Future of Tax & Legal

Navigating the EU Pay Transparency Directive

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:55:24 -0300

Diving into the EU Pay Transparency Directive with Paula Holmström, Head of Rewards and Partner at KPMG Finland; Kathrin Brügger, Partner and Labor Law Expert, KPMG Law Germany; and Sabrina Bonnet, Director, People, Tax and Rewards, KPMG Luxembourg.

Greenwashing in financial services

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:39:07 -0400

How can Pillar Two compliance offer new business opportunities?

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 02:42:08 -0300

Building an AI roadmap for legal departments

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:12:39 -0300

What should business owners consider when they’re relocating?

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:14:00 -0300

Featuring Greg Limb, Global Head of Family Office & Private Client, KPMG International; Maarten Merkus, Tax Partner, KPMG in the Netherlands; Grant Ashbrook, Tax Partner, KPMG in the UK; and Hannah Keens, Director, Family Office and Private Client, KPMG in the UK.

The intersection of Pillar Two and M&A tax.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 03:57:24 -0300

Public tax reporting

Fri, 16 May 2025 03:26:01 -0300

Unlocking global opportunities: Strategic tax responses and business restructurings in the era of Pillar Two

Thu, 08 May 2025 06:40:55 -0300

Navigating regulatory shifts and effective responses to tax disputes in transfer pricing

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:10:46 -0300

Future of Tax & Legal podcast episode featuring: Cameron Taheri, Global Leader for
Transfer Pricing Dispute Resolution, KPMG International, and Principal, Washington
National Tax at KPMG in the US, and Graeme Webster, Transfer Pricing Partner at
KPMG in the UK.

Exploring the risks of greenwashing

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:59:06 -0300

Wealth and succession taxes: Key considerations

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 01:20:37 -0400

Mike Linter, Global Head of Private Enterprise Tax, Tax & Legal, KPMG International, and Partner, KPMG in the UK; Greg Limb, Global Head of Family Office and Private Client, KPMG International, and Partner, KPMG in the UK; and Camilla Cullinan, Tax Partner at KPMG in Ireland and KPMG’s EMA Head of Family Business, explore wealth and succession taxes and key considerations for private companies.

Enhancing compliance and efficiency: How legal managed services can support business goals

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:41:34 -0400

Is your company ready for Pillar Two’s Global Minimum Tax?

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:03:24 -0400

Contributed by Christian Athanasoulas, Tax Practice Leader – Services, KPMG LLP, and Global Head of International Tax and M&A Tax, KPMG International; Janette Wilkinson, Partner, KPMG in the UK and Global BEPS Leader, KPMG International; Andy Baik, Tax Partner and BEPS Center of Excellence Leader, KPMG in Singapore; and Shawn Brade, National Service Line Leader, International Corporate Tax, KPMG in Canada, this podcast is created for those clients just beginning their journey or those that have taken steps forward but need to validate work completed to date.

Employee incentivization: Tax strategies for private companies

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:45:02 -0300

Mike Linter, Global Head of Private Enterprise Tax, KPMG International, Ed Groves, Director, Rewards Tax, KPMG in the UK, and Ziyaad Ravat, Tax Partner, KPMG in South Africa, explore talent acquisition and retention practices of private companies, with a particular focus on ways in which tax strategies can be adapted to support employee incentivization and participation.

BEPS considerations for General Counsels

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:27:49 -0300

Nick Roome, Head of Global Solutions for KPMG Law; Grant Wardell-Johnson, Global Tax Policy Leader and Chair of the Global Tax Policy Leadership Group, KPMG International; and Christian Athanasoulas, Global Head of International Tax & M&A Tax, delve into BEPS 2.0 and its potential impacts and considerations for General Counsel.

Understanding the impact of technology on Global Mobility

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 09:05:00 -0400

Gus Juneau, Partner, Global Mobility Services, KPMG in the US, and Robert Smith, Managing Director, Global Mobility Services, KPMG in the US. Gus and Robert discuss the impact of technology on Global Mobility Services.

