Shipping confidence up despite geopolitical uncertainty

Confidence in the shipping industry has risen in the last three months despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey by Moore Stephens/BDO. The average confidence level rose to 6.2 out of maximum score of 10.0 in Q1 2019 compared to 6.0 in Q4 2018.

Despite continuing doubts and fears about trade wars, China’s GDP, uncertainty over exchange rates, President Trump’s decision-making, Brexit and general political instability in many parts of the world,...

https://safety4sea.com/shipping-confidence-up-despite-geopolitical-uncertainty/

BDO, Moore Stephens merge, boosting their shipping presence

BDO has completed its merger with Moore Stephens LLP, creating the largest UK accountancy and business advisory firm focused on mid-sized, entrepreneurially-spirited businesses. As the company reported, the merged firm will operate under the BDO brand and as part of BDO’s international network, which has 80,000 people and revenues of $9 billion across 162 countries.

Mainly, in the UK, BDO LLP now has a combined workforce of 5,000 people across 17 locations, delivering revenues of £590m.

BDO...

https://safety4sea.com/bdo-moore-stephens-merge-boosting-their-shipping-presence/

An exciting new chapter – we’re merging

Simon Gallagher

We’re delighted to announce our merger with leading accountants and advisors BDO will go live from Monday 4 February. This is a substantial milestone where we are creating a truly market-leading accountancy and business advisory firm focused on entrepreneurially-spirited, fast-growing businesses and high-net-worth individuals.

The merger, which relates only to our London, Birmingham, Reading, Bristol and Watford offices, is a significant step forward for our people, clients and...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/02/01/an-exciting-new-chapter-were-merging/

Moore Stephens: Lowest confidence levels reported for 2019

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Moore Stephens published its annual report for owner managed business (OMBs), saying that due to continued uncertainty, owner managed business confidence has decreased for 2019. This shows a declining confidence for 2019, as well as the prospects for business performance in the year to come.

The main reason for the reduction in confidence is Brexit and the uncertainty regarding the details of the final deal. However, business leaders continued their business. Some are waiting for the Brexit...

https://safety4sea.com/moore-stephens-lowest-confidence-levels-reported-for-2019/

Leaner And Greener Shipping Will Attract Investment In 2019 – Moore Stephens

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Leading accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens says shipping will continue to attract investors in 2019 if it fulfils its ESG (environmental, social and governance) responsibilities.

In the latest issue of Bottom Line, the Moore Stephens shipping sector newsletter, Richard Greiner, a partner in the firm’s Shipping & Transport team, says, “It has been suggested that the future is very much like the present, only longer. Should that prove to be the case for the shipping industry, it would...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/leaner-and-greener-shipping-will-attract-investment-in-2019-moore-stephens/

Moore Stephens: Greener shipping will bring investment in 2019

Shipping will be able to still attract investors during 2019 if it meets its environmental, social and governance (ESG) responsibilities, Moore Stephens reported. Namely, Richard Greiner, Shipping & Transport Partner, noted that there is investment appetite in shipping, which will continue in 2019.

Namely, Mr. Greiner said that shipping confidence has reduced slightly, but before that a four-year high was recorded in first-half 2018. This means that there is still an appetite to invest in the...

https://safety4sea.com/moore-stephens-greener-shipping-will-bring-investment-in-2019/

Moore Stephens says leaner and greener shipping will attract investment in 2019

Richard Greiner

Leading accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens says shipping will continue to attract investors in 2019 if it fulfils its ESG (environmental, social and governance) responsibilities. 

In the latest issue of Bottom Line, the Moore Stephens shipping sector newsletter, Richard Greiner, a partner in the firm’s Shipping & Transport team, says, “It has been suggested that the future is very much like the present, only longer. Should that prove to be the case for the shipping...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/01/03/moore-stephens-says-leaner-and-greener-shipping-will-attract-investment-in-2019/

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