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Contact usHear from industry experts on the hot topics that boards and non-executives need to consider.
Watch nowHear from industry experts on the hot topics that boards, and non-executives need to consider. An economics update with a particular focus on the Insurance sector is included in the session and a very informative discussion around Corporate Governance Reform.
Watch nowSince the end of World War II, there was a consensus among nations and their policymakers that freeing of global trade from barriers was the key to avoiding further conflicts and promoting peace and prosperity in the world. For a whole variety of reasons ranging from economic, political and imperfections of the global trade system itself, the last few years have been highly turbulent for global trade and commerce. We welcome Arun Kumar, the author of ‘The Global Trade Paradigm. During this session he takes a deep dive into the international business ecosystem and the gaps within it.
Watch nowDuring this meeting you will have the opportunity to hear from a variety of our dedicated Asset Management financial reporting, risk and regulatory consulting specialists who will facilitate an update on the different areas.
Watch nowHear from our dedicated Higher Education team on the hot topics that boards and non-executives need to consider. Our sessions include:
Geraldine Lawlor, Global Head of Financial Crime at KPMG is well known for her leadership in the area of financial crime having worked in a range of related roles covering advisory, global oversight, standard setting and operational design and delivery. Geraldine provided a fascinating insight in 2023 and returns to provide her insights on this complex and ever-evolving landscape.
Watch nowOur popular ACI Technical updates explore the key governance, accounting and regulatory areas impacting boards and audit committees.
Watch nowHear from industry experts on the hot topics that boards, and non-executives need to consider. An economics update with a particular focus on the Insurance sector will be included in the session and a very informative discussion around Corporate Governance Reform.
Watch nowHear from industry experts on the hot topics including financial crime, data privacy and risk management.
Watch nowHear from our dedicated Higher Education team who facilitate an update on the following areas, Freedom of Speech Bill – What do you need to know? Victoria Holbrook, Advance HE, Data everywhere, but what’s your strategy? Jessica Booth, Data Analytics Director, KPMG, Teaching Partnerships risks, Andrew Bush, Director, KPMG
Watch nowClimate change is the defining crisis of our time. As the world struggles to tackle wildfires, floods, and drought it’s becoming increasingly difficult for humanity and nature to adapt, with vulnerable communities also being disproportionately impacted.
We cannot ignore this emergency and businesses have a critical role to play in working towards Net Zero.
Watch nowHear from industry experts on the hot topics that boards and non-executives need to consider. We welcome Yael Selfin, KPMG’s Chief Economist to provide an economics update with a particular focus on the housing sector. We are seeing the impact of higher interest rates across a range of asset classes, including housing. House prices are now falling in both real and nominal terms, while the volume of transactions has slowed markedly. The outlook for the property market will crucially depend on the evolution of the demand and supply alongside affordability considerations.
The Building Safety Act is one of the most significant changes to impact the construction industry for a generation. It introduces new accountabilities across the entire life-cycle of a project and has created an entirely new regulator (the Building Safety Regulator) to enforce it. The demands it will have include being more accountable for the assets you own, mandating the collection and issue of far more granular information about an asset and will impact the way buildings are approved and permitted to be built and occupied. Jenny White and Kevin Masters, will share some thoughts on the Act, provide an overall view of the impact on the sector and consider some of the questions that Boards should be asking of their exec teams.
Kathryn Mallett, will lead a session on tax risk in the social housing sector based on recent conversations with HMRC, legislation changes and the activity we see from our clients. This will include an update on fire safety costs, national minimum wage enquiries and how some international tax changes have the potential to impact the sector in a surprising way.
Watch nowWhat do climate change, drugs trafficking, food security and cyber security all have in common? They are all complex problems. Cyber security is a complex problem because it is a moving target, there is no one-size-fits-all approach and there is no such thing as zero cyber risk. A cyber-criminal only has to be lucky once, whilst a defender has to be lucky every minute of every day.
To move closer to solving it we must decompose the problem, accept there is no silver bullet and therefore accept that we must make choices. The information we consume to help us make those choices is critical. Too often in cyber risk management, the information we receive is inadequate, and worse still, we do not know it is inadequate.