Understanding ESG in Global Mobility

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:33:35 -0400

Beth Crossen, Director, Global Mobility Services, KPMG in the UK, and Anne Burgard, Senior Manager, Global Mobility Services, KPMG in Germany, discuss ESG in the context of global mobility, how global mobility functions can contribute, and more.

ESG in the legal profession

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:04:09 -0400

In this episode, Pilar Galan, Global ESG Lead for Legal, KPMG International, and Partner
in KPMG Spain, and John Moutsopoulos, Asset Management and ESG Lead, Law, KPMG Australia, delve into ESG and the legal function, touching on opportunities and challenges, as well any regional nuances that exist in the space.

Part 2: The role of the tax function towards a circular economy: Can tax policy enforce circular economies?

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:59:31 -0400

In part two of this two-part episode, Arnoud Walrecht, Global Circular Economy Lead and Sustainability Partner, KPMG in the Netherlands; Merijn Betjes, ESG Tax Lead, KPMG in the Netherlands; and Nicole de Jager, Senior Manager, Global ESG Tax, KPMG International, look into the role of the tax function towards a circular economy and whether it's possible for tax policies to enforce circular economies.

Part 1: The role of the tax function towards a circular economy: Can tax policy enforce circular economies?

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:44:30 -0400

In part 1 of this two-part episode, Arnoud Walrecht, Global Circular Economy Lead and Sustainability Partner, KPMG in the Netherlands; Merijn Betjes, ESG Tax Lead, KPMG in the Netherlands; and Nicole de Jager, Senior Manager, Global ESG Tax, KPMG International, look at what a circular economy is and what is meant by a circular economy taxation framework, while exploring different circular economy regulatory trends and the importance of keeping the tax function close to operations in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

The continued upheaval for tax reporting

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:29:28 -0300

Loek Helderman, Global Tax Lead, KPMG ESG, KPMG International, and Partner, KPMG Meijburg& Co. in the Netherlands, and Jenny Wong, Asia Pacific ESG Tax Lead, KPMG Australia, discuss the continued upheaval for tax reporting.

Part 2: The potential impact of the Global Minimum Tax on private companies and family offices

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:43:37 -0300

In part 2 of this two-part episode, Mike Linter, Global Head of Private Enterprise Tax, Global Tax & Legal, KPMG International, Shay Menuchin, Policy Lead for KPMG’s Private Enterprise Tax Network at KPMG in Canada, John Riva, Head of Tax for the KPMG Islands Group, and Greg Limb, Global Head of Family Office and Private Client at KPMG International, continue the conversation on the potential impacts of the Global Minimum Tax on private companies and family offices.

Part 1: The potential impact of the Global Minimum Tax on private companies and family offices

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:37:13 -0300

In part 1 of this two-part episode, Mike Linter, Global Head of Private Enterprise Tax, Global Tax & Legal, KPMG International, Shay Menuchin, Policy Lead for KPMG’s Private Enterprise Tax Network, KPMG in Canada, John Riva, Head of Tax for the KPMG Islands Group, and Greg Limb, Global Head of Family Office and Private Client at KPMG International unpack some of the potential impacts of the Global Minimum Tax on private companies and family offices.

Hybrid work and AI: An Asia Pacific perspective

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:49:22 -0300

Marc Burrows, Head of Mobility Services, KPMG International, Murray Sarelius, Head of People Services, KPMG China, and Anna Low, Partner, Head of Personal Tax and Global Mobility, KPMG in Singapore, discuss hybrid work and the introduction of artificial intelligence in the workplace.

Green taxes: A policy driver to tackle climate change

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:12:35 -0300

Loek Helderman, Global Tax Lead, KPMG ESG, KPMG International, and Richard Lin, Partner, Carbon Management and EU Green Deal, Lead Partner of KPMG Carbon Services Ltd, KPMG China, Vice Chair, Carbon Market Working Group, at European Chamber of Commerce in China, explore ways the tax function can help organizations navigate a complex landscape of environmental taxes.

