KPMG

KPMG firms operate in 145 countries and territories, and in FY21, collectively employed more than 236,000 people, serving the needs of business, governments, public-sector agencies, not-for-profits and through KPMG firms' audit and assurance practices, the capital markets.

Fintech investors nowadays prioritise profitability over valuation

An expert said fintechs must have more than one revenue stream to attract investors amidst economic slump.

Fintech investors nowadays prioritise profitability over valuation

An expert said fintechs must have more than one revenue stream to attract investors amidst economic slump.

8 in 10 S’poreans okays AI use

72% of Singaporeans feel ‘optimistic’ about AI.

Here’s how to shield brands from bad reviews online

Singaporeans tend to browse products online before picking up items in the physical store.

Three-quarters of CEOs expect ESG investments to pay off after 3 to 7 years

About 72% of CEOs said it will benefit M&A (24%) and talent attraction (24%).

Three in 10 CEOs likely to reward workers returning to office

A third of CEOs will promote or offer cash reward to those working in the office.

Four key considerations for businesses in third-party risk management

Building an effective framework, providing sufficient training, and launching data sets can enable businesses to navigate third-party risks.

Digitalisation, decarbonisation drive M&A deals in APAC

In Q1, technology, media and telecom (TMT) was the busiest sector in the Asia Pacific by volume with 622 deals.

Efficiency, accuracy in ESG data gathering can support sustainability efforts, says KPMG partner

Organisations’ focus will be on optimising resource usage and improving efficiency across the supply chain.

What hinders Singapore companies from entering the metaverse? 

Two in three companies say they are still unprepared to do so.

Business leaders must develop ‘blueprint’ for their ESG approach, says KPMG’s Irving Low

Low mentioned that ESG efforts can be a part of companies’ investment for long-term recovery.

‘Stand-off’ between VCs and entrepreneurs pushes funding volumes down

In the fourth quarter of 2022, VC investment dropped to $22.6b.

WealthTechs win by managing wealth and not the wealthy

WealthTechs are breaking down barriers to entry by fractionalising costs of assets, analysts said.

BNPL platforms risk losing trust by ignoring SFA Code of Conduct

Under the Code of Conduct, BNPL providers need to show customers their ‘Trustmark’.

Gov’t may create national supply chain disruption task force to help businesses

KPMG said the task force can focus on offering support for vulnerable sectors.

Companies should strengthen organisational resilience amidst unexpected events, says KPMG leader

Ngu Heng Sing said that constant communication and connection should not be taken lightly as companies move to the new normal.

SG’s top firms outperform global average in ESG reporting

The leading 100 firms in the country scored higher in six of 12 indicators.