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Latest KPMG global research underpins a new blueprint for maximizing AI’s value potential

New research into AI adoption across almost 1,400 AI executives reveals that AI is more than just technology—it is an enterprise-wide transformation. To unlock AI’s full potential, businesses must go beyond technology investments and address strategy, culture, and operations holistically.

Global fintech investment falls to seven-year low of $95.6 billion in 2024

KPMG Pulse of Fintech H2'24

KPMG showcases KPMG Velocity – its new AI-enabled business transformation platform 

KPMG appoints Scott Flynn as Global Head of Audit

Scott succeeds Larry Bradley, current Global Head of Audit, who will retire 31 March 2025.

2024 global VC investment rises to $368 billion as investor interest in AI soars, while IPO optimism grows for 2025 according to KPMG Private Enterprise’s Venture Pulse

Robust growth for KPMG as global revenues rise 5% to US$ 38.4 billion

Geopolitical uncertainty and trade tensions clouding short-term improving economic outlook

AI adoption across Finance functions achieves standout levels of ROI with usage only set to increase

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KPMG Private Enterprise crowns Thermalytica as the 2024 Global Tech Innovator competition winner

Young professionals feel responsible in driving the ESG agenda but lack empowerment from leadership, says KPMG International

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‘Business as usual’ for world’s top companies as they get ahead of mandatory sustainability reporting rules

95% of world's top 250 companies now publishing carbon targets

Investment in energy transition accelerating, but regulatory risks remain top barrier to growth

1400 investors surveyed for the KPMG Energy transition investment outlook report

2024 KPMG Global Mobility Benchmarking Survey

Decarbonization efforts deliver operational excellence says, KPMG Global Metals and Mining Outlook

Emerging tech key priority for public sector

New Global Sector Head appointments as KPMG International reinforces industry support

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Global VC investment falls to lowest level in nearly seven years as number of US$1 billion+ deals falters, according to KPMG Private Enterprise’s Venture Pulse report

KPMG global tech report highlights how tech frontrunners reap rewards through identifying value despite struggles to keep up with the pace of change.

Top CEOs navigate global turbulence by betting big on AI and talent

The 10th edition of the KPMG CEO Outlook, conducted with 1,325 CEOs between 25 July and 29 August 2024, provides unique insight into the mindset, strategies and planning tactics of CEOs.

Companies prepare for significant increase in risk, reveals KPMG International report

Risk management is becoming more complex and challenging with the pace of risk transformation escalating, according to new KPMG report.

Global fintech investment falls to $51.9 billion, but deal volume offers optimism

KPMG's Pulse of Fintech

New paper by KPMG Global Responsible Tax Project casts a light on tax transparency explaining multinational reporting obligations

KPMG Global Responsible Tax

Global VC investment rises to five-quarter high of $94.3 billion in Q2’24 according to KPMG Private Enterprise’s Venture Pulse

Transforming the enterprise of the future

29% believe tech foundation readiness 'very high'

M&A uncertainty fails to slow ESG due diligence

KPMG ESG Due Diligence Study 2024

KPMG Global Economic Outlook

A year of record highs in an energy hungry world, EI Statistical Review reveals

Full energy data released for 2023, a year of geopolitical, economic and environmental uncertainty

29% of companies feel ready to have ESG data assured despite looming regulatory deadlines

Biggest risks to growth for companies

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AI transforming financial reporting globally with near universal adoption expected in the next three years

KPMG in Ukraine presents M&A market review post full-scale invasion

Global VC investment falls to lowest level in nearly five years despite two $4 billion+ megadeals, according to KPMG Private Enterprise

Adaptation & resilience financing roadmap

KPMG’s "Digital Gateway for Tax" Platform Raises Global Standards in Tax Functionality with Generative AI

KPMG announces AI integration into global smart audit platform, KPMG Clara

KPMG Announces AI Integration into Global smart audit platform

Businesses balancing ambition with regulation and evolving roles as sustainability becomes big focus in 2024

Proptech investment more than triples from US$4.1bn to US$13.4bn between 2022-2023 – a bright light in challenging year

Dan Konigsburg appointed Global Head of Public Affairs, KPMG International

Q4’23 global VC deals volume drops to level not seen since Q3’16

Global inflation easing but high interest rates and policy uncertainty take their toll on growth

Deceleration in growth in some of the world's largest economies, coupled with little impetus elsewhere, could see global GDP growth easing slightly

KPMG global FY2023 revenues grow to US$36 billion with continued investment in Technology, Talent and ESG

Global revenues reflect robust growth with continued investment in Tech, Talent and ESG.

