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An overview of KPMG global news:

United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Former MEP Kay Swineburne joins KPMG in London One of the authors of the European Union’s MiFID regulations has joined KPMG, after standing down as an MEP in May.
31 July 2019
Kenya

Africa | Kenya

KPMG to set up Kenya SME contest in collaboration with Nation Media Group Big Four accounting and advisory firm KPMG East Africa is set to organise a competition to promote small and medium enterprises (SME) in Kenya, an event that will be set up in collaboration with the
31 July 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

FRP replaces KPMG as Patisserie Valerie administrator Following the emergence of conflicts of interest relating to Grant Thornton, the creditors of collapsed café chain Patisserie Valerie have dropped KPMG as administrators.
30 July 2019
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

UAE on the up in global KPMG economic growth prospects index The United Arab Emirates has improved its ranking in KPMG’s annual growth indicators report, closing in on the top 20 countries worldwide.
29 July 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

KPMG suggests new technology could triple UK trade by 2050 The proponents of Brexit have insisted for years now that Britain’s technology offering is the key to a thriving post-EU economy.
25 July 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

KPMG's Sue Kershaw named first female President of APM The UK Managing Director for major project advisory at KPMG has been named the President of the Association for Project Management.
24 July 2019
Bahrain

Middle East | Bahrain

PwC and KPMG remain in hunt for Bahrain Metro Rail contract Professional services firms PwC and KPMG remain in the running for the Bahrain Metro Rail project’s phase one advisory contract after the latest round of eliminations.
24 July 2019
Ghana

Africa | Ghana

Anthony Sarpong to take over as KPMG Senior Partner from October Big Four accounting and advisory firm KPMG has a news Senior Partner in its Ghana practice, to fill the gap left by the departure of Nii Amanor Dodoo who leaves the firm in September this year after
18 July 2019
United States

North America | United States

US fourth on most-ready nation for autonomous vehicles list The US is the fourth most-ready nation for autonomous vehicles (AVs), according to KPMG’s “Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index (AVRI).” The ranking brings the nation down one spot from last year.
17 July 2019
Europe

Europe | Regional

Technology spend is shifting from the CIO to the business The top IT boss, the chief information officer, is gradually losing direct control on the overall information technology spending.
17 July 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

KPMG to help embattled Jack Wills ‘assess all options’ Advisory firm KPMG is set to work with Jack Wills on a possible restructuring, amid talk of a cash crisis at the retailer.
17 July 2019
United States

North America | United States

Tech industry HR executives divided by artificial intelligence Data from KPMG shows HR executives for tech companies are of two minds when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI).
16 July 2019
India

Asia | India

The best management consulting firms in India for graduates A new survey among of over 24,000 students in India has revealed the country’s best consulting firms for graduates.
16 July 2019
Bahrain

Middle East | Bahrain

KPMG Bahrain supports students attending audit simulation studies in Asia KPMG in Bahrain has sponsored four local students to attend the first ever international audit simulation programme held by Sunway TES Centre of Accountancy Excellence in Malaysia.
15 July 2019
India

Asia | India

Infrastructure and real estate have a large part to play in India's growth The new Indian budget has laid down plans to reach the $3 trillion mark by the end of this year, and the string of new government initiatives in the domain of real estate and infrastructure have a la
12 July 2019
Kenya

Africa | Kenya

KPMG to manage competition to promote young Kenyan entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs in Kenya now have the opportunity to win up to Sh 3.6 million, following the launch of a new competition as a collaborative initiative between the Kenyan government and the World Bank.
12 July 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Consumers concerned as retailers look to cash in on store data Retailers face a fine balancing act between tapping the potential of new technology such as store monitoring, and being seen as overly intrusive and untrustworthy.
09 July 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

KPMG flirts with offloading UK pensions advisory wing KPMG is reported to be exploring the sale of its UK pensions practice.
09 July 2019
Nigeria

Africa | Nigeria

KPMG launches a new Insight Centre in Lagos to help with digitalisation Big Four accounting and advisory firm KPMG is looking to help firms in the country with realising their digital potential, through the launch of a new Insight Centre in Lagos.
09 July 2019
Netherlands

Europe | Netherlands

The best consulting firms for graduates in the Netherlands A survey of over 25,000 students in the Netherlands has identified the country’s top employers for graduates.
08 July 2019
India

Asia | India

Taxpayers in India don't expect any drastic amendments from the upcoming budget As the NDA administration in India begins its second term in power, Big Four accounting and advisory firm KPMG has conducted a survey amongst taxpayers in India to gauge the expectations vis-à-vis th
08 July 2019
South Africa

Africa | South Africa

Former KPMG SA CEO is now the firm's Global Head of People Nhlamu Dlomu, who has been CEO of KPMG in South Africa until recently, has now been appointed the Big Four accounting and advisory firm’s Global Head of People.
08 July 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

KPMG’s Head of Deal Advisory steps down amid 'bullying' storm KPMG’s UK Head of Deal Advisory has stepped down to take a leave of absence “in the wider interest of the firm”, following complaints regarding the way he spoke to colleagues.
03 July 2019
Australia

Oceania | Australia

CEOs in Australia display a positive approach to changes in economy CEOs in Australia appear to be relatively unphased by the economic uncertainty currently prevalent in the economy, as most appear to be optimistic about their growth prospects in the near future.
01 July 2019
Asia

Asia | Regional

KPMG pays tribute to former global and APAC chair Michael Andrew Global professional services firm KPMG has mourned the death of its former global and Asia Pacific chairman Michael Andrew, who has died after a long battle with illness.
28 June 2019
India

Asia | India

KPMG boosts AI capabilities through acquisition of Recommender Labs Global professional services firm KPMG is looking to boost its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, to which end it has acquired Mumbai-based Recommender Labs.
27 June 2019
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

MENA Fintech Association launches with KPMG among founders A number of organisations have come to together to launch the MENA Fintech Association – with KPMG among the corporate founding members.
27 June 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Phil Abram named Chair of KPMG's London practice Phil Abram has been appointed as chair of the Big Four firm’s London Region practice and will lead the national market team.
27 June 2019
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

KPMG Lower Gulf CEO adds chairman role following Vijay Malhotra retirement KPMG Lower Gulf CEO Nader Haffar has been appointed as the firm’s new chairman following Vijay Malhotra’s decision to retire.
25 June 2019
Netherlands

Europe | Netherlands

The M&A advisors that sold Vivat to Athora and NN Group Dutch insurance company Vivat has been sold for more than €1 billion to two financial groups: Dutch counterpart NN Group and Athora, a pan-European specialised insurance company.
24 June 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

How The Access Project can help lead to a consulting career Over the past 11 years, The Access Project has grown from a project lead by a few North London teachers to a national charity, providing support to bright but disadvantaged students looking to access higher education.
20 June 2019
Malaysia

Asia | Malaysia

BDO and Big Four partner with ACCA / Sunway for audit simulation course Malaysia’s Sunway TES Centre of Accountancy Excellence together with the Association of Chartered Certiﬁed Accountants have held the first international installation of their joint Global Audit Simul
20 June 2019

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