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An overview of KPMG global news:

Asia

PropertyGuru swaps investor hands for next phase of growth Asian real estate platform PropertyGuru has been acquired by EQT, in an all-cash deal valuing the Singapore-based online real estate platform at $1.1 billion.
16 August 2024
Middle East

Turki Alajmi becomes partner in KPMG's Defense & Security practice KPMG has promoted Turki Alajmi, a Saudi-based member of the company, to partner in its Defense & Security practice.
14 August 2024
Middle East

KPMG merger forms 5,000-strong business in the Middle East KPMG’s two largest member firms in the Middle East – Saudi Levant and Lower Gulf – have voted to integrate their businesses to create a regional powerhouse of over 5,000 employees operating across si
10 August 2024
Canada

Canadian firms worried extreme weather will harm their bottom line The overwhelming majority (92%) of Canadian businesses fear the extreme weather events of the last year are the “new normal” and they will be hit by a climate-related event, according to a recent KPM
09 August 2024
United Kingdom

Less than a third of business leaders consider technology foundation Even though three quarters believe that advanced technologies are critical to driving business transformation, many businesses are still slow to ready their organisations for change.
06 August 2024
Middle East

Family businesses must balance tradition with future-proof legacy Successful family businesses most often harness tradition, experience, and innovation to achieve a new dynamic form of legacy.
05 August 2024
Middle East

New technologies an opportunity and risk for internal audit The world of internal audit is being disrupted by developments in technology, with robotic process automation (RPA) and artificial intelligence (AI) at the forefront of these developments.
18 July 2024
United Kingdom

Businesses turn to partnerships for technological change needs As businesses press ahead with multiple technological transformations, a two-thirds majority are not sure their systems are ready for the change.
10 July 2024
India

KPMG appoints Reena Wahi as Head of People, Performance and Culture KPMG has appointed Reena Wahi as Partner and Head of People, Performance and Culture. She will be based out of Mumbai.
05 July 2024
Middle East

MSBC delivers Family Business Hackathon in partnership with KPMG The inaugural edition of the Family Business Hackathon has concluded in King Abdullah Economic City, with KPMG serving as Knowledge Partner and Diamond Sponsor of the event.
02 July 2024
Middle East

GRI and IFRS unite to set new sustainability reporting standard The expanded collaboration between the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation signifies a pivotal moment for corporate sustainability
27 June 2024
United Kingdom

Vishal Chopra to lead KPMG in Scotland KPMG UK has announced the new head of its firm in Scotland. Vishal Chopra will take on the role from James Kergon in October 2024.
24 June 2024
India

German companies see India as a strong growth market despite challenges German multinationals are increasingly considering India as a strategically important market for their growth and presence, according to a study by KPMG and the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce.
18 June 2024
Canada

KPMG Canada expanding use of AI to boost efficiency and productivity KPMG Canada says it has been investing in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) proprietary tools, training and solutions to enhance the work of its 10,000 professionals.
17 June 2024
United States

KPMG appoints Patrick Ryan as head of DC office and federal sector KPMG US has promoted Patrick Ryan to managing partner of its Washington, DC office and leader of its US federal sector.
11 June 2024
United Kingdom

Workers turning to AI to beef up their office skills UK workers feel they are being left in the cold by current training initiatives from their employers.
07 June 2024
United Kingdom

Nicholas Fox on the future benefits of chartered status Since its launch, the Chartered Management Consultant award has gone from strength to strength – with more than half of the Management Consultancies Association’s member firms having now joined the d
06 June 2024
Canada

KPMG Canada expands its executive training centre KPMG Canada, in partnership with Microsoft, has expanded its operational risk skills development centre across the country to upskill executives on generative artificial intelligence and cybersecurit
04 June 2024
United Kingdom

Big Four firms among those to withdraw offers to foreign graduates Deloitte and KPMG are among UK-based businesses which have axed offers to foreign graduates, following a change to UK visa rules.
29 May 2024
United Kingdom

KPMG merges UK and Switzerland business to form £3.4 billion group British and Swiss partners of KPMG have voted overwhelmingly in favour of merging their partnerships, creating a £3.4 billion professional services group.
28 May 2024
Canada

KPMG Canada appoints Benjie Thomas as next CEO KPMG Canada has appointed Benjie Thomas as chief executive officer, effective October 1, 2024.
28 May 2024
United Arab Emirates

UAE banking sector taking more initiative in sustainability The UAE banking sector will play a crucial role in facilitating the country’s shift towards a more sustainable economy.
13 May 2024
Bahrain

Farhad Chothia and Alden Muhoni join KPMG's M&A team KPMG has boosted its Deals Advisory practice in Bahrain with the hire of Farhad Chothia and Alden Muhoni.
13 May 2024
United Kingdom

KPMG appoints Joe Cassidy as Head of TMT industry practice KPMG’s UK entity has announced the appointment of a new leader for its technology, media and telecom wing. Joe Cassidy is promoted to the role after spending a decade with the Big Four firm.
13 May 2024
Saudi Arabia

KPMG's Global Tech Innovator competition returns to Saudi KPMG’s Global Tech Innovator competition is returning to Saudi Arabia’s shores, with the local finals to be held at the end of the summer.
01 May 2024
Canada

Canadian institutional investors back on the crypto train, finds KPMG report Nearly four in 10 institutional investors in Canada had exposure to cryptoassets, according to a biannual survey from KPMG Canada and the Canadian Association of Alternative Strategies & Assets (CAAS
29 April 2024
Middle East

Anuj Agarwal, Uthman Al-Basri and Antonio Tapia partner at KPMG KPMG has strengthened its leadership team in the Lower Gulf region with three new partners: Anuj Agarwal, Uthman Al-Basri, and Antonio Tapia.
24 April 2024
United States

KPMG, Groundswell, Ignyte, and Perficient win global Appian awards KPMG, Groundswell, Ignyte, and Perficient were winners at the 2024 Partner Awards of Appian, a platform for low-code enterprise software development.
24 April 2024
United States

Michael Plowgian rejoins KPMG as tax principal Michael Plowgian has rejoined KPMG as a principal in the Washington national tax practice, leader for international tax policy in the Americas, and member of the global policy leadership team.
19 April 2024
Saudi Arabia

Seven new partners and senior directors for KPMG in KSA KPMG has enjoyed a major boost to its senior team in Saudi Arabia with the appointment of seven new partners and senior directors. Naif Edrees has been promoted to Partner in the Audit division.
16 April 2024
Middle East

Tejas Mehta and Saeb Mouaget join KPMG partner team KPMG has bolstered the leadership team of its Advisory business in the Gulf with Tejas Mehta and Saeb Mouaget.
08 April 2024
United Kingdom

Job cuts loom for across Big Four following 'over-hiring' As Deloitte commences a landmark restructuring of its operations, amid a consulting market slowdown, employees are reportedly weighing up their other options.
28 March 2024

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