KPMG | Global news

An overview of KPMG global news:

Australia

Oceania | Australia

KPMG provides $16 million funding boost to ERP spin-out Wiise Spun out of KPMG in 2018 to support mid-sized Australian businesses, enterprise resource planning outfit Wiise has now received a $16 million boost from the firm to aid its international expansion.
28 September 2023
Saudi Arabia

Middle East | Saudi Arabia

Developing more liveable cities with a center of excellence In their ambition to make cities more liveable for their residents, city governments in the Middle East are increasingly looking at the possibility of adopting Centers of Excellence.
27 September 2023
Bahrain

Middle East | Bahrain

KPMG commits to supporting young Bahrainis in financial services KPMG is stepping up its contributions to developing future leaders within Bahrain’s financial services sector.
25 September 2023
United Arab Emirates

Middle East | United Arab Emirates

Majority of UAE students plan career goals during high school Around 90% of students in the UAE are already considering their career goals during their high school period, with 72% feeling they develop a clear idea of what job they see themselves doing in the f
25 September 2023
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Consulting industry Big Four sees Great Resignation drag to close A slowdown in attrition at the UK’s top consulting firms is leaving fewer opportunities for new talent to advance.
21 September 2023
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Hilary Eastman joins KPMG to lead ESG reporting offering KPMG UK has appointed Hilary Eastman as a partner in its accountancy advisory services wing.
20 September 2023
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

KPMG boosts transfer pricing and tax teams with Jigna Sampath KPMG has recruited Jigna Sampath from banking giant HSBC as a Senior Director focused on tax and transfer pricing services.
15 September 2023
United States

North America | United States

KPMG US launches new AI and digital innovation group KPMG US on Friday announced the establishment of an AI and digital innovation group led by newly named vice chair Steve Chase, effective October 1.
11 September 2023
Saudi Arabia

Middle East | Saudi Arabia

Netzero named Saudi Arabia's most promising tech start-up by KPMG Netzero has been named Saudi Arabia’s most promising technology start-up by KPMG’s Tech Innovator competition.
11 September 2023
United States

North America | United States

KPMG appoints Wendy Lewis as Richmond office leader KPMG US has appointed Wendy Lewis as managing partner of its Richmond, VA office. Lewis succeeds Paul Croston, who is retiring this month after 33 years with the Big Four accountancy.
07 September 2023
Australia

Oceania | Australia

KPMG staff member suspected of spiking drinks in New Zealand A serial drink-spiker is suspected to be an employee of KPMG’s New Zealand branch, with the professional services firm reporting two incidents to police and launching an internal investigation.
06 September 2023
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Nine consulting firms among nominees for 2023 UK IT Industry Awards Nominees have been announced for the 2023 UK IT Industry Awards. Among the shortlists are representatives of nine consulting firms.
06 September 2023
Saudi Arabia

Middle East | Saudi Arabia

KPMG promotes Fahad Aldossari to leadership role in Riyadh KPMG has promoted long-serving company member Fahad Aldossari to Audit leader of its Riyadh team.
06 September 2023
United Arab Emirates

Middle East | United Arab Emirates

Mashreq names former KPMG partner Norman Tambach as CFO The UAE’s oldest bank, Mashreq, has appointed former KPMG partner Norman Tambach as its new chief financial officer.
05 September 2023
Saudi Arabia

Middle East | Saudi Arabia

KPMG kicks off September with 260 new Saudi graduates KPMG has kicked off the month of September with 260 new graduates in Saudi Arabia.
04 September 2023
United States

North America | United States

KPMG appoints Peter Zalkind as head of Sacramento office KPMG US has appointed Peter Zalkind as managing principal of its Sacramento office, effective August 7.
31 August 2023
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

UK sees fintech investment decline 57% in one year Investments in the UK’s fintech sector have plummeted by 57% between 2022 and 2023.
29 August 2023
Saudi Arabia

Middle East | Saudi Arabia

Sadia Nazir joins KPMG in Saudi as Transfer Pricing practice leader KPMG has recruited Sadia Nazir from industry to lead its Transfer Pricing and International Tax practices for Saudi Arabia and the Levant region.
28 August 2023
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

UK software firm Amdaris joins Insight Enterprises US digital transformation firm Insight Enterprises has purchased UK software developer Amdaris for an undisclosed fee. The deal was supported by advice by consultants from KPMG and PCB Partners.
24 August 2023
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

KPMG staff go the distance for Marie Curie charity walk Consultants from the UK wing of KPMG have concluded an epic journey, in the service of end-of-life charity Marie Curie.
17 August 2023
Australia

Oceania | Australia

KPMG grows revenues to $2.5 billion despite consulting slowdown Following record growth in 2021/22, KPMG Australia has cited uncertain economic conditions for a slowdown over the past six months, while still posting revenues of $2.
14 August 2023
United States

North America | United States

KPMG: More than half of firms have canceled M&A deals because of ESG findings More than half (53%) of investors have canceled M&A deals because of material findings in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) due diligence, KPMG’s 2023 ESG Due Diligence study found.
11 August 2023
Saudi Arabia

Middle East | Saudi Arabia

KPMG names Hassan Alami post-merger integration leader in Saudi Big Four veteran Hassan Alami has found a new home with KPMG in Saudi Arabia, joining the firm as Head of its Integration & Separation practice.
10 August 2023
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Chartered status has become a hallmark of consulting excellence Since its launch, the Chartered Management Consultant award has gone from strength to strength – with half of the Management Consultancies Association’s member firms having now joined the drive to ch
07 August 2023
Saudi Arabia

Middle East | Saudi Arabia

KPMG Saudi Arabia promotes Shadi Abuserryeh to senior director KPMG has promoted Shadi Abuserryeh to Senior Director within its Advisory division in Saudi Arabia.
07 August 2023
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

KPMG claims generative AI could boost UK by £31 billion The hype surrounding generative AI continues to grow. According to a new study from KPMG, the technology could raise UK productivity enough to realise a £31 billion economic boost.
19 July 2023
Australia

Oceania | Australia

KPMG releases internal AI tool KymChat for Australian clients Professional services firm KPMG and tech giant Microsoft have extended their long-running relationship, which has seen the release of its internal AI tool KymChat to Australian clients.
18 July 2023
United States

North America | United States

KPMG appoints Ruby Hancock as Memphis office leader KPMG US has promoted Ruby Hancock to managing partner of its Memphis office.
18 July 2023
Bahrain

Middle East | Bahrain

KPMG's staff in Bahrain to help groom 25 summer interns KPMG’s staff in Bahrain have kicked off the month with a cohort of new faces following the intake of 25 new summer interns.
13 July 2023
Saudi Arabia

Middle East | Saudi Arabia

Majority of Saudi CEOs confident about KSA's future growth Most CEOs in Saudi Arabia feel positive about the country's economy in the next three years, despite challenges like inflation and geopolitical tensions.
06 July 2023
Saudi Arabia

Middle East | Saudi Arabia

KPMG Saudi Arabia appoints Oleg Ladnev as senior director in Deals KPMG veteran and partner Oleg Ladnev has relocated from the firm’s Russian member firm to Saudi Arabia, where he joins the leadership team of the Deals practice.
06 July 2023
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

The top professional services firms for gender equality in the UK The Times has named its list of the UK’s most inclusive employers. Among the top 50 firms were 18 from the professional services sector.
05 July 2023

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