In this session we will explore some of the limitations of widely adopted current approaches and discuss what cyber risk information boards should be looking for to inform better decision making.
Watch nowOur popular ACI Technical update will explore the key governance, accounting and regulatory areas impacting boards and audit committees.
Watch nowOur ACI Insurance webinar provides an update on topical focus areas including a discussion about IFRS17, cyber and the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in workplace culture.
Watch nowLed by Tom McGinness (KPMG’s Global Leader of Family Business), we explore the findings of our new global report on family business which was published in late April. The report is based on real-life case studies, reflecting the unique dynamic that is special to family businesses and which creates both opportunities and challenges.
Watch nowGeraldine Lawlor is Global Head of Financial Crime at KPMG and well known for her leadership in the area of financial crime having worked in a range of related roles covering advisory, global oversight, standard setting and operational design and delivery. Prior to joining KPMG, Geraldine was the Global Head of Financial Crime for Barclays plc responsible for the global design, implementation and delivery of an effective Financial Crime risk management strategy and policy framework. Geraldine provided a fascinating insight in 2022 and returns to provide her insights on this complex and ever-evolving landscape.
Watch nowA discussion with Alex Holt – Global Head of KPMG’s Technology, Media and Telecoms practice and author of ‘Outpacer’ shares those Outpacer characteristics required for organisational greatness.
Watch nowNaz Peralta (Head of Pensions, KPMG in the UK) and Simeon Willis (Chief Investment Officer, XPS Pensions Group plc) gave their thoughts on the recent volatility in gilt markets and the crisis around liability driven investment (LDI).
Watch nowScarlett Brown, Director at Board Intelligence Think Tank joined our own in-house experts to provide an update on corporate governance reform, ESG reporting and assurance, year-end reporting, and aligning success measures with the planet and society.
Watch nowOur ACI Insurance webinar provides an update on topical focus areas including an economic update, privacy and data protection, and consumer duty.
Watch nowRowena Rowley, Head of Provider Governance at Office for Students joined our own in-house experts to explore governance, procurement of IT systems and transformation projects, and provide a pensions update.
Watch nowOur ACI Social Housing experts covered the key updates on IT resilience, the circular economy and the tax implications of hybrid working.
Watch nowOur ACI Banking webinar covered the key considerations for banks for their model risk management, with insights from the Q2 2022 IFRS 9 ECL benchmark results and an overview of the joint City of London and KPMG report on “Finance for impact – industry-led recommendations to advance finance for social impact”.
Watch nowOur ACI Charities webinar covered the key updates on ESG reporting, assurance and monitoring, the revised ISA 315, as well as information on soft controls.
Watch nowOur experts discussed the details of the Consumer Duty regulation, benchmark on 2021 climate disclosures, plus requirements and implementations based on the recent UK SOx update.
Watch nowOn our asset management webinar we gained insights on consumer duty, the BEIS consultation and ISA 315, as well as an update on the global economic outlook.
Listen nowOur popular ACI Technical update will explore the latest and most relevant key updates on governance, accounting, ESG reporting, and regulatory areas impacting boards and committees.
Watch nowIn our latest ACI Insurance webinar, our sector experts covered the updates on the global economic outlook, Solvency II and IFRS17 disclosures for 2022 year end.
Watch nowProfessor Lee Elliot Major, the UK’s first Professor of Social Mobility, shared his insights on the challenges people from less advantaged backgrounds face, with practical advice on how improving their opportunities can uncover hidden talent in the workforce and on boards.
ReadCaroline Gregory, Chief Financial Officer at BSW ICS and Dr Mark Ratnarajah, Managing Director at C2 – Ai joined our own in-house experts to explore what they are seeing in the industry and provide their insights as to how boards and audit committees can best respond.
Listen nowGeraldine Lawlor, Global Head of Financial Crime at KPMG, joined our Audit Committee Institute webinar to share insights on how non-execs can help to tackle financial crime.
Listen nowLatest insights affecting the sector including details on a policy update and the recent OFS, information on managing the funding risks around apprenticeships and what good practice is when it comes to Value for Money.
