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Merger opens doors for new Chinese investors
Birmingham Business School improves position in FT Global MBA Rankings 2016
By Kate Salter Marketing Officer Birmingham Business School
Birmingham Business School are delighted to announce that our MBA programme has been ranked within the FT Global MBA Rankings with a placement of 92, an increase of three places since last year’s results. Our improved position is a
fantastic achievement for the School, particularly considering the fierce and continued competitive nature of the sector with the continued increase in competitor institutions in the UK and across Europe, Asia and Australia. With a global position of
92 we have achieved a ranking of 12th out of those UK Business and Management Schools that have made the FT rankings. Professor Simon Collinson,
Dean of Birmingham Business School commented: "Our strong position in the
FT Global Rankings 2016 is fantastic news for our MBA programme. We have a continuing focus on ensuring Birmingham Business School students and alumni have an enriched and fulfilling experience. Our current programme of investment in faculty, new facilities and programmes across the School aims to further strengthen our position within key rankings in the future." These ranking results, and
our attainment of the prestigious triple-crown accreditation award in 2014, demonstrate our continued commitment to provide a truly global experiential MBA and places Birmingham Business School in a strong position at the start of 2016.
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firm ZhongShen ZhongHuan, to create a full-service firm with the ability to support clients in 77 countries. The merger will bring together more than 1,800
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professionals, including 83 partners, from 15 offices across mainland China. Mazars, recognised as a leader in financial services
(notably in the bank and insurance industries), will combine its expertise with ZhongShen ZhongHuan’s market reach over the next two years, and will ensure that Mazars continues to strengthen its position in high-growth economies around the world.
‘The merger between Mazars in China and ZhongShen ZhongHuan is only the beginning’
“The merger between Mazars in China and
ZhongShen ZhongHuan will be able to offer significantly improved support through the Mazars partnership for Chinese clients that are pursuing internationalisation, in particular major public sector accounts and investments projects under a policy known as ‘One Belt One Road’. Philippe Castagnac, CEO of Mazars and chairman of
the executive board, said: “After the integration of an important German structure in 2015, this operation in China is not only a significant boost to Mazars’ presence and capacities, but also an undertaking for additional development within one of the world's leading economies.
ZhongShen ZhongHuan is only the beginning. The unique partnership model is attracting more organisations and teams, which is bringing about more development projects in 2016,” explains Mr. Huang, Chairman of the Board of ZhongShen ZhongHuan. Lee Cartwright, Birmingham office managing partner,
said: “This is great news for our UK clients. The merger will significantly increase capacity across mainland China, enabling us to better support Chinese companies that are keen to invest or expand in the UK. Additionally, we have made a substantial investment in our China Desk, which is now supported by a team of 16 people.”
Thrill-seeking venture for HSBC
Banking giant HSBC is backing a Worcestershire- based company that has launched what is claimed to be the world’s first multi-terrain ski-board, which can be used on grass, snow and sand dunes. The device is being made
by Axiski, a start-up business based in Kempsey, Worcester, which is already poised to double its turnover after being backed with a five-figure loan from HSBC. Axiski, founded five years
target to reach £1m turnover by the end of this financial year. Sean and Darren have
built the business working one day a week, whilst still holding down full-time jobs. The support from HSBC has helped move the directors a step closer to their goal of committing to the business on a full-time basis. Darren said: “The
ago, says its board can be used either standing up or lying down, and is currently sold in the UK and at ski resorts in France and Switzerland. HSBC has provided foreign currency accounts to
Board meeting (L-R): HSBC’s Jordan Russell with Sean Heather and Darren Mather
facilities provided by HSBC have given us the platform we needed to grow our business and introduce our products to the global market. “The business is
allow the company to bank in Euros, enabling it to avoid incurring currency conversion costs. In addition, Axiski is exploring the improved cash flow benefits that invoice finance would offer, enabling the company to manufacture and sell its products more efficiently. The business, which was set up by entrepreneurs
Sean Heather and Darren Mather after they identified a gap in the market for the product, has grown year-on- year. It is currently turning over £500,000 and is on
performing strongly with profits up and new opportunities to bring our products to more consumers in the UK. We already sell via Amazon and are in the process of closing a deal with a major high- street retailer.” Andy Willett, area director for business banking in
South West Midlands, said: “Manufacturing here in the Midlands and exporting globally, Axiski is a great example of an ambitious British business. The company has worked hard to bring its product to the global market and have grown quickly from a start-up to an established business.”
azars, the audit, accountancy, tax, legal and consulting services business, has announced the finalisation of a merger with Chinese audit
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