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An overview of KPMG global news:

Canada

North America | Canada

Businesses want more government incentives for green transition Businesses say they need more help from the government to help Canada transition to a greener economy, according to a KPMG report.
22 March 2023
Australia

Oceania | Australia

KPMG and Stone & Chalk accelerator opens for space sector startups Applications are now open for the second round of the Future Technology Program, a joint KPMG and Stone & Chalk accelerator for local start-ups – with this year’s focus centred on the space sector.
20 March 2023
United States

North America | United States

KPMG defends clean audits of SVB and Signature Bank KPMG US defended its clean audit opinions of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, both of which collapsed within two weeks of KPMG signing off on their financials.
17 March 2023
Australia

Oceania | Australia

KPMG partner Tim Thomas named CEO of Australia-India Centre The Australian government has tapped KPMG partner Tim Thomas to be CEO of the newly-established Centre for Australia-India Relations, which aims to foster greater political and economic cooperation.
14 March 2023
Australia

Oceania | Australia

KPMG adds weight to South Pacific ambitions with acquisition in Fiji As it moves forward with its bold expansion plans, KPMG Fiji has acquired Microsoft specialist Acton for an undisclosed sum.
13 March 2023
Canada

North America | Canada

As fraud costs increase, companies look to emerging tech to cut risk With more companies reporting instances of fraud, a KPMG Canada survey found 85% of Canadian organizations are interested in using new and emerging technology to fend off potential attacks.
08 March 2023
Australia

Oceania | Australia

GradAustralia’s Top 100 Graduate Employers | Consulting Firms Online platform GradAustralia has revealed its latest list of Australia’s ‘Top 100 Graduate Employers’, with over one fifth of the entire list of top employers in the hands of leading management cons
07 March 2023
Europe

Europe | Regional

‘China to curb power of Big Four accountants and consultants’ China's government is trying to curb the power of the Big Four, especially in the audit domain, according to reports from Bloomberg citing discussions with high-ranked partners within the Chinese org
07 March 2023
Canada

North America | Canada

KPMG donates $600K to HEC Montreal KPMG Canada has donated $600,000 to HEC Montreal’s “Measuring Beyond” environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiative.
01 March 2023
China

Asia | China

China pushing for shift away from Big Four to local audit firms With tensions between China and the United States continuing to simmer, China’s Ministry of Finance has reportedly asked state-owned enterprises to stop relying on the Big Four for their audit needs
28 February 2023
Australia

Oceania | Australia

Kickstart your career in consulting? The top employers for graduates Graduates in Australia can be as picky as ever over their choice of employer due to a number of market factors, with consulting remaining one of the most popular professions for those seeking to kick
27 February 2023
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

Five steps to improve the odds of M&A integration success In today’s uncertain and complex environment, successfully closing and integrating a deal can be a major challenge for dealmakers.
22 February 2023
United States

North America | United States

KPMG launches accounting/tax scholarship for underrepresented students KPMG US has launched a new scholarship for underrepresented racial and ethnic groups pursuing a master’s degree in accounting or tax.
21 February 2023
Australia

Oceania | Australia

KPMG slashes 200 jobs in management consulting business The Australian arm of KPMG expects to axe around 200 jobs in the coming months, following a slowdown in the firm’s management consulting business.
20 February 2023
United States

North America | United States

KPMG US lays off 700 employees in advisory business KPMG was the first US Big Four firm to cut jobs amid a weaker economy and reduced demand for consulting services – laying off 700 people in its advisory wing.
16 February 2023
Canada

North America | Canada

Canadian fintech investment dips in 2022 after banner 2021 Investment in Canada’s financial technology (fintech) industry fell 81.4% to US$1.
16 February 2023
Saudi Arabia

Middle East | Saudi Arabia

Paul Ridley joins KPMG's Defense & Security practice in Saudi KPMG has welcomed a new leader in its Advisory business, with Paul Ridley relocating to Saudi Arabia to join the Defense & Security practice.
15 February 2023
United Arab Emirates