On the horizon: the global tax landscape

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:32:53 -0300

Hear Lewis Lu, Head of Tax & legal, Asia Pacific and China, and Partner, KPMG China and Vicki Heard, EMA Head of Tax & Legal KPMG International, and Partner, KPMG in the UK, discuss the global tax landscape.

Navigating the global tax disputes landscape

Wed, 31 May 2023 13:53:33 -0300

Aldo Mariani, Head of Global Tax Dispute Resolution & Controversy Services, KPMG International, discusses the findings of a recent KPMG International survey on tax authorities worldwide and the global environment that in-house taxpayers are navigating today.

KPMG Law professionals’ perspectives on innovation and technology for gender equality

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 15:20:52 -0300

Hanim Hamzah, Asia-Pacific Regional Leader of Legal Services, based out of KPMG in Singapore, sits down with Angelina Lagana, National and ASPAC Leader, Tax Dispute Resolution & Controversy, KPMG Law, KPMG in Australia, and Yuen Wei Cheong, Partner on the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications, KPMG Law, KPMG in Malaysia, to discuss gender equality in the legal technology space.

Optimal Corporate Structures: Effective Treaties

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:25:26 -0300

Grant Wardell-Johnson, Global Tax Policy Leader, KPMG International, is joined by Hugues Salome, Partner, KPMG in Switzerland, and Lieke Mutsaers, Senior Tax Manager KPMG in the Netherlands, to discuss the different factors affecting corporate structures today.

Perspectives from the C-Suite

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:45:58 -0300

Brad Brown, Head of Global Tax Technology and Innovation, KPMG International, and Partner, KPMG in the US, discusses the perspectives of C-suite executives on the future of the tax departments and their predictions for the upcoming years.

KPMG Mobility professionals’ perspectives on innovation and technology for gender equality

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 18:27:39 -0400

Alison Shipitofsky, Senior Manager, Client Strategy, KPMG in the UK, is joined by Arunima Kaul, Senior Manager, Business Process Automation, KPMG in Switzerland, Charlotte Malan, Director, Technology, KPMG in the UK, and Katja Toth, Executive Director, Client Service Delivery, KPMG in the US, to discuss the opportunities and challenges faced by women in global mobility technology.

KPMG Tax professionals’ perspectives on innovation and technology for gender equality

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 18:20:41 -0400

Susie Cooke, Global Tax Transformation Services Leader, KPMG International and Partner, KPMG in Canada, Emily Spinks, Global Tax Transformation Director, KPMG International and Director, KPMG in the UK, and Grace Lee, Director, KPMG in Australia and KPMG's Asia Pacific Tax Automation Lead, discuss their experiences as women leaders in tax transformation, technology and innovation.

The impact of tax on Family Office philanthropy

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 12:02:17 -0400

Mike Linter, Global Head of Private Enterprise Tax, Global Tax and Legal, KPMG International, and Greg Limb, Global Head of Family Office and Private Client, KPMG International, discuss how tax rules across jurisdictions can impact families in philanthropy.

Understanding the Metaverse: Tax, strategy and other considerations

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:34:24 -0400

Moderated by Grant Wardell-Johnson, Global Tax Policy Leader, KPMG International, and featuring insights and perspectives from Jana Valkovicova, Head of Luxury Sector, KPMG in Switzerland; Hugues Salomé, Partner, Tax & Legal, KPMG in Switzerland; Elfie Ossard-Quintaine, Partner, Co-Head of Global Transfer Pricing Services, KPMG Avocats; and Eric Janowak, Managing Director and Deputy Global Lead, Sovereign Wealth and Pension Funds Tax, KPMG Lower Gulf, this podcast the Metaverse and introduces different tax and strategy considerations.

