Surveys
IT Advisory | October 2009
2009 European Identity and Access Management Survey
The report shows that the IAM is still in the spotlight and organisations are still investing in IAM. Due to the economic circumstances, we see a shift in how organisations are dealing with IAM. Many organisations are introducing an extra step in their IAM journey, i.e. focusing on attestation and re-certification of access rights using data mining / analytics tools using predefined business rules (also known as Access Governance) prior to the automation of IAM processes such as user management and provisioning activities.
2009 European Identity and Access Management Survey (EN) [PDF, 2.1 Mb]
Advisory | July 2009
Functional Separation in Central and Eastern Europe
"Functional separation" requires dominant operators to separate - but not sell - their network infrastructure from their retail services division. The separated network business provides the same services to the rest of the incumbents’ retail business as to the alternative operators. As a result, the alternative operators have equivalent conditions for creating retail offerings to end-users as the incumbent.
What benefits and concerns it entails in the region?
Functional Separation in Central and Eastern Europe (EN) [PDF, 964.5 Kb]
Advisory | July 2009
Being the Best 2009: Thriving not just Surviving
In the current volatile global marketplace, finance functions can no longer afford to be relegated to the role of 'scorekeeper' within their organizations. It is increasingly important for finance functions to take on a leadership role in determining the future direction of the organization. Top performing businesses and their leaders understand that their finance functions are uniquely positioned to provide the business intelligence necessary for identifying and effectively managing enterprise risk. Being the best: Thriving not just surviving outlines some of the key strategies employed by top performing businesses to enhance the influence of their finance functions and position the business to thrive ... not just survive.
Being the Best 2009: Thriving not just Surviving (EN) [PDF, 1.7 Mb]
Tax | 9 June 2009
Never Catch a Falling Knife
KPMG's Never Catch a Falling Knife, reports on a global survey of over 850 senior decision makers from a wide range of international companies looking at experiences of recession and strategies for recovery. It shows clear differences in approach between different regions of the world, and suggests the emergence of a new and different set of global markets from 2010 and beyond.
KPMG Press release (EN) [PDF, 74.4 Kb]
KPMG Press release I. (SK) [PDF, 175.4 Kb]
KPMG Press release II. (SK)[PDF, 104.6 Kb]
Never catch a falling knife (EN) [PDF, 991.9 Kb]
Building & Construction | May 2009
Slovak construction market: first signs of the crisis visible
Most building and construction firms expect decrease of the Slvoak construction sector. Insufficient demand is most frequently quoted among factors limiting firms' growth, lower number of engagements has already led to reduced capacity utilization. On the contrary, lack of skilled labour does not seem such a significant issue as earlier. For more details see The Slovakian Construction Qualitative Study 2009.
KPMG Press release [PDF, 175.4 Kb]
Slovakian Construction Qualitative Study [PDF, 2.1 Mb]
Advisory | Financial Management | March 2009
Finance of the Future - Looking forward to 2020
The changing nature of business coupled with the current market turmoil has made it imperative for the finance function to evolve further and create greater value in organizations. As global businesses undergo significant changes, the finance function will be expected to play a more diverse and strategic role than ever before. The paper also draws up a vision of what the finance function might look like by the year 2020 where finance professionals will play the role of a strategist in business decisions.
Finance of the Future - Looking forward to 2020 [PDF, 455 Kb]
Automotive industry | February 2009
Momentum: KPMG's Global Auto Executive Survey 2009
Automotive manufacturers continue to focus heavily on new models and products through sustained investment in new technologies. Hybrid systems and electric & battery technology getting the greatest investment.
KPMG Press release
[PDF, 114 Kb, Slovak language]
Global Auto Executive Survey 2009 [PDF, 1.397 Kb]
Financial Risk Management | 12 January 2009
KPMG: Banks urged to grasp the nettle of risk management to avert repeat crisis
Despite the continued fall-out from the financial crisis across the banking industry, it appears that not enough institutions are planning to make fundamental changes to their risk frameworks. The claim comes from KPMG International as they unveil the findings of a new survey into apparent risk management failures which many in the industry are now coming to terms with.
KPMG Press release
[PDF, 31 Kb]
KPMG survey Never Again? [PDF, 1.397 Kb]
Automotive industry | 14 January 2009
Benchmarking the Automotive Industry in Central & Eastern Europe: Creating and Preserving Value for the Long-term
Just how do manufacturers in CEE's auto sector rate against their global peers? KPMGs report Benchmarking the Automotive Industry in Central & Eastern Europe: Creating and Preserving Value for the Long-term is for executives in the region's automotive sector who seek insights into value creation and value preservation strategies, in these challenging economic times. The survey seeks to benchmark a sample of automotive sector companies operating in key countries of Central & Eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia.
KPMG Press release
[PDF, 73 Kb]
KPMG CEE Auto Industry Survey [PDF, 3.228 Kb]
Listen to podcast [mp3, 2.120 Kb]
Advisory | Travel, Leisure & Tourism | December 2008
Value of golf to Europe, Middle East and Africa
This report calculates for the first time the economic value of the golf industry across the region. It has been prepared by KPMG in cooperation with Oxford Economics, and with the full support of key bodies from across the golf business and the professional game. The study aims to assess the economic impact of the golf industry across six key sectors, from core activities such as facility operations, course investments, tournaments and golf supplies, to associated businesses like golf tourism and golf real estate. It draws on wide-ranging data and much primary research, including interviews with many industry stakeholders.
