PwC

Wealth managers merge at rapid pace, PwC sees even more ahead

Deal value has more than doubled since the start of 2025, rising from US$3 billion to US$8 billion

Singapore ranked ahead of Australia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and South Korea as an investment destination in the PwC poll.

Singapore-focused investors look to tech sector for growth: poll

Power and utilities ranks as second sector to draw most investments, followed by asset and wealth management

As a small country, Singapore faces “intense competition, a fierce battle for the same talent pool, and challenges such as an ageing population” – factors that may contribute to “structurally higher exposure and heightened risk sensitivity”, notes Ang Sock Sun of PwC Singapore.

Singapore insurers more anxious than global peers, as risks related to AI, cybercrimes rise: report

Broader technology disruptions and macroeconomic uncertainties are adding to worries, says PwC study

From right: Kok Ping Soon of the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), Marcus Lam of PwC Singapore and host Claressa Monteiro.
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An estimated 90 to 100 companies are forecast to raise between HK$200 billion (S$32.5 billion) to HK$220 billion in the Chinese territory this year.

Hong Kong to reclaim top spot in global IPOs: PwC

The city’s IPO market is red-hot so far this year, boosted by a string of blockbuster deals as Chinese firms seek capital to expand after a years-long lull

This comes on the back of increasing demand for industry-focused advice and cross-border capabilities.

PwC Singapore appoints 11 new partners across different practices

They span a wide range of sectors, including financial services, technology, healthcare, logistics and real estate

Hong Kong’s audit regulator is still investigating PwC’s Hong Kong role in the Evergrande audit.

PwC troubles in China deepen with exit of Hong Kong partners

At least 10 partners in the city are set to leave over the coming month

The AI hub team has grown from three to 15 employees today from January this year, and aims to reach 20 employees in the next 12 to 15 months.

PwC launches AI hub in Singapore with over US$4 million commitment

It is supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board

The workforce reduction equates to approximately 2 per cent of our US firm, the spokesperson says.

Big Four accounting firm PwC to slash about 1,500 jobs in the US

The firm employs more than 75,000 people in the United States

China hit PwC’s mainland China unit with a six-month suspension and a US$62 million fine for audit failures.

PwC exits more than a dozen countries to avoid scandals: FT

The firm has faced an exodus of clientele and layoffs since last year