KPMG | Global news

An overview of KPMG global news:

United Kingdom

CEOs stung by surprise costs begin scaling back AI initiatives A new study of corporate leaders has found that 42% regard the costs of operating AI as ‘largely invisible’.
15 July 2026
Canada

Four in 10 Canadian manufacturers eyeing move to United States Forty-two percent of Canadian manufacturing firms say they have already moved production to the US or are considering doing so, according to a KPMG report.
13 July 2026
United Kingdom

Why mid-market companies need a new private capital playbook Mega-IPOs – from SpaceX’s recent debut to prospective listings like Anthropic and OpenAI – are dominating headlines and they will continue to in coming months.
09 July 2026
United States

KPMG buys minority stake in tax incentive platform Incentify KPMG US has acquired a minority stake in Incentify, a Los Angeles-based provider of AI-powered tax credits and incentives (C&I) software.
06 July 2026
United States

As AI usage matures, leaders facing pressure to show ROI As more organizations reach the state where AI is a part of everyday work, business leaders are facing more pressure to show a return-on-investment (ROI), according to a recent KPMG report.
01 July 2026
Saudi Arabia

KPMG’s playbook for building world-class sports fan experiences in Saudi Arabia With Saudi Arabia on the cusp of hosting a series of major international sporting events – including the AFC Asian Cup 2027 and FIFA World Cup 2034 – attention is turning to how the Kingdom will deli
29 June 2026
United Kingdom

The leading consultancies for construction disputes: 2026 ranking Global platform Lexology has released its latest Construction Report, recognising the world’s leading dispute resolution experts in the construction sector.
25 June 2026
Europe

KPMG re-elects Klaus Becker as Chairman for Europe, Middle East and Africa KPMG has re-elected Klaus Becker as Chairman of its Europe, Middle East and Africa region for a further three-year term.
18 June 2026
United States

KPMG International announces global and regional leadership appointments KPMG International has announced a raft of global and regional leadership appointments. Will Williams has been appointed as global chief operating officer, effective October 1, 2026.
18 June 2026
United Kingdom

MCA Awards announces short-list for 2026 ceremony Finalists for the 2026 MCA Awards have been announced. 45 firms will now be interviewed by an independent panel of experts to pick the winners in October.
18 June 2026
Poland

PSIK spotlights Poland’s leading M&A consultants for private equity deals The Polish Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (PSIK) has announced the finalists for its Nagrody PSIK Awards, which celebrate the country’s leading companies, investors, private equity ho
16 June 2026
United Kingdom

KPMG appoints Callum Licence as Head of Advisory for the UK and Switzerland KPMG has appointed Callum Licence as Head of Advisory for the UK and Switzerland. He takes over from Lisa Fernihough, who has been elevated to Advisory Vice Chair.
03 June 2026
United States

KPMG signs global alliance with Anthropic KPMG has entered a global alliance with Anthropic, which will see further integration of the AI leader’s Claude tools into the Big Four firm’s delivery capabilities.
29 May 2026
Australia

Andrew Yates resigns as KPMG Australia chief amid widening scandal KPMG’s Australian chief executive Andrew Yates has sensationally resigned after pressure continues to mount on the firm over its handling of claims staff inappropriately shared client data.
29 May 2026
United Kingdom

Three-quarters of finance leaders deploying AI tools in work A new report from KPMG claims three-quarters of finance teams are now using AI in their tasks.
28 May 2026
Canada

KPMG: Canada’s defence ambitions face shortfalls in procurement, talent, and capital Canada’s lofty defence ambitions face hurdles in procurement, workforce readiness, and access to capital, according to a recent study from KPMG Canada.
27 May 2026
United Kingdom

Steve Payne named head of banking for KPMG Steve Payne has been selected to succeed Peter Rothwell as KPMG’s group head of banking. He will lead the firm’s banking practices in the UK and Switzerland from the start of October.
25 May 2026
Middle East

AI’s $15.7 trillion global prize comes at a growing environmental cost A new report from KPMG warns that while the economic benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) could reach dazzling heights, the opportunity comes with a rising environmental cost.
21 May 2026
Middle East

KPMG Middle East appoints Islam Al Bayaa as incoming Chief Executive Officer KPMG Middle East has announced the appointment of Islam Ahmad Al Bayaa as the new Chief Executive Officer.
15 May 2026
Canada

KPMG launches agentic AI labs KPMG Canada has launched four AI innovation labs across the country to support clients with agentic AI.
01 May 2026
United Kingdom

KPMG and ION bring EU payee verification live at scale As EU payee verification requirements move into active enforcement, KPMG has worked with ION Treasury to bring Verification of Payee live at scale across ION’s treasury solutions.
01 May 2026
United Kingdom

Clare Maio to head energy and natural resources for KPMG in UK & Switzerland The UK and Swiss wings of KPMG have a new leader for their energy and natural resources sector. Clare Maio takes on the role from Simon Virley, who is set to retire in 2026.
29 April 2026
Saudi Arabia

KPMG appoints Anan Talal Sijini as Regional Tax Leader for Jeddah office KPMG has announced the appointment of Anan Talal Sijini as Regional Tax Leader for its Jeddah office.
23 April 2026
Middle East

KPMG signals confidence in the region with new partner appointments KPMG has announced the appointment of two new partners across its UAE and Saudi Arabia practices: Mahmood Ghani and Lamyaa AlRasheed.
21 April 2026
Qatar

How Qatar can forge a new path to resilience and a stronger economy post-regional conflict The war between the United States, Israel and Iran that began in February has served as a significant test for the economy of Qatar, which has been dragged into the conflict.
15 April 2026
United Kingdom

BDO to reduce senior partners clearing path for younger staff As the professional services sector looks to rapidly adopt AI, a cull of younger staff has been discussed as an inevitability.
15 April 2026
Australia

KPMG veteran Simon Benson takes on new Asia Pacific AI leadership role Simon Benson, KPMG’s consulting partner-in-charge for energy, mining & property, has taken on a newly-created role as the professional services firm’s head of AI for the Asia Pacific.
13 April 2026
United States

KPMG report forecasts 2026 as the year of the carve-out A new global survey of 700 dealmakers indicates that 2026 is poised to be a significant year for mergers and acquisitions, driven by a surge in portfolio separations and the integration of AI.
08 April 2026
Canada

KPMG Canada names Ali Jaffery as chief economist KPMG Canada has hired Ali Jaffery as its first chief economist, effective April 1, 2026.
06 April 2026
Australia

Former Australia managing partner Gary Wingrove confirmed as KPMG’s new CEO Gary Wingrove, KPMG’s Australian chief for eight years to 2021, has now been confirmed as the global Big Four firm’s next CEO from October, succeeding company stalwart Bill Thomas.
02 April 2026
United Kingdom

KPMG to shave more than 500 roles from UK headcount KPMG is set to lay off more than 500 staff in the UK, with the cuts set to focus heavily on its audit business.
02 April 2026
Canada

KPMG launches major projects delivery office KPMG Canada has launched a major projects delivery office (MPDO) as the country enters a new era of infrastructure building.
01 April 2026

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