Value of golf to Europe, Middle East and Africa [PDF]
Advisory | Cash Management | December 2008
The importance of preserving cash in a downturn
Businesses defy credit crunch with short-term fixes, finds KPMG survey, but accurate cash forecasting remains a problem. The KPMG survey of over 500 CFOs in the US, UK and Europe considers how CFOs can balance the short-term requirements of their need to raise cash with the long-term requirements to make the organisational changes necessary to sustain working capital performance.
The importance of preserving cash in a downturn [PDF]
Tax| Corporate Tax | August 2008
Corporate and Indirect Tax Rate Survey 2008
Tax rates on corporate profits have continued their long decline in the past year, but governments worldwide are increasingly looking to real-time taxes, taxes on goods and services, to make up shortfalls in public revenues. This move has profound implications for business. This is the main conclusion of KPMG International's Corporate and Indirect Tax Rate Survey.
Corporate and Indirect Tax Rate Survey 2008 [PDF]
Advisory | Financial Services | July 2008
Beyond the credit crisis: the impact and lessons learnt for investment management
This report produced by KPMG International in cooperation with the Economist Intelligence Unit examines in detail how fund flows, returns and reputations of investment managers have been impacted by the credit crisis and the economic conditions of the past 12 months.
Beyond the credit crisis [PDF]
Advisory | Energy & Natural resources | July 2008
Central and Eastern European Renewable Electricity Outlook 2008
Growing economies and global trends mandate renewable investments in Central and Eastern Europe according to KPMG report.
Central and Eastern European Renewable Electricity Outlook 2008 [PDF]
Advisory | Security, Privacy and Continuity | May 2008
KPMG's 2008 European Identity & Access Management Survey - expectations exceed reality
Status and maturity of identity and access management projects in European organisations.
KPMG's 2008 European Identity & Access Management Survey [PDF]
Automotive | February 2008
Momentum KPMG's 2008 Global Auto Executive Survey
In recent years the mood among automotive executives has been apprehensive, with suppressed expectations for the future.
Momentum KPMG's 2008 Global Auto Executive Survey [PDF]
Tax| Corporate Tax | June 2007
Corporate and Indirect Tax Rate Survey 2007
Rather than giving a simple snapshot of tax rates in 2007, we have added the 2007 rates to our long term series to provide a 15 year record. We have also, for the first time, included indirect tax rates, that is Value Added Tax (VAT) or Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Corporate and Indirect Tax Rate Survey 2007 [PDF]
Forensic | April 2007
Profile of a Fraudster Survey 2007
This study by KPMG Forensic profiles a Fraudster by examining the characteristics of the perpetrators of fraud cases, and the circumstances in which the frauds were perpetrated..
Profile of a Fraudster Survey 2007 [PDF]
Advisory | February 2007
Rethinking cost structures - Creating a sustainable cost advantage
KPMG International commissioned the Economist Intelligence Unit to conduct a global survey mapping senior executives' opinions on cost management. One of the key findings is that organizations seem to be overly cautious regarding cost reduction targets. Instead of strategic plans that make a difference, small, incremental changes to their cost reduction strategies are the extent of most companies' ambitions. To supplement the research, EIU interviewed some cost management practitioners.
Rethinking cost structures - Creating a sustainable cost advantage [PDF]
Advisory | February 2007
Information Security Survey in the Slovak Republic (2006)
It is the second complex information security survey in the Slovak Republic conducted by DSM - Data Security Management magazine, KPMG Slovensko and the National Security Authority. Survey report comments on the findings both in Slovak and English.
Information Security Survey [PDF]
Automotive | Industrial Markets | Januar 2006
Momentum 2007 KPMG Global Auto Executive Survey
Momentum 2007 KPMG Global Auto Executive Survey [PDF]
Automotive | Industrial Markets | December 2006
Developments and success factors in automotive retail
The study Developments and success factors in automotive retail was compiled jointly by KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft Wirtschaftsprufungsgesellschaft and CAR - Center Automotive Research - at the Gelsenkirchen University of Applied Technology from January to September 2005.
Study: Developments and success factors in automotive retail [PDF]
Tax | Corporate Tax | 1 November 2006
Corporate Tax Rates Survey
Global competition leads countries to chase growth through lowering tax, says KPMG International. KPMG has carried out an international survey of corporate tax rates each year for the past 14 years. This year, KPMG's Global Tax has taken the results of all the surveys since 1993 and has analysed them to draw out the long term, international trends in corporate tax. They have also drawn some conclusions on the impact that tax policy has on economic growth and the competition between countries for private sector investment. The result is an interesting and significant contribution to the global economic debate on tax, economics and government policy. Read more in the press release and survey report.