Middle East | United Arab Emirates

Dubai’s hospitality industry enjoys sunny outlook for 2023 As Dubai’s hospitality industry continues its strong post-pandemic rebound, leisure and business trips are both on an upward growth trajectory heading into 2023.
13 February 2023
Saudi Arabia

Middle East | Saudi Arabia

Saudi companies on the front foot with adopting new technologies Companies in Saudi Arabia are relatively keen on exploring and adopting new technologies, according to the new ‘Tech Survey Saudi Arabia’ study by KPMG.
08 February 2023
Bahrain

Middle East | Bahrain

KPMG hosts Bahraini leaders for ins and outs of decarbonization Over 100 business leaders in Bahrain recently convened at the Downtown Rotana Hotel to discuss the topic of decarbonization and net zero. A round-up of the event’s key takeaways.
08 February 2023
Australia

Oceania | Australia

KPMG acquires Adelaide-based SAP specialist Think180 The Australian arm of KPMG has made its first acquisition in close to a year, picking up SAP specialist Think180 and its nationwide team of around 30 – including the addition of two new partners.
07 February 2023
Canada

North America | Canada

Sun Life appoints former KPMG partner Joe Natale to board Insurance firm Sun Life has appointed Joe Natale, formerly CEO of Rogers and a partner at KPMG Canada, to its board of directors.
07 February 2023
Saudi Arabia

Middle East | Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's top sectors for CX: Retail and Financial Services What sectors offer the best customer experience in Saudi Arabia? In its take on the multifaceted question, KPMG surveyed over 1,500 consumers from across the Kingdom to find out, concluding that reta
06 February 2023
Australia

Oceania | Australia

Analysis: Political funding and donations by the Big Four The Australian Electoral Commission has released its political donation data for the 2021-22 financial year, with the Big Four once again splashing out in support of political leaders and parties.
05 February 2023
Canada

North America | Canada

KPMG Canada advised on most mid-market M&A deals in 2022 KPMG Canada advised on the most mid-market mergers and acquisitions in 2022, according to a Refinitiv report.
03 February 2023
Saudi Arabia

Middle East | Saudi Arabia

KPMG report: Saudi Arabia should nurture SMEs in industrial sector As Saudi Arabia looks to diversify its oil-based economy and increase the contribution of SMEs to its national income, supporting small and mid-sized enterprises in the country will be vital.
02 February 2023
Australia

Oceania | Australia

The 400+ consultancies on the Management Advisory Services Panel The Australian Government has completed the multi-year procurement process for its Management Advisory Services Panel, appointing a total of more than 400 consulting firms and professional services g
29 January 2023
Australia

Oceania | Australia

Big Four leaders share their views on Australia Day debate With the annual controversy around the date of Australia Day continuing to grow, a number of senior leaders from the nation’s Big Four consulting and accounting firms have shared their personal views
27 January 2023
Canada

North America | Canada

KPMG and PMP Strategy advise DIF on investment in RFNOW DIF Capital Partners, a Dutch independent infrastructure equity fund manager, has invested in RFNow, a Prairie telecom firm. DIF was advised on the deal by KPMG and PMP Strategy.
27 January 2023
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

ESG due diligence on the rise in the mergers & acquisitions scene The ESG megatrend is increasingly entering the word of mergers & acquisitions, according to new research by KPMG.
26 January 2023
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

G42 Cloud seals partnership deal with KPMG Lower Gulf Abu Dhabi-based G42 Cloud has welcomed a consulting major to its partnership ranks, sealing a deal with KPMG’s Lower Gulf division.
24 January 2023
Canada

North America | Canada

Only one-third of Canadian companies report on biodiversity loss With universal reporting standards and tightening regulations on the horizon, companies will need to improve the quality and scope of their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting, a KP
23 January 2023

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