<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>KPMG news</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&amp;web=/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases&amp;page=20d5884a-0f71-4648-aeaf-434fa928c6c2&amp;wp=fd387129-d142-4990-8853-17e315223957</link><description>KPMG China press releases</description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>China is top sourcing destination for MNCs outside their home country, finds KPMG survey</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20130513-China-top-sourcing-destination-for-MNCs.aspx</link><description>(13 May 2013) China is the top sourcing destination for global manufacturing companies outside of their home country, as they increasingly move to maintain their R&amp;D units closer to their production base... </description><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 07:58:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chinese consumers see fastest uptake in widespread use of digital media, finds KPMG survey </title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20130508-Chinese-digital-media.aspx</link><description>(8 May 2013) Urban consumers in China are leading the charge in terms of how they make online purchases and their use of media content, according to a new KPMG survey. </description><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 23:50:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>M&amp;A activity set to rise for China's healthcare and pharmaceuticals sectors, finds KPMG report</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20130416-healthcare-pharm-MA-activity.aspx</link><description>(16 April 2013) China's life science sector will see rising mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures, mainly triggered by a growing middle class, aging population and continued urbanization, according to a recent KPMG report on the sector.</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:54:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG advises CNOOC on acquisition of Canada’s Nexen, expects rise in China M&amp;A</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20130307-CNOOC-Nexen-acquisition.aspx</link><description>(7 Mar 2013) KPMG is pleased to announce its role as advisors to the recently completed CNOOC acquisition of Canadian oil company Nexen, in a deal mooted as China's largest foreign M&amp;A transaction to date. </description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 04:27:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG’s response to the Hong Kong Budget 2013-14</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20130227-response-to-HK-Budget.aspx</link><description>(27 Feb 2013) KPMG China supports the Hong Kong Government’s announcement to review its public finances strategies amid future challenges such as an aging population and prior committed spending on infrastructure. </description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:29:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Capital, liquidity and FATCA compliance are top issues for banks in Asia, finds KPMG report</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20130220-issues-for-banks-in-Asia.aspx</link><description>(20 Feb 2013) Capital, liquidity and FATCA compliance are top issues for banks in Asia, finds a recent KPMG report on banking regulations. </description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:36:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG forecasts a HK budget surplus of HKD23.7 billion for 2012/13</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20130204-hk-budget.aspx</link><description>(4 Feb 2013) The Hong Kong SAR Government is set to record a consolidated budget surplus of HKD23.7 billion for the fiscal year 2012/13, against a deficit of HKD3.5 billion originally estimated by the Government, according to KPMG China forecasts. </description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 07:04:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Launch of the M3 Global Series: Program provides a unique platform for sustained, recurring global macroeconomic dialogue</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20130130-launch-m3-global-series.aspx</link><description>(30 Jan 2013) From January 18–21, the Macroeconomic Research Department of the Development Research Center (DRC) of China’s State Council, with the support of KPMG and other leading global partners, held its first M3 global series event in Beijing.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 04:29:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chinese luxury consumers are increasingly purchasing overseas; cosmetics, watches and bags are their top choices, finds KPMG survey</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20130122-Chinese-luxury-consumers.aspx</link><description>(22 Jan 2013) The number of travelling Mainland Chinese continues to rise and global luxury brands are subsequently adapting their business strategies, both in China and in their home markets, according to KPMG’s sixth annual publication on the sector.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:59:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China is top investment choice for global automakers, says KPMG survey</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20130110-global-automakers-China.aspx</link><description>(10 Jan 2013) China is the top investment destination for global automakers due to significant domestic demand and export opportunities, according to KPMG’s fourteenth annual Global Automotive Executive Survey.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 06:56:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG Advises Sinopec on Acquisition of Talisman’s UK North Sea Business</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20121227-KPMG-advises-sinopec-on-acquisition.aspx</link><description>(27 December 2012) Sinopec announced on 23 July 2012 that their overseas investment arm, SIPC, would acquire a 49% equity interest in Talisman Energy Inc.’s UK subsidiary for about US$1.5 billion. 
</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2012 23:48:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG Certified Tax Advisor (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Formally Established</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20121221-KPMG-Certified-Tax-Advisor.aspx</link><description>(21 December 2012) At a grand opening ceremony today, KPMG China announced the formal establishment of KPMG Certified Tax Advisor (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:48:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Funds raised for IPOs in Hong Kong set to reach HKD125 billion in 2013, forecasts KPMG</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20121218-Fund-raised-for-HK-IPO.aspx</link><description>(18 Dec 2012) KPMG forecasts funds raised for IPOs in Hong Kong to reach HKD125 billion in 2013, after hitting a four-year low in 2012, on the back of a revival of China's economy and as IPO sentiment improves.</description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 03:39:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG 2012 REVENUES REACH US$23 BILLION</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20121213-KPMG-2012-revenues.aspx</link><description>(13 Dec 2012) KPMG announced record-high combined revenues of US$23.03 billion for the fiscal year ending 30 September 2012, representing a 4.4% increase over the previous year in local currency terms.</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 03:21:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China’s securities brokers to widen product offering amid falling margins, says KPMG report </title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20121126-China-securities-brokers.aspx</link><description>(26 Nov 2012) China's securities brokers are set to broaden their product scope and services amid regulatory changes and diminishing margins, according to KPMG China's latest survey of the sector.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 05:36:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Risks from increased regulations set to rise in Asia, finds KPMG survey of in-house General Counsel</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20121121-Increased-Regulations.aspx</link><description>(21 Nov 2012) An increase in the volume and complexity of regulations is the greatest risk to organizations over the next five years, according to a recent global KPMG survey which charts the views of 320 in-house General Counsel (GC).</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:19:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Investment in China: Numbers and Trends (3rd Quarter, 2012) - China’s Economy continued to slow but positive leading market indicators point to future growth</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20121120-China-Economy.aspx</link><description>(20 Nov 2012) Today, KPMG’s Global China Practice (GCP) in Beijing issued the 3rd quarter Investment in China: Numbers and Trends (originally KPMG Review of China’s Economic Globalization).</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 02:16:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China’s banks post strong profits, foreign counterparts outperform, says KPMG survey</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20120926-China-banking-report.aspx</link><description>(26 Sep 2012) China's banks posted strong growth for 2011 and the first half of 2012, mainly driven by a growing deposit base and increased net interest margins, according to KPMG’s latest annual survey of the mainland banking sector.