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Dear Subscriber Welcome to the first issue of The Round-up by PwC. We are enhancing the way we connect with you and the sharing of this newsletter is the first of many such enhancements. The Round-up collates relevant news and information that have happened at PwC and delivers them to you in a digestible read. We would be sharing the newsletter intermittently and we hope you enjoy the read. We welcome all feedback, comments and questions you may have about the information provided, and suggestions of topics you’d like to see in future newsletters. You’re receiving this newsletter because you are listed as a client of PwC or have opted to subscribe to one or more of our email distributions. If you’d prefer not to receive these updates, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. |
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The economic realities of ESG 
Our publication, The economic realities of ESG, shares insights from the 2021 PwC investor survey, an online survey of 325 investment professionals from 43 territories, predominantly asset managers (53%) and analysts (34%). The survey also conducted 40 in-depth interviews with investors and analysts who have more than a combined US$11.6 trillion assets under management from 11 territories. The survey indicates that investors are increasingly committing to the environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities facing the companies they invest in. Nearly 80% of the investors from the report emphasize the importance of embedding ESG directly into corporate strategy. About 50% expressed willingness to divest from companies that didn't take sufficient action on ESG issues. Thus, corporate leaders must act accordingly and advance their ESG agendas. This publication speaks to the fourth goal of the COP26 conference which took place between November 1-12, 2021. Investors play a critical role in the direction of the economy. Their collaboration with ESG practices is instrumental towards enhancing international cooperation with non-state actors. |
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Asset tokenisation 
Our publication Asset Tokenisation, focuses on the basic concept and benefits of asset tokenisation and how the Nigerian capital market can leverage these benefits to stimulate capital formation and drive market penetration. Asset tokenisation is the process of transforming an underlying asset into another unit of a digitised or physical asset called tokens. It is gradually changing the way capital is raised and investment products are developed and distributed. Overall, capital market stakeholders should begin to explore the opportunities that asset tokenisation presents to Nigeria’s capital market and the economy at large, especially with the recent launch of the nation’s digital currency by the CBN, the e-Naira. |
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Writing your Family’s Constitution 
We’re delighted to share our latest publication, Writing your Family’s Constitution. This year, PwC’s Family Business Survey identified that only 9% of family businesses in Nigeria have a family constitution in place that helps guide their business while only 15% have established conflict resolution mechanisms. The absence of these holistic structures in family businesses have resulted in next generations being disinterested in the business or worse - the collapse of family businesses. Good corporate governance and structure are therefore vital to well-run companies and the family constitution is the critical starting point. Establishing a family constitution ensures that fundamental issues such as core values, vision, mission statements and roles and responsibilities are clearly articulated. Decision making is also easier, strategic business growth assured, dispute resolution more effective, and succession planning improved. |
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Tech and Transport: Trips to the future 
The latest episode of our Experience Podcast is out! Episode 18 explores Tech and Transport: Trips to the Future. PwC’s Chiwueze Ihebuzor, Manager, Disruption and Innovation, and Onyeka Akuma, Co-Founder, Treepz, discuss the technological solution driving industry-wide disruption and innovation for the transportation space. Treepz caters to Nigeria’s age-old, mass transit problem. The ride-hailing platform enables customers with digitised transportation options. Its core value proposition is to provide predictability, convenience, security and an overall better commuting experience to commuters. Listen to the podcast via YouTube, iTunes or Soundcloud. Subscribe to PwC Africa Podcasts on those platforms so you never miss an episode. |
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That's all for the first issue of The Round-up. See you next time! |
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For more insights and deeper discussion on any of the topics discussed, please contact us: Delia Asuzu
Head, Clients & Markets Development
delia.asuzu@pwc.com | |
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