Australian CEOs outpace global peers in economic optimism as work-from-home outlook u-turns, KPMG global survey finds

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CEOs are increasingly optimistic on the growth prospects of the Australian economy over the next three years, despite a backdrop of global economic uncertainty, according to KPMG International’s annual CEO

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KPMG’s “Digital Gateway for Tax” platform raises global standards in tax functionality with generative AI

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In a landmark move, KPMG has enhanced the capabilities of its Digital Gateway for Tax incorporating generative AI (genAI) as an independent component to communicate directly with data, enabling powerful

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Life insurance profits double, premiums rise, KPMG industry review shows

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Australia’s life insurance industry doubled its profits to $1.2bn in the 12 months to 30 June 2023, KPMG’s annual market review reveals. The cost of premiums for individual-advised disability income

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Customer-owned banks punch above their weight on community, economic impact

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Relative to their financial footprint, customer-owned banks provide support beyond their size to local communities and make a significant contribution to the national economy, according to new research commissioned by

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Mutuals’ assets grow but profits fall amidst macro-economic challenges: KPMG Mutuals Industry Review 2022

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Australia’s mutual banks, building societies and credit unions (the “Mutuals“) increased net assets by 7.8 percent to AU$11.2 billion in the 2022 financial year, up from 5.5 percent growth the

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Australian banking – the last calm before the storm: KPMG Major Australian Banks Full Year Analysis 2022

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KPMG’s Major Australian Banks Full Year Analysis Report 2022 finds that the Majors reported a combined cash profit after tax from continuing operations of $28.5 billion, up 7.2% on FY21.

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Major Banks thrive despite margin pressure: KPMG Major Australian Banks First Half Year Analysis 2022

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KPMG analysis has found that the Australian major banks (‘the Majors’) have reported improved profits and returns for the first half of the financial year 2022, despite ongoing pressure on

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Australia to permanently change post-COVID

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The world will be a different place as it emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, with Australians’ work, life and travel permanently changed by the pandemic, according to a new report

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Major banks confront challenging conditions

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KPMG analysis finds that the Australian major banks (‘the majors’) have reported a continued decline in aggregate cash profits for the first half of 2019. KPMG’s Major Australian Banks Half

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Australian startups missing growth opportunities due to suboptimal boards

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Australian startups are missing out on the potential for boards to play a transformational role in their development and growth, with only half (55%) of founders saying that they would choose

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