Corporate Tax Rates Survey [PDF]
Tax | Corporate Tax | 7 April 2006
Corporate Tax Rates Survey
KPMG International's Corporate Tax Rates Survey has been run every year since 1993. It now covers 86 countries, including the 30 member countries of the OECD, the 25 EU countries, 19 countries in the Asia Pacific Region and 19 countries in the Latin America Region. Tax professionals from across KPMG's global network of member firms have contributed to the survey. Details of Slovakia are included as well.
Corporate Tax Rates Survey [PDF]
Financial Services | 5 April 2006
Future Sourcing - Evaluating the risks and benefits of sourcing
Sourcing has emerged as a key strategy for financial services companies. It is increasingly important for organizations to understand, manage and monitor the long-term risks and benefits of their sourcing strategies. This report sets out to answer some of the key questions around this emerging strategy such as: What are the benefits and risks, how are these being measured, how are sourcing decisions taken and how are sourcing strategies being implemented, managed and monitored?
Future Sourcing [PDF]
Security | Financial Services | March 2006
Security industry in China: Finding the bull
Reuters and KPMG report on strong foreign investment interest in China's securities industry. Following recent landmark deal announcements by UBS and Goldman Sachs, interest in China's securities industry has dramatically intensified. More details in the Survey report.
Security industry in China: Finding the bull [PDF]
Automotive | Industrial Markets | January 2006
2006 KPMG Global Auto Executive Survey
European automotive manufacturers could learn from the challenges facing their American counterparts who face a time-critical challenge to address legacy issues and improve competitiveness and product efficiency as the competitive threat from the Asian brands grows stronger by the day.
More details in the Survey report.
2006 KPMG Global Auto Executive Survey
[PDF]
Automotive | Industrial Markets | December 2005
Global Location Management in the Automotive Supplier Industry
Automotive suppliers are paying insufficient consideration to their international location decisions, despite the grave danger which a failed relocation can pose to the health of the overall business.
Automotive manufacturers still exert a sizable influence over many suppliers' location decisions, causing many suppliers to take risks which could prove damaging in the long run.
Global Location Management in the Automotive supplier Industry
[PDF]
Travel, Leisure and Tourism | KPMG in CEE | 2005
The KPMG Golf Course Development Cost Survey
The KPMG Travel, Leisure and Tourism Group for Central and Eastern Europe has conducted the Golf Course Development Cost Survey across the EMA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa).
The survey has analyzed the key motivations, the duration, the main obstacles and the costs of golf course development projects by interviewing owners, developers and operators of 90 golf courses in 25 countries from the EMA region.
The KPMG Golf Course Development Cost Survey
[PDF]
Automotive | Industrial Markets | October 2005
Slovakia - The automotive powerhouse of Central Europe?
KPMG in Slovakia believes that the country is poised to become the automotive powerhouse of Central Europe. This is a bold claim for a country of only 5.4 million inhabitants and one which, until recently, was behind other countries in the region in attracting foreign investment.
Slovakia - The automotive powerhouse of Central Europe?
[PDF]
Risk Advisory Services | Information Risk Management | 2005
Information Security Survey in the Slovak Republic 2004
Is a premier complex information security survey in the Slovak Republic conducted by DSM - Data Security Management magazine, KPMG and the National Security Authority.
Information Security Survey in the Slovak Republic 2004
[PDF]
Electronics, Software & Services | 2005
Managing the Risks of Counterfeiting in the Information Technology Industry
As counterfeiting becomes one of the most challenging issues for the IT industry, with illegal replicas of brand name high technology products flooding the marketplace, AGMA and KPMG collaborated to reveal the threat of this growing activity and present working solutions.
Managing the Risks of Counterfeiting in the Information Technology Industry
[PDF]
Industrial & Automotive products | Industrial Markets | July 2005
Manufacturing in India - Opportunities, Challenges, and Myths
Our report looks at the opportunities and challenges manufacturers are faced with in India and provides some first-hand insights from senior executives of companies which are successfully operating in India.
Manufacturing in India - Opportunities, Challenges, and Myths
[PDF]
Transaction Services | Financial services | 2005
Hungry for More?
The survey examines the current appetite for acquisitions and strategies in the global private banking and wealth management industry.
EN Press release: Hungry for More?
[PDF]
Banking | Financial services | March 2005
Banks face up to the challenges of meeting customer expectations
A new KPMG International survey reveals how retail banks around the globe are placing a renewed focus on the 'softer' issues of their interaction with their clients. The findings indicate that this 'higher touch' service expectation is likely to remain a key area of focus as the banks, by their own assessment, believe they are significantly under-delivering on the quality of personal service.
Customer Satisfaction: At what price?
[PDF]
Automotive | Industrial Markets | January 2005
Momentum in the Automotive Industry
This is KPMG's sixth annual survey on the global automotive industry. Conducted in October and November 2004, it polled 110 American, European and Asian automotive executives. These were made up of 23 vehicle manufacturers, 58 Tier 1 suppliers and 29 Tier 2 or 3 suppliers.