</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 01:04:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MNCs plan to increase investment in China’s chemicals industry, finds KPMG survey</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20120919-China-chemical-industry-expands.aspx</link><description>(19 Sep 2012) China’s chemical industry is set to continue to expand, with a majority of global respondents in a recent KPMG survey indicating that the country is their top investment location, as capital will increasingly be deployed there.</description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 02:02:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hong Kong's banks face an uncertain outlook, due to increased pressure on revenues and higher costs, says KPMG survey</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20120912-HK-banking-outlook.aspx</link><description>(12 Sep 2012) Ongoing global economic malaise and a benign investment market, has led to slowing activity and an uncertain outlook for Hong Kong’s banking sector, according to KPMG’s latest annual report.</description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 23:38:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG Review on China’s Economic Globalisation: First Edition - China’s Economy Expected to Maintain Stable Growth in the Second Half of 2012</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20120815-China-Economic-Globalisation.aspx</link><description>(15 Aug 2012) Today, KPMG's Global China Practice (GCP) issued the first edition of the KPMG Review of China's Economic Globalisation in Beijing. </description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2012 08:08:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China's overseas investments into Australia likely to rise, says KPMG report</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20120801-China-investment-into-Australia.aspx</link><description>(1 Aug 2012) Chinese investment into Australia is likely to continue to rise as SOEs become more commercially minded and expand their use of a variety of entry strategies, according to a new report by KPMG &amp; University of Sydney China Studies Centre.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:06:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG: Localisation "best thing for KPMG in China"</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20120731-KPMG-Huazhen-SGP.aspx</link><description>(31 Jul 2012) In remarks at a press conference today marking the establishment of KPMG Huazhen (Special General Partnership), Michael Andrew, Global Chairman of KPMG International, said: "We believe that localisation is the best thing for KPMG in China."</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 04:57:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China's trusts may overtake insurance as the second largest sector for financial services, finds KPMG report</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20120718-China-trust-report.aspx</link><description>(18 Jul 2012) China’s trusts may overtake insurance as the second largest sector for financial services, due to rapid growth which is being driven by abundant liquidity and a corresponding shortage of investment options in China.</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 06:54:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG Huazhen Approved for Special General Partnership Conversion</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/statement-20120709-MOF.aspx</link><description>(9 Jul 2012) We are pleased to announce that the Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China (“MOF”) has approved on 5 July 2012 the conversion of KPMG Huazhen to a special general partnership ( “SGP” ). </description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 08:12:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Multinationals refocus in China to offset wage inflation and increased domestic competition, finds KPMG report </title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20120704-China-MNCs.aspx</link><description>(4 Jul 2012) China remains a strategically important market for multinationals (MNCs), however they also face a number of challenges as they expand their footprint in the world’s second largest economy, according to a recent KPMG report.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:24:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China and the US lead the way for new technology innovation, cloud and mobile see highest take-up, says KPMG survey</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20120627-cloud-and-mobile.aspx</link><description>(27 Jun 2012) China and the US are set to lead the way for new global technology innovations, with cloud and mobile technologies seeing the largest take-up amongst consumers, according to KPMG LLP’s latest Global Technology Innovation survey.</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 07:06:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China manufacturing moves up the value chain, as labour and currency costs rise, says KPMG survey.</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/statement-20120604-Manufacturing-Outlook.aspx</link><description>(4 Jun 2012) Rising costs in Mainland China have triggered a shift of labour-intensive manufacturing further inland and in some cases, overseas to lower cost countries across Southeast Asia and South Asia.</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:07:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Banks across Asia face rising costs to implement Basel III liquidity rules, says KPMG</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/statement-20120604-Basel-III-liquidity.aspx</link><description>(4 Jun 2012) New global liquidity requirements pose significant challenges for banks across Asia, according to a new KPMG report, which highlights key concerns including rising costs and potentially reduced profitability.</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 06:44:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China deal flows decline, but healthcare bucks the downtrend, says KPMG analysis</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/statement-20120514-MA.aspx</link><description>(14 May 2012) China deal flows have declined sharply since the second half of 2011, mainly as a result of the European sovereign debt crisis and tightening of China’s monetary policy, latest KPMG analysis shows.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 08:43:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG Huazhen welcomes the Sino-foreign Joint Venture Accounting Firms Localisation Transformation Programme</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/statement-20120510-JV-accounting-firms-localisation.aspx</link><description>(10 May 2012) KPMG Huazhen welcomes the Sino-foreign Joint Venture Accounting Firms Localisation Transformation Programme. </description><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 01:46:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hong Kong wins the 2012 KPMG global student competition</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20120423-International-Case-Competition.aspx</link><description>(23 Apr 2012) A team of four students from The University of Hong Kong won the 2012 KPMG International Case Competition, held over three days in Hong Kong, marking the first time the event was hosted in Asia.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:12:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG hosts annual student competition in Hong Kong, the first time the global event is held in Asia</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20120418-International-Case-Competition.aspx</link><description>(18 Apr 2012) KPMG is set to host its annual global student competition, the International Case Competition, for the first time in Asia.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:58:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China's tech-savvy consumers have highest take-up of e-commerce and mobile technologies, says KPMG survey</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20120417-Consumers-Convergence.aspx</link><description>(17 Apr 2012) Chinese consumers see highest take-up of e-commerce and new technologies, according to KPMG’s latest Global Consumers and Convergence Survey.</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:46:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Companies across ASPAC expect tighter liquidity, increased funding costs and rising distressed debt levels in 2012, says recent survey</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20120416-Distressed-debt.aspx</link><description>(16 Apr 2012) Companies across Asia expect tighter liquidity levels and rising funding costs as European banks continue to reduce their exposures in the region, according to a recent joint survey by Clifford Chance, KPMG and Debtwire.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 02:10:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New regulation driving insurers to consider radical options, says KPMG</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20120301-Evolving-insurance-regulation.aspx</link><description>(1 Mar 2012) There has been a lot of focus on new regulation for banks, but insurers also face major changes in regulation and this is driving some to consider radical options, says KPMG.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:12:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Insurers point to healthcare and pension reforms as key growth areas in China, says KPMG survey</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20120220-China-insurance-sector-bancassurance.aspx</link><description>(20 Feb 2012) Rising demand for healthcare and long-term savings products is set to boost prospects for insurers in China, according to a recent survey by KPMG.