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Global mid-market optimism drops six points IBR

The Iran war has seen global mid-market business optimism fall sharply: in Q1 2026 just 68% of business leaders had optimistic expectation on the global outlook of their country, a marked six points fall from the previous quarter. This is the main takeaway on Q1 2026 from the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR), a quarterly survey on over 4,000 business leaders of mid-market businesses globally.

27 Apr 2026

Women in Business 2026 Press Release

91.4% of Italian managers in SMEs declare to consider a company’s gender equality initiatives when applying for a new role, as resulting from the Grant Thornton 2026 Women in Business report, a global survey which has been analysing the progresses of women’s presence in C-suite roles within mid-market businesses for more than 20 years.

12 Mar 2026

Slight decrease in optimism for mid-market businesses globally IBR

According to the latest Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR), in Q4 2025 optimism about an economic recovery is down 2 percentage points among mid-market businesses globally, whereas it remains stable in the EU and is up 1 point in Italy at 61%.

Alessandro Dragonetti

| 05 Feb 2026

Impact in action not for profit

The report explores the importance of impact measurement for charities

09 Oct 2018

VAT regulation on “goods of significant value” VAT

The Revenue Office provides clarifications on the application of a reduced tax rate to “goods of significant value”

08 Oct 2018

Fundraising: adapt your message and medium to your audience Not for profit

For fundraising campaigns to succeed, channels, messages and activities must be generation-appropriate

05 Oct 2018

Streamlining distance selling supply chain for Swiss market VAT Alert

Due to a change in Swiss VAT law, non-Swiss established distance selling businesses may become required to register for Swiss VAT

03 Oct 2018

Proposals of the EU Commission on reverse charge VAT

The recent proposal of the EU Commission aims at further extending the term for the application of the reverse charge

02 Oct 2018

Electronic invoicing: guide issued by the Revenue Office VAT Alert

Available detailed instructions prior to the introduction of electronic invoicing starting from 1/01/2019

Simonetta La Grutta

| 28 Sep 2018

Good Energy Award 2018: the winners announced GEA 2018

Oltrecafè, Alisea, Ricehouse and Agriturismo Sant’Egle are the winners of the 9th edition of the Good Energy Award.

25 Sep 2018

Taxing the digital economy Tax

Commerce is increasingly digital, but the global tax system is still geared to the needs of a traditional ‘bricks and mortar’ economy

21 Sep 2018

Appointments in Grant Thornton Financial Advisory Services Advisory

Sante Maiolica appointed as CEO, Gabriele Felici enters the Board of Directors of GTFAS

17 Sep 2018

Housing and its vital role in stimulating city growth Real Estate & Construction

The role that housing can play in helping a city retain talent is essential

Davide Savian

| 11 Sep 2018

International indirect tax guide 2018 VAT

Working with our network of member firms, we have compiled a global guide of indirect tax systems in key countries and how you can get further support

10 Sep 2018