Momentum in the Automotive Industry
[PDF]
Insurance | Fiancial Services | October 2004
Risk and Capital Management for Insurers
Those European insurance companies that manage risk effectively stand to gain greater access to world capital markets and competitive advantage. This is the conclusion of a research project Risk and Capital Management for Insurers conducted by KPMG International, which surveyed the views of 102 insurance companies primarily from Europe but also including Bermuda and South Africa.
Risk and Capital Management for Insurers
[PDF]
Industrial & Automotive Products | Industrial Markets | October 2004
The Future of European manufacturing
Fears of a collapse of Europe's industrial base look wide of the mark is the key finding of a new report out today on the state of the European manufacturing sectors. However, the same report also raises some alarm over the gradual reduction in Europe's Research & Development (R&D) capacity; something which is seen as crucial to Europe's ability to remain competitive on the world scene.
The Future of European manufacturing
[PDF]
Advisory | Banking | 2004
KPMG International`s Global Anti-money Laundering Survey 2004
The Survey explores the range of challenges that banking institutions face in complying with enhanced anti-money laundering requirements and how they are responding to the changed environment.
Recent estimates suggest that US$500 billion to $1 trillion is laundered worldwide annually by drug dealers, arms traffickers, and other criminals.1 Banks act as gatekeepers for the legitimate financial system and it is only through their vigilance that the system can be protected from providing organized criminals or terrorists with a mechanism for concealing the proceeds of illicit and corrupt activity. As such, they play a crucial role in the prevention, detection, and reporting of money laundering.
KPMG International`s Global Anti-money Laundering Survey 2004
[PDF]
Automotive | Industrial Markets | <2004
China's Automotive and Components Market 2004
When KPMG International`s 2003 China automotive and components market survey was updated, our firms found that foreign automotive companies are still piling into the Chinese market and overcapacity concerns continue. In 2004, the Chinese government, in response to market pressures and bank loan defaults, implemented measures to cool off market demand. These measures had the impact of reducing sales, which has in turn lead to price wars among manufacturers. The market is expected to pick up once price wars subside, but not to grow at a rate of previous one to two years. More automotive finance companies are entering the market, providing buyers with more options.
China's Automotive and Components Market 2004
[PDF]
Financial Services | July 2004
Raising the performance bar: challenges facing global investment in the 2000s
This latest research report from KPMG`s Global Financial Services practice seeks to present the views of the Investment Management industry`s top professionals on the change agenda. Summarizing the views of CEOs, CIOs and Executive Directors from over 300 investment management firms in 29 different countries, this 2004 report aims to identify: the nature and scope of the changes, the extent to which they are re-shaping the contours of the industry, and their impact so far on profitability.
Raising the performance bar: challenges facing global investment in the 2000s
[PDF]
Financial Services | Banking | 2004
Banking beyond borders: will European consumers buy it?
Our recent survey of over 2,300 bank customers across Europe provides intriguing insights into the consumers’ perception of banks, their attitude towards the Euro, and their interest in the development of a single European financial services market.
Much has been said about the prospect of a single European financial services market. But is there a real appetite for this among consumers? KPMG set out to test the attitude of the ordinary customer across Europe, and so build a picture for retail banks of both the overall trends and regional variations.
The survey canvassed the opinions of over 2,300 bank customers across ten European countries (France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Switzerland and the UK). This report highlights the key findings of the research and identifies the strategic challenges that banks will have to address if they are to successfully build networks across European borders.
Banking beyond borders: will European consumers buy it?
[PDF]
Information, Communications & Entertainment | 2004
Replay...Fast Forward...
For the first time in several years there is a definite feeling of optimism for the sector as we look forward to the year ahead. Whether it's improving market values in the telecoms sector, increased spending on IT and technology, or growing demand for online advertising, there appears to be a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. Replay...Fast Forward... demonstrates our exceptional understanding of our clients' businesses and industries by showcasing a selection of thought leadership publications produced by KPMG's ICE Partners and leaders in 2003.
Replay...Fast Forward...
[PDF]
Automotive | Industrial Markets
Momentum in Automotive Industry
Across the industry, executives this year are significantly more optimistic that future profitability will improve. However, substantial worry remains that American-based vehicle manufacturers (VMs) are facing a relentless erosion of market share by a swelling tide of attractive, less expensive Japanese and Korean cars and trucks.
Momentum in Automotive industry
[PDF]
Energy and Natural Resources | March 2004
Financial Communication Strategy Study 2003
KPMG in France has produced a new survey, the purpose of which is to present the results of a comparative analysis, concerning the financial information published by leading companies in the Energy and Natural Resources sector from their annual reports for 2002 and on their websites.
The aim was to draw parallels among the various companies in terms of the general and specific information they have provided in response to the most recent developments in financial reporting. This has been done by casting light on divergences and convergent issues as well as noting best practice in the industry.
Financial Communication Strategy Study 2003
[PDF]
Transaction Services | March 2004
Increasing value from disposals
Recent years have seen a widespread improvement in the acquisition processes of purchasers. This survey investigates disposal practices in Europe and highlights a number of areas for possible improvement. The majority of corporate decision-makers now regard disposals as an integral part of corporate strategy and are increasingly adopting the portfolio approach long practised by PE houses. Indeed 43 percent of those surveyed predicted that the annual number of disposals in Europe would increase over the next two years.