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 00:55:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG's response to the Hong Kong Budget 2012-13</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20120201-Hong-Kong-Budget.aspx</link><description>(1 Feb 2012) KPMG welcomes the measures proposed in the latest Hong Kong budget announced on Wednesday, but urges the government to review the long standing narrow tax base structural issue.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 00:54:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG Annual Review 2011 Highlights Client Focus of Fastest-Growing of the Big Four</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20120125-KPMG-Annual-Review-2011.aspx</link><description>(25 Jan 2012)The KPMG International Annual Review 2011 records a year of milestones for the KPMG global network of professional firms.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:38:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG forecasts a HK budget surplus of HKD50 billion for 2011/12</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20120118-Hong-Kong-Budget.aspx</link><description>(18 Jan 2012) The Hong Kong Government is set to record a consolidated budget surplus in the region of HKD 50 billion against a deficit of HKD8.5 billion originally estimated by the Government for the fiscal year 2011/12.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 06:15:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China's auto manufacturers look to expand overseas from world's largest market, says KPMG survey</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20120117-Global-automotive.aspx</link><description>(17 Jan 2012) China continues to dominate the global auto sector as manufacturers here look to expand their overseas operations via joint ventures and alliances, according to KPMG's thirteenth annual Global Automotive Executive Survey.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 06:26:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Press Releases - 2011 news</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Press-Releases-2011.aspx</link><description>KPMG China Press Releases - 2011 news. Welcome to our press releases section. Here you will find KPMG China's press releases, news and media contact. </description><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 23:52:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Liquidity and Basel III reforms are high on the agenda for Asia's banks, says KPMG report</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20111219-Basel-III.aspx</link><description>(19 Dec 2011) Banks across Asia face a tough 2012, with ongoing concerns about liquidity and key regulatory reforms due to be implemented, according to KPMG's new report, Evolving Banking Regulation.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 06:15:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG wins court approval to make a HKD500 million interim payment to MF Global Hong Kong clients</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20111215-MF-Global.aspx</link><description>(15 Dec 2011) The Provisional Liquidators (PLs) of MF Global Hong Kong Limited (MFG) are pleased to announce that the Hong Kong Court has this morning approved an interim distribution of up to HKD500 million of clients' monies. </description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:13:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehman HK liquidators to pay over USD1.5 billion in dividends to creditors</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20111214-Lehman.aspx</link><description>(14 Dec 2011) The Liquidators of Lehman Brothers Asia Holdings Limited (in Liquidation) announce their intention to pay a second interim dividend.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 06:16:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China's logistics companies to benefit from e-commerce and a rising consumer base, says KPMG report</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20111213-China-logistics.aspx</link><description>(13 Dec 2011) China's logistics sector faces a number of challenges however a recent e-commerce boom and rising domestic consumption are helping to offset these, according to KPMG’s latest report.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 06:19:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG Reports FY11 Revenues of US$22.7 Billion</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20111212-KPMG-global-financial-results-2011.aspx</link><description>(12 Dec 2011) KPMG announced member firm combined revenues totalling $22.7 billion for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, a 10.1 percent increase in U.S. dollars, or 6.2 percent in local currency terms.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 06:21:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Provisional Liquidators appointed to MF Global Hong Kong</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20111102-MF-Global.aspx</link><description>(2 Nov 2011) KPMG's Patrick Cowley, Fergal Power and Lui Yee Man, Rosalie were appointed as Joint and Several Provisional Liquidators by the High Court of Hong Kong S.A.R. over MF Global Holdings Hong Kong Ltd and MF Global Hong Kong Ltd.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 00:52:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China's securities brokers make moves to expand overseas, says KPMG survey</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20111025-Securities-Survey.aspx</link><description>(25 Oct 2011) China's largest securities brokers are setting their sights on expansion and overseas listing opportunities, according to KPMG China's latest survey of the sector. </description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:06:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hong Kong's banks face rising liquidity and credit quality concerns, says KPMG survey</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20111003-HK-Banking-Survey.aspx</link><description>(3 Oct 2011) Despite a strong performance for 2010, Hong Kong's banking sector faces liquidity and credit quality concerns as well as an impact from the current European debt crisis, according to KPMG's latest Hong Kong banking survey. </description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 06:06:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China's banks post strong profits, ahead of foreign counterparts, says KPMG survey</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20110919-China-Banking-Survey.aspx</link><description>(19 Sep 2011) China's banking sector posted another year of strong growth for 2010, ahead of their foreign counterparts in the country, according to KPMG's latest annual survey of China's banking sector. </description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 06:09:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MNCs look to shift sourcing across Asia, as China's costs rise</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20110915-Product-Sourcing-Asia-Pacific.aspx</link><description>(15 Sep 2011) With increasing labour costs, rising inflation and a strengthening currency, China is losing its foothold as the world’s lowest cost manufacturer of consumer goods.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 06:20:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and Lehman Hong Kong Entities Reach Settlement</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20110804-Lehman.aspx</link><description>(4 Aug 2011) Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (LBHI) and the Liquidators for Lehman Hong Kong (KPMG China Partners Paul Brough, Edward Middleton and Patrick Cowley) have reached an agreement settling all intercompany claims.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 06:11:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China's trusts overtake retail funds as key players in this market, says KPMG report </title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20110909-Global-China-Practice.aspx</link><description>(25 Jul 2011) China's trust companies have for the first time overtaken retail funds in terms of assets under management (AUM), finds a recent KPMG report. </description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:22:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China's trusts overtake retail funds as key players in this market, says KPMG report </title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20110725-China-trust.aspx</link><description>(25 Jul 2011) China's trust companies have for the first time overtaken retail funds in terms of assets under management (AUM), finds a recent KPMG report. </description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:10:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Asia Pacific deal volumes decline, values rise, finds KPMG M&amp;A survey </title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20110718-MA.aspx</link><description>(18 Jul 2011) Asia-Pacific remains one of the most active M&amp;A markets however deal volumes have declined while values have risen, according to the latest Global M&amp;A Predictor report from KPMG.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 06:06:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Banks and credit cards are biggest beneficiaries of a meteoric rise in mobile payment services, says KPMG survey</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20110713-mobile-payment-services.aspx</link><description>(13 Jul 2011) Banks and credit card companies are set to be the biggest beneficiaries of a meteoric rise in mobile payment services, according to the latest global survey of business executives by KPMG. </description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:16:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sean Gilbert joins KPMG China as Director of Climate Change &amp; Sustainability</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20110701-Climate-Change-Sustainability.aspx</link><description>(4 Jul 2011) KPMG China is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Gilbert to the position of Director, Climate Change &amp; Sustainability (CC&amp;S) practice.