KPMG | Global news

An overview of KPMG global news:

Qatar

How Qatar can forge a new path to resilience and a stronger economy post-regional conflict The war between the United States, Israel and Iran that began in February has served as a significant test for the economy of Qatar, which has been dragged into the conflict.
15 April 2026
United Kingdom

BDO to reduce senior partners clearing path for younger staff As the professional services sector looks to rapidly adopt AI, a cull of younger staff has been discussed as an inevitability.
15 April 2026
United States

KPMG report forecasts 2026 as the year of the carve-out A new global survey of 700 dealmakers indicates that 2026 is poised to be a significant year for mergers and acquisitions, driven by a surge in portfolio separations and the integration of AI.
08 April 2026
Canada

KPMG Canada names Ali Jaffery as chief economist KPMG Canada has hired Ali Jaffery as its first chief economist, effective April 1, 2026.
06 April 2026
United Kingdom

KPMG to shave more than 500 roles from UK headcount KPMG is set to lay off more than 500 staff in the UK, with the cuts set to focus heavily on its audit business.
02 April 2026
Canada

KPMG launches major projects delivery office KPMG Canada has launched a major projects delivery office (MPDO) as the country enters a new era of infrastructure building.
01 April 2026
United States

KPMG announces AI-powered offering for private enterprise KPMG has unveiled KPMG Private, an AI-enabled platform catering to its private market clients. The Big Four firm says that global private market assets are expected to breach $18 billion by 2027.
26 March 2026
Canada

KPMG appoints Andrew Forde as inaugural head of AI research KPMG has appointed Andrew Forde as its first head of AI research.
25 March 2026
United Kingdom

KPMG launches search for next UK Tech Innovator KPMG has announced its annual search the next generation of technological talent.
16 March 2026
Italy

Italian HR consultancy and payroll provider Codeas bought by SD Worx Codeas, an Italian HR consultancy and payroll provider, has been acquired by SD Worx, with revenues of €1.3 billion one of Europe’s largest HR and payroll solutions groups.
05 March 2026
Canada

AI-powered fraud hitting companies bottom lines, finds KPMG survey AI-powered fraud is emerging as serious threat to Canadian organizations, according to a recent KPMG Canada survey, with 72% of companies losing as much as 5% of annual profits to AI scams.
04 March 2026
Jordan

KPMG kicks off Jordan expansion plans with new headquarters lease agreement KPMG’s business in Jordan is aiming to more than double its workforce in the coming years, with a new headquarters in Amman set to accommodate its expanding team and support its growth ambitions.
18 February 2026
China

Consulting giants wager on workarounds to stay compliant in China Global management consulting firms are increasingly navigating a legal and ethical tightrope in China, employing unconventional strategies to maintain operations despite tightening Western sanctions
18 February 2026
Saudi Arabia

KPMG launches policy tool to ensure national readiness of critical industries KPMG, a global accounting and consulting firm, has launched a new framework and benchmark designed to help policymakers assess the “national readiness” of their critical industries.
13 February 2026
Canada

KPMG: Canadian automotive industry set for restructuring After a year of aggressive tariff policies from its largest trading partner, the Canadian auto industry is looking to improve its internal operations and find new markets, according to a KPMG report
13 February 2026
Middle East

KPMG shaping insights and discussions at World Defense Show as Knowledge Partner Taking place in Riyadh this week, the World Defense Show is one of the world’s leading events in the defense sector.
11 February 2026
Qatar

KPMG launches its Learning Academy in Qatari market KPMG has launched its own Academy in the Qatari market, offering capacity building support to its clients and own staff.
09 February 2026
United Kingdom

Sowena Group appoints John Hughes as non-executive chair Specialist finance and accounting recruitment company Sowena Group has John Hughes as its non-executive chair.
09 February 2026
Canada

One third of Canadian companies planning a major acquisition in next 18 months Dealmaking in Canada is set to rise in 2026, with 33% of Canadian business leaders planning major acquisitions in the next 18 months, according to a KPMG Canada report.
30 January 2026
United Kingdom

Cybersecurity pips AI to become top UK tech investment for 2026 As the hype around artificial intelligence continues into a fourth year, a growing number of UK executives believe the technology is about to yield returns on investment, according to a study from KP
27 January 2026
Qatar

Key highlights and takeaways from KPMG’s Tax Summit 2026 in Qatar This month, KPMG hosted its Annual Tax Summit 2026 in Qatar, bringing together finance and tax professionals to explore the latest developments shaping Qatar’s and the region’s tax landscape.
25 January 2026
United States

KPMG partners with Uniphore on AI agents KPMG US has announced a strategic relationship with Uniphore, a Silicon Valley AI software firm, to operationalize AI agents across internal and client-facing workflows.
23 January 2026
Netherlands

IK Partners takes majority stake in corporate service provider Trustmoore The British private equity firm IK Partners has acquired a majority stake in Trustmoore. The purchase of the Dutch corporate service provider was advised on by a broad group of M&A advisers.
22 January 2026
Uganda

Businesses in Uganda are gradually embracing ESG, says KPMG A study of 56 businesses in Uganda shows that many companies are moving toward better environmental and social practices.
15 January 2026
Saudi Arabia

KPMG opens new office in Madinah, its fourth in Saudi Arabia Global professional services firm KPMG has opened a new office in Madinah, its fourth in Saudi Arabia.
08 January 2026
United Kingdom

Anna Scally named global TMT head at KPMG KPMG International has appointed Anna Scally as global head of technology, media & telecommunications. She takes over from Mark Gibson, who retired in October.
07 January 2026
Middle East

KPMG deepens industrial cybersecurity capabilities with Dragos partnership Further strengthening its cybersecurity portfolio, KPMG has signed a partnership with Dragos, a company specialized in cybersecurity for industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (O
19 December 2025
Middle East

KPMG appoints four new partners in Advisory and Tax business KPMG has appointed four new partners in the Middle East: Furkan Ali Hamid and Thurain Tun in its Advisory business, and Abad Dahbache and Punit Nathwani in its Tax business.
17 December 2025
Africa

KPMG Africa CEO Outlook shows wave of optimism among regional chiefs Many African CEOs are optimistic about their own organisations’ growth prospects despite global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.
16 December 2025
United Kingdom

KPMG rolls out workplace AI platform for consultants KPMG has announced the roll-out of a workplace AI platform for its consultants, through a new partnership with British AI firm, Aiimi.
10 December 2025
Saudi Arabia

Cyberani and KPMG join forces to boost cybersecurity in KSA’s industrial landscape KPMG and Cyberani have agreed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity frontiers of industrial organizations in Saudi Arabia.
09 December 2025
Middle East

KPMG signs Middle East partnership deal with cyber solutions provider Fortinet The Advisory business of Big Four firm KPMG has signed a partnership agreement with Fortinet, a global provider of cybersecurity solutions.
28 November 2025

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