assurance Consumer and Industrial Products and Services practice in PwC Russia and is Managing Partner of PwC office in Novosibirsk.

PwC Japan releases PwC Global CEO Survey results

Thursday, August 4, 2011

A special survey on how the global community is viewing post-earthquake Japan.

Simon Ferrers-Dunn appointed Partner at PwC in Russia

Monday, August 1, 2011

Simon will continue as part of the PwC Russia Consumer, Industrial Products and Services Assurance practice, with a particular focus on the automotive and transportation and logistics sub-sectors.

Evgeny Klimenko named partner with PwC Russia

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Evgeny will advise companies in the technology, information, communications, entertainment and media (TICE) sectors on financial reporting issues.

Irina Biryukova has been appointed a partner of Advisory Consulting department in PwC Russia

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Irina Biryukova will be responsible for the provision of Supply Chain Management and Operations services across various industry groups.

Maxim Matsiborko has been appointed a Regional Development Leader

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Maxim will lead development of the Russian firm in the regions.

Irina Biryukova has been appointed a partner of Advisory Consulting department in PwC Russia

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Irina Biryukova will be responsible for the provision of Supply Chain Management and Operations services across various industry groups.

Martijn Peeters has been appointed a partner of Advisory Deals in PwC Russia

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Martijn will be responsible for strategy, commercial due diligence and feasibility assessments.

Andrei Narutsky appointed Leader of Private Wealth Services team

Monday, July 25, 2011

Andrei Narutsky will be responsible for the provision of consulting services to high net worth individuals, private banks and wealth management firms.

Michael O`Riordan appointed Energy, Utilities & Mining Industry Leader

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Michael O`Riordan will be responsible for providing consulting services to energy, utilities and mining companies, in particular, electricity and gas-producing companies.

London dominates as European IPOs are boosted by natural resource demand in a hostile market

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Companies in the mining and oil and gas sectors have dominated the initial public offerings (IPO) market in Europe.

Regulations and client expectations change status quo in wealth management industry, finds PwC research

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

The status quo in the private banking and wealth management industry is changing as the focus shifts to client service and value delivery, according to a new PwC report published today.

Galina Ryltsova appointed IFRS Accounting Advisory Leader

Monday, July 18, 2011

Galina Ryltsova will lead the IFRS Accounting Advisory Services.

Record results but it’s clear the game has changed for the mining industry

Monday, July 18, 2011

Revenues for the world’s 40 largest miners in 2010 leapt 32% to a record $435 billion, driven by surging commodity prices and a 5% increase in production output in 2010.The strong top-line result catapulted the miners’ net profits to an impressive $110 billion – a 156% increase over the previous year, according to a new report from PwC, Mine: The game has changed.

People who make the Games: PwC hosts meeting of the Sochi 2014 Partners HR Club

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

The second meeting of the Sochi 2014 Partners HR Club took place on 5th July 2011 at the PwC office in Moscow.

David Gray has been appointed Country Managing Partner at PwC Russia

Friday, July 1, 2011

Moscow, July 2011. David Gray has been appointed Country Managing Partner at PwC Russia

Igor Lotakov appointed to lead PwC Russia's Assurance Practice

Friday, July 1, 2011

Igor Lotakov has been appointed to lead the Assurance Practice of PwC Russia.

Stanley Root is appointed PwC internal audit practice leader for Russia

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Stanley Root will be responsible for consulting on internal audit.

PwC Russia opens new office in Novosibirsk as firm continues its regional expansion drive

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

The opening was preceded by an official letter of intent between PwC Russia and the Novosibirsk Region Government, which was signed in February by Novosibirsk Region Governor Vasily Yurchenko and then-PwC Russia Managing Partner Peter Gerendasi.

The role of talent in building an innovation-driven economy PwC Russia surveys

Saturday, June 18, 2011

In the run-up to the XV St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on 16-18 June, PwC Russia conducted two surveys on the role of talent in developing an innovation-driven economy in Russia.

Wave of new regulation tops insurance sector risks ‘Banana Skins’ poll pinpoints key concerns for insurers

Thursday, June 16, 2011

The greatest risk facing the insurance industry is the raft of new regulations being introduced simultaneously at international and local levels, according to a new survey which ranks insurance sector risk.

Golden age of the digitally empowered consumer

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

It’s the golden age of the empowered consumer, with the demand for digital experiences increasing, according to the latest Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2011-2015 from PwC.

PwC – Knowledge Partner of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2011

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

This year, PwC will once again act as Knowledge Partner of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

‘Mega deals’ continue to blaze a trail in Oil and Gas sector

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

While the first quarter of 2011 witnessed the lowest level of deal activity in the oil and gas sector since early 2009, it is clear that ‘mega deals’ are still very much on the agenda according to PwC’s latest Oil and Gas Global Deal trends report.

E7 banking markets to overtake G7 earlier than projected - shift accelerated by financial crisis

Monday, June 6, 2011

The combined domestic banking assets of the ‘E7’ emerging economies of China, India, Brazil, Russia, Mexico, Indonesia and Turkey will exceed those in the ‘G7’ countries sooner than predicted before the financial crisis, according to PwC’s ‘Banking in 2050’ report published today.