Listen nowWomen progress during the last year and new targets for women on boards and in leadership positions in the FTSE350 were announced at the launch of the first report from the FTSE Women Leaders Review.
WatchDr Tracy Long CBE, one of the UK’s foremost board reviewers, shares her thoughts on board effectiveness and the challenges for the future.
ReadUpdates and insights relating to the insurance sector including details on IFRS 17 readiness, ESG and climate risk for insurers and a regulatory update.
ListenNeil Thomas (Partner), Michael Allen (Partner) and Dean Gibbs (Director, Audit) were joined by Matt Neligan, Director of System Transformation at NHS England to explore the latest industry developments. They discuss why strategic workforce planning is now a key issue for all NHS Trust Boards and also provide an update on NHS accounts.
ListenDambisa shared her experiences of how boards work, and why they need to be more transparent, more knowledgeable and diverse as they steer companies through the “surprises” yet to come.
ReadLatest updates on ESG reporting and assurance, accounting update and insights on corporate governance.
ListenSir Jon Thompson, chief executive of the Financial Reporting Council discussed UK corporate governance and audit reform, the business imperative of ESG reporting, and what boards need to get on top of ahead of the next corporate reporting cycle.
ReadRichard Hinton (Associate Partner), Daniel Barry (Partner, Asset Management), Chris Coltella (Director, Wealth & Asset Management) and Carla Findlay-Dons (Director, Asset Management) share key insights and updates impacting the sector, including regulatory and accounting and assurance technical update and the impact of social factors of the ESG agenda.
ListenTheos Evgeniou, Professor of Decision Sciences and Technology Management at INSEAD, shared his insights about the use of Artificial Intelligence, how to maximise the impact and manage the risks.
ReadLatest policies to impact the sector and the issues that we know are on the minds of governing bodies of Universities, including ESG, risk and the BEIS consultation.
ListenTom McGinness (Global Leader of Family Business, KPMG in the UK) and Miles Davies (Managing Director, Family Enterprise, KPMG in the UK) share their insights on Environmental, Social and Governance strategy, and how family enterprises can approach best practice and business transformation.
ListenLatest insights and updates on the developments on social housing.
ListenThe climate change emergency is all around us – and the crucial COP26 meeting in Glasgow is fast-approaching. What can the financial services industry do to play its part in supporting efforts to move to a low carbon economy? Alan Smith, Senior Advisor for ESG, Risk & Inclusion at HSBC and Dr James Wild, Chief Sustainability Officer at Phoenix Group Holdings, joined a panel with KPMG partners Bridget Beals and Noeleen Cowley to discuss this important topic.
ListenOur Banking team provide an update on regulatory reporting and the areas of PRA’s focus, the benefits and challenges of hybrid working and key cyber considerations for a new reality, post pandemic.
ListenOur Charities team provide a regulatory and tax update an consider other relevant issues affecting the sector, such as organisational resilience in light of COVID-19, fraud and cybersecurity.
ListenPaul Polman (Co-founder and Chair of IMAGINE), delivers a keynote speech and then joins the discussion with Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (Biocon Ltd and Biocon Biologics Ltd., Infosys Limited, PureTech Health Plc, and Syngene International Ltd), Simone Menne (Deutsche Post AG, Johnson Controls International and Henkel AG & Co. KGaA) and Dr. Nora Scheinkestel (Westpac Banking Corporation, Brambles Ltd, AusNet Services and Telstra Corporation). The event is chaired by national Chairman of KPMG Australia, Alison Kitchen. Read the summary here.
WatchOur reward and remuneration experts provide an update executive compensation and all employee reward. Including a panel discussion with Harlan Zimmermann Senior Partner at Cevian Capital – a ‘constructivist’ hedge fund – sharing the investors perspective on the role of ESG.
WatchPaul Polman (Co-founder and Chair of IMAGINE), delivers a keynote speech and then joins a panel discussion with João Brega (Whirlpool Corporation and São Martinho SA) and Blythe McGarvie (LKQ Corporation Inc, Apple Hospitality REIT Inc, Sonoco Products Co and Wawa Inc) examining ‘building back better’, chaired by CEO & Chairman of KPMG International, Bill Thomas.