Increasing value from disposals [PDF]
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2009 European Identity and Access Management Survey
The report shows that the IAM is still in the spotlight and organisations are still investing in IAM. Due to the economic circumstances, we see a shift in how organisations are dealing with IAM. Many organisations are introducing an extra step in their IAM journey, i.e. focusing on attestation and re-certification of access rights using data mining / analytics tools using predefined business rules (also known as Access Governance) prior to the automation of IAM processes such as user management and provisioning activities.
2009 European Identity and Access Management Survey (EN) [PDF, 2.1 Mb]Advisory | July 2009
Functional Separation in Central and Eastern Europe
"Functional separation" requires dominant operators to separate - but not sell - their network infrastructure from their retail services division. The separated network business provides the same services to the rest of the incumbents’ retail business as to the alternative operators. As a result, the alternative operators have equivalent conditions for creating retail offerings to end-users as the incumbent.
What benefits and concerns it entails in the region?
Functional Separation in Central and Eastern Europe (EN) [PDF, 964.5 Kb]Advisory | July 2009
Being the Best 2009: Thriving not just Surviving
In the current volatile global marketplace, finance functions can no longer afford to be relegated to the role of 'scorekeeper' within their organizations. It is increasingly important for finance functions to take on a leadership role in determining the future direction of the organization. Top performing businesses and their leaders understand that their finance functions are uniquely positioned to provide the business intelligence necessary for identifying and effectively managing enterprise risk. Being the best: Thriving not just surviving outlines some of the key strategies employed by top performing businesses to enhance the influence of their finance functions and position the business to thrive ... not just survive.
Being the Best 2009: Thriving not just Surviving (EN) [PDF, 1.7 Mb]Tax | 9 June 2009
Never Catch a Falling Knife
KPMG's Never Catch a Falling Knife, reports on a global survey of over 850 senior decision makers from a wide range of international companies looking at experiences of recession and strategies for recovery. It shows clear differences in approach between different regions of the world, and suggests the emergence of a new and different set of global markets from 2010 and beyond.
KPMG Press release (EN) [PDF, 74.4 Kb] KPMG Press release I. (SK) [PDF, 175.4 Kb] KPMG Press release II. (SK)[PDF, 104.6 Kb] Never catch a falling knife (EN) [PDF, 991.9 Kb]Building & Construction | May 2009
Slovak construction market: first signs of the crisis visible
Most building and construction firms expect decrease of the Slvoak construction sector. Insufficient demand is most frequently quoted among factors limiting firms' growth, lower number of engagements has already led to reduced capacity utilization. On the contrary, lack of skilled labour does not seem such a significant issue as earlier. For more details see The Slovakian Construction Qualitative Study 2009.
KPMG Press release [PDF, 175.4 Kb] Slovakian Construction Qualitative Study [PDF, 2.1 Mb]Advisory | Financial Management | March 2009
Finance of the Future - Looking forward to 2020
The changing nature of business coupled with the current market turmoil has made it imperative for the finance function to evolve further and create greater value in organizations. As global businesses undergo significant changes, the finance function will be expected to play a more diverse and strategic role than ever before. The paper also draws up a vision of what the finance function might look like by the year 2020 where finance professionals will play the role of a strategist in business decisions.
Finance of the Future - Looking forward to 2020 [PDF, 455 Kb]Automotive industry | February 2009
Momentum: KPMG's Global Auto Executive Survey 2009
Automotive manufacturers continue to focus heavily on new models and products through sustained investment in new technologies. Hybrid systems and electric & battery technology getting the greatest investment.
KPMG Press release
[PDF, 114 Kb, Slovak language]Global Auto Executive Survey 2009 [PDF, 1.397 Kb]Financial Risk Management | 12 January 2009
KPMG: Banks urged to grasp the nettle of risk management to avert repeat crisis
Despite the continued fall-out from the financial crisis across the banking industry, it appears that not enough institutions are planning to make fundamental changes to their risk frameworks. The claim comes from KPMG International as they unveil the findings of a new survey into apparent risk management failures which many in the industry are now coming to terms with.
KPMG Press release
[PDF, 31 Kb] KPMG survey Never Again? [PDF, 1.397 Kb]Automotive industry | 14 January 2009
Benchmarking the Automotive Industry in Central & Eastern Europe: Creating and Preserving Value for the Long-term
Just how do manufacturers in CEE's auto sector rate against their global peers? KPMGs report Benchmarking the Automotive Industry in Central & Eastern Europe: Creating and Preserving Value for the Long-term is for executives in the region's automotive sector who seek insights into value creation and value preservation strategies, in these challenging economic times. The survey seeks to benchmark a sample of automotive sector companies operating in key countries of Central & Eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia.
