News releases – 2011

December 2011 

23 December 2011 – Hans Hoogervorst, Chairman of the IASB, to speak on 23 January 2012 at IFRS in Russia 2012, a conference organized by Ernst & Young and the IFRS Foundation

22 December 2011 – Global mergers and acquisitions decline 14% in Q4 2011 

15 December 2011 – Ernst & Young Corporate Responsibility Report 

13 December 2011 – EY advises the shareholders of Novomet Group on a major Russian private equity transaction 

7 December 2011 – Shale gas in Europe: revolution or evolution? 

6 December 2011 – A new paradigm for oil and gas sector? 

November 2011

25 November 2011 – Russia Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2011 – the winner is announced! 

24 November 2011 – Government financial information not being used by the public 

24 November 2011 – Rapid-growth markets provide driving force for renewable energy investment 

22 November 2011 – IASB Chairman outlines agenda in Ernst & Young’s inaugural magazine on corporate reporting 

22 November 2011 – Accounting Boards’ proposals on revenue recognition to affect when entities can recognize revenue 

17 November 2011 – Companies and governments say global tax landscape more volatile and contentious and expect more controversy in years to come 

14 November 2011 – Technology mergers and acquisitions value remains strong in 3Q 2011 

10 November 2011 – Investors want greater board responsibility and accountability in key areas, 5th annual EY global hedge fund survey finds

1 November 2011 – Window of opportunity for astute mining and metals acquirers 

October 2011 

31 October 2011 – Martin Steinbach appointed Ernst & Young EMEIA IPO Leader 

24 October 2011 – Rapid growth markets well-placed to weather economic storm 

20 October 2011 – Entrepreneurs call on G20 governments to recognize their vital role in job creation and innovation 

17 October 2011 – Global PE-backed IPO activity has fallen dramatically in Q3’11 

13 October 2011 – Surprising appetite for deals despite market turbulence 

5 October 2011 – Global IPO activity down 57% in Q3 with just 3 IPOs over US$1 billion 

4 October 2011 – Although surging hydrocarbon prices have helped boost growth, Russia’s performance has remained somewhat disappointing 

4 October 2011 – Energy companies must reinvent themselves to compete

September 2011 

28 September 2011 – Moscow hotels – today and tomorrow

27 September 2011 – Global medtech industry emerging from global recession 

16 September 2011 – Ernst & Young gives Russia’s investment appeal a passing grade 

16 September 2011 – Young Tax Professional of the Year Award 

15 September 2011 – Breakthrough in electric cars not expected for another decade 

13 September 2011 – Private equity sees increased exit activity and improved returns in 2010 

9 September 2011 – Access to reserves biggest risk for the oil and gas sector -New ”frontier” acreage identified as biggest opportunity

5 September 2011 – Results of the sixth dealer satisfaction index survey conducted by Ernst & Young 

August 2011 

24 August 2011 – Coal seam gas: broadening the energy mix 

17 August 2011 – Ernst & Young and Alpina Business Books present a new Russian edition of International GAAP

5 August 2011 – Value of mining M&A continues to climb 

July 2011 

26 July 2011 – Investments and innovation in unconventional hydrocarbons 

7 July 2011 – CFOs risk profitability by underestimating rapid growth market costs 

June 2011 

23 June 2011 – Tax regimes increasingly complex for the oil and gas industry 

10 June 2011 – “Fast and lean” remains the goal for global organizations as they fight for market share 

8 June 2011 – Entrepreneurs are made, not born 

May 2011 

25 May 2011 – Failure to Increase Funding for Exploration Could Precipitate a Crisis for Russian Companies 

20 May 2011 – New standards may change deal structures and increase transparency for investors 

20 May 2011 – Incremental innovation key to competitiveness 

3 May 2011 – Jonathan Dharmapalan appointed Ernst & Young Global Telecommunications Leader 

April 2011 

26 April 2011 – Stuart Lawson joins Ernst & Young CIS 

20 April 2011 – Banks Continue to Implement Risk Management Reforms Following the Crisis

15 April 2011 – PE-backed IPOs see record deals sizes in Q1 2011 

14 April 2011 – Improving confidence but mixed M&A messages

11 April 2011 – Wake up call for Chief Information Officers? 

1 April 2011 – David Stulb, Global Leader, Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services at Ernst & Young comments on the Bribery Act guidance published on March 30 

March 2011

29 March 2011 – Tracking global trends: New study identifies six key developments shaping the business world 

14 March 2011 – Mining M&A resurgence to accelerate in 2011 

14 March 2011 – Global IPO activity off to a strong start in 2011 

February 2011 

22 February 2011 – Global consumer products deals to level off in 2011, despite strong growth in 2010 

17 February 2011 – 11% of sales unnecessarily frozen in the working capital of 150 major Russian companies 

15 February 2011 – Pharmaceutical industry rapidly expanding partnerships with new entrants in health care space 

11 February 2011 – 2010 fourth quarter marks the end of a strong year of growth for technology mergers & acquisitions

8 February 2011 – Leadership changes in Ernst & Young's Transactions practice in the CIS 

8 February 2011 – Merger & acquisition deal value rebounds in Oil & Gas sector in 2010 

7 February 2011 – 2011 to see reawakening of hospitality sector 

3 February 2011 – Ernst & Young opens a new office in Tatarstan 

3 February 2011 – FDI in India to surge in next decade 

January 2011 

28 January 2011 – During the downturn in the transaction market over the past year and a half, we have seen changes in the role tax plays in corporate M&A 

27 January 2011 – Leading across borders: new report reveals action steps for business leaders managing an increasingly global and interconnected workforce 

26 January 2011 – In the corporate sector, recovery from the financial crisis has meant changes for international HR 

26 January 2011 – Globalization on the rebound despite national tensions 

25 January 2011 – Tax policy under the microscope as authorities increase enforcement efforts 

24 January 2011 – European buy-out value more than doubles in 2010 

20 January 2011 – Emerging markets drive volume growth in automotive sector in 2010