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 06:25:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shanghai to become world's largest financial centre, as China continues to open its capital markets, finds KPMG report</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20110617-China-capital-markets.aspx</link><description>(17 Jun 2011)  Shanghai is on track to becoming the world's largest financial centre within the next decade, as China continues to open up its capital markets and expand its investor base. </description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 06:09:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A rise in M&amp;A for China's pharmaceutical sector, finds KPMG report</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20110610-Pharmaceutical.aspx</link><description>(10 Jun 2011)  Multinationals and large domestic players are set to grab a larger share of the pharmaceutical market in China, as healthcare reforms start to play an increasingly important role.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 06:07:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Comprehensive, high-quality carbon accounting needed for entities in order for them to be well-placed to benefit from the low-carbon economy</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20110602-low-carbon-economy.aspx</link><description>(2 Jun 2011)  This press release is only available in Chinese. Please view the Chinese page for details.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 00:43:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chinese luxury consumers opt for Hong Kong jewelry and European heritage brands, finds KPMG report</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20110513-China-luxury-consumers.aspx</link><description>(16 May 2011) French, Italian and Hong Kong brands have emerged as the top choices for purchases by China's luxury-conscious consumers, according to a new KPMG report. </description><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 07:19:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG appoints Michael J. Andrew as Global Chairman; first to hold role from the Asia-Pacific region, based in Hong Kong</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20110512-KPMG-Global-Chairman.aspx</link><description>(12 May 2011) Asia Pacific and Australian Chairman Succeeds Tim Flynn on Completion of His Term</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 01:34:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG response to Hong Kong District Court Decision </title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20110428.aspx</link><description>(28 Apr 2011) The Hong Kong District Court today acquitted a member of KPMG's staff of all charges related to alleged corruption offences.</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 07:15:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG China appoints Stephen Yiu as Chairman</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20110228-KPMG-China-Chairman.aspx</link><description>(28 Feb 2011) KPMG China is pleased to announce Stephen Yiu's appointment as Chairman. Stephen succeeds Carlson Tong for a four year term on April 1, 2011. </description><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 07:11:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG's Hong Kong Budget Commentary</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20110223-budget-summary.aspx</link><description>(24 Feb 2011) The Financial Secretary presented the 2011 - 12 Budget off the back of a strong rebound in the economic fortunes of Hong Kong.</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 07:06:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG to Provide Broader Global Outsourcing Advisory Services Through Acquisition of EquaTerra</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20110222-kpmg-advisory-services-acquisition-equaterra.aspx</link><description>(22 Feb 2011) KPMG LLP (US), KPMG Holdings Limited (UK) and KPMG International today announced the closing of an agreement to acquire the business of advisory firm EquaTerra. </description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:10:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG sees rise in cross-border M&amp;A activity for Chinese firms</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20110210-MA.aspx</link><description>(10 Feb 2011) Multinationals are increasingly looking further afield for acquisition opportunities to markets in Asia, in particular China, according to the latest KPMG International Global M&amp;A Predictor.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 07:33:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG hires Head of Debt Advisory for Asia</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20110209-Debt-Advisory.aspx</link><description>(9 Feb 2011) Richard Dawson joins KPMG as head of debt advisory, based in Hong Kong. </description><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 07:03:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Statement Regarding the Passing Away of Wilson Wan Wai Shun, a Professional with KPMG in Hong Kong</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20110117.aspx</link><description>(17 Jan 2011) KPMG announces with deep sadness, the tragic passing away of our colleague Wilson Wan Wai Shun, a professional with KPMG in Hong Kong. </description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:47:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG Reports 2010 Revenues of US$20.6 Billion</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20101216-KPMG-global-financial-results-2010.aspx</link><description>(16 Dec 2010) KPMG, the global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services, today announced member firm combined revenues totaling US$20.63 billion for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010.</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 07:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Proposed regulatory reforms to impact banking models in Asia, says joint KPMG and Oracle survey</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20101209-banking-regulatory-reforms.aspx</link><description>(9 Dec 2010) Proposed reforms to the Basel Accord are expected to have a significant impact on banks in Asia-Pacific, according to a recent joint KPMG and Oracle survey of executives from financial institutions across the region.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:17:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Asia's construction industry sees rising demand, bucks global trend: KPMG survey</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20101208-Asia-construction-industry.aspx</link><description>(8 Dec 2010) Large infrastructure projects are boosting companies in Asia Pacific, bucking the downtrend elsewhere, according to a recent KPMG survey of 140 global engineering and construction companies.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 00:41:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG wins International Tax Review 2010 Awards</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20101213-ITR-Tax-Awards-2010.aspx</link><description>(23 Nov 2010) KPMG China was awarded the 2010 Hong Kong Tax Firm of the Year and the 2010 China Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year at the International Tax Review's 2010 Asia Tax Awards ceremony in Singapore on 23 November 2010.</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:36:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chinese companies target Asia for outbound M&amp;A, says KPMG survey</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20101027-outbound-MA.aspx</link><description>(27 Oct 2010) Asia will be the most popular region for China outbound investment over the next three years, according to a recent KPMG survey of 156 Chinese executives.</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 06:55:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG expands presence into Xiamen, its 13th office in China</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20101011-Xiamen-office.aspx</link><description>(11 Oct 2010) KPMG China has reached another important milestone by establishing its 13th mainland office in Xiamen, a major coastal city in Fujian Province.</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 06:54:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2010 interim results for listed banks</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20100915-listed-banks.aspx</link><description>(15 Sep 2010) 2010 interim results for listed banks</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:12:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Emerging market firms register 25% jump in M&amp;A activity</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20100826-MA-activity.aspx</link><description>(26 Aug 2010) KPMG's annual Emerging Markets International Acquisition Tracker (EMIAT) shows corporates in emerging economies have recorded a 25 percent increase in cross-border deal activity in the past six months. </description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:47:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sustained business recovery on the cards as companies look to re-start investment</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20100809-business-outlook.aspx</link><description>(9 Aug 2010) The latest Global Business Outlook survey from KPMG International suggests that businesses are ready to begin investing again as the healthy optimism recorded earlier in the year holds firm. </description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:47:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China, India lead global take-up of mobile transactions, says KPMG survey</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20100803-mobile-transactions.aspx</link><description>(3 Aug 2010) Consumers in the world's fastest developing economies, China and India, are leading the drive for personal banking and retail transactions via their mobiles, according to a new survey by KPMG.