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An overview of KPMG global news:

United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Questions remain on net-zero resolve of Big Four Three of the world’s four largest professional services firms have recently committed to producing net-zero carbon emissions in the next decade, while the fourth has made noises toward the same goal
15 October 2020
Europe

Europe | Regional

Bain and Big Four advise on APi's acquisition of SK FireSafety US-listed APi Group has acquired SK FireSafety Group, a European company that offers critical safety products and solutions in the active fire safety market.
14 October 2020
Canada

North America | Canada

KPMG Canada makes two senior appointments KPMG Canada has named Yannick Archambault as leader of the national family office and Rebecca Burrows as general counsel. Both of the appointees are based in KPMG’s Toronto office.
09 October 2020
Australia

Oceania | Australia

Celebrity chef Jock Zonfrillo calls in KPMG for Orana's closure One of Adelaide's most-lauded restaurants has folded amid its months-long pandemic-induced closure.
08 October 2020
Germany

Europe | Germany

German Government enlists consultants for BaFin reform The Federal Government of Germany has tasked consultants from Roland Berger, KPMG and Sopra Steria with assisting an overhaul of the nation’s financial watchdog BaFin.
08 October 2020
United States

North America | United States

KPMG names Michelle Wroan as head of Los Angeles office Big Four firm KPMG has appointed Michelle Wroan, a 27-year veteran of the company, as managing partner of the Los Angeles office.
07 October 2020
Saudi Arabia

Middle East | Saudi Arabia

How banks and insurers in Saudi Arabia are faring during Covid While Covid-19 has understandably had a significant impact on Saudi Arabia’s financial services industry, the banking and insurance sectors have proven resilient this year.
07 October 2020
Australia

Oceania | Australia

Top CEO priorities: Digital, talent, ESG and business purpose Covid-19 has well and truly changed business priorities, as CEOs connect with their business purpose and realise the value of digitalisation, among other major shifts.
06 October 2020
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

KPMG announces four executive board appointments KPMG has made a string of executive board appointments to its UK wing. Mary O’Connor, John Bennet, Kevin Hogarth and Rachel Hopcroft take on the roles.
30 September 2020
United States

North America | United States

Companies spent $15 billion extra on technology per week during pandemic Companies spent approximately $15 billion extra per week on technology, according to the 2020 Harvey Nash/KPMG CIO Survey.
29 September 2020
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

Delivering a new model of primary healthcare in Saudi Arabia The development of enhanced primary care is a multi-organisational and interprofessional endeavour that requires a diverse workforce, enthusiastically engaged around a shared vision of transforming t
29 September 2020
Hong Kong

Asia | Hong Kong

15 professional services firm commit to D&I Charter in Hong Kong Two years on from the launch of the Racial Diversity & Inclusion Charter for Employers in Hong Kong, the document has nearly 50 signatories, 15 of which are professional services firms.
28 September 2020
Canada

North America | Canada

Most business leaders support federal wage subsidy Most Canadian business leaders (76%) think the revamped Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) is a good investment to keep Canadians working, according to a recent client survey from KPMG Canada.
25 September 2020
Europe

Europe | Regional

Broad Horizon enters Danish market with acquisition of Delegate Danish IT consultancy Delegate has been acquired by Broad Horizon, a Netherlands-headquartered IT services group.
25 September 2020
Australia

Oceania | Australia

KPMG appoints 8 partners in Management Consulting division In its latest financial year, KPMG appointed eight new partners in its Management Consulting division.
24 September 2020
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Hundreds of consultants lined up for test-and-trace work Hundreds of consultants have been lined up to help the Government fortify its floundering test-and-trace plans, as the troubled system continues to face claims that it is “barely functional.
24 September 2020
Europe

Europe | Regional

Europe's top OutSystems consultants and delivery partners
23 September 2020
India

Asia | India

Indian students win prestigious KPMG Ideation Challenge A team of four Indian students has won the prestigious KPMG Ideation Challenge, for a concept that leverages sensor imaging, drone technology and a customised algorithm to more accurately locate mine
22 September 2020
Australia

Oceania | Australia

The top brands in Australia for customer service & experience Over the summer months, professional services giant KPMG surveyed over 2,500 consumers across the country to shed light on which brands provide the best service and customer experience.
20 September 2020
Canada

North America | Canada

Sanjay Pathak joins KPMG Canada as head of technology practice Sanjay Pathak, a veteran IT consultant, has joined KPMG’s Toronto office as a partner and leader of the consulting firm’s national technology practice.
18 September 2020
United States

North America | United States

KPMG US adds Majesco to its digital insurance offerings Accounting and consulting firm KPMG has added Majesco, a provider of cloud insurance platforms, to its partner ecosystem.
17 September 2020
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

Investor appetite in Middle East’s FinTech sector remains strong An increasingly vibrant hub for tech startups, the Middle East is drawing significant early stage investments in the FinTech space, according to a new global report from KPMG.
17 September 2020
United States

North America | United States

KPMG team joins Mystic River Consulting Mystic River Consulting, a Los Angeles-based intelligent automation (IA) consultancy, has added an 11-person team of process automation professionals from KPMG’s Digital Labor Center of Excellence.
15 September 2020
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

KPMG appointed by Caffe Nero to find savings KPMG is understood to be working with Caffe Nero to help the ailing chain negotiate rent cuts.
14 September 2020
Canada

North America | Canada

Returning to work during Covid-19: What are an employer’s obligations? Lisa Cabel, National Employment and Labour leader for KPMG Law Kaley Dodds, Senior Associate Employment and Labour Law, KPMG Law A recent KPMG poll found that more than half (54 per cent) of Canadian
11 September 2020
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Liquidator KPMG withdraws Debenhams redundancy offer Liquidators from KPMG have been facing off with redundant Debenhams workers in Ireland, withdrawing the firm’s offered payment scheme after the retailer’s staff staged sit in protests across Ireland
11 September 2020
United States

North America | United States

US CEOs remain confident despite pandemic challenges US chief executive officers remain fairly optimistic despite the wide-ranging negative impacts of the global pandemic, according to KPMG’s annual CEO Outlook survey.
10 September 2020
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Menswear retailer Moss Bros hires KPMG for restructuring UK menswear retailer Moss Bros is reportedly undergoing a restructuring process, as it struggles to recoup losses over 2020.
08 September 2020
Australia

Oceania | Australia

Some staff feel Deloitte and KPMG are putting profits over welfare The revenues of the Big Four in Australia have boomed in recent years, with the latest full financial year having seen aggregate revenues of the quartet surpass the $9 billion mark for the first time
07 September 2020
Australia

Oceania | Australia

Chinese-origin Australian entrepreneurs bring notable economic value A new report reveals that locally established Chinese entrepreneurs in Australia are strong contributors to the economy, generating steady revenues and acting as a bridge between the two economies.
06 September 2020
United States

North America | United States

Kevin Voigt named head of KPMG's Detroit and Grand Rapids offices KPMG has appointed Kevin Voigt as managing partner of KPMG’s Michigan offices in Detroit and Grand Rapids, effective October 1. He will remain based in Detroit.
04 September 2020
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Consultants hired to check Covid-19 rescue loans for fraud The British Business Bank has hired professionals from RSM and KPMG to examine the recipients of its emergency loans amid the Covid-19 lockdown.
03 September 2020

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