First Quarter 2011 Global Metals M&A Value More Than Doubles Over Same Period Last Year

Monday, June 6, 2011

With stronger corporate balance sheets, improved availability of credit, and metal prices stabilizing, the recovery in global metals mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity – which began in 2010 – is expected to continue for the balance of 2011, according to Forging ahead, a quarterly analysis of M&A activity in the global metals sector by PwC.

Collaboration among industry participants is critical to the success of electric vehicles

Monday, May 30, 2011

Collaboration between industry participants will be essential to bring alternative fuel applications to market, according to PwC's latest publication Charging Forward: Electric Vehicle Survey.

Long awaited consolidation trend will continue in 2011

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Moscow – 25 May 2011 – PwC can reveal in its latest Branching Out Annual Report that there were 385 deals struck in 2010, up 4.6% on 2009but total value has fallen to $12.7bn this year against last year’s $18.7bn.

The global forest, paper and packaging (FPP) industry is entering a period of dramatic change

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

In order to build a strong, profitable and sustainable industry for the future, FPP firms must evolve over the next two decades or they risk losing out to the more flexible players and new market entrants, according to a new report from PwC ‘Growing the Future’.

M&A deals will be the key to getting automotive firms back in the competitive driving seat

Thursday, May 19, 2011

The automotive merger and acquisition (M&A) market is set to soar this year following a bumpy recession-driven 2009 and 2010 but competition to stay at the top will be ‘brutally competitive’.

Aftershocks imminent for the global auto sector

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Complexities and intricacies in modern automotive supply chains make it difficult to gauge the immediate and mid-term effects of the devastating events in Japan. But the global auto industry has recently proven to be adaptable to rapid change.

The private labels revolution

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

According to the latest PwC data, the global growth in private labels is changing the retail landscape irrevocably.

Talent is top priority for CEOs says PwC survey

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Moscow – 18 May 2011 – Managing talent has overtaken risk as top of the CEO agenda, according to analysis from PwC’s 14th annual CEO survey.

The private labels revolution

Thursday, May 12, 2011

According to the latest PwC data, the global growth in private labels is changing the retail landscape irrevocably.

PwC wins IT Leader 2011 Award

Thursday, May 5, 2011

PwC was declared the winner of the Ninth Annual National IT Leader Award for 2011.

Partnership with Kuban region universities guarantees PwC’s success in Krasnodar

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

On 18 April, PwC Russia representatives met with Mikhail Astapov, Head of Kuban State University, and Sergei Reznichenko, Vice President of Kuban State Agrarian University, in Krasnodar to sign a cooperation agreement.

Companies face crunch time on IPO decisions as markets remain volatile

Monday, April 18, 2011

In a disappointing quarter for initial public offerings on European exchanges, deal values plummeted by 71% compared to Q4 2010 with a 27% fall in the number of floats taking place.

PwC helps students at the Nizhny Novgorod Higher School of Economics launch their careers

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

At the end of March, PwC staff visited the Higher School of Economics in Nizhny Novgorod.

Threefold increase in international metals deal activity is fuelling momentum in 2011

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Metals deal activity is bouncing back strongly and momentum will remain upward in the year ahead, according to ‘Forging Ahead’, PwC’s annual review of M&A activity in the metals sector.

PwC opens a Chair at the Finance University

Monday, April 4, 2011

On 25 March, an agreement on the creation of a PwC Chair at the university was signed during a ceremony at a Russian Government Finance University Education Committee meeting.

Mining industry is the global economy leader by deal volume and value

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

According to PwC’s new Mining Deals report and data for the decade ended December 2010, China remains a small player in global mining M&A. In fact in 2010, only 6% of global mining deals involved Chinese acquirers, compared to acquirers from North America (52%), Canada (36%), the United States (16%) and Australia (16%).

The global power deal market is finally seeing an upward trend in momentum from the lows reached in 2009

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

PwC’s annual Power Deals review, total deal value in the non-renewable electricity and gas sectors is up 19% year on year from US$98bn to US$116bn in 2010

PwC Appointed Partner to Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

In this exclusive role, PwC works with the Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee on over 70 projects in the areas of planning, preparation and staging of the Games, taxation, human resources, sustainability, marketing, financial planning and budgeting, among others.

Growth in global construction to outpace world GDP over next 10 years

Monday, March 21, 2011

A new report Global Construction 2020, a major global study into construction, by Global Construction Perspectives and Oxford Economics, sponsored by PwC, predicts growth in global construction will outpace world GDP growth over the next decade.

Confidence Rises among Global Automotive CEOs about 2011 Revenue Growth

Thursday, March 17, 2011

According to PwC's 14th Annual Global CEO Survey: automotive industry summary, conducted by PwC in the fourth quarter of 2010, 90% of automotive CEOs are confident that growth is on the rise in the next 12 months, which is nearly as high as their opinion before the global financial downturn in 2008.

