Malaysia
PwC Insights
Business in bite-sized chunks
February 2022
"Intense demand for technology, and for digital and data-driven assets, compounded with the pent-up deal-making demand from 2020 has seen record levels of M&A activity globally in 2021. In Malaysia, M&A activity trailed behind the global curve, though there have been a number of noteworthy deals made in the last year. In the year ahead, assets and skills to meet digitalisation and environmental targets will continue to drive deal-making activities. However, volatility in financial markets and macroeconomic headwinds may present challenges. Robust plans and acting quickly will be crucial for M&A value creation."
Highlight
Publicly disclosed deal values reached all-time highs of US$5.1tn, a whopping 57% higher than in 2020 and breaking the previous record of US$4.2tn set in 2007. All the indications point to another optimistic year in 2022, despite growing market headwinds. Read more
Feature
Leading companies view ESG issues as a business imperative, but just over half of directors (52%) tell us that ESG issues are regularly a part of their board’s agenda. The tone at the top can make the difference between a company landing at the front or back of the pack. Read more
Cybersecurity
Chances are your organisation fits into one of two categories, companies that have suffered a serious cyber breach, and companies that haven’t but are worried they’ll be next. Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility. Here are four common approaches CEOs can consider for greater cyber leadership. Read more
Emerging tech
The ‘metaverse’ is on everyone’s lips, from tech companies to business leaders and consumers. While it’s uncertain how the concept will evolve, we’ve identified how Essential Eight emerging technologies like AI, blockchain and VR are converging in new ways to make the metaverse possible. Read more
Tech and innovation
Despite earnest intentions and significant investments, companies often find that no real agility has been gained as an organisation. Here are 7 mission-critical factors to grow your agile tree into an agile forest. Read more
People and organisation
The private higher education market remains attractive for investors, as the current climate could present opportunities for strategic acquisitions among players. How else can private higher education institutions grow and create value? Read more
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