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Pulse of Fintech - UK Perspective

1 month ago | kpmg.com | Fintech Lead |YouTube. Opens |Hannah Dobson |Lauren Taylor

2024 proved to be another challenging year for the global fintech market. In the UK, fintech investment fell by more than a quarter in 2024, dropping from £10.95 billion in 2023 to £7.97 billion in 2024. UK fintech investment in 2024 was at its lowest level since 2020. Geopolitical uncertainty, high levels of inflation and the higher interest rate environment all contributed to more subdued levels of UK fintech investment, compared to the record highs in 2021.
German Tax Monthly January/February 2025

2 months ago | kpmg.com | Christian Schmid |YouTube. Opens

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KPMG comments on today’s GDP data

Jan 16, 2025 | kpmg.com | YouTube. Opens |Yael Selfin

"UK GDP returned to growth after two consecutive months of decline, with growth potentially accelerating in 2025. Household balance sheets remain healthy and coupled with continued strong wage growth, this could spur further pick-up in consumer spending. Government spending could also become a key driver of growth this year, given the front-loaded nature of its spending plans announced last autumn. "Nonetheless, downside risks to the outlook could dampen growth this year.
How important sustainability reporting is for the world's largest companies

Jan 14, 2025 | kpmg.com | Jan-Hendrik Gnändiger |YouTube. Opens

Sustainability reporting is now integrated into the reporting structures of almost all of the world's largest companies. This is a key finding of the research for our comprehensive English-language study "The move to mandatory reporting". In addition, the percentage of companies that set emissions reduction targets or publish information on corporate impacts on biodiversity has increased since the previous edition of the study in 2022.
Impact of generative AI on healthcare jobs

Jan 13, 2025 | kpmg.com | YouTube. Opens |Michael Allen

In recent months, the sudden and very public interest in generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has sparked immense debate about the broader good and potential risks that AI and Machine Learning can bring to society and the economy. From overall questions of ethics and governance to sector-specific applications for innovative new use cases, there are a number of countries vying to be a global leaders in this transformational new technology.
Announcement of DRÄS 14 in the Federal Gazette

Jan 8, 2025 | kpmg.com | Hanne Böckem |YouTube. Opens

The announcement of German Accounting Amendment Standard No. 14 (DRÄS 14) by the Federal Ministry of Justice in accordance with Section 342q (2) HGB was published in the official section of the Federal Gazette on 30 December 2024. The proper application of DRÄS 14 is thus associated with the presumption that the generally accepted accounting principles relating to group accounting have been observed.
Tax tip: Deduct expenses for your own vocational training for tax purposes

Jan 8, 2025 | kpmg.com | YouTube. Opens |Marvin Mühlenstädt

Nowadays, the cost of your own vocational training can quickly run into the thousands. It is therefore worth taking a close look at how and to what extent these costs can be claimed for tax purposes. Depending on the individual case, the tax authorities may contribute to these expenses through tax relief. In principle, the costs of your own vocational training should be divided into special expenses and income-related expenses. But what is the difference?
KPMG and SID unveil Budget 2025 recommendations

Jan 7, 2025 | kpmg.com | YouTube. Opens

Home›Media›Newsroom›KPMG and SID unveil Budget 2025 recommendationsFoster Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) adoption by Singapore enterprises through national frameworks, grants, and a hub to align with global sustainability standards. Accelerate innovation through increased funding for the development of sustainable technologies and the adoption of artificial intelligence.
2025: The Year of Pillar Two Compliance

Dec 10, 2024 | kpmg.com | Kris Lievens |YouTube. Opens

The introduction of the OECD’s Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) Model Rules in 2021, the so-called Pillar Two, represents the beginning of a new era for corporate taxation. Pillar Two rules apply to multinational enterprises (MNEs) with annual consolidated revenue of EUR 750 million and provide a coordinated system of interlocked rules through which a top-up tax should be collected each time that the effective tax rate (ETR) of a MNE in a given jurisdiction is below 15%.
New Book VI of the Civil Code

Dec 10, 2024 | kpmg.com | KPMG Law |YouTube. Opens |Patrick Geeraert

Home›Insights›New Book VI of the Civil CodeOn 1 January 2025, the new Book VI of the Civil Code will come into force. This new Book VI deals with rules on extra-contractual liability. With this new Book VI adopted by parliament earlier this year, an important new reform will enter into force. These provisions will have a significant impact in the daily life of every person and company.