C-suite leaders race to keep up with the rapid pace of AI before competitors take the lead Businesses are struggling with the speed of technological change, according to new research. Fortune · Oct 1, 2024
UK business confidence dips to lowest level since general election Research concludes Labour warnings of tough budget may have sapped optimism about the economy The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2024
Canberra's decline in young children in 'prime residential areas': report But analysis also shows Canberra has bucked a national trend. The Canberra Times · Sep 25, 2024
ExpressVPN has 18 independent audits under its belt – here’s why they're so important ExpressVPN has undergone 18 independent audits to prove its no-logs promises. Here's everything you need to know about why these audits matter. TechRadar · Sep 20, 2024
Steph Curry says he’s committed for life to Underrated Golf and the mission of diversifying the game Basketball might be Curry's job and his greatest gift, but golf is undoubtedly his passion. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 19, 2024
80% of CEOs say they’d rather promote an in-person employee KPMG study illustrates the disconnect between executive and worker preferences. Fortune · Sep 18, 2024
Lower mortgage rates aren’t igniting the housing market and there are two key reasons why, claims a top economist They’re either holding out for rates to fall further or can’t get past how unaffordable it’s become to buy a home all around, KPMG’s chief economist said. Fortune · Sep 16, 2024
Time to sell? House prices rise for first time in nearly two years Housing market sentiment is improving following a modest decline in mortgage rates and growing buyer interest, Rics said. Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2024
Why young professionals no longer need to leave Newcastle to thrive 'We've passed the threshold vacuum in several sectors.' Newcastle Herald · Sep 9, 2024
Stacy Lewis, driven by passion and armed with data, looks to end U.S. Solheim Cup drought in Virginia Lewis worked with longtime LPGA partner KPMG to create a new analytics platform for the biennial event. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 9, 2024
UK retail sales pick up as shoppers seek picnic and barbecue food Sales of clothing and gardening products also leap but furniture and household appliances continue slide The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2024
Scottish Labour MSP slammed over fat cat bankers' Holyrood reception A SCOTTISH Labour MSP has been slammed over plans to host a boozy reception with banking giants in the Scottish Parliament. The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2024
‘Scandalous’ £3.4bn UK state spending on private consultants last year New figures reveal that public bodies paid out at least 60% more to consultancies in 2023-24 than it did pre-pandemic The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2024
Audit found 'misleading' reporting of digital health record costs A board was told it was under budget, it ended up being $40m over. The Canberra Times · Aug 28, 2024
The Canberra Times · Aug 27, 2024 Health bureaucrats lost sight of costs in digital health record rollout The program was operating millions of dollars over budget.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2024 UK ministers give KPMG £223m contract despite consultancy spending pledge Professional services firm to oversee training and development courses across civil service in 15-month deal
Fortune · Aug 15, 2024 Global fintech investment falls to $51.9 billion in the first half of 2024, says KPMG data Worldwide tech investment (including private equity, VC, and M&A) dropped to $51.9 billion in the first half of this year, down from the $62.3 billion we saw in the second half of 2023, according to recently released data from KPMG.
The Conversation · Aug 1, 2024 Artificial intelligence is taking the consulting industry by storm – should we be concerned? Artificial intelligence (AI) is enjoying a long moment in the spotlight. But debate continues over whether it’s a “shortcut to utopia” or possible harbinger of the end of the world.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2024 The Usual Suspects: Meet Labour's best pals in the great PFI wheeze THROUGHOUT the PFI saga the same faces and names kept coming up.
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2024 Mortgage approvals for house purchase steady in June, says Bank of England The number of mortgage approvals made to home buyers remained at about 60,000 in June, the Bank’s Money and Credit report said.
The Canberra Times · Jul 25, 2024 Canberra suburbs with the most and fewest babies Canberrans are bucking national baby trend, data reveals.
International Business Times · Jul 19, 2024 EXCLUSIVE: ESG Expert Talks Evolving Bitcoin Mining Narrative, 'Impunity' In Other Industries' Energy Use Bitcoin mining was long under scrutiny due to environmental concerns associated with the industry, but as more studies emerge about the role the sector plays in the world's transition toward sustainable energy sources, the tides may finally be changing.
Fortune · Jul 18, 2024 Summer Fridays are dead because remote work killed them Companies are using relaxed schedules and decreased productivity as excuses to reel back the warm weather benefit.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 13, 2024 Who is Lauren Coughlin? Here’s a look at her golf career in photos through the years Coughlin might not be a household name, but she’s got a built-in fanbase with No Laying Up.
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024 Mortgage defaults expected to increase in coming months, say lenders As households’ mortgages come up for renewal, with higher monthly repayments, it follows that defaults could rise, a financial services expert said.