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:13:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shared services and outsourcing shaping companies' future direction in Asia Pacific - China sees rapid expansion of shared services, according to a recent KPMG survey</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20100713-outsourcing.aspx</link><description>(13 Jul 2010) China's outsourcing and shared services are rapidly expanding and winning market share over India and other regional destinations, according to a recent KPMG survey. </description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:48:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China proves to be the market of choice for luxury brands, as consumer demand continues to rise, KPMG report says</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20100607.aspx</link><description>(7 Jun 2010) Luxury brands continue to expand their operations and presence in China, driven by rising demand from aspirational consumers, according to a new KPMG survey.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:46:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The business of risk - Insurers enhance risk management as they position for new opportunities</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20100528.aspx</link><description>(28 May 2010) With signs of recovery and growth in the financial sector since the second half of 2009, many insurers have realigned their operations to position themselves for future growth.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:46:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China's service outsourcing industry takes off, according to a KPMG report</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20100510.aspx</link><description>(10 May 2010) Over recent years, there has been an increased focus on China's emergence as an important and successful outsourcing market.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:49:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICAC charge against KPMG staff member</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20100507.aspx</link><description>(7 May 2010) KPMG notes the ICAC press release today (Friday 7 May 2010) reporting that an additional charge has been laid against a member of its staff of allegedly accepting an advantage. </description><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 06:33:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business to progress climate change agenda, says KPMG</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20100426.aspx</link><description>(26 Apr 2010) Business to progress climate change agenda, says KPMG.</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 06:31:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2009 final results for listed banks</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20100420.aspx</link><description>(20 Apr 2010) 2009 final results for Hong Kong and Mainland listed banks.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:26:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The ICAC charge against a KPMG staff member</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20100408.aspx</link><description>(8 Apr 2010) KPMG notes the ICAC press release today (Thursday) reporting the charging of a member of its staff with allegedly offering a bribe to his subordinate. </description><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 06:26:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chinese electricity sector to achieve high growth in next decade</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20100311.aspx</link><description>(11 Mar 2010) Electricity consumption in China, which at 3,600 TWh today is second only to that of the USA, is set to roughly about 6,400 TWh by 2020. </description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:23:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The road to recovery - KPMG's Hong Kong Budget Commentary</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20100224.aspx</link><description>(24 Feb 2010) The timing of this latest budget, presented by the Financial Secretary, comes off the back of an economy hard hit by the global financial crisis...</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 06:24:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>U.S. comes to the fore as global business confidence surges</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20100210.aspx</link><description>(10 Feb 2010) Business confidence has come surging back across virtually all geographies and industries, according to the latest Business Outlook survey from KPMG International...</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 06:21:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China M&amp;A activity on the rise in 2010, forecasts KPMG Global M&amp;A Predictor</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20100118.aspx</link><description>(18 Jan 2010) KPMG forecasts a substantial increase in deal-making appetite in China for the coming year, due to resilience in the domestic stock markets, rising demand...</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:48:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG reports 2009 revenues of US$20.1 billion</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20091218.aspx</link><description>(18 Dec 2009) KPMG announced member firm combined revenues totaling US$20.11 billion for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, versus US$22.69 billion for the prior fiscal year.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:56:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department released new DIPN 46 - Transfer Pricing Guidelines - methodologies and related issues</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20091210.aspx</link><description>(10 Dec 2009) The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department released the Departmental Interpretation Practice Note 46 on transfer pricing methodologies and related issues. 

</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 02:12:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Press Releases - 2010 news</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/PressReleases-2010.aspx</link><description>KPMG China Press Releases - 2010 news. Welcome to our press releases section. Here you will find KPMG China's press releases, news and media contact. </description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:37:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG crowned Asia Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20091125.aspx</link><description>(25 Nov 2009) KPMG won three transfer pricing awards during last night's International Tax Review's (ITR) third annual Asia Tax Awards ceremony at the Fullerton, Singapore, including the coveted Asia Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year award. </description><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 02:12:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Recession provides tough stress test for global transfer pricing strategies, finds new KPMG study</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20091111-1.aspx</link><description>(11 Nov 2009) Good documentation may no longer be enough 
as various industries and players have been impacted differently, the recession has generated both transfer pricing risks and opportunities.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:51:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Intercompany pricing under intense scrutiny as many governments worldwide search for new sources of tax, finds KPMG survey</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20091028b.aspx</link><description>(28 Oct 2009) Most governments around the world are extending and tightening controls over cross-border transactions between companies within the same group, a new survey from KPMG's Global Transfer Pricing Services practice has found. </description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:04:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Intercompany pricing under intense scrutiny as many governments worldwide search for new sources of tax, finds KPMG survey [released in Mainland China]</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20091028.aspx</link><description>(28 Oct 2009) Most governments around the world are extending and tightening controls over cross-border transactions between companies within the same group, as they look for new sources of tax revenue.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:06:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehman Brothers Asia Holdings Limited (In Liquidation) (LBAH), seeks leave to appeal in Australia</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20091023-Lehman.aspx</link><description>(23 Oct 2009) Lehman Brothers Asia Holdings Limited (In Liquidation) (LBAH), as the major creditor of Lehman Brothers Australia Limited (LBA), has sought leave to appeal against the 25 September 2009 decision of the Full Federal Court of Australia.