KPMG International appoints David Rowlands as Global Head of AI and launches global KPMG Trusted AI framework

KPMG marks next phase in its AI strategy with appointment of Global Head of AI

KPMG report highlights significant untapped green investment opportunities in Africa

At COP28, KPMG urges investors not to overlook Africa’s climate finance potential and to aid the just global energy transition.

KPMG raises the flag on 10 pressing global challenge

Eighty percent of Survey respondents agreed that significantly accelerating renewable deployment is the most pressing issue requiring attention

‘Future leaders’ call for stronger voice in net zero transition

Global survey reveals only 28 percent of young people feel ‘heard at leadership level’ on sustainability

Current incremental levels of change insufficient to meet global net zero ambitions by 2050, says KPMG report

KPMG report finds that, currently, countries will be unable to meet net zero by 2050

Global VC investment falls to $77.05 billion in Q3’23—a seventh straight quarter of decline, according to KPMG Private Enterprise

KPMG Private Enterprise's Venture Pulse report finds VC investment continues to fall in Q3 2023.

Global CEOs grappling with multiple challenges, including geopolitical pressures, but majority remain confident on three-year outlook

Highlights from the KPMG 2023 CEO Outlook

Karim Haji appointed Global Head of Financial Services, KPMG International

KPMG International appoints Karim Haji as Global Head of FS from 1 October 2023

Regulatory deadlines loom and only 25% of companies feel ready to have ESG data independently assured: KPMG research

Road to trust: KPMG ESG Assurance Maturity Index 2023

KPMG launches global ESG Academy, in collaboration with Microsoft

KPMG to launch a dedicated ESG Academy, in collaboration with Microsoft and leading universities, to empower and educate business leaders

Global fintech funding falls to US$52.4bn, but it’s not all bad news

KPMG Pulse of Fintech – H1’2023

KPMG and ServiceNow announce expanded commitment to reimagine finance, supply chain, and procurement operations

Commitment includes significant joint investment in new offerings combining AI, low-code capabilities, and deep industry expertise

Global VC investment remains muted, falling to $77.4 billion across 7,783 deals in Q2’23

KPMG Private Enterprise's Venture Pulse report finds VC investment remains muted in Q2’23

KPMG joins IBM Quantum Network to deepen its thought leadership in quantum computing

Expansion of strategic alliance will explore how quantum computing may be applied to some of today’s most complex business challenges.

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KPMG and Microsoft enter landmark agreement to put AI at the forefront of professional services

Multi-year cloud and AI alliance to supercharge the employee experience and accelerate innovation for clients across Audit, Tax and Advisory.

KPMG recognized as the 2023 Microsoft Global Defense & Intelligence Partner of the Year

KPMG also named as a finalist for Advisory Services, Inclusion Changemaker and MVP Industry Solutions GSI/Advisory awards.

Global Construction industry cautiously optimistic, with ESG and government projects driving positivity

KPMG’s 2023 Global Construction Survey finds the industry is cautiously optimistic, despite facing ongoing volatility

New Global report reveals prosperous times are set to continue for Family Offices, despite an economic slowdown

Agreus Group and KPMG Private Enterprise collaborate to publish the 2023 Global Family Office Compensation Benchmark Report

KPMG collaborates with Microsoft to launch new ESG digital solutions for businesses around the world

KPMG launches new Circularity Tracker solution, adding to portfolio of solutions built on Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability

KPMG recognized as the 2023 ServiceNow Worldwide Transformation Partner of the Year and Healthcare Partner of the Year

Global awards acknowledge KPMG firms' commitment to driving innovation and helping clients transform their organizations.

KPMG and MindBridge announce alliance to power KPMG audits with AI technology

New strategic alliance to further enhance the digital audit, powered by KPMG Clara

Global VC market falls from $86 billion in Q4'22 to $57.3 billion in Q1'23 as market uncertainty intensifies

KPMG Private Enterprise's Venture Pulse report finds a fall in the global VC market from $86bn in Q4'22 to $57bn in Q1'23

Tax consequences on family business transfers can vary in the millions based on location

New report from KPMG Private Enterprise reveals tax consequences on family business transfers can vary in the millions based on location

Global regtech investment at US$18.6 billion in 2022, global fintech investment falls from 2021 high

KPMG's Pulse of Fintech reveals Global fintech market attracts U$164.1 billion across 6,006 deals in 2022.

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Radical transformation required as the world's healthcare systems face future waves of crises

KPMG's Healthcare Horizon report examines the world's healthcare systems and predicts three possible future scenarios for the industry.

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Global VC investment falls for the fourth consecutive quarter to a near two-year low

Global investment continues decline despite a surge in energy deals.

KPMG delivers strong global revenues, reporting 14% growth in FY22

KPMG significantly expands legal services footprint in Asia with addition of lawyers from ZICO Law firms

More than 275 lawyers across Southeast Asia join KPMG legal firms in 77 jurisdictions, expanding the global organizations footprint across Asia.

