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Scottish retail sales were stunted in the first four weeks of 2024, according to the latest Scottish Retail Consortium (SCR) and KPMG Scottish Retail Sales Monitor.

Figures published today from KPMG UK’s Fraud Barometer, which records alleged fraud cases with a value of £100k and above, has shown the number of reported fraud cases outside of the London region rose to 183 cases in 2023, up from 172 in 2022. Within this, the Midlands had 37 cases reac

KPMG has announced its highest partner pay since 2007, with average pay reaching £786,000 in the year to September. This increase of 4% comes even as pre-tax profits experienced a decline of nearly a fifth, reaching £364 million.

Mid-market private equity investment activity in Scotland saw a slight slight dip compared to last year’s record high, according to KPMG UK’s latest Mid-market Private Equity report. The firm’s most recent M&A study has revealed that 42 transactions took place compared to 51 la

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly accelerated the shift towards online banking in the UK, with a notable decline in physical visits to bank branches, according to new research from KPMG.

In a challenging conclusion to 2023, Scottish retailers faced a disappointing December as sales figures revealed a decline in real terms.

KPMG, the smallest of the Big Four accounting and consulting firms, reported an 8% growth in global sales in the financial year ending September 30, 2023, reaching $36.4 billion (around £29bn).

As Christmas 2023 approaches, Scottish retailers have been faced with a challenging trading environment, marked by a slowdown in sales growth, according to the KPMG-SRC Scottish Retail Sales Monitor.

KPMG has entered discussions to merge its UK and Swiss operations in a move that could significantly impact the firm's growth and profitability.

The 12,000 KPMG staff in Britain who have not been promoted will not benefit from a pay rise this year as the firm tightens its belt in reaction to a fall in demand for its services. Senior partners at the Big Four firm have been informing teams in recent weeks that their pay will be frozen unless t

Vishal Chopra, head of tax for KPMG UK in Scotland, discusses the expected fiscal measures in tomorrow's Autumn Statement, highlighting the economic challenges and potential tax policy changes in both the UK and Scotland. The Autumn Statement looks set to be as gloomy as the current economic ou

Venture capital investment in Scottish start-ups has surged in Q3 of 2023, with a total of 28 deals amounting to £202 million, according to KPMG’s latest Venture Pulse report. This marks the highest quarterly value since Q2 2022 when £325m was recorded over 45 deals. The rebound co

KPMG UK's partnership ranks have dwindled to less than half the size of its rival PwC's, with a 7% decrease in equity partners over the past year.

Scottish retailers have faced a daunting start to the crucial festive period, with total sales rising a modest 2.9% in October 2023 compared to the same month last year, falling below both the three-month and twelve-month average increases.

Amid a challenging economic backdrop and a slump in the deals market, KPMG has announced it is instituting new austerity measures within its UK operations. The firm is set to slash around 110 positions in its deal advisory department, constituting approximately 7% of the sector's nearly 1,700 person