ListenOur Summer technical update covered topical accounting issues, the BEIS consultation in restoring trust in audit and audit governance and an informed view on strengthening internal controls over financial reporting (UK SOx).
ListenSector update on the EU’s risk and regulatory agenda, the new Control Report Standard and a focus on the data challenges presented by ESG.
ListenHosted jointly by the CBI’s Change the Race Ratio and KPMG, an audience of CEOs and senior executives came together to discuss how momentum can be driven even harder in the quest for fairness, opportunity and equality for all. It’s time to shift the dial.
ReadWith climate change, ESG and other issues such as diversity and inclusion firmly on the board agenda, Rick Lacaille of State Street and Edward Mason of Generation Investment Management share the investor perspective
ReadThe ACI insurance teams provide an overview of the latest regulatory developments affecting the insurance industry including UK SOx and IRF7
ListenOur ACI Banking team provide an update on UK Sox, ESG reporting and an overview of the Kalifa review of UK Fintech
ListenChris Burt and Bryan Foss from the Risk Coalition discussed how boards can make their risk committee more effective
ViewSocial housing team provide a regulatory update and offer an informed view on the opportunities and challenges that modern methods of construction
ListenPaul Taylor former Head of Cyber at KPMG and now chair of cyber consultancy Beyond Blue joined our Board Leadership Centre FTSE350 meeting to share his experience in helping boards combat the cyber threat
ReadJohn Amaechi OBE joined our Board Leadership Centre FTSE350 meeting to share his powerful, motivating and challenging views on diversity and inclusion
ReadKPMG climate change and decarbonisation experts discuss the nature of the road ahead as the UK prepares to host COP26 in November 2021
ReadSector update focusing on healthcare commissioner and providers covering the latest regulatory, financial, governance and risk topics
ListenLucy Kellaway, former FT Columnist and non-executive at Admiral Plc, discusses the topic of reskilling and it’s momentum for businesses
ReadExploring the biggest challenges being faced by University boards and audit committees
ListenSir Philip Hampton and Denise Wilson of the Hampton-Alexander Review joined our Board Leadership Centre FTSE350 meeting to share their insights on women in senior leadership positions and on boards
ReadWe reflect on increasing pressure to have ethical and environmental supply chain management a strategic priority
ListenLord Mark Malloch Brown, former deputy secretary-general to the United Nations and senior adviser at Eurasia Group, shared his views on the big threats to global confidence
ViewChris Burt and Bryan Foss from the Risk Coalition discussed the pros and cons of having a separate risk committee in addition to the audit committee
ViewDr Andries Terblanche, Global Head of Dynamic Risk Assessment at KPMG, discusses how a dynamic approach is needed to understanding, mapping and mitigating the risks around us.
ViewDr Pippa Malmgren former special assistant for economic policy to President George W, shared her insights for those thinking about how leadership styles might unlock organisational success
ViewDrawing on insights and research from her recently published book ‘Women vs Capitalism’, Vicky will lead a discussion exploring the radical change that is needed to reform capitalism and achieve greater economic equality
ViewOonagh Harpur shares her insights on social impact and the board
ListenEdward Bonham Carter, one time investment analyst and now Vice Chair of Jupiter Fund Management provided an investor perspective on the challenges faced by audit committees and corporate boards
ViewWe reflected on the updated TCFD guidance and how it can drive the right action and strategic risk decisions being made in your boardroom. We looked at what this means for litigation risk in light of Director’s obligations and how you can ensure you are not affected
Watch nowOur technical update covered the latest accounting, governance and reporting matters, including environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting
Watch nowChris Barnes, the Head of KPMG’s Reward and Executive Compensation practice in the UK, discusses executive pay and the current challenges facing remuneration committees
ViewJock Lennox and Chris Jones from the ACCIF discuss the UK framework for reporting on internal controls over financial reporting
ViewChief Executive of the FRC, Sir Jon Thompson, discusses the broader landscape of audit reform and its impact on audit committees
