New options for SMB growth

New options for SMB growth

A new KPMG International survey has found that 58% of family businesses – a vital part of the economy – are currently seeking external financing to fund their investment plans, but finding the right strategic investment partner can be challenging. While...

Data cannot work in isolation, says KPMG

The proliferation of connected devices has resulted in the exponential increase of realtime data. But data on its own means very little if proper analytics does not take place. Frank Rizzo, data and analytics leader for KPMG South Africa, discusses the importance of...

Payment fraud is on the rise

Payments fraud schemes are on the rise, exposing businesses to potential financial and reputational loss.

The pitfalls of social media

The pitfalls of social media

The world of social media could hold unexpected traps for professionals – and extreme care should be taken to avoid having your name and reputation tarnished online. Emma Sadleir, social media lawyer and author of a soon-to-be-released book offering advice on...

Fraudsters hide in plain sight

A KPMG International report reveals that fraudsters are often employees colluding with others inside and outside their organisation. Most commonly, they are employed by the victim organisation (61%) posing as something of a Trojan Horse. In 70% of frauds, the...