Multi-Trillion Dollar Global Market Potential for Private Capital and Innovation in Healthcare Delivery Through PPPs

Monday, March 14, 2011

Spending on healthcare among the OECD and BRIC nations will grow by 50 percent between 2010 and 2020, amounting to a cumulative total of more than $71 trillion, according to estimates from PwC's Health Research Institute.

Tatarstan Government and PwC Russia discuss opportunities for cooperation with small and medium businesses

Monday, March 14, 2011

On 14 March 2011, Tatarstan’s Prime Minister, Ildar Khalikov, met with PwC Russia Partners David Gray and Macy Coffey to discuss the issues of cooperation with small and medium businesses.

Tide – The prospects for Media M&A in 2011

Thursday, March 3, 2011

50% of all Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) by value in the media sector for the year took place in Q4 of 2010.

Healthy ambition is key for women’s career success

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Ahead of the International Women’s Day holiday, PwC and the Association of Managers traditionally present the results of their annual study “Career Opportunities for Women in Business”.

The time for 3D is here and now

Monday, February 28, 2011

2010 has proved the year of 3D, as eight out of the top 20 highest revenue making films at the box office had a 3D version compared to only 3 films in 2009.

Bolstering Sakhalin’s investment appeal: agreement marks a new milestone in PwC’s relationship with regional administration

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Sergei Karpenko, Sakhalin Regional Economic Development Minister, and Denis Gorin, Managing Partner of PwC office in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, met today to sign a cooperation agreement to work together on initiatives aimed at fostering a favourable economic, investment and social climate in the Sakhalin Region.

PwC Ranked as a Business Consulting Leader worldwide and number one in Financial Consulting services

Monday, February 21, 2011

IDC, a leading consulting research and analytics firm, has rated PwC as a worldwide business consulting leader in a new series of reports examining current capabilities and future ability to meet customer needs.

Europe’s Real Estate Industry Must Adapt to Tougher Regulations, Tighter Credit in 2011

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Tougher regulations, Austerity Europe, the sovereign debt crisis, and a still-tight lending market will challenge Europe’s real estate industry in 2011, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2011, published by PwC and the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

Expanding our horizons: PwC Russia signs an agreement of intent with the Novosibirsk Regional Administration

Monday, February 14, 2011

Today, Vasily Yurchenko, Governor of the Novosibirsk Region, and Peter Gerendasi, Managing Partner of PwC Russia, signed an agreement on working together to enhance the investment appeal of the Novosibirsk Region.

Rethinking the role of the state in the 21st century: governments must do things differently in a bid to deliver more for less

Thursday, February 10, 2011

The PwC Global CEO Survey clearly shows optimism returning to the private sector in those countries worst hit by global recession; but the public sectors in many countries are now entering their own recessions as governments battle to control fiscal deficits and spiralling public sector debt.

77-Year Tradition of Guarding Hollywood’s Best Kept Secrets

Thursday, February 3, 2011

This year, PwC celebrates its 77th year leading the Oscars® balloting process on behalf of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the Academy).

Global financial crisis accelerates shift in economic power to emerging economies

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

The global financial crisis has accelerated the shift in economic power to emerging economies, says a report published by PwC. Measuring GDP at purchasing power parities (PPPs) - which corrects for the fact that price levels tend to be lower in emerging economies - the analysis shows that the E7 emerging economies are likely to overtake the G7 economies before 2020.

Global mining companies predict gold rush in 2011

Monday, January 31, 2011

Despite the current strength in the price of gold, mining companies in Canada and globally are predicting high gold prices to continue throughout 2011, according to PwC’s 2010 Global Gold Price Survey Report.

Strong IPO performance for Europe in Q4 bodes well for 2011

Monday, January 31, 2011

European listings activity quadrupled in the last quarter of 2010 over the previous quarter, led by initial public offerings (IPOs) in London, according to IPO Watch Europe, the PwC survey tracking the volume and value of IPOs.

Customer experience index of Russian retail banks demonstrates positive dynamics in post-crisis environment

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

PwC and Senteo Inc present the results of the annual retail banking sector survey “Customer Experience Index 2010: The state of retail banking following the financial crisis”. The survey covers 90 retail banks from Russia, Ukraine, the Czech Republic and Slovakia and rates them on the basis of five core elements of customer experience: Brand, Communication, Environment, Offering and Culture.

PwC and the Skolkovo Foundation jointly present Russia’s future innovation hub to global leaders in Davos

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

On 25 January, during the World Economic Forum in Davos, the PwC Thought Cafe played host to a presentation on Russia’s Skolkovo Innovation Centre. Dennis M. Nally, Chairman of the PwC International network, opened the event with remarks on the importance of innovation in global business today and Russia’s ambitious plans in this critical area.

СEOs ready for growth in 2011

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Two years removed from the depths of recession, confidence among CEOs in the prospects for future growth has nearly returned to pre-crisis levels, according to PwC’s 14th Annual Global CEO Survey, presented at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos.

2011 Press Releases

Olesya Kuzminskaya

PR Manager

Moscow

Anna Kogosova

PR Manager

Moscow