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An overview of KPMG research in Australia:

Organisations booking progress in technology agenda (but still struggle to keep up) Technology leaders around the world are making strides in their technology roadmap, although over 8 in 10 leaders feel it is difficult to keep up with the pace of change.
05 November 2024
Analysis: Political funding and donations by the Big Four The Australian Electoral Commission has released its political donation data for the 2021-22 financial year, with the Big Four once again splashing out in support of political leaders and parties.
05 February 2023
Loneliness: The hidden mental health crisis costing $2.7 billion per year Considered a time for family festivities, the holiday season can add to the burden for those experiencing loneliness. A new KPMG report examines the economic cost of the hidden epidemic.
09 January 2023
Solving the skills shortage in Australia’s project management industry According to the Australian Institute of Project Management’s latest ‘State of Project Management’ report, project management organisations across Australia face increased competition for labour and
08 January 2023
KPMG delivers 16% growth to book record $2.3 billion income KPMG’s Australian member firm has booked its best year in history, posting revenue of $2.34 billion in its 2021/22 financial year.
08 August 2022
Brisbane Olympics 2032 a potential $17 billion boon to Australia Brisbane’s successful bid to host the 2032 Olympic Games could deliver a massive spending (and societal) boon to the nation according to a preliminary report from Big Four professional services firm
29 November 2021
KPMG grows during Covid and breaks through $2 billion barrier Increased business confidence has seen KPMG Australia break the $2 billion barrier for the first time, with the firm recording strong – and better than expected – growth over the 2021 financial year
04 August 2021
Big Four win millions in government consulting contracts The Big Four have followed a bumper 2020 in federal public sector work with a swag of new government consulting and professional services contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars so far this y
09 May 2021
ASX100 companies global leaders in ESG and SDG reporting According to a benchmark from KPMG, Australia’s top 100 companies perform better than some of the largest firms in the world when it comes to sustainability-related financial reporting.
30 March 2021
Commodity prices remain the top risk for the mining industry The pandemic is undoubtedly worrying leaders in the mining sector, although their biggest concern remains fluctuating commodity prices in a volatile environment.
21 March 2021
Australia's insurance industry saw profits halve in 2020 Bushfires, storms, floods and a global pandemic have combined to give Australia’s insurance sector one of its worst years on record. KPMG presents the year’s key figures in a new report.
13 January 2021
Covid-19 is reshaping insurance and wealth offerings Covid-19 is likely to leave an enduring legacy in the financial and wealth management sectors, as consumer demands become ever more complex. This is according to KPMG analysis.
08 November 2020
Top CEO priorities: Digital, talent, ESG and business purpose Covid-19 has well and truly changed business priorities, as CEOs connect with their business purpose and realise the value of digitalisation, among other major shifts.
06 October 2020
Chinese-origin Australian entrepreneurs bring notable economic value A new report reveals that locally established Chinese entrepreneurs in Australia are strong contributors to the economy, generating steady revenues and acting as a bridge between the two economies.
06 September 2020
KPMG Australia grow revenues by 7% to $1.9 billion The Australian arm of KPMG has seen its revenues grow by 7% to $1.9 billion in its latest financial year, which includes four Covid-19-impacted impacted months.
13 August 2020
Higher costs slash profits of Australia's four major banks Australia’s major banks saw a decline of more than 40% in their profits for the first half of this year, compared to the same period last year.
13 July 2020
Chinese investments into Australia at lowest point in decade Chinese investment into Australia declined for the third year in a row last year, marking the lowest level of investment since 2008 according to KPMG.
15 June 2020
What is the impact of the Coronavirus on Australia's economy? The Coronavirus, known as Covid-19, is having a significant negative impact on the global economy.
17 March 2020
Australia risks falling behind in Industry 4.0 technologies While a significant portion of Australia’s business environment appears to have familiarised itself with cloud technology, few have moved beyond this “gateway” technology into more advanced technolog
15 March 2020
Top trends and risks in the global mining industry A new review of the global mining sector by KPMG has revealed a growing focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, although tech is helping companies manage the mounting pressure aro
09 March 2020
Investments in Australian start-ups balloons to record level Australia’s venture capital scene has yet again booked a record breaking year, with total spending on promising start-ups breaching the $2 billion barrier for the first time.
23 February 2020
Australia's space industry crosses $5 billion revenue mark Australia’s space economy has picked up considerable momentum in recent years, with the sector achieiving more than 5% of revenue growth in the past two years.
17 February 2020
The top concerns in 2020 for Australian business leaders Going into 2020, most Australian businesses remain concerned about the disruptive nature of digital transformation, while an increasing number of business leaders are worried about the global politic
13 January 2020
Australia making progress on its smart city development The smart city movement in Australia is entering a more actionable phase.
18 December 2019
Startup founders closing their eyes to their own health Having established that the progress of a startup is critically dependent on the mental and physical well-being of its founder, KPMG Australia’s dedicated startup vertical has checked up on how found
09 December 2019
Australia's major banks take financial hit as market intensifies Australia’s major banks have had a tough year relative to the overall banking sector, with a substantial decline in cash profits and a falling share of the mortgage market, according to a new KPMG re
17 November 2019
5G is a game changer for defence and national security The imminent arrival of 5G networks provides the defence and national-security sectors with the opportunity to adopt scaled force-mobility solutions well beyond the relatively simple person-to-person
05 November 2019
If nothing changes, suicides in Australia will continue to climb If the status quo is maintained across Australia’s social and healthcare systems, suicides in the country are likely to increase to around 3,800 or more deaths per year over the coming decade leading
07 October 2019
PwC grows by 11% and KPMG by 9% in Australia PwC has maintained its pole position in Australia’s accounting, tax, consulting and financial advisory landscape, growing its revenues by double digits for the third consecutive year to a record leve
11 September 2019
Closing Australia's gender gap adds billions to economy Analysis from Big Four accounting and advisory firm KPMG has revealed that the economic value of a more balanced workforce in Australia could translate into an economic benefit of approximately $60 b
09 September 2019
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
Chinese investment into Australia plunges to eight-year low Chinese investment into Australia plunged to US$6.2 billion last year according to the latest KPMG analysis, down by more than 35 percent to an eight-year low.
09 April 2019

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