http://www.kpmg.com/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&web=/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases&page=9db3ed22-936a-4153-88c7-0bfd93f33866&wp=711a39b4-cf54-4d4f-ac74-bcd60e572f7clatest releases60http://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-bank-results-low-growth-9-may-2013.aspxAustralia's major banks have posted respectable profit growth for the 2012-2013 half year.Thu, 23 May 2013 13:47:14 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-kpmg-acquires-makinson-cowell-22-apr-2013.aspxKPMG has agreed to acquire Makinson Cowell, one of Europe's leading independent equity markets advisory firms.Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:57:13 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-new-advisory-managing-partner-17-apr-2013.aspxKPMG has confirmed John Somerville as its new National Managing Partner, Advisory effective from 1 July 2013.Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:26:59 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-integrated-reporting-framework-16-apr-2013.aspxKPMG has welcomed the publication of the International Integrated Reporting Council's (IIRC) Draft Integrated Reporting Framework.Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:50:36 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-new-ceo-kpmg-australia-12-apr-2013.aspxThe Chairman of KPMG Australia, Peter Nash, has announced the Board of KPMG Australia will appoint Gary Wingrove as its new CEO effective 1 July 2013.Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:00:10 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-team-australia-wins-10-apr-2013.aspxTop students compete for international title by developing innovative solutions to complex real-world business issues.Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:51:34 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-energy-sector-not-addressed-22-mar-2013.aspxAustralia is not doing enough to attract the necessary capital it needs to fund its future energy requirements.Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:40:32 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-australia-favoured-chinese-investment-15-mar-2013.aspxResearch into Chinese direct investment reveals some new and potentially significant changes to the pattern of Chinese outbound direct investment.Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:18:52 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-asia-pacific-infrastructure-roddy-adams-21-feb-2013.aspxKPMG has appointed senior infrastructure banker Roddy Adams to lead a new regional infrastructure team based in Singapore.Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:06:39 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-kpmg-launches-rap-app-15-feb-2013.aspxKPMG has released the country's first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) App – an interactive iPad App, showing KPMG's journey towards reconciliation.Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:49:28 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-challenges-cloud-adoption-7-feb-2013.aspxAs more organisations realise significant benefits from the adoption of cloud, the importance of cloud to the CIO agenda can no longer be questioned.Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:23:32 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-organisations-blind-to-fraud-7-feb-2013.aspxA three-fold increase in major fraud over 15 years is still not enough to prompt senior management to view fraud as a serious problem. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:26:03 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-sustainability-yearbook-24-jan-2013.aspxAustralian companies rank highly in the 2013 international gold awards table for sustainable business, according to The Sustainability Yearbook 2013.Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:20:29 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-kpmg-2012-revenues-13-dec-2012.aspxKPMG International announced record-high combined revenues of US$23.03 billion for the fiscal year ending 30 September 2012.Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:29:52 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-mutuals-tough-competition-6-dec-2012.aspx2011-2012 was a year of mixed fortune for Australia's mutuals and according to KPMG's 2012 survey, the sector can expect challenges ahead.Thu, 06 Dec 2012 09:49:49 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-teleworking-expand-workforce-14-nov-2012.aspxTeleworking can and should play an important role in lifting Australia's economic prospects, according to KPMG in Australia.Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:14:11 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-banks-position-change-5-nov-12.aspxAustralia's major banks have posted another solid profit for 2011-2012 however challenges lie ahead as they position for a shifting landscape.Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:56:21 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-report-underlines-conditions-12-oct-2012.aspxThe Australian Food and Grocery Council has released its economic snapshot State of the Industry 2012 underlining difficult economic challenges ahead.Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:01:33 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-stronger-premium-growth-25-sep-2012.aspxAustralia’s general insurers reported stronger growth in premiums however insurance profits have been impacted by net claims and reinsurance costs.Wed, 26 Sep 2012 07:11:41 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-alignment-accounting-management-24-sep-2012.aspxThe IASB has released its draft review of general hedge accounting, which will allow statutory profits to better reflect risk management strategy.Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:31:31 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-attractive-employer-survey-24-sep-2012.aspxIn the annual 'World Most Attractive Employer' Universum survey rankings, 75,000 students from top academic institutions awarded KPMG second place.Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:01:20 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-kpmg-appoints-coo-31-august-2012.aspx31 August 2012 - Former Telstra executive, Wayne Treeby, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of KPMG Australia.Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:40:01 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-china-australia-partnership-key-to-agribusiness-future-22-aug-2012.aspx22 August 2012 - Misunderstanding China's motivations to invest in Australia's food and agriculture sectors is holding back lucrative opportunities.Tue, 28 Aug 2012 07:28:07 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-kpmg-australia-fy12-results-7-aug-2012.aspx7 August 2012 - KPMG continued to grow profitably in Australia, generating revenues of $1.12 billion for the 12 months to 30 June 2012.Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:42:50 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/Press-release-chinese-direct-investment-31-july-2012.aspx31 July 2012 - The latest report by KPMG and the University of Sydney China Studies Centre provides greater clarity on Chinese ODI into Australia.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:03:09 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-slowdown-economy-worrying-31-july-2012.aspx31 July 2012 - Australia's private companies are nervous about the future and believe Australia has entered a downward curve in the economic cycle.Wed, 08 Aug 2012 07:17:24 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-kpmg-announces-new-partners-10-july-2012.aspx10 July 2012 - KPMG has announced the appointment of 30 new partners and executive directors to its Australian firm.Tue, 31 Jul 2012 08:48:46 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-kpmg-confirms-penny-armytage-appointment.aspx26 June 2012 - KPMG today confirmed Penny Armytage will join the firm's growing Management Consulting practice.Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:50:17 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-barangaroo-kpmg-growth-plans-22-june-2012.aspx22 June 2012 - KPMG has signed a 14 year conditional lease agreement at Sydney's new financial and professional services hub, Barangaroo.Tue, 26 Jun 2012 07:57:24 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-alliance-social-media-12-june-2012.aspxKPMG has bolstered the capabilities of its Management Consulting business, forming an alliance with social media intelligence and advisory firm, SR7.Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:22:28 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-renewables-defy-downturn-28-may-2012.aspx28 May 2012 - Private equity and infrastructure funds are defying the downturn and increasing deal activity in the renewable energy sector.Tue, 29 May 2012 06:43:11 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-bank-results-new-world-10-may-2012.aspx10 May 2012 - Australia’s major banks continue to perform well on the global banking stage, but they are not immune from global funding markets.Tue, 05 Jun 2012 10:29:23 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-federal-budget-contacts-1-may-2012.aspx1 May 2012 - KPMG Partners available for media comment on the 2012 Federal Budget.Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:51:48 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-australia-fraud-bill-1-may-2012.aspx1 May 2012 - A total of 546 large frauds were brought before the courts between 2008 and 2011, finds the KPMG Fraud Barometer.Wed, 06 Mar 2013 08:57:21 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-cloud-to-boost-economy-1-may-2012.aspx1 May 2012 - Australian businesses could reap substantial benefits through reduced capital and labour costs by adopting public cloud services.Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:02:57 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-technologies-increase-leakage-4-Apr-2012.aspx4 April 2012 - The coming data explosion is expected to have a big impact on revenue leakage among the world’s major telecommunications companies.Tue, 22 May 2012 12:39:20 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-KPMG-capabilities-Mongolia-19-Mar-2012.aspx19 March 2012 - Agreement with NIMM Audit creates country’s largest audit, tax and advisory services provider.Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:00:32 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-ensuring-audit-quality-5-Mar-2012.aspx5 March 2012 - It is important to understand the role of the auditor, what the audit delivers and how an audit committee can support quality audits.Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:39:10 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-australian-agribusiness-obstacles-16-Feb-2012.aspx16 February 2012 - Australia's agribusiness industry faces a number of challenges it needs to overcome if it’s to remain globally competitive.Mon, 30 Jul 2012 09:38:37 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-Releases/Pages/press-release-success-couta-classic-9-jan-2012.aspx9 January 2012 - Under blue skies and fair winds, more than 600 business leaders sailed into 2012 on board the KPMG Couta Boat Classic in Sorrento.Fri, 18 May 2012 09:08:23 GMT