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KPMG firms operate in 145 countries and territories, and in FY21, collectively employed more than 236,000 people, serving the needs of business, governments, public-sector agencies, not-for-profits and through KPMG firms' audit and assurance practices, the capital markets.
Three in 10 CEOs likely to reward workers returning to office
Three in 10 CEOs likely to reward workers returning to office
A third of CEOs will promote or offer cash reward to those working in the office.
Four key considerations for businesses in third-party risk management
Building an effective framework, providing sufficient training, and launching data sets can enable businesses to navigate third-party risks.
Digitalisation, decarbonisation drive M&A deals in APAC
In Q1, technology, media and telecom (TMT) was the busiest sector in the Asia Pacific by volume with 622 deals.
Efficiency, accuracy in ESG data gathering can support sustainability efforts, says KPMG partner
Organisations’ focus will be on optimising resource usage and improving efficiency across the supply chain.
What hinders Singapore companies from entering the metaverse?
Two in three companies say they are still unprepared to do so.
Business leaders must develop ‘blueprint’ for their ESG approach, says KPMG’s Irving Low
Low mentioned that ESG efforts can be a part of companies’ investment for long-term recovery.
‘Stand-off’ between VCs and entrepreneurs pushes funding volumes down
In the fourth quarter of 2022, VC investment dropped to $22.6b.
WealthTechs win by managing wealth and not the wealthy
WealthTechs are breaking down barriers to entry by fractionalising costs of assets, analysts said.
BNPL platforms risk losing trust by ignoring SFA Code of Conduct
Under the Code of Conduct, BNPL providers need to show customers their ‘Trustmark’.
Gov’t may create national supply chain disruption task force to help businesses
KPMG said the task force can focus on offering support for vulnerable sectors.
Companies should strengthen organisational resilience amidst unexpected events, says KPMG leader
Ngu Heng Sing said that constant communication and connection should not be taken lightly as companies move to the new normal.
SG’s top firms outperform global average in ESG reporting
The leading 100 firms in the country scored higher in six of 12 indicators.
Saving costs no longer enough for companies to be sustainable, says KPMG Partner
This is amidst the manufacturing sector’s huge contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.
Recession fears? 88% of CEOs eye a hiring freeze over the next 6 months
CEOs are considering halting recruitment due to the anticipated recession.
Infrastructure providers need to do more to address ‘range anxiety’ on EV adoption
Government subsidies are not enough to raise electric vehicles adoption.
Gov’t may consider an outright ban on fossil-fueled vehicle sales
The government said it will only cease new diesel car and taxi registrations.
Funding for SG-based WealthTechs jumps seven-fold in 5 years
Total WealthTech funding in 2021 reached US$161m.
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