KPMG Private Enterprise announces the winner of the Global Tech Innovator 2022 competition

Cleantech high on the agenda, as the UK’s HiiROC, takes home the global prize as the KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator 2022.

VC investment drops below $100 billion in Q3’22

Several macroeconomic and geopolitical factors drop VC investment to below $100 billion in Q3’22 but investment flows to priority sectors.

Climate reporting improves, but more progress needed - KPMG Global

KPMG International launches 12th edition of The KPMG Survey of Sustainability Reporting

Digital trust matters as cybersecurity and privacy expectations increase

KPMG International launches 2022 Cyber Trust Insights report

Financial Services sector faces ‘systemic change’ within a decade driven by ESG

KPMG International launches KPMG's Voices on 2030: Financial Services reinvented report

Lisa Heneghan appointed Global Chief Digital Officer, KPMG International

Regina Mayor appointed Global Head of Clients & Markets, KPMG International

KPMG International announces the appointment of Regina Mayor as Global Head of Clients and Markets.

Gary Wingrove appointed Global Chief Operating Officer, KPMG International

KPMG International announces the appointment of Gary Wingrove as Global Chief Operating Officer.

Paul Korolkiewicz appointed Global Head of Quality, Risk and Regulatory, KPMG International

KPMG International announces the appointment of Paul Korolkiewicz as Global Head of Quality, Risk and Regulatory.

Global CEOs see a ‘mild and short’ recession, yet optimistic about global economy over 3-year horizon

Debunking burnout culture: Arianna Huffington inaugurates KPMG’s new podcast series

KPMG launches new podcast series ‘Global Perspectives’

Commercial insurance industry under growing pressure from economic uncertainty, ESG activism and deglobalization

KPMG report reveals rapidly changing landscape, despite strong market conditions

Disconnected finance and operations teams can expose businesses to new risks, KPMG research reveals

Latest KPMG global survey highlights the need for alignment between finance and operations teams

KPMG and Microsoft collaborate to help C-suites predict tax outcomes

Slower progress on climate-related disclosures in leading banks’ annual reports

Latest KPMG benchmarking report highlights need for globally consistent sustainability reporting standards.

Global mining industry balancing environmental risk with increasing demand

Decarbonization driving growth in sector

Global Venture Capital investment slows, but market remains strong

US$144bn in investment during Q1’22 – a robust result, despite drop from Q4’21 record high

Global Economic Outlook: March 2022

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KPMG reports progress on ESG commitments

KPMG publishes ‘KPMG: Our Impact Plan 2022’ reporting on progress against environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments.

Total fintech investment tops US$210 billion, as interest in crypto and blockchain surges, says KPMG’s Pulse of Fintech

According to the Pulse of Fintech H2’21, total global fintech funding reached US$210 billion across a record 5,684 deals in 2021.

Manufacturing CEOs respond to global uncertainty

KPMG's Global Manufacturing Prospects 2022 report discusses what global manufacturing CEOs are focusing on in response to global uncertainty.

KPMG International appoints Isabelle Allen as Global Head of Consumer & Retail

KPMG International today announced that Isabelle Allen has been selected as the next Global Head of Consumer & Retail, effective January 1, 2022.

KPMG inspires next generation with Youth Empowerment AI Hackathon

KPMG supports students across the globe to develop AI skills required to become future-ready.

KPMG appoints Mike Shannon as Global Head of ESG Assurance

Global venture capital annual investment shatters records following another healthy quarter

Annual venture capital investment reaches US$671 billion invested across 38,644 deals

Eversheds Sutherland and KPMG reveals the importance of the People Factor in helping companies achieve Net Zero

Survey reveals increased corporate confidence in decarbonization plans, juxtaposed with a potential C-suite knowledge gap and impact on the workforce

Global Hedge Fund Industry: Accelerating out of the pandemic

Hedge Fund industry strategically poised to accelerate out of the pandemic. Product innovation and more tailored investor products top of mind

Family businesses in Europe fared better than other regions in response to COVID-19, says new report

European family businesses reported lower employee reductions, fewer business closures and more revenue increases.

Ogletree Deakins and KPMG Law join forces in a new alliance

Ogletree Deakins and KPMG Law in Germany are forming a global alliance.

Pandemic highlights broken contract processes: Office of Contracting may be the fix

Almost 90% of organizations have ineffective and fragmented contracting processes.

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COVID-19 accelerating transformation in healthcare globally, but workforce challenges and digital innovation implementation

200 health leaders share their views on transformation of the sector for the first-ever KPMG Healthcare CEO Future Pulse

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