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An overview of KPMG global news:

Australia

Oceania | Australia

David Cummins joins KPMG Technology Advisory as a partner KPMG Advisory has added a new partner to its technology consulting unit: David Cummins.
22 February 2021
Australia

Oceania | Australia

Big Four bag $90 million in NSW government contracts The Big Four have bagged over $90 million in NSW government consulting contracts during the past year – a more than 10 percent rise on the year previous.
18 February 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Consulting firms co-found WEF's Racial Justice in Business forum The World Economic Forum has launched ‘Partnering for Racial Justice in Business’, a global initiative that brings leading responsible companies together with the aim of promoting the diversity and i
17 February 2021
Romania

Europe | Romania

KPMG and PwC predict Romania's M&A market to pick up Big Four firms KPMG and PwC have both released their forecast for Romania’s mergers & acquisitions (M&A) market in 2021, and their findings are largely in sync.
17 February 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

KPMG appoints Vishal Chopra as Head of Tax in Scotland KPMG has announced the appointment of Vishal Chopra as partner and its new Head of Tax in Scotland. He joins KPMG from Grant Thornton, where he held the equivalent role.
16 February 2021
Australia

Oceania | Australia

RegTech startup 6clicks founded by ex-KPMGers ropes in $5 million 6clicks has raised $5 million in a new funding round, adding to $2.2 million raised in July last year.
15 February 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Mary O’Connor and Bina Mehta lead KPMG in the UK For the first time in its 150-year history in the United Kingdom, KPMG has installed two women at the company’s helm following the resignation of former chairman and senior partner Bill Michael.
14 February 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

KPMG UK Chair faces investigation following controversial remarks Big Four firm KPMG has seen its UK arm plunge into disarray, after comments of its Chair Bill Michael suggested that he did not believe in the firm’s efforts to address unconscious bias.
12 February 2021
Australia

Oceania | Australia

KPMG boss under fire for telling consultants to 'stop moaning' Bill Michael, the Australian who is leading KPMG in the UK, has come under fire in Europe for telling consultants to ‘stop moaning’ about life during Covid-19.
11 February 2021
Singapore

Asia | Singapore

KPMG brings its RelativityOne partnership to Asia Pacific KPMG’s Forensic Technology practice in Asia Pacific has expanded its partnership with Relativity, bolting-on the RelativityOne solution into the existing partnership between the two companies.
11 February 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

The dealmakers that advised Kallidus on its Sapling investment Apse Capital portfolio company Kallidus has invested in HR software specialist Sapling, in a deal which will help the acquiring firm gain entry to the lucrative North American market.
10 February 2021
Canada

North America | Canada

KPMG: Canadians want 'Canada-first' economic recovery strategy Canadians want a “Canada-first” strategy to jumpstart the economy, according to a January KPMG survey of 4,000 people.
05 February 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Rajesh Sennik leads KPMG Deal Advisory's Value Creation practice Rajesh Sennik has been announced as leader of KPMG’s Value Creation practice.
05 February 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

KPMG hired to oversee Scotland's Covid-19 vaccination rollout Scotland's health service has awarded a contract worth more than £2 million to Big Four professional services firm KPMG for "management and advisory services" on the nation’s coronavirus vaccine prog
03 February 2021
United States

North America | United States

The top US consulting firms for LGBTQ employees and allies The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has unveiled its ‘Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality 2021’ list, featuring the top employers in the US for LGBTQ people and allies.
01 February 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

2020 a story of two halves for UK's private equity deal market Deal activity in UK’s private equity sector hit its lowest point in more than seven years in 2020 amid the Covid-19-induced downturn, according to a new KPMG report.
01 February 2021
Australia

Oceania | Australia

Number of FinTechs in Australia passes the 700 mark The latest roundup of Australia’s FinTech landscape shows more than 100 new FinTechs entered the in-demand segment over the course of the past twelve months, with lending apps and blockchain technolo
25 January 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Consultants help hospital group in Bermuda Hospitals save millions Big Four firm KPMG has helped the Bermuda Hospitals Board save almost $30 million over the last three years. KPMG’s contract will run for another two years, and cost just a fraction of that figure.
22 January 2021
Australia

Oceania | Australia

NSW government working with KPMG on stamp duty reform The Government of New South Wales has come under fire for handing a $5 million contract to consultants from KPMG, as it weighs up reforms to its property taxation system.
17 January 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Europe's top football leagues lose £4.5 billion due to pandemic The impact of Covid-19 on the global economy means Europe’s top football leagues lost £4.5 billion in revenues over 2020.
15 January 2021
Europe

Europe | Regional

A six-step guide for evidence-based human resources Evidence-based human resources (HR) uses data, analysis, and research to understand the connection between people management practices and business outcomes, such as profitability, productivity, cust
14 January 2021
Australia

Oceania | Australia

Australia's insurance industry saw profits halve in 2020 Bushfires, storms, floods and a global pandemic have combined to give Australia’s insurance sector one of its worst years on record. KPMG presents the year’s key figures in a new report.
13 January 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

M&A consultants advise Octopus Energy on landmark deals Big Four firm KPMG has advised power supplier Octopus Energy on two landmark deals, lifting the value of the business to just over $2 billion.
13 January 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Private equity moving in on KPMG's restructuring division The sale of KPMG UK’s restructuring arm is reportedly progressing at pace, just months after the global leadership of Big Four rival Deloitte vetoed similar efforts in its own British wing.
11 January 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

CIL and KPMG advise CapVest on acquisition in pet food sector Pet food manufacturer Inspired Pet Nutrition has seen its ownership shift from one private equity firm to another.
08 January 2021
United States

North America | United States

KPMG names Amy Banovich as leader of Seattle office KPMG US last month appointed Amy Banovich as managing partner of the Seattle office. Banovich succeeds Mark Gibson, who led the Seattle team since 2011.
07 January 2021
Ukraine

Europe | Ukraine

Covid-19 puts the brakes on KPMG's strong growth in Ukraine Global Big Four firm KPMG has seen its revenues in Ukraine drop marginally in its latest financial year.
07 January 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

HR: Maturity model and assessment for human resources function The effectiveness of human resources typically depends on the maturity level of the HR function.
05 January 2021
Australia

Oceania | Australia

KPMG promotes 8 to partner in Management Consulting division KPMG Australia has per 1 January 2021 appointed eight new partners in its Management Consulting division.
04 January 2021
Saudi Arabia

Middle East | Saudi Arabia

HR leaders in Saudi Arabia are shifting focus to post-Covid-19 era Almost half of human resource functions in Saudi Arabia have shifted their lens from short-term Covid-19 firefighting to more strategic HR topics, focused on preparing their organisation and people f
04 January 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

KPMG promotes Bridget Beals to Partner in climate strategy practice KPMG has promoted Bridget Beals to Partner as it looks to strengthen and grow its climate risk and sustainability expertise.
24 December 2020
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

How GCC food & beverage companies are coping with Covid-19 Food and beverage (F&B) companies across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman face the daunting prospect of long-term social distancing, falling demand and cash constraints.
22 December 2020

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