KPMG Press release
[PDF, 73 Kb] KPMG CEE Auto Industry Survey [PDF, 3.228 Kb] Listen to podcast [mp3, 2.120 Kb]Advisory | Travel, Leisure & Tourism | December 2008
Value of golf to Europe, Middle East and Africa
This report calculates for the first time the economic value of the golf industry across the region. It has been prepared by KPMG in cooperation with Oxford Economics, and with the full support of key bodies from across the golf business and the professional game. The study aims to assess the economic impact of the golf industry across six key sectors, from core activities such as facility operations, course investments, tournaments and golf supplies, to associated businesses like golf tourism and golf real estate. It draws on wide-ranging data and much primary research, including interviews with many industry stakeholders.
Value of golf to Europe, Middle East and Africa [PDF]Advisory | Cash Management | December 2008
The importance of preserving cash in a downturn
Businesses defy credit crunch with short-term fixes, finds KPMG survey, but accurate cash forecasting remains a problem. The KPMG survey of over 500 CFOs in the US, UK and Europe considers how CFOs can balance the short-term requirements of their need to raise cash with the long-term requirements to make the organisational changes necessary to sustain working capital performance.
The importance of preserving cash in a downturn [PDF]Tax| Corporate Tax | August 2008
Corporate and Indirect Tax Rate Survey 2008
Tax rates on corporate profits have continued their long decline in the past year, but governments worldwide are increasingly looking to real-time taxes, taxes on goods and services, to make up shortfalls in public revenues. This move has profound implications for business. This is the main conclusion of KPMG International's Corporate and Indirect Tax Rate Survey.
Corporate and Indirect Tax Rate Survey 2008 [PDF]Advisory | Financial Services | July 2008
Beyond the credit crisis: the impact and lessons learnt for investment management
This report produced by KPMG International in cooperation with the Economist Intelligence Unit examines in detail how fund flows, returns and reputations of investment managers have been impacted by the credit crisis and the economic conditions of the past 12 months.
Beyond the credit crisis [PDF]Advisory | Energy & Natural resources | July 2008
Central and Eastern European Renewable Electricity Outlook 2008
Growing economies and global trends mandate renewable investments in Central and Eastern Europe according to KPMG report.
Central and Eastern European Renewable Electricity Outlook 2008 [PDF]Advisory | Security, Privacy and Continuity | May 2008
KPMG's 2008 European Identity & Access Management Survey - expectations exceed reality
Status and maturity of identity and access management projects in European organisations.
KPMG's 2008 European Identity & Access Management Survey [PDF]Automotive | February 2008
Momentum KPMG's 2008 Global Auto Executive Survey
In recent years the mood among automotive executives has been apprehensive, with suppressed expectations for the future.
Momentum KPMG's 2008 Global Auto Executive Survey [PDF]Tax| Corporate Tax | June 2007
Corporate and Indirect Tax Rate Survey 2007
Rather than giving a simple snapshot of tax rates in 2007, we have added the 2007 rates to our long term series to provide a 15 year record. We have also, for the first time, included indirect tax rates, that is Value Added Tax (VAT) or Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Corporate and Indirect Tax Rate Survey 2007 [PDF]Forensic | April 2007
Profile of a Fraudster Survey 2007
This study by KPMG Forensic profiles a Fraudster by examining the characteristics of the perpetrators of fraud cases, and the circumstances in which the frauds were perpetrated..
Profile of a Fraudster Survey 2007 [PDF]Advisory | February 2007
Rethinking cost structures - Creating a sustainable cost advantage
KPMG International commissioned the Economist Intelligence Unit to conduct a global survey mapping senior executives' opinions on cost management. One of the key findings is that organizations seem to be overly cautious regarding cost reduction targets. Instead of strategic plans that make a difference, small, incremental changes to their cost reduction strategies are the extent of most companies' ambitions. To supplement the research, EIU interviewed some cost management practitioners.
Rethinking cost structures - Creating a sustainable cost advantage [PDF]Advisory | February 2007
Information Security Survey in the Slovak Republic (2006)
It is the second complex information security survey in the Slovak Republic conducted by DSM - Data Security Management magazine, KPMG Slovensko and the National Security Authority. Survey report comments on the findings both in Slovak and English.
Information Security Survey [PDF]Automotive | Industrial Markets | Januar 2006
Momentum 2007 KPMG Global Auto Executive Survey
Momentum 2007 KPMG Global Auto Executive Survey [PDF]Automotive | Industrial Markets | December 2006
Developments and success factors in automotive retail
The study Developments and success factors in automotive retail was compiled jointly by KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft Wirtschaftsprufungsgesellschaft and CAR - Center Automotive Research - at the Gelsenkirchen University of Applied Technology from January to September 2005.
Study: Developments and success factors in automotive retail [PDF]Tax | Corporate Tax | 1 November 2006
Corporate Tax Rates Survey
Global competition leads countries to chase growth through lowering tax, says KPMG International. KPMG has carried out an international survey of corporate tax rates each year for the past 14 years. This year, KPMG's Global Tax has taken the results of all the surveys since 1993 and has analysed them to draw out the long term, international trends in corporate tax. They have also drawn some conclusions on the impact that tax policy has on economic growth and the competition between countries for private sector investment. The result is an interesting and significant contribution to the global economic debate on tax, economics and government policy. Read more in the press release and survey report.