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 00:40:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG China appoints 28 new partners and principals</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090930.aspx</link><description>(30 Sep 2009) KPMG China is proud to announce the appointment of 28 partners and principals to support the firm's long-term growth and to help the firm to continue to provide outstanding service to its clients.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:55:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2009 interim results for listed banks</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090916.aspx</link><description>(16 Sep 2009) In an operating environment which remained challenging in 2009, Hong Kong listed banks earned a total of HKD 38.2 billion in net profit after tax for the first half of 2009.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:56:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China takes top spot in KPMG's M&amp;A rankings</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090914.aspx</link><description>(14 Sep 2009) For the first time ever, China has beaten India to become the most active acquirer of developed economy assets according to KPMG's annual Emerging Markets International Acquisition Tracker (EMIAT).</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 02:11:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG China appoints Gaurav Ahuja as Head, Debt Advisory Services</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090812.aspx</link><description>(12 Aug 2009) KPMG China is pleased to announce the appointment of Gaurav Ahuja to establish the firm's Debt Advisory practice in the region. </description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 02:09:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehman Brothers Affiliates Agree Multilateral Cooperation</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090804.aspx</link><description>(4 Aug 2009) Representatives of the Lehman Brothers Group of Companies have held their first meeting to discuss ways to maximise recoveries for creditors and reduce potentially costly litigation and administrative expense.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 06:05:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG 2008 Banking Survey Report</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090731.aspx</link><description>(31 Jul 2009) KPMG will soon issue its 21st annual survey report, based on the results of 134 of the 200 Hong Kong AIs for periods ended in 2008. </description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 04:20:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG China report reveals further M&amp;A opportunities lie ahead for China's iron and steel industry</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090717.aspx</link><description>(17 Jul 2009) The ongoing financial crisis brings new opportunities for accelerating M&amp;A and restructuring activities of China's iron and steel industry while setting huge obstacles for the development of the industry.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:55:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Third party players are shaking up the payments landscape in Asia Pacific</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090715.aspx</link><description>(15 Jul 2009) KPMG has issued an insightful report indicating that the card payments industry is undergoing rapid innovation and change.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:58:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehman liquidators secure over US$200m for creditors from China real estate positions</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090618.aspx</link><description>(18 Jun 2009) The Liquidators of Lehman Brothers Commercial Corporation Asia Limited (LBCCA) have successfully realised seven out of LBCCA's nine real estate assets in China.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 06:02:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Asia-Pacific leading Europe in response to global recession, says KPMG survey</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090603.aspx</link><description>(3 Jun 2009) Asia-Pacific businesses are using the global recession as an opportunity for major changes to their operations, while many European businesses are still undecided on how to respond to the recession, a new study from KPMG has found.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:51:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehman liquidators obtain court approval for interim payment of costs</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090526.aspx</link><description>(26 May 2009) Lehman Liquidators have obtained an order from the High Court allowing them an interim payment of 75% of the professional costs incurred during the period when they acted as Provisional Liquidators for the eight Hong Kong entities.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 00:39:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2008 final results for listed banks</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090505.aspx</link><description>(5 May 2009) 2008 final results for Hong Kong and Mainland listed banks </description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 04:33:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Telecoms companies face the challenges of the next generation</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090430.aspx</link><description>(30 Apr 2009)  Incumbent telecoms companies are being forced to adapt their business models to an environment where they are just one player in a converged IT, communications and media industry.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:56:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG has joined hands with MOFCOM to promote service outsourcing in China</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090429.aspx</link><description>(29 Apr 2009) KPMG China has signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the cooperation to promote development of the service outsourcing industry in China with the Chinese Ministry of Commerce as part of the "Thousand-Hundred-Ten Project".</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 02:17:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China emerges as an outsourcing giant</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090429b.aspx</link><description>(29 Apr 2009) Over the past few years, there has been a significant increase in multinationals outsourcing their IT and other support function.  A new KPMG study examines China's increasing involvement in global outsourcing.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 02:11:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Asia Pacific investors devote more time to due diligence, according to new KPMG report</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090416.aspx</link><description>(16 Apr 2009) A new KPMG study explores how due diligence practices are changing in a current bearish M&amp;A environment.  Give the substantial deterioration in market conditions, it has become more difficult to establish the prospects of a target company.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 04:32:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Economic turmoil presents new business continuity challenges for companies in China</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090403.aspx</link><description>(3 Apr 2009) A new KPMG study shows that a majority of companies in China now have established business continuity management programmes in place. </description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:24:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top executives say current infrastucture investment won't support business growth, says KPMG study</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090401.aspx</link><description>(1 Apr 2009) The majority of C-level executives surveyed for KPMG International believe that the current level of infrastructure investment is insufficient to help sustain the long-term growth of their organizations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:25:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG supports the HKSAR Government's decision to adopt a more liberal exchange of information provision</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090327.aspx</link><description>(27 Mar 2009) In his 2009/10 Budget Speech, the Financial Secretary announced the Government's decision to put forward legislative proposals to expand the information seeking power of HK’s Inland Revenue Department. KPMG welcomes this decision.</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 01:19:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG finds signs of continued interest in Asian outbound investment during 2009</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090319.aspx</link><description>(19 Mar 2009) Executives around the Asia Pacific region see potential for an increase in outbound investment by Asian companies during 2009,  a new KPMG study reveals.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:27:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Create, support, stabilise - KPMG's Hong Kong Budget Commentary</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090225.aspx</link><description>(25 Feb 2009) The Financial Secretary noted that with the rapid changes in the global economy, Hong Kong was likely to encounter challenges going forward and would need to face such challenges "head on".</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 02:06:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehman liquidators convene creditor meetings, update on assets</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090224.aspx</link><description>(24 Feb 2009) KPMG's Paul Brough, Edward Middleton and Patrick Cowley, Provisional Liquidators of Lehman Brothers Hong Kong have completed creditor meetings for all eight subsidiaries.