Macrotrends driving the future of the legal function

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 11:57:32 -0400

KPMG Legal Transformation leaders explore macrotrends in the market and the pressures faced by legal functions today.

Part 2: Centralizing tax processes through technology and data management

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:32:54 -0400

In the second half of this two-part podcast, Jay Ayrton, EMA Regional Tax Reimagined Leader and Partner, KPMG in the UK, and Susie Cooke, Global Tax Transformation Services Leader, KPMG International, and Partner, KPMG in Canada, discuss how the centralization of an organization’s tax process aligns with the globalization of regulators and tax authorities.

Part 1: Centralizing tax processes through technology and data management

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 12:25:20 -0400

Jay Ayrton, EMA Regional Tax Reimagined Leader and Partner, KPMG in the UK, and Susie Cooke, Global Tax Transformation Services Leader, KPMG International, and Partner, KPMG in Canada, discuss how organizations can look to centralize tax processes through both technology and effective data management.

Using taxation to pursue decarbonization

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:26:41 -0400

The Terms of Reference for the Climate Club were released on 12th December, after the recording of this podcast. However, due to the high level nature of the announcement, many of the questions on the operation of the climate club – discussed herein – are still open.

Climate actions: Recent and forthcoming developments in the area of investment treaties

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:22:03 -0400

Grant Wardell-Johnson, Global Tax Policy Leader, KPMG International, and Hughes Salome, Partner, Tax & Legal, KPMG in Switzerland, discuss international investment agreements connected to the climate change debate and the Energy Charter Treaty, as well as their related tax considerations.

Part 2: The impact of ESG on private enterprises

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:17:21 -0300

In the final half of this two-part episode, Mike Linter, Global Head of Private Enterprise Tax, KPMG International, Loek Helderman, Global Tax Lead, KPMG ESG, KPMG International, and Partner, KPMG in the Netherlands, and Shay Menuchin, Policy Lead for KPMG’s Private Enterprise Tax Network, KPMG in Canada, discuss ESG strategies, opportunities and challenges for private enterprises related to the regulatory environment and more.

Part 1: The impact of ESG on private enterprises

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:12:07 -0300

In part one of this two-part episode, Mike Linter, Global Head of Private Enterprise Tax, KPMG International, Loek Helderman, Global Tax Lead, KPMG ESG, KPMG International, and Partner, KPMG in the Netherlands, and Shay Menuchin, Policy Lead for KPMG’s Private Enterprise Tax Network, KPMG in Canada, discuss how ESG is impacting private enterprises in relation to tax.

How the recent BEPS Pillar 2 developments are impacting tax leaders in the Asset Management sector

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:48:35 -0300

In this podcast, Dave Neuenhaus, Global Leader, Asset Management, KPMG International, Sam Riesenberg Principal, Washington National Tax, International Tax, KPMG in the US and Eric Janowak, Managing Director, Deputy Global Lead, Sovereign Wealth and Pension Funds Tax, KPMG Lower Gulf, discuss the recent BEPS Pillar 2 developments and how they are impacting the Asset Management sector.

The impact of tax policy on private enterprises

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 14:52:15 -0300

Mike Linter, Global Head of Private Enterprise Tax, KPMG International, and Shay Menuchin, Policy Lead for KPMG’s Private Enterprise Tax Network, KPMG in Canada, discuss the tax policy landscape and how the latest Pillar Two BEPS developments are playing out for private tax enterprise leaders globally.

The latest insights in tax transformation

Tue, 10 May 2022 13:53:45 -0300

In this podcast, Jay Ayrton, EMA, Regional Tax Reimagined Leader, KPMG in the UK, and Susie Cooke, Global Tax Transformation Services Leader, KPMG International, and Partner, KPMG in Canada, sit down to share their latest insights in tax transformation as a result of new challenges and opportunities that tax functions are currently facing.

