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Netherlands

Europe | Netherlands

KPMG and Grant Thornton advise on KPN ICT Consulting deal Netherlands-based KPN ICT Consulting has been acquired by its Belgian counterpart Cegeka. The deal was advised on by bankers, consultants and lawyers specialised in mergers & acquisitions.
31 December 2019
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

KPMG MESA records sixth consecutive year of double-digit growth KPMG MESA has notched another year of double-digit growth across the region, growing its revenues in 2019 by 11.6 percent.
24 December 2019
Canada

North America | Canada

Almost half of millennials say owning home a 'pipedream' With skyrocketing home prices in Canada (especially in Vancouver and Toronto), 46% of millennials say home ownership is a pipedream, according to KPMG’s Millennials and Retirement report.
23 December 2019
Australia

Oceania | Australia

Australia making progress on its smart city development The smart city movement in Australia is entering a more actionable phase.
18 December 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Acquisition of Proxiserve named year's top utility transaction The acquisition of French group Proxiserve – a deal advised on by Emerton and KPMG – for a reported €720 million has been named Europe’s utility transaction of the year at the IJInvestor Awards 2019
18 December 2019
Australia

Oceania | Australia

KPMG launches blockchain platform for the food industry As supply chain transparency becomes a central issue across the agriculture and food processing industry, KPMG has launched a new blockchain platform for Australia’s food supply chain.
17 December 2019
Netherlands

Europe | Netherlands

How KPMG Dani is preparing the firm's auditors for the future KPMG’s Digital Assurance & Innovation (Dani) practice is a division of the professional services firm which prepares the Audit function for the future.
17 December 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

KPMG grows revenues to $30 billion, Advisory largest division Global accounting and consulting firm KPMG has increased its revenues by 6% in local currency terms to just under $30 billion in its latest financial year.
16 December 2019
Nigeria

Africa | Nigeria

KPMG holds annual Digital Summit in Lagos The KPMG Digital Summit 2019 has taken place in Victoria Island, Lagos, and senior executives at the firm have taken the opportunity to reiterate the importance of digital advancement for Nigeria goi
16 December 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

KPMG appoints Amar Thakrar as a Partner in tax compliance team Big Four professional services firm KPMG has appointed Amar Thakrar as a Partner. Thakrar arrives at the company from pharmaceutical firm GSK.
13 December 2019
Kenya

Africa | Kenya

SMEs in Kenya are looking to hire and push for growth KPMG and Business Daily have conducted a survey among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Kenya, which revealed that the business segment is leaning towards more hiring in the near future.
13 December 2019
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

Growth slows as KPMG closes in on $30 billion in global revenues Professional services firm KPMG has recorded global revenues of $29.75 billion for its 2019 financial year – up 6.2 percent at constant rates.
13 December 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

KPMG tasked with restructuring of construction group Clugston Construction outsourcing firm Clugston Group has appointed administrators from KPMG, resulting in the laying-off of some 150 staff.
12 December 2019
Canada

North America | Canada

KPMG Canada partners with Faethm to predict AI impacts on workforce KPMG Canada has entered a strategic alliance with Faethm, a Sydney, Australia–based artificial intelligence (AI) analytics SaaS platform company.
10 December 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

KPMG Aberdeen moves offices to Marischal Square KPMG has grown its Scottish presence with the launch of a new hub in Aberdeen. The office at Marischal Square will host KPMG’s 140-strong North East team from the start of next year.
10 December 2019
Australia

Oceania | Australia

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
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

KPMG agrees to management buy-out of UK pensions division KPMG has agreed a deal for the buy-out of its UK pensions division, which will continue to serve clients under the ownership of its current management team.
09 December 2019
South Africa

Africa | South Africa

KPMG SA continues efforts to rebuild its reputation KPMG has made yet another push towards rebuilding its profile in the South African market, through the appointment of two new Independent Directors to its board.
09 December 2019
United Arab Emirates

Middle East | United Arab Emirates

KPMG and Strategy& speakers set for digital summit in Abu Dhabi The Abu Dhabi Digital Authority will over the next two days host the inaugural Digital Next Summit, with guests from KPMG and Strategy& to speak at the event.
09 December 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

KPMG appoints Directors in Manchester and Newcastle KPMG has made four Director appointments in the North.
06 December 2019
Australia

Oceania | Australia

Fashion brand Bardot turns to KPMG for administration Melbourne-based fashion apparel brand Bardot has become the latest Australian retailer to enter administration, with KPMG called in to support with the process.
04 December 2019
Canada

North America | Canada

KPMG adds Alex Benay as partner in Ottawa KPMG Canada has appointed Alex Benay, the former chief information officer for the Canadian government, as a partner in the firm’s digital and government solutions practice.
29 November 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Labour pledges to take on Big Four audit "cartel” The Big Four of PwC, KPMG, Deloitte and EY could face an audit-sector overhaul, should the Labour Party win the 2019 general election.
29 November 2019
Nigeria

Africa | Nigeria

Tech could solve many an economic issue for Nigeria Ringing in the 2019 KPMG Digital Summit in Lagos, KPMG Nigeria’s Partner for Digital Transformation Boye Ademola has reiterated the importance of investing in technology to enhance financial inclusio
29 November 2019
India

Asia | India

Surbana Jurong joins Gujarat affordable housing project The Gujarat Housing Board has appointed global urban planning and infrastructure consultancy Surbana Jurong to support with the development of a major housing project.
27 November 2019
Netherlands

Europe | Netherlands

Army of dealmakers advise on Olympia and Morgan Stanley deal The CEO of Dutch temporary employment agency Olympia Dimitri Yocarini has teamed up with a group of company leaders to buy the company back from private equity group Avedon Capital Partners, in a dea
26 November 2019
United Arab Emirates

Middle East | United Arab Emirates

KPMG joins Dubai academic organisation on future workforce study Dubai International Academic City has joined with KPMG Lower Gulf to conduct a student and workforce study in support of the UAE’s transformation toward a knowledge economy.
26 November 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

KPMG distances itself from Prince Andrew charity Big Four firm KPMG has sought to distance itself from a networking event attached to Prince Andrew’s Pitch@Palace charity.
25 November 2019
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

KPMG Qatar launches Turkey desk to support growing business ties KPMG in Qatar has established a Turkish desk to support the growing number of businesses operating between the two nations.
25 November 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Cost of fandom in the Premier League booms over five years The cost of being a football fan following the Premier League has exploded in the last five seasons, according to a new study.
22 November 2019
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

GCC states missing from annual Deloitte and KPMG tech lists The Big Four professional services firms Deloitte and KPMG have released their annual tech and fintech benchmarks – with firms from the GCC failing to make an impact.
20 November 2019
India

Asia | India

KPMG and NIIT team up to train aspiring finance professionals KPMG and NIIT are set to collaboratively provide skill training to finance students at the new KPMG NIIT Finance Academy in India.
19 November 2019

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