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 06:04:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG to Hold Press Briefing on Lehman, Present Update on Progress</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090218.aspx</link><description>(18 Feb 2009) KPMG announces it will hold a press briefing in Hong Kong at 12:00 noon, Tuesday 24 February, to update on Lehman's creditors meetings.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 06:10:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG meets with Lehman creditors, presents update on progress</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090211.aspx</link><description>(11 Feb 2009) KPMG announces that it has held its first meeting with creditors of Lehman Brothers Asia Holdings Limited (LBAHL).</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 00:37:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG, the Provisional Liquidators of eight Lehman Brothers Hong Kong incorporated entities, today announced the dates of the first creditors' meetings</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090123.aspx</link><description>(23 Jan 2009) KPMG, the Provisional Liquidators of eight Lehman Brothers Hong Kong incorporated entities which were put into liquidation late last year today announced the dates of the first creditors' meetings.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 06:03:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Global deal activity set to hit bottom in Q2/Q3, with gradual recovery from late 2009, claims KPMG's Global M&amp;A Predictor</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20090113.aspx</link><description>(13 Jan 2009) KPMG Corporate Finance's Global M&amp;A Predictor forecasts that 2009 will see a continued fall in global mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) but that deal activity should slowly return late in the year.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:04:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG 2008 revenues grow 14.5% to US$22.7 billion - All Service Lines and Regions Achieve Solid Growth Despite Slowing Economies; Revenues Rise 37% Across BRIC countries</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20081218.aspx</link><description>(18 Dec 2008) KPMG today announced that member firm combined revenues increased to US$22.69 billion for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, versus US$19.81 billion for the prior fiscal year.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 02:16:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chinese banks relatively less affected by financial turmoil says KPMG</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20081209.aspx</link><description>(9 Dec 2008) China's banking sector has been less affected by the global financial turmoil due to its relatively closed banking system, good liquidity position, and limited exposure to toxic U.S. financial products. </description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:52:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business looks to government for action on global labour mobility, finds KPMG International survey</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20081120.aspx</link><description>(20 Nov 2008) Tax incentives for businesses and migrants, cross-border portability of pensions and a significant relaxation of restrictions on immigration are important measures if governments are to attract businesses and foreign talent.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:24:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG says traditional media companies in China are rising to the challenge of the new digital marketplace</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20081104.aspx</link><description>(4 Nov 2008) Traditional media companies are now moving purposefully into the digital arena and providing real competition to these new players.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 02:11:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG names John Harrison to new role of Deputy Chairman - Role includes helping drive global agenda</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20081014.aspx</link><description>(14 Oct 2008) KPMG today announced that John B. Harrison, 52, chairman of KPMG's Asia Pacific region has been named to the newly created position of deputy chairman, KPMG International, according to an announcement by Timothy P. Flynn.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:57:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG named as Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games Accounting Advisory Services Exclusive Supplier</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20081010.aspx</link><description>(10 Oct 2008) The 16th Asian Games Organizing Committee signed a sponsorship agreement yesterday with KPMG Huazhen, which will become the exclusive supplier of accounting advisory services for the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou. </description><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 01:07:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2008 interim results for listed banks</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080922.aspx</link><description>(22 Sep 2008) 2008 interim results for Hong Kong and Mainland listed banks </description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:06:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Provisional Liquidators appointed over further Lehman Brothers' Hong Kong incorporated entities</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080919.aspx</link><description>(19 Sep 2008) KPMG announces that Paul Brough, Edward Middleton and Patrick Cowley were today appointed by the High Court as Provisional Liquidators of three further Hong Kong based Lehman Brothers companies.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 06:00:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Provisional Liquidators appointed over Lehman Brothers' Hong Kong incorporated entities</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080917.aspx</link><description>(17 Sep 2008) KPMG's Paul Brough, Edward Middleton and Patrick Cowley were today appointed as Provisional Liquidators of two Hong Kong based Lehman Brothers companies by Order of the High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 01:05:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG says Hong Kong should adopt more liberal exchange of information provision</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080804.aspx</link><description>(4 Aug 2008) Hong Kong should consider moving towards a more liberal exchange of information provision in order to secure a more comprehensive double taxation agreement (DTA) network, according to the latest report by KPMG.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:04:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG says Basel II implementation still important, but risk management priorities need to be re-assessed in light of sub-prime crisis</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080729.aspx</link><description>(29 Jul 2008) The recent sub-prime crisis has raised some concerns about Basel II efficacy and whether other risk management areas should now be given priority over Basel II implementation, says a new KPMG report.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:52:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG 2007 BANKING SURVEY REPORT</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080729b.aspx</link><description>(29 Jul 2008) KPMG will soon issue its 20th annual survey report, which is based on the results of 139 of the 200 Hong Kong AIs for periods ended in 2007.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:03:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG stresses importance for companies to review cash management strategies after the global credit crunch</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080716.aspx</link><description>(16 Jul 2008) A new KPMG report argues that the negative sentiment across the global environment makes it important for finance executives to review their cash/working capital management strategies and look at new ways to unlock cash from businesses.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:52:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG China appoints 35 new partners to support business growth</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080627.aspx</link><description>(27 Jun 2008) On 1st July, KPMG China will appoint 35 partners and principals to support the firm's continued expansion in China and embrace challenges and opportunities in the growing market there.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:55:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG expands presence into Nanjing, its 12th office in China</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080619.aspx</link><description>(19 Jun 2008) KPMG has reached another important milestone by establishing its 12th office in China in Nanjing, the capital city of Jiangsu Province. </description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 02:11:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>JOINT MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT - Global credit crisis accelerates the inflow of capital to Asia's real estate investment</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080618.aspx</link><description>(18 Jun 2008) A report released by KPMG, FTSE Group ("FTSE") and APREA observes that the inflow of capital to Asia's real estate market is accelerating off the back of a prolonged period of steady growth.