The future of the legal profession

Mon, 02 May 2022 14:28:54 -0300

Stuart Fuller, Head of Global Legal Services, KPMG International, discusses the future of the legal profession. In this episode, changing business models, trading environments, cross-border operations, technology, compliance, and the increased acceleration of the profession are discussed in detail.

Tax Reimagined with GSK

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:42:24 -0400

In a real-life case study, David Gordon, Global Head of Tax, GSK, sits down with KPMG International's Sean Bloodwell, Global Head of Compliance Management Services, Tax & Legal, and Melissa Geiger, Global Head of Strategic Corporates, Global Tax & Legal, to discuss how the tax function is transforming as a result of modern demands, and new expectations from the business and external stakeholders alike.

Responsible Tax and Tax Transformation

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 14:01:00 -0400

David Linke, Global Head of Tax & Legal Services, KPMG International, sits down with John Connors, Group Tax Director, Vodafone, for a discussion on how responsible tax and tax transformation are affecting the tax function of today.

Developments in export controls and sanctions in an increasingly complex world

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:16:04 -0300

Gabriel Kurt, Head of Trade and Customs, KPMG in Germany, and Steven Brotherton, Principal, Global Export Controls and Sanctions Lead, KPMG in the US, discuss the latest developments in export controls and sanctions in an increasingly complex world.

Global Minimum Tax – Latest developments of the Pillar One and Pillar Two proposals

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:45:10 -0300

Melissa Geiger, Global Head of Strategic Corporates for Tax & Legal Services for KPMG International and Partner with KPMG in the UK, and Manal Corwin, Principal-in-charge for KPMG’s Washington National Tax Practice with KPMG in the US and Global Tax Policy Leader for the Americas region, discuss the emerging agreement around the establishment of a Global Minimum Tax, coming out of the Pillar One and Pillar Two work of the OECD.

Future of Tax case studies - in discussion with AXA

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:49:48 -0300

David Linke, Global Head of Tax & Legal Services at KPMG International, sits down with Olivier Tourtoulou, Deputy Group Tax Director for AXA, to discuss a real-life tax department case study in action – how the function is responding to the challenges and opportunities of the current landscape and how it is evolving within a responsible tax framework.

Trends in business reorganization and M&A from a legal perspective

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:55:12 -0300

Stuart Fuller, Head of KPMG Law and Global Legal Services for KPMG International, is joined by a panel of KPMG leaders to discuss some of the global and regional legal trends in business reorganization and M&A.

Enhancing contract management for today

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:24:40 -0300

Nicola Brooks, Director, KPMG Law, KPMG in the UK, and Jason McQuillen, Partner, KPMG Law, KPMG Australia, discuss best practices around contract management, as well as some of the key findings from a report in collaboration with KPMG Law and World Commerce & Contracting.

How can you get tax data right with compliance by design?

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:51:40 -0300

In today’s episode we will discuss how compliance by design can lead to an elevated tax function.

Navigating tax transparency

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:28:36 -0300

In this episode, KPMG leaders dive into tax transparency and the question of how organizations best report on their global tax contributions as attitudes towards tax shift, and ESG and tax transparency move up on leadership agendas around the world.

Mergers & Acquisitions: Deal flows bounce back amid digital disruption and tax uncertainty

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:20:00 -0300

Podcast with Arco Verhulst, Global Head of Transactions for Asset Management, Tax & Legal Services, KPMG International, Howard Steinberg, Head of Global Restructuring Services and Partner, KPMG in the US, Heide Groeger, Partner, Deal Advisory, M&A Tax, KPMG in Germany, Angus Wilson, National Leader, Transactions, KPMG Australia.

The rise of ESG on the business agenda and the implications for the tax department

Tue, 25 May 2021 10:26:08 -0300

Podcast with Mike Hayes, Global Head of Climate Change & Decarbonization, KPMG IMPACT, KPMG International and
Loek Helderman, Global Tax Leader of KPMG IMPACT, KPMG International

How can outsourcing help elevate global trade?

