http://www.kpmg.com/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&web=/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/RSSFeeds&page=f5f82491-b263-4979-b4f1-40779e1bb6ce&wp=b4e09cfa-ea59-49fa-a499-a49132d7ad33Latest articles and publications from KPMG in Australia.60http://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/tax-insights/Pages/adequacy-of-retirement-incomes-policy-20-may-2013.aspxDamian Ryan discusses the proposed increase to the superannuation guarantee contribution, and the long term adequady of Australia's retirement incomes policy.Mon, 20 May 2013 15:00:41 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/apra-conglomerates-policy-risk-management-requirements-may-2013.aspxA summary of APRA's updates to Conglomerates Policy and Harmonised & Enhanced Risk Management Requirements, including implications for organisations.Mon, 20 May 2013 15:49:35 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Frontiers-in-Finance/Pages/frontiers-in-finance-growth-in-difficult-times.aspxThis edition highlights challenges for financial services firms as they search for growth in an uncertain and unpredictable post-crisis environment.Mon, 20 May 2013 09:14:03 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/federal-budget/Pages/budget-2013-brief-financial-services.aspxThis brief reviews the major implications arising from the Federal Budget 2013 for the financial services sector.Wed, 15 May 2013 08:27:50 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/federal-budget/Pages/budget-2013-brief-superannuation.aspxAn analysis of the 2013 Federal Budget and implications for the superannuation industry.Wed, 15 May 2013 15:28:03 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/agile-asset-manager/Pages/evolving-distribution-models-in-asset-management.aspxIn this second report in our Agile Asset Manager series, we focus on the way distribution functions are structured, organised and managed.Mon, 13 May 2013 13:26:31 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/tax-insights/Pages/Responsible-Entity-for-hire-10-may-2013.aspxAnthony Versace details the implications for managed investment funds of the ATO's draft GST determination GSTD 2013/D1.Fri, 10 May 2013 15:32:31 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Financial-Institutions-Peformance-Survey/Major-Banks/Pages/major-australian-banks-half-year-2013.aspxKPMG's Major Banks Survey for half year 2013 provides analysis of the financial statements and key drivers of results for the major banks.Fri, 17 May 2013 07:30:08 GMThttp://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.Fri, 10 May 2013 12:28:09 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/apra-releases-second-consultation-package-basel-3-liquidity-reforms.aspxThis liquidity requirements update offers clarity to liquidity levels banks/ADIs will be expected to hold, however important issues remain unresolved.Tue, 14 May 2013 11:38:46 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/streamlining-your-liquidity-reporting.aspxThis factsheet provides an overview of KPMG's bespoke liquidity risk management reporting tool.Wed, 08 May 2013 12:52:55 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/strengthening-your-alm-systems.aspxAn overview of KPMG's modular ALM platform that allows for dynamic and forward looking balance sheet management.Wed, 08 May 2013 13:45:36 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/tax-insights/Pages/changes-to-tax-preferred-trust-distributions-1-may-2013.aspxPeter Oliver discusses the ATO's view on the assessability of distributions of tax deferred and CGT concession amounts by unit trusts.Wed, 01 May 2013 14:40:28 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Example-Financial-Statements/Pages/ifrs-illustrative-financial-statements-banks-december-2012.aspxFor 31 December 2013 reporting. Assists in preparation of financial statements for a bank or similar financial institution in accordance with IFRSs.Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:20:41 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/tax-insights/Pages/designated-infrastructure-project-tax-losses-23-april-2013.aspxAngus Wilson explores the government's proposed new tax loss incentive for major infrastructure projects.Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:17:53 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/tax-insights/Pages/domestic-super-funds-in-pole-position-17-april-2013.aspxPaul Abela discusses the potential benefit of recent changes to investment tax rules in the US for Australian superannuation funds.Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:15:10 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/tax-insights/Pages/investment-manager-regime-15-april-2013.aspxJenny Clarke discusses the Australian government’s Exposure Draft in relation to Stage 3 of the Investment Manager Regime released on 4 April 2013.Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:54:10 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/evolving-financial-services-regulation/Pages/evolving-insurance-regulation-2013.aspxThis edition offers an overview of the range of regulatory drivers impacting insurers, the challenges and the opportunities now flowing from it.Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:10:40 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/reforms-superannuation-april-2013.aspxOn 5 April 2013, the Australian Government announced reforms aimed at improving fairness, sustainability and efficiency of the superannuation system.Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:31:39 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/valuation-practices-survey/Pages/valuation-practices-survey-2013.aspxOur survey provides a unique reference for corporate financiers, infrastructure funds and consultants performing valuations in the Australian market.Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:58:35 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/industry-insights-investment-management-march-2013.aspxA snapshot of the key trends, issues and challenges facing the investment management industry.Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:03:06 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/australia-energy-financing-challenge.aspxThis report provides a wide-ranging perspective of the key immediate, medium and long-term challenges facing the Australian energy sector.Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:58:04 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/Pages/retail-banking-video-advice.aspxKPMG provides analysis and insight on the uptake of video conferencing in retail banking.Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:07:14 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/global-debt-sales/Pages/global-debt-sales-third-edition.aspxThis edition considers an array of ‘non-core’ debt sales, including performing and non-performing loans, and insights into trends and opportunities.Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:09:21 GMT