Corporate Tax Rates Survey [PDF]Tax | Corporate Tax | 7 April 2006
Corporate Tax Rates Survey
KPMG International's Corporate Tax Rates Survey has been run every year since 1993. It now covers 86 countries, including the 30 member countries of the OECD, the 25 EU countries, 19 countries in the Asia Pacific Region and 19 countries in the Latin America Region. Tax professionals from across KPMG's global network of member firms have contributed to the survey. Details of Slovakia are included as well.
Corporate Tax Rates Survey [PDF]Financial Services | 5 April 2006
Future Sourcing - Evaluating the risks and benefits of sourcing
Sourcing has emerged as a key strategy for financial services companies. It is increasingly important for organizations to understand, manage and monitor the long-term risks and benefits of their sourcing strategies. This report sets out to answer some of the key questions around this emerging strategy such as: What are the benefits and risks, how are these being measured, how are sourcing decisions taken and how are sourcing strategies being implemented, managed and monitored?
Future Sourcing [PDF]Security | Financial Services | March 2006
Security industry in China: Finding the bull
Reuters and KPMG report on strong foreign investment interest in China's securities industry. Following recent landmark deal announcements by UBS and Goldman Sachs, interest in China's securities industry has dramatically intensified. More details in the Survey report.
Security industry in China: Finding the bull [PDF]Automotive | Industrial Markets | January 2006
2006 KPMG Global Auto Executive Survey
European automotive manufacturers could learn from the challenges facing their American counterparts who face a time-critical challenge to address legacy issues and improve competitiveness and product efficiency as the competitive threat from the Asian brands grows stronger by the day.
More details in the Survey report.
2006 KPMG Global Auto Executive Survey
[PDF]Automotive | Industrial Markets | December 2005
Global Location Management in the Automotive Supplier Industry
Automotive suppliers are paying insufficient consideration to their international location decisions, despite the grave danger which a failed relocation can pose to the health of the overall business.
Automotive manufacturers still exert a sizable influence over many suppliers' location decisions, causing many suppliers to take risks which could prove damaging in the long run.
Global Location Management in the Automotive supplier Industry
[PDF]Travel, Leisure and Tourism | KPMG in CEE | 2005
The KPMG Golf Course Development Cost Survey
The KPMG Travel, Leisure and Tourism Group for Central and Eastern Europe has conducted the Golf Course Development Cost Survey across the EMA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa).
The survey has analyzed the key motivations, the duration, the main obstacles and the costs of golf course development projects by interviewing owners, developers and operators of 90 golf courses in 25 countries from the EMA region.
The KPMG Golf Course Development Cost Survey
[PDF]Automotive | Industrial Markets | October 2005
Slovakia - The automotive powerhouse of Central Europe?
KPMG in Slovakia believes that the country is poised to become the automotive powerhouse of Central Europe. This is a bold claim for a country of only 5.4 million inhabitants and one which, until recently, was behind other countries in the region in attracting foreign investment.
Slovakia - The automotive powerhouse of Central Europe?
[PDF]Risk Advisory Services | Information Risk Management | 2005
Information Security Survey in the Slovak Republic 2004
Is a premier complex information security survey in the Slovak Republic conducted by DSM - Data Security Management magazine, KPMG and the National Security Authority.
Information Security Survey in the Slovak Republic 2004
[PDF]Electronics, Software & Services | 2005
Managing the Risks of Counterfeiting in the Information Technology Industry
As counterfeiting becomes one of the most challenging issues for the IT industry, with illegal replicas of brand name high technology products flooding the marketplace, AGMA and KPMG collaborated to reveal the threat of this growing activity and present working solutions.
Managing the Risks of Counterfeiting in the Information Technology Industry
[PDF]Industrial & Automotive products | Industrial Markets | July 2005
Manufacturing in India - Opportunities, Challenges, and Myths
Our report looks at the opportunities and challenges manufacturers are faced with in India and provides some first-hand insights from senior executives of companies which are successfully operating in India.
Manufacturing in India - Opportunities, Challenges, and Myths
[PDF]Transaction Services | Financial services | 2005
Hungry for More?
The survey examines the current appetite for acquisitions and strategies in the global private banking and wealth management industry.
EN Press release: Hungry for More?
[PDF]Banking | Financial services | March 2005
Banks face up to the challenges of meeting customer expectations
A new KPMG International survey reveals how retail banks around the globe are placing a renewed focus on the 'softer' issues of their interaction with their clients. The findings indicate that this 'higher touch' service expectation is likely to remain a key area of focus as the banks, by their own assessment, believe they are significantly under-delivering on the quality of personal service.
Customer Satisfaction: At what price?
[PDF]Automotive | Industrial Markets | January 2005
Momentum in the Automotive Industry
This is KPMG's sixth annual survey on the global automotive industry. Conducted in October and November 2004, it polled 110 American, European and Asian automotive executives. These were made up of 23 vehicle manufacturers, 58 Tier 1 suppliers and 29 Tier 2 or 3 suppliers.
Momentum in the Automotive Industry
[PDF]Insurance | Fiancial Services | October 2004
Risk and Capital Management for Insurers
Those European insurance companies that manage risk effectively stand to gain greater access to world capital markets and competitive advantage. This is the conclusion of a research project Risk and Capital Management for Insurers conducted by KPMG International, which surveyed the views of 102 insurance companies primarily from Europe but also including Bermuda and South Africa.