Mon, 10 May 2021 09:43:44 -0300

In today's episode we're joined by Gisele Belotto, Partner, KPMG in the US and Douglas Zuvich, Global Practice Leader, Trade and Customs, KPMG and Partner, KPMG in the US to discuss outsourcing activities and how they can help elevate global trade.

Mergers & Acquisitions: What does it mean for mobility?

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:57:59 -0300

Jill Hemphill, Partner, Global Mobility Services, Compensation & Benefits, KPMG in the US discusses the key trends around mergers, acquisitions and spinoffs facing human resources and global mobility professionals.

Retaining key talent through data insights

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:38:02 -0300

Jennifer Link, Managing Director, Tax, Global reward Services, KPMG in the US discusses how data insights can enhance how you manage and retain your talent.

Trends in international assignment programs and the impact of COVID-19

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:10:01 -0300

Achim Mossmann, Principal, Global Mobility Services , KPMG in the US, and Glen Collins, Senior Manager Global Mobility Services, KPMG in the US discuss the key trends and insights coming out of the latest KPMG Global Assignment Policies and Processes Survey Summary Report.

Women in tax technology

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:12:22 -0400

In honor of International Women’s Day, we sat down with Catherine Light, Director, Technology & Innovation, KPMG in Singapore; Debs Watson, Senior Manager, Tax Ignition, KPMG in the US; and Sri Varanasi, Senior Manager, Tax Ignition, also with KPMG in the US, who share their stories on their careers to-date, the challenges and opportunities they have experienced, the advancements seen in the industry, and the important role women play in tax technology.

Reimagining the legal function

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:36:23 -0400

Leaders from KPMG’s Legal Operations Transformation Services discuss how organizations are increasingly reimagining their legal functions and the conditions in the market that are driving this need for legal functions to transform.

How tax and diversity are becoming key components of ESG

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:05:48 -0400

In today's episode we're joined by Minh Dao, Partner, Deal Advisory Tax, KPMG Australia who explores how COVID-19 has cast a new perspective on ESG activities within tax and highlights how tax is becoming a key component of ESG.

The role of the CEO in Tax – 2020 and beyond

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 12:25:49 -0400

In today's episode we're joined by David Linke, Global Head of Tax and Legal, KPMG International, to talk about the top of mind issues for CEOs in the current climate and the resulting implications for tax leaders.

The new reality for indirect and international tax leaders.

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 22:38:22 -0400

In today’s episode, Rodney Lawrence, Head of International Tax, KPMG International Limited and Partner, KPMG in the US; and Lachlan Wolfers, Head of Global Indirect Tax Services, KPMG International Limited and Partner, KPMG China, reflect on the changes seen since the emergence of COVID-19, as well as the expectations for the future through the lens of indirect and international tax.

Flexibility and agility and Global Mobility post COVID-19

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 10:12:32 -0300

Louise Worbey, Global Mobility Lead, Global Mobility Central Team, KPMG International discusses the impact of COVID-19 on Global Mobility and what companies could be doing to stay relevant in an uncertain time.

The future of Responsible Tax

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:21:51 -0300

In this episode, Jane McCormick, Global Head of Tax & Legal Services, KPMG International, Chris Morgan, Head of Global Tax Policy, KPMG International, and John Connors, Group Tax Director, Vodafone Group Services Limited, discuss what the new reality may look like from a Responsible Tax perspective and how the tax transparency debate will evolve moving forward.

The role of substance in transfer pricing

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 16:43:03 -0300

In this episode, Mark Horowitz, Principal of Transfer Pricing Dispute Resolution Services, KPMG in the US discusses the concept of substance, its role in transfer pricing and how it’s been impacted by COVID-19.

