KPMG | Global news | Economy

An overview of KPMG global news on Economy:

United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Utility price hikes sees consumers further scale back spending The growth of the UK economy looks set to come under further pressure in the coming months, as consumers further scale back their purchases in 2023.
10 April 2023
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Consulting firms maintain 'cautious optimism' on 2023 M&A market Following a record year, the 12 months of 2022 saw a fall in the volume and value of M&A activity.
21 February 2023
Canada

North America | Canada

Canadian fintech investment dips in 2022 after banner 2021 Investment in Canada’s financial technology (fintech) industry fell 81.4% to US$1.
16 February 2023
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

UK heads for unhappy New Year of -1.3% growth The global economy spent the duration of 2022 teetering on the brink of recession – and the UK looks to have finally fallen into one.
03 January 2023
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

UK economic growth slows to crawl for 2023 With stagnant wages and record high inflation crippling consumer spending power in the UK, GDP growth is expected to crawl almost to a halt in 2023.
30 June 2022
United Arab Emirates

Middle East | United Arab Emirates

Economic rebound and government action drives CEO confidence in UAE The confidence of UAE-based CEOs in the economy has returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest CEO Outlook study from KPMG.
15 December 2021
Canada

North America | Canada

Canadians back continued government stimulus, finds KPMG survey Most Canadians (77%) continue to support major stimulus spending to kick-start the country’s economy, according to a recent survey from KPMG Canada.
13 April 2021
Canada

North America | Canada

KPMG: Canadians want 'Canada-first' economic recovery strategy Canadians want a “Canada-first” strategy to jumpstart the economy, according to a January KPMG survey of 4,000 people.
05 February 2021
Australia

Oceania | Australia

Chinese-origin Australian entrepreneurs bring notable economic value A new report reveals that locally established Chinese entrepreneurs in Australia are strong contributors to the economy, generating steady revenues and acting as a bridge between the two economies.
06 September 2020
India

Asia | India

The new Indian consumer emerging from the Covid-19 crisis KPMG reports that a new Indian consumer is emerging from the Covid-19 crisis – one that is optimistic, tech savvy and open to a cashless economy.
10 August 2020
Lebanon

Middle East | Lebanon

Lebanon calls in trio of leading management consulting firms The Lebanese government has hired a trio of leading management consulting firms to audit the country’s embattled central bank.
22 July 2020
Australia

Oceania | Australia

Seven ways how consumer behaviour is changing for good Looking beyond the current Covid-19 pandemic and economic crisis, seven trends in consumer behaviour are here to stay.
06 July 2020
Australia

Oceania | Australia

Chinese investments into Australia at lowest point in decade Chinese investment into Australia declined for the third year in a row last year, marking the lowest level of investment since 2008 according to KPMG.
15 June 2020
Australia

Oceania | Australia

Five key growth sectors for Australian businesses in India By 2050, India is expected to be the world’s second largest economy behind China, providing Australian businesses and tertiary institutions with a wealth of growth opportunities.
09 June 2020
India

Asia | India

Seven consultancies to help develop India's economic recovery plan Invest India – a public-private partnership aimed at promoting investments across the Indian economy – has roped in a set of major consulting firms to devise a recovery strategy for after the Covid-1
08 May 2020
Australia

Oceania | Australia

What is the impact of the Coronavirus on Australia's economy? The Coronavirus, known as Covid-19, is having a significant negative impact on the global economy.
17 March 2020
Nigeria

Africa | Nigeria

KPMG executive on the challenges ahead for Nigeria's economy At the latest Nigerian-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NACC) breakfast meeting, Associate Director for Strategy & Economics at management consultancy KPMG Nigeria Olusegun Zaccheaus has listed seve
06 March 2020
Singapore

Asia | Singapore

Big Four release their wish-lists for Singapore Budget 2020: KPMG This year’s Singapore budget is just around the corner, and the Big Four have released their wish-lists in advance. Consultancy.asia highlights one areas of each firm’s input in a four-part series.
14 February 2020
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Fifth of UK businesses under pressure financially Around one-fifth of businesses in the UK are under financial pressure, according to a new report.
11 February 2020
Saudi Arabia

Middle East | Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's commitment to BEPS will shore up investor confidence Wadiah Abu Nasr, Head of Tax for Saudi Arabia and the Levant region at KPMG, reflects on how Saudi Arabia’s commitment to BEPS will shore up (international) investor confidence.
10 February 2020
India

Asia | India

Nearly 90 million Indians could be connected on 5G by 2025 Although it has been slow on the uptake across the globe so far, 5G technology is set to pick up momentum in the Indian market over the next few years, reaching nearly 90 million connections by 2025
21 October 2019
Australia

Oceania | Australia

Closing Australia's gender gap adds billions to economy Analysis from Big Four accounting and advisory firm KPMG has revealed that the economic value of a more balanced workforce in Australia could translate into an economic benefit of approximately $60 b
09 September 2019
India

Asia | India

Indian CEOs confident about growth and eyeing global markets Despite being encouraged by the promising economic scenario in the domestic market, CEO’s in the country are aware of the instability in the global economy.
19 August 2019
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

UAE on the up in global KPMG economic growth prospects index The United Arab Emirates has improved its ranking in KPMG’s annual growth indicators report, closing in on the top 20 countries worldwide.
29 July 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

KPMG suggests new technology could triple UK trade by 2050 The proponents of Brexit have insisted for years now that Britain’s technology offering is the key to a thriving post-EU economy.
25 July 2019
Australia

Oceania | Australia

CEOs in Australia display a positive approach to changes in economy CEOs in Australia appear to be relatively unphased by the economic uncertainty currently prevalent in the economy, as most appear to be optimistic about their growth prospects in the near future.
01 July 2019
Africa

Africa | Regional

Operational risks are more of a challenge than digitalisation in East Africa While CEO’s in East Africa share the optimism of CEOs across the world, their concerns are vastly different from their global counterparts, according to a new report from Big Four accounting and advi
10 June 2019
Australia

Oceania | Australia

Chinese investment into Australia plunges to eight-year low Chinese investment into Australia plunged to US$6.2 billion last year according to the latest KPMG analysis, down by more than 35 percent to an eight-year low.
09 April 2019
India

Asia | India

KPMG India CEO elaborates on reforms required in the Indian economy India is looking to become an attractive destination for foreign investment, and the major areas of potential improvement include corporate governance and responsibility, as well as measures to reduc
28 March 2019
Singapore

Asia | Singapore

Big Four give tick to enterprise initiatives in Singapore 2019 budget
20 February 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

These top consulting firms are shaping WEF's Davos agenda Every year, the second half of January sees the global economic and political elite descend en masse on a Swiss ski-resort.
23 January 2019
Australia

Oceania | Australia

Consulting is vital to support agriculture industry growth, KPMG finds The Australian agricultural industry is going through a dramatic period of growth.
21 November 2018

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