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KPMG Responds To 2017/18 Bermuda Budget
“Increasing taxes will help to balance the budget and should see Bermuda’s debt start to reduce in a few years, but there is more to be done in reforming the public sector,” KPMG said, adding that “increasing the cost of doing business in Bermuda may result in businesses moving their staff to lower cost jurisdictions.” Finance... Read more of this article
Felicia Govender Promoted To KPMG Director
KPMG in Bermuda announced the promotion of Felicia Govender to Director in the Bermuda Enterprise team. Steve Woodward, Head of Enterprise for KPMG in Bermuda, said: “We are very fortunate to welcome Felicia into the senior leadership team for Bermuda’s Enterprise practice. “Felicia joined KPMG’s Investments & Banking practice in 2007... Read more of this article
KPMG: Lightowler To Retire, Morrison Appointed
KPMG in Bermuda today [September 29] announced that Richard Lightowler, Managing Director and the firm’s Head of Insurance will be retiring from the firm effective December 31, 2016, and that Mike Morrison will take over as Head of Insurance practice from October 1, 2016. Mr. Lightowler joined the firm in 1993, rising quickly through the ranks to... Read more of this article
Family Business Barometer 5th Edition Released
European Family Businesses [EFB] and KPMG Enterprise have launched the fifth edition of the European Family Business Barometer, which seeks to measure the confidence levels of family-owned businesses across Europe. A spokesperson said, “Family businesses prove once again to be successful and resilient. This important market [Europe has approximately... Read more of this article
Jahlae Outerbridge Awarded KPMG Scholarship
The Managing Directors of KPMG in Bermuda announced that this year’s KPMG Scholarship has been awarded to Jahlae Outerbridge, a 2012 graduate of Cedar ridge Academy who is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting at Georgia State University and aims to obtain her Certified Public Accounting designation upon completion of University. The KPMG Scholarship... Read more of this article
KPMG To Host Annual Student Networking Event
KPMG in Bermuda will host their annual K-Nect Student Networking Event on Monday July 18, 2016, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at Rumbar [Victoria Grill, Hamilton]. The 2016 Summer K-Nect event is aimed at Bermudian College and University Students, and recent graduates, who are studying accounting, finance or another business related subject. Themed K-Nect @... Read more of this article
Eleven Students Interning At KPMG In Bermuda
Eleven Bermudian university students will complete a 12 week cultivating internship programme with KPMG in Bermuda this year, with KPMG saying their internship programme is “committed to the professional success and career development of their students.” The eleven students participating in the internship programme are Brianna Buchanan [University... Read more of this article
KPMG Named Leader: Info Security Service
KPMG has been named a Leader in the Forrester Research Inc. report, The Forrester Wave™: Information Security Consulting Services, Q1 2016 achieving the highest score for current offering and strategy [tied]. “KPMG has moved cyber security to the heart of its business,” according to the Forrester Research report authored by Martin Whitworth. “KPMG... Read more of this article
Results: 2016 KPMG Bermuda Front Street Mile
The 2016 KPMG Bermuda Front Street Mile tonight [Jan 15] saw a large crowd in attendance in support of the runners with the night ending with a photo finish in the men’s elite mile race. With only three men competing in the race, Adam Bitchell got the better of Drew Soucy as both recorded the same time of 4:26.51 while Jordan Chipangama finished third,... Read more of this article
KPMG & BNAA To Host 2016 Front Street Mile
On Friday [Jan 15] the 2016 KPMG Bermuda Front Street Mile will take place, with this year’s race to see three time winner Heather Kampf and two time winner Kenia Sinclair compete against each other for the first time. A KPMG spokesperson said, “Mark your calendars – On Friday, January 15, 2016, we will see huge crowds flock to Front Street... Read more of this article
KPMG Announces Leadership Team Changes
KPMG in Bermuda today [Jan 11] announced the retirement of Jason Carne from the firm’s Managing Director group and the promotions of Eric Heinrichs, Bill Miller, Adam Smith, Himad Zafar and David Harper to the firm’s leadership team. Mr. Carne joined the firm in 1992 and has been a Managing Director within KPMG’s Insurance practice for 18 years,... Read more of this article
KPMG Awarded Gold Accreditation By IIP
KPMG in Bermuda has been awarded the Gold Accreditation by international standard-setter Investors in People [IIP], recognising best practices in people management. KPMG underwent the rigorous review in October 2015 and has emerged as the only professional services provider on the island to have achieved Gold Accreditation, and joins just three other... Read more of this article
KPMG To Host Risk Management Webinar
KPMG in Bermuda will be hosting an Institute of Risk Management [IRM] Webinar on Thursday, October 22, with the title “5 Steps to Building an ERM Program.” The webinar, which is presented by Mark Boult, Director at DNV Gl, Oil and Gas, will be screened from 4.30pm through 5.30pm, followed by a 30 minute discussion on the topic at the KPMG offices... Read more of this article
2015 KPMG Island Infrastructure Summit
With just one week until KPMG’s highly anticipated Island Infrastructure Summit, KPMG leadership, Island Government officials, and private sector specialists are preparing to engage in candid dialogue on the role of infrastructure as a means to achieve fiscal and economic sustainability. This year’s Summit marks the 4th regional event hosted by... Read more of this article
Registration Opens For KPMG Training Sessions
KPMG is inviting the public to attend one of their 2015 AML / ATF training sessions specifically designed for Registered Charities in Bermuda. “Section 8 of the Charities Act [AML/ATF and Reporting] Regulations 2014 requires every Registered Charity to take appropriate measures to ensure all its relevant offices understand the law relating to... Read more of this article
KPMG Industry Specific Roundtable Sessions
KPMG announced this year’s industry specific AML roundtable sessions for the trust, investment and insurance sectors. “As in prior years, this year’s AML roundtable sessions provide an opportunity for people working in the trust, investment and insurance sectors to discuss and learn more about the common anti-money laundering/ anti-terrorist... Read more of this article