Digital acceleration and the resulting tax impacts

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 14:34:33 -0300

In this episode, we explore the tax impacts associated with the digitalization of business models and how conversations around this are shifting in light of the current climate. Rodney Lawrence, Head of International Tax, KPMG International, and Partner, KPMG in the US, will shed some light on how organizations are handling digitalization and the influence this will have on tax departments and the OECD’s plans for a globally unified approach.

The new reality for tax, legal and mobility leaders

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 20:04:05 -0300

A number of leading KPMG International Tax & Legal professionals reflect on the changes they've seen since the emergence of COVID-19, as well as the expectations for the future, all through KPMG's four phased lens as we move into the new reality.

Global M&A and restructuring in a post-COVID world

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 17:49:38 -0300

Stuart Fuller, Global Head of Legal Services, KPMG International, Arco Verhulst, Global Head of Deal Advisory, M&A Tax, KPMG International and Leif Zierz, Global Head of Deal Advisory, KPMG International look at how global M&A activity has been affected as a result of COVID-19, what tax leaders should have in mind to be best positioned to execute deals in the current environment, as well as steps companies should consider if faced with restructuring or insolvency decisions.

A Transfer Pricing Perspective - Navigating through challenging times

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 15:53:09 -0300

Today we discuss Transfer Pricing Policy, the challenges leaders’ have faced and the practical solutions businesses are using to manage through and beyond COVID-19.

Financial services in the post-pandemic world

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 10:41:23 -0300

In this episode, Joe Hargrove, Head of Global Financial Services Tax, KPMG International, and Tax Regional Managing Partner, Marketing Services, KPMG in the US, and Jennifer Sponzilli, Principal, International Tax, KPMG in the US, discuss the continued business and tax impacts of COVID-19 and the challenges and opportunities emerging in the financial services space as leaders navigate the current environment and plan for what lies ahead.

Looking ahead: The COVID-19 impacts on the Asset Management industry

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 15:26:09 -0300

Andrew Weir, Global Head, Asset Management, KPMG International and Regional Senior Partner and Vice Chairman, KPMG China; and David Neuenhaus, Global Head, Asset Management Tax, KPMG International, and Partner, KPMG in the US share their insights on the impact that COVID-19 is having on the Asset Management industry, at the investor, fund, and portfolio company level, as well as the overall impact on current investment trends, financial opportunities and what to anticipate moving forward.

Revised Posted Workers Directive and its impact on Global Mobility

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 13:52:10 -0300

Daida Hadzic, Director, KPMG Meijburg in the Netherlands and Head of Quality, EMA Region for Global Mobility Services discusses the impact of the revised Posted Worker Directive and its impact on global mobility amid COVID-19.

Managing tax compliance and technology through and beyond COVID-19

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 14:37:23 -0300

Sean Bloodwell, Global Head of Compliance Management Services, KPMG International and Partner, KPMG in the US, and Brad Brown, Global Head of Tax Technology, KPMG International, and Partner, KPMG in the US discuss some practical solutions businesses are using to manage tax compliance and the important lessons to be learned around automation and technology tools that can support compliance processes today and into the future.

Part 2: The future of the global workforce post-COVID-19

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 14:58:23 -0300

Marc Burrows, Head of Global Mobility Services, KPMG International, and Partner, KPMG in the UK, Michelle Berners-Price, EMA Head of Business Travel Services, KPMG in the UK, and Ray Rackham, Global Head of Immigration, HSBC, discuss some of the current global mobility challenges and what lies ahead for business travel and immigration in a post-COVID-19 world.

Part 1: The future of the global workforce post-COVID-19

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 18:01:55 -0300

In this episode, Marc Burrows, Head of Global Mobility Services, KPMG International, and Partner, KPMG in the UK, Michelle Berners-Price, EMA Head of Business Travel Services, KPMG in the UK, and Ray Rackham, Global Head of Immigration, HSBC, share their insights on how the current situation has impacted the movement of people globally, and what this means for the future of immigration policy, businesses travel, and the global workforce.

