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An overview of KPMG news in Canada:

Canadian fintech investment in first half falls to pandemic-era levels Investment in Canadian fintech firms saw a three-fold drop in H1 2023, falling to the lowest point since H1 2020, according to data compiled by PitchBook for KPMG Canada.
22 August 2023
KPMG joins IBM Quantum Network KPMG International has joined the IBM Quantum Network to further explore how quantum computing can be applied to complex business challenges.
21 July 2023
KPMG invests in AI, expands Microsoft partnership KPMG on Tuesday announced a significant expansion of its global relationship with Microsoft – impacting areas including internal workforce modernization, secure development, and artificial intelligen
13 July 2023
One in five Canadians using generative AI at work or school One in five (20%) of Canadians are using generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help them at work or school, according to KPMG Canada’s Generative AI Adoption Index.
04 July 2023
KPMG Canada releases third annual inclusion, diversity, and equity report KPMG Canada has released its third annual inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) report – showcasing the firm’s progress in advancing ID&E and highlighting its ongoing commitments.
08 June 2023
KPMG Canada and MindBridge partner on AI-powered audits KPMG Canada has announced a new strategic alliance with MindBridge, an Ottawa-based startup focusing on financial risk detection, to integrate MindBridge’s AI technology into KPMG International’s dig
16 May 2023
Canadian businesses lagging US in adoption of ChatGPT Canadian businesses are lagging behind their American counterparts in experimenting with OpenAI’s popular generative artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT, according to a recent KPMG survey.
08 May 2023
KPMG Canada hit with $1.4-billion lawsuit over Bridging Finance collapse PwC Canada, the receiver for Bridging Finance, is suing KPMG Canada for $1.4 billion over alleged deficiencies in the firm’s auditing of the private debt manager, which collapsed in 2021.
20 April 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Family businesses shifting to next generation Most Canadian family businesses are eyeing transition, with 78% creating a succession plan or expecting to transition the business to the next generation within three years, according to a KPMG surve
09 December 2022
KPMG opens Calgary Ignition innovation lab KPMG Canada on Monday opened its third “Ignition” centre in Canada, with a new location in Calgary.
23 November 2022
KPMG partners with Montreal incubator Zú KPMG Canada has partnered with Zú, an incubator hub for creative industries based in downtown Montreal.
18 November 2022
KPMG Canada announces Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan KPMG Canada has announced a multi-year strategy to advance reconciliation by fostering strong relationships with Indigenous communities and businesses.
13 October 2022
KPMG Canada hires federal tax leader Brian Ernewein KPMG Canada has hired Brian Ernewein, a retired high-ranking federal bureaucrat, as a senior advisor within its tax practice.
07 October 2022
Adam Aptowitzer joins KPMG Law as charity practice head Adam Aptowitzer has joined KPMG Law LLP, the law firm affiliate of KPMG Canada, as a partner and leader of the newly formed charities and not-for-profit practice.
04 October 2022
SmartONE is KPMG Canada's 2022 Tech Innovator SmartONE, a Markham, ON-based provider of smart home technologies, has won KPMG Canada’s 2022 Tech Innovator competition. SmartONE beat out 34 other promising Canadian startups to win the top prize.
06 September 2022
KPMG acquires Montreal accountancy FMBT LLP KPMG Canada has acquired FMBT LLP, a Greater Montreal area accounting and consulting firm.
14 July 2022
KPMG US and Canada launch metaverse collaboration hub KPMG’s US and Canadian member firms have together launched a metaverse collaboration hub to support employee and client journeys into Web 3.0.
24 June 2022
KPMG and MaRS launch cleantech accelerator KPMG Canada and MaRS Discovery District have together launched the “Climate Impact Accelerator,” which will match promising cleantech startups with corporations and governments to scale up solutions.
21 June 2022
KPMG Canada lets workers 'roam' for two months with new remote work program The Big Four firm this week announced its “KPMG Roam” remote work and travel program, which will allow partners and employees to work outside their home province for up to eight weeks – including up
19 May 2022
Canadian venture capital activity reaches record high in first quarter Venture capital activity reached an all-time high in the Canadian market, rising to US$3.5 billion in Q1 2022 from US$3 billion in Q1 2021.
10 May 2022
KPMG Canada buys Workday specialist DayOne Consulting KPMG Canada has acquired DayOne Consulting, a Montreal-based boutique IT consultancy focusing on Workday software engagements.
26 April 2022
Canadians say they’re ditching combustion engines amid surging gas prices Sixty-one percent of Canadian say soaring gas prices and vulnerability in oil supply have convinced them it’s time to buy an electric vehicle (EV), according to a survey from consulting firm KPMG.
22 March 2022
KPMG Canada makes NFT purchase after investing in cryptocurrency KPMG Canada has purchased a piece of digital art from the “World of Women” non-fungible token (NFT) collection shortly after its corporate treasury invested in cryptocurrency.
01 March 2022
KPMG makes every weekend a long weekend in July and August KPMG Canada given its employees an extra seven paid days off in July and August, making every weekend a long weekend in those months.
15 February 2022

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