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:51:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New KPMG International survey finds evidence for shift in balance of global economic power</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080617.aspx</link><description>(17 Jun 2008) China is expected to overtake the US as the world's leading recipient of corporate investment in the next five years, and should become the most influential country in IT and telecoms, industrial products and mining. </description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:51:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Oasis goes into liquidation</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080611.aspx</link><description>(11 Jun 2008) The Provisional Liquidators of Oasis Hong Kong Airlines Limited, KPMG's Edward Middleton and Patrick Cowley, confirm that the High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region today ordered that Oasis be wound up. </description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 02:07:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Update on the Provisional Liquidation of Oasis Hong Kong Airlines Limited</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080606.aspx</link><description>(6 Jun 2008) Oasis' Provisional Liquidators, KPMG's Edward Middleton and Patrick Cowley, confirm that they have today received a letter from the Air Transport Licensing Authority stating that Oasis ‘s route licences have automatically lapsed. </description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:52:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China and Hong Kong both ranked equal 11th in league table of VAT-friendliness in KPMG International survey</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080521.aspx</link><description>(21 May 2008) Three quarters of major global businesses believe that governments will rely more on indirect taxes (such as VAT or general sales taxes) in the future according to a worldwide survey of senior finance professionals.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:49:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BRIC service providers expect continued strong growth of activity over the coming year</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080516.aspx</link><description>(16 May 2008) The spring 2008 KPMG Business Outlook Survey, which surveys around 1,400 service sector firms across the BRIC region,highlighted continued confidence regarding business prospects for the next twelve months. </description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 02:01:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Luxury companies under pressure to find their niche and build credibility amid growing market sophistication in China, KPMG report says</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080513.aspx</link><description>(13 May 2008) Pressure is mounting for luxury companies to find their niche and establish their credibility as China's luxury market continues to grow in sophistication and has become measurably more crowded over the past two years. </description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:49:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Asia Pacific provides optimistic outlook for Investment Management industry due to economic and demographic regional advantages, KPMG report says</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080508.aspx</link><description>(8 May 2008) The investment management industry is entering a potential turbulent period. Greater attention is being placed upon Asia Pacific, where the Investment Management industry increasingly spurs ahead as a market of dramatic opportunity.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 02:09:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG hosts 2008 China Global Conference in Shanghai</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080506.aspx</link><description>(6 May 2008) KPMG is pleased to host the 2008 China Global Conference on 7-8 May in Shanghai. The two-day conference will include a range of presentations, panel discussions and breakout sessions. </description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 02:03:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2007 final results for listed banks</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080430.aspx</link><description>(30 Apr 2008) Hong Kong and Mainland China listed banks registered very strong growth in profit after tax of 36.8% and 55.9% respectively. 
</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:03:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG announces global initiative to reduce carbon emissions by 25 percent</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080423.aspx</link><description>(23 Apr 2008) KPMG, the global network of professional service firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services, today announced a three tiered global approach to help address the challenges of climate change named "KPMG's Global Green Initiative." </description><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 00:52:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG says there is a trend towards short term assignments</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080418.aspx</link><description>(18 Apr 2008) As companies take a more global approach to doing business, there is a trend towards more short term assignments. This is a key finding of the recently released 2007 KPMG Global Assignment Policies and Practices Survey (GAPP).</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:50:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Update on the provisional liquidation of Oasis Hong Kong Airlines Limited</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080418b.aspx</link><description>(18 Apr 2008) Since their appointment as Oasis's Provisional Liquidators on 9 April 2008, KPMG's Edward Middleton and Patrick Cowley, have been engaged in urgent efforts to facilitate a rescue of Oasis's business. </description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:55:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Oasis Hong Kong Airlines Provisional Liquidation Update on Passengers and Crew</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080411.aspx</link><description>(11 Apr 2008) Oasis Hong Kong Airlines, under the management of its Provisional Liquidators, has been working closely with several airlines to offer preferred fares for Oasis passengers on both the London and Vancouver routes. </description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:52:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Oasis Hong Kong Airlines Limited - Update on Crew Members returning Home </title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080411b.aspx</link><description>(11 Apr 2008) The Provisional Liquidators are pleased to announce that in the last 24 hours, sixty-six Oasis crew members arrived in Hong Kong from London and Vancouver. All the Oasis crew based in Namibia are coming home tonight. </description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:06:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG appointed as Provisional Liquidators of Oasis</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080409.aspx</link><description>(9 Apr 2008) KPMG's Edward Middleton and Patrick Cowley were this morning appointed Provisional Liquidators of Oasis Hong Kong Airlines Limited and Oasis Growth and Income Investments Limited.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:04:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG says further water market reforms could deliver big benefits for consumers</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080331.aspx</link><description>(31 Mar 2008) According to the latest report from KPMG, further market reforms would be beneficial in order to get the best from investment in water distribution and water treatment.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:48:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A generous budget that benefits a wide spectrum of the economy - KPMG's Hong Kong Budget Commentary</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080227.aspx</link><description>(27 Feb 2008) The Financial Secretary has delivered a budget that hands back to the people of Hong Kong some of the fruits of a remarkably strong economy over the last 12 months. KPMG believes that it is a generous budget.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:10:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Subdued outlook for 2008 as M&amp;A activity hits plateau, claims KPMG's Global M&amp;A Predictor</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080131.aspx</link><description>(31 Jan 2008) After calling the top of the M&amp;A market six months ago, the latest version of KPMG's Global M&amp;A Predictor provides further evidence that M&amp;A activity has now reached a plateau and could even be in decline in some areas. </description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:53:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KPMG cites product quality, price and reliability as key factors in selecting sourcing locations</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/CN/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/Pages/press-20080122.aspx</link><description>(22 Jan 2008) "Design and innovation capability" and "environmental awareness" will become more important considerations for consumer markets companies in Asia Pacific over the next three years, according to the latest report from KPMG. </description><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 00:01:52 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>