ViewSir Ian Powell, Capita Plc Chair, along with Lyndsay Browne and Joseph Murphy, Capita’s two employee non-executive directors, provided some insight into why Capita decided to appoint employee non-executive directors
ViewOur risk update covered how to review principle and emerging risks as a strategic imperative; addressing and reporting the risks of climate change and understanding the Brydon Review recommendations
ViewExploring the key issues being faced by audit committees and boards, particularly in the areas of corporate governance, reporting and technical accounting, as well as cyber security
ViewPaul Boyle, former CEO of the Financial Reporting Council and chief internal auditor at Aviva, talked about shaking up existing UK legislation in order to extend legal protections to everyone who blows the whistle on corporate malpractice
ViewSacha Sadan, Director of Investment Stewardship at Legal and General Investment Management (LGIM) shared his perspectives on how businesses can communicate better with their investors; both equity and fixed income
ViewAndy Fastow, former CFO of Enron and architect of the greatest fraud in American history seeks to shed light on what went wrong
ViewChris Barnes and Andy Johnson from KPMG’s Reward and Executive Compensation practice discussed the challenging remuneration landscape including pensions, post-employment holding periods and discretion in rewards
ViewAlison Kay, Group General Counsel and Company Secretary at National Grid, and Victoria Whyte, Company Secretary at GSK, shared their thoughts on "who are the board accountable to?"
ViewLord Malloch-Brown shared his views on the big threats to global confidence
ViewLord Paul Myners and Harlan Zimmerman, chairman and senior partner at Cevian Capital, explore 'constructive activism'
ViewAmbassador Liu Xiaoming shared his thoughts on the Chinese economy and UK and China business communities
ViewFormer Tornado GR4 fast jet pilot with the RAF Mandy Hickson shared her experiences of calculating risks, taking decisions and why she always trusts in her team
ViewBreakfast with Paul Polman, Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce and former CEO of Unilever Plc, joined our FTSE350 breakfast to share his thoughts on corporate responsibility, purpose and sustainability
ViewFrances O’Grady, General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress lead a discussion on the lack of public trust in business and board considerations
ViewSarah Wilson, CEO Minerva Analytics, leads discussion on corporate governance, board effectiveness and the role of the proxy voting agencies
ViewSir Win Bischoff, Chair of the FRC, joined our FTSE100 Chairs’ breakfast to explore the proposed 2018 UK Corporate Governance Code and other corporate governance initiatives
ViewDame Deirdre Hutton, Chair of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) shared her experience and insights surrounding the response to the administration of Monarch Airlines, the handling of key stakeholder groups involved and the impact on her role as CAA Chair
ViewKit Bingham and Mark Freebairn discuss succession planning and other issues on the nomination committee agenda
ViewDavid Cooke, NED at the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) discussed the pragmatic approach proposed by the ICO along with the risk and opportunities GDPR presents
ViewInsights from our 'Conversation with Investors' event where a number of issues were discussed by FTSE 350 Audit Committee Chairs along with Jeanette Andrews from LGIM, and Paul Lee from Aberdeen Standard Investments
ViewSir Iain Lobban, Partner at Hakluyt Cyber and former Director of GCHQ, provided a fascinating insight into the cyber security landscape
ViewA summary of audit committee best practices produced especially for our ACI fifteeth anniversary event. Our guest panel included Dame Alison Carnworth DBR, Douglas Flint CBE, Sir Mike Rake, and Adine Grate Axen
ViewSir Bernard Hogan-Howe, provided a fascinating insight into his time as Metropolitan Police Commissioner, the challenges that our police face, and the evolving terrorist threat
ViewJessica Ground (Global Head of Stewardship at Schroders) and David Pitt-Watson (Fellow at London Business School) provided an investor perspective on audit committee oversight
ViewSenior auditor provide six insights into issues they are seeing rise up the audit committee agenda
ViewWe were delighted that Baroness Dido Harding joined us to share her experience of crisis management - most notably managing through the October 2015 TalkTalk Plc cyber-attack. Our briefing looks at the key points arising from the discussion
ViewAntony Jenkins, former CEO of Barclays Plc and a prominent and insightful advocate for structured and considered cultural change, sets out five key steps
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