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Grant Thornton’s index into the health of mid-sized companies indicates a return to positive health for the global mid-market.

We asked our experts what Financial Services firms should be focusing on in 2021, having reviewed the IBR research and compared it to the trends they are witnessing in their areas.

Grant Thornton’s index into the health of mid-sized companies indicates cheer among mid-sized companies globally as they look towards 2021.

The present study examines the expected effects of the economic conditions as developed due to Covid-19

The outbreak of the covid-19 disease in Europe since the end of February has had an adverse impact for the real economy and for EU financial markets. According to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), since 20 February 2020, the stock markets in the EU lost 30%, while all sectors and types of issuers were affected by severe share price falls.

The coronavirus pandemic, characterized by the European Central Bank (ECB) as “a collective public health emergency unprecedented in recent history”, is unarguably expected to have significant impact on economic activity across the euro area.

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Recently, we have been going through an unprecedented period regarding not only our own country, but the whole planet as well; the period, characterized by the highest extent of uncertainty and volatility.

In the context of the crucial developments concerning COVID-19, businesses must be prepared, alert and agile to cope with the constant forthcoming changes. Rapid development of the new COVID-19 coronavirus requires awareness and the contribution of all of us, businesses and individuals, with a sense of personal and collective responsibility towards society. We urge you to keep up to date, on a daily basis, with the latest developments announced by the competent authorities.

European businesses are battening down the hatches in the face of swirling uncertainty, but leaders shouldn’t just sit back and wait for a clearer picture. There are still growth opportunities in the market for those adopting the right strategies.