'I take accountability': top advisory firm leader quits The head of KPMG Australia has resigned after the corporate regulator publicly confirmed in real time it is probing registered company auditors at the firm. AAP · May 29
Rubio Says Over 10 Million Barrels of Venezuelan Oil Delivered to the U.S. Since January As a new geopolitical partnership takes shape, the White House touts an era of cooperation with Venezuela — but analysts urge caution over long-term oil production expectations. Latin Times · May 28
Big Four consulting has 2 AI nightmares. KPMG's answer to both is the same Is partnering with Anthropic like letting the fox into the hen house? KPMG's response: "You can't think of them as the competitor." Fortune · May 26
India’s AI boom could turn data centres into the next big infrastructure race: KPMG India's data centre sector is set for massive growth, reaching nearly $46 billion by 2033. AI workloads and cloud adoption are key drivers. The market is shifting towards AI-optimised infrastructure. Challenges lie in execution complexity, with a call for integrated lifecycle partners. Data localisation laws and ESG priorities are also… The Economic Times · May 25
Sales fall for second month in row amid ongoing conflict in Middle East Figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium and KPMG show total sales in Scotland fell by 1.2% last month compared with April 2025. Evening Standard · May 14
What Is The Course Record At Aronimink? Aronimink hosts the 2026 PGA Championship, but who holds the course record on the challenging Donald Ross layout? Golf Monthly · May 14
Where The Next 9 PGA Championships Are Heading The venues for the next nine editions of the PGA Championship are already confirmed Golf Monthly · May 14
'A miserable number': Iran war and AI spending drove inflation to a 3-year high KPMG's Diane Swonk says the Iran war is in your groceries, AI is in your electricity bill, and the Fed has no easy way out. Fortune · May 12
Digital sovereignty: Powering the vision of Viksit Bharat India's digital advancements like UPI and Aadhaar are building economic and strategic sovereignty. The nation must now focus on digital and computational sovereignty, alongside selective capability building, to achieve its Viksit Bharat vision. Addressing fragmentation and fostering strategic collaborations are key to securing global leadership in the digital era. The Economic Times · May 12
Early Easter adds to woe of retailers suffering from low consumer confidence Total UK retail sales were down 3% year on year, well below the 12-month average growth of 1.8%, according to the BRC and KPMG. Evening Standard · May 11
Coinbase's Brian Armstrong replacing 'pure managers' with 'player-coaches' is another sign the org chart is changing in a big way A landmark KPMG index finds boards demanding transformation, execs spending billions on tech, and the people caught in the middle burning out. Fortune · May 5
Home healthcare is propping up the labor market, but fewer hours, high burnout, and an immigration crackdown threaten to topple it “The current system right now is unsustainable,” one economist said. As baby boomers age, the problems may only intensify. Fortune · Apr 19
The org chart isn’t ready: How AI exposed the hidden crisis inside the American corporation A landmark KPMG index finds boards demanding transformation, execs spending billions on tech, and the people caught in the middle burning out. Fortune · Apr 15
Sky-High European Cigarette Taxes Drive Thriving Black Market Smuggled smokes account for more than a third of consumption in France and Ireland. Reason · Apr 15
The Independent UK · Apr 13 The real reason behind increase in retail sales last month as shoppers remain ‘tepid’ amid Iran war Essential spending returned to growth – up 0.5% – for the first time since July
TechRadar · Apr 13 'That shouldn’t translate into investing in AI blindly, without a clear strategy': Experts warn UK firms want to keep spending big on AI - even if they can't prove it makes a difference ROI isn't just about finances – many business leaders are seeing AI as an opportunity for much bigger organizational transformations.
Fortune · Apr 9 White-collar workers are quietly rebelling against AI as 80% outright refuse adoption mandates "AI didn't deliver," Johns Hopkins professor Steve Hanke told Fortune. "Welcome to the real world. Forget the AI bubble."
Evening Standard · Apr 8 The AI revolution must be used to turbo-charge productivity across London More than half of workers in the capital expect AI to affect their jobs within the next 12 months,
The Independent UK · Apr 5 ‘Game changing’ support set to help millions navigate their financial lives Financial firms will be able to provide suggestions designed for groups of consumers with common characteristics.
The Independent UK · Apr 5 Second-hand first choice for one in 10 consumers – survey Based on personal income, those earning between £30,000 and £35,000 have bought the most using resale platforms this year, KPMG found.
TechRadar · Apr 2 'Spending more on AI is not the same as creating value': New study claims firms are ready to spend big on AI, but are afraid to take the first step Companies are committed to investing in AI, but they need to address workforces, security and data first, study finds.
Fortune · Mar 27 Gen Z will give up $5,000 in pay to log off at 5—but still expects a corner office “It’s the want versus the reality of what it takes to actually accomplish it,” KPMG’s Derek Thomas told Fortune about Gen Z’s attitude toward success.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 24 Irish metals refinery is in supply chain that feeds Russian war machine, records suggest Shipments to Russian smelters from Aughinish Alumina have increased sharply since the invasion of Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23 ‘There’s no such thing as a silly question here’ – three young professionals on confidence, growth and finding their place From overcoming imposter syndrome to building an impressive portfolio of professional skills, KPMG is fostering an inclusive environment where young talent can thrive
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23 Dow Jones Industrial Average posts best day since early February as hopes of Middle East de-escalation lift markets – as it happened Investors are piling back into shares after US president extends Iran’s deadline to reopen strait of Hormuz, sending oil price down