A new Economist Intelligence Unit report entitled "Managing risk in perilous times: Practical steps to accelerate recovery", issued in May 2009 and sponsored by KPMG International, ACE, SAP and Towers Perrin, explores current thinking around risk management, and proposes ten practical steps that financial institutions could take to strengthen their governance and management of risk.
Many organizations face a continually changing set of pressures and dynamics in the current economic climate. Faced with shrinking markets, they can choose to rationalize, merge or contract. The technology thread which holds systems and processes together is at risk. As a consequence, IT Internal Audit plays an integral role in maintaining discipline and rigor across functions and geographies.
This paper focuses on understanding and analyzing the changing nature of business in the current economically troubled times and how they impact the finance function. The paper also draws up a vision of what the finance function might look like by the year 2020.
The continuing downturn brings serious challenges for CFOs as they strive to protect their businesses. Until life returns to normal, companies have to survive the turmoil while making strategies for the future. Finding sources of capital in a time of asset deflation is one key challenge, as is maintaining performance while looking for ways to cut costs — both these issues are explored in depth this third issue of Agenda.
Rescuing a troubled company means coming out of denial, finding cash and thinking the unthinkable. Explore eight guiding principles for a corporate turnaround.
A joint KPMG / EIU survey which investigates the impact of the credit crisis on risk management procedures within the banking sector.
The Frontiers in Finance series assembles the thinking of KPMG’s member firm professionals around the globe, providing you with informed perspectives on current and future industry trends and developments.
Welcome to the second Fraud Survey conducted by KPMG for the Middle East and South Asia region. The survey covers the incidence of fraud in the Arabian Gulf Cooperation Council (“GCC”) countries.
The oil and gas industry is facing a major transition that is
likely to require many of its key players to adapt significantly to a changing environment over the coming decade. This KPMG report explores the position of NOCs and offers their insights into emerging issues for the oil and gas industry in the next 5-10 years.
We are seeing a real and permanent shift of wealth and a redrawing of borders when it comes to trade, capital flow, commerce and labor force. And at KPMG, we appreciate the important role we play in helping our member firms’ clients succeed in this transformation. We are committed to working closely with our clients to help them adapt and thrive in this changing environment.