Risk and Capital Management for Insurers
[PDF]Industrial & Automotive Products | Industrial Markets | October 2004
The Future of European manufacturing
Fears of a collapse of Europe's industrial base look wide of the mark is the key finding of a new report out today on the state of the European manufacturing sectors. However, the same report also raises some alarm over the gradual reduction in Europe's Research & Development (R&D) capacity; something which is seen as crucial to Europe's ability to remain competitive on the world scene.
The Future of European manufacturing
[PDF]Advisory | Banking | 2004
KPMG International`s Global Anti-money Laundering Survey 2004
The Survey explores the range of challenges that banking institutions face in complying with enhanced anti-money laundering requirements and how they are responding to the changed environment.
Recent estimates suggest that US$500 billion to $1 trillion is laundered worldwide annually by drug dealers, arms traffickers, and other criminals.1 Banks act as gatekeepers for the legitimate financial system and it is only through their vigilance that the system can be protected from providing organized criminals or terrorists with a mechanism for concealing the proceeds of illicit and corrupt activity. As such, they play a crucial role in the prevention, detection, and reporting of money laundering.
KPMG International`s Global Anti-money Laundering Survey 2004
[PDF]Automotive | Industrial Markets | <2004
China's Automotive and Components Market 2004
When KPMG International`s 2003 China automotive and components market survey was updated, our firms found that foreign automotive companies are still piling into the Chinese market and overcapacity concerns continue. In 2004, the Chinese government, in response to market pressures and bank loan defaults, implemented measures to cool off market demand. These measures had the impact of reducing sales, which has in turn lead to price wars among manufacturers. The market is expected to pick up once price wars subside, but not to grow at a rate of previous one to two years. More automotive finance companies are entering the market, providing buyers with more options.
China's Automotive and Components Market 2004
[PDF]Financial Services | July 2004
Raising the performance bar: challenges facing global investment in the 2000s
This latest research report from KPMG`s Global Financial Services practice seeks to present the views of the Investment Management industry`s top professionals on the change agenda. Summarizing the views of CEOs, CIOs and Executive Directors from over 300 investment management firms in 29 different countries, this 2004 report aims to identify: the nature and scope of the changes, the extent to which they are re-shaping the contours of the industry, and their impact so far on profitability.
Raising the performance bar: challenges facing global investment in the 2000s
[PDF]Financial Services | Banking | 2004
Banking beyond borders: will European consumers buy it?
Our recent survey of over 2,300 bank customers across Europe provides intriguing insights into the consumers’ perception of banks, their attitude towards the Euro, and their interest in the development of a single European financial services market.
Much has been said about the prospect of a single European financial services market. But is there a real appetite for this among consumers? KPMG set out to test the attitude of the ordinary customer across Europe, and so build a picture for retail banks of both the overall trends and regional variations.
The survey canvassed the opinions of over 2,300 bank customers across ten European countries (France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Switzerland and the UK). This report highlights the key findings of the research and identifies the strategic challenges that banks will have to address if they are to successfully build networks across European borders.
Banking beyond borders: will European consumers buy it?
[PDF]Information, Communications & Entertainment | 2004
Replay...Fast Forward...
For the first time in several years there is a definite feeling of optimism for the sector as we look forward to the year ahead. Whether it's improving market values in the telecoms sector, increased spending on IT and technology, or growing demand for online advertising, there appears to be a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. Replay...Fast Forward... demonstrates our exceptional understanding of our clients' businesses and industries by showcasing a selection of thought leadership publications produced by KPMG's ICE Partners and leaders in 2003.
Replay...Fast Forward...
[PDF]Automotive | Industrial Markets
Momentum in Automotive Industry
Across the industry, executives this year are significantly more optimistic that future profitability will improve. However, substantial worry remains that American-based vehicle manufacturers (VMs) are facing a relentless erosion of market share by a swelling tide of attractive, less expensive Japanese and Korean cars and trucks.
Momentum in Automotive industry
[PDF]Energy and Natural Resources | March 2004
Financial Communication Strategy Study 2003
KPMG in France has produced a new survey, the purpose of which is to present the results of a comparative analysis, concerning the financial information published by leading companies in the Energy and Natural Resources sector from their annual reports for 2002 and on their websites.
The aim was to draw parallels among the various companies in terms of the general and specific information they have provided in response to the most recent developments in financial reporting. This has been done by casting light on divergences and convergent issues as well as noting best practice in the industry.
Financial Communication Strategy Study 2003
[PDF]Transaction Services | March 2004
Increasing value from disposals
Recent years have seen a widespread improvement in the acquisition processes of purchasers. This survey investigates disposal practices in Europe and highlights a number of areas for possible improvement. The majority of corporate decision-makers now regard disposals as an integral part of corporate strategy and are increasingly adopting the portfolio approach long practised by PE houses. Indeed 43 percent of those surveyed predicted that the annual number of disposals in Europe would increase over the next two years.
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