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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Luca Ittimani

Leaks, lawyers and a whistleblower: how did KPMG’s failings emerge – and could more have been done?

KPMG signage is seen in Melbourne
KPMG has admitted to unethical internal leaks but initially refused to hand over its investigations to regulators. Photograph: Jay Kogler/AAP

KPMG partners leaked client information and mishandled the whistleblower who raised the alarm, an inquiry has heard. Top global and Australian managers, three law firms and government regulators all missed the signs.

The firm has admitted unethical internal leaks but initially refused to hand over its investigations to regulators. Its London-headquartered international arm has issued a general apology but denied responsibility.

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