COVID-19 and Global Mobility: Protecting your staff and business today

Tue, 19 May 2020 17:08:54 -0300

Murray Sarelius, Partner, National Head of People Services from KPMG China, Jill Hemphill, Partner from KPMG in the US, and Alex Ma, Senior Associate, from SF Lawyers in association with KPMG Law, in Hong Kong (SAR), discuss the impact of COVID-19 on global workforces and how to protect your business and your staff during this unprecedented time.

Global trade and supply chain considerations - Navigating through challenging times

Wed, 06 May 2020 12:21:52 -0300

Doug Zuvich, Head of Global Trade & Customs, KPMG International, and Partner, KPMG in the US and Tim Sarson, EMEA Head of Value Chain Management and Partner, KPMG in the UK, share their insights on the global impact of COVID-19 on supply chain planning and value chain management before the global pandemic, during the current situation and what this space could look like in a post COVID-19 era.

Navigating through challenging times: a global and local perspective

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:45:57 -0300

Jane McCormick, Global Head of Tax & Legal Services, KPMG International and Lewis Lu, Head of Tax, KPMG in China, share their perspectives on the current situation through both a global and local lens, as businesses react and manage through the current environment and move beyond crisis response to recovery and post-recovery planning.

International Women's Day 2020 - Stories from notable female tax leaders

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 11:54:46 -0400

This episode includes inspiring stories and perspectives from distinguished female tax leaders Manal Corwin, Principal-in-Charge of Washington National Tax and Head of International Tax Policy, KPMG in the US, Komal Dhall, Head of Global Transfer Pricing Services, KPMG International and Sharon Katz-Pearlman, Global Head of Dispute Resolution & Controversy, KPMG International.

8 important trends on the EU tax agenda – a paradigm shift or evolution?

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 11:01:05 -0400

Vinod Kalloe, Head of International Tax Policy, at KPMG Meijburg & Co, KPMG in the Netherlands, and Robert Van der Jagt, Chairman, at KPMG's EU Tax Centre and Partner at KPMG Meijburg & Co, KPMG in the Netherlands discuss the most important tax trends and developments affecting international companies in Europe today.

A focus on tax department evolution in Brazil and Mexico

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 11:22:04 -0400

Vinicius Goncalves, Partner, Head of Tax, KPMG in Brazil and Jorge Caballero, Partner, and Head of Tax & Legal, KPMG in Mexico discuss how tax departments are evolving in Mexico and Brazil in light of geopolitical developments and increasing use of technology.

A new decade, a new future for tax: looking ahead with Jane McCormick

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 08:25:25 -0400

Jane McCormick, Global Head of Tax & Legal, KPMG International discusses what major trends in the tax world will shape the tax function in the year and decade ahead.

Digitization and Effective Reward

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 15:28:28 -0400

Michael Bussa, National Practice Leader, Global Reward Services, KPMG in the US, explores the strategic considerations when designing and operating global incentive compensation programs.

Is your business model prepared for trade, tariffs and taxes?

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 10:28:18 -0400

In this episode, @Jerry Thompson, Principal, Tax, KPMG in the US, explores what companies are facing in the world of trade, tariffs, and taxes and how it fits into the Future of Tax. To learn more about this topic, read the KPMG report here.

How are mergers and acquisitions being impacted by changing business models?

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 10:22:59 -0400

Arco Verhulst, Global Head of Deal Advisory, Mergers & Acquisitions Tax, KPMG International, explores how mergers and acquisitions are being impacting by changing business models and how organizations are responding.

Shift your business model into gear

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:15:37 -0400

In this episode, Dr. Andreas Ball, Partner, Tax, KPMG in Germany, discusses how tax teams can manage disruptive business model change in the global automotive industry. To learn more about this topic, his article here.

Adopting a new technology program - challenges and opportunities faced by Sovereign Wealth and Pension Funds

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 15:32:36 -0400

In this episode, David Neuenhaus, Global Head of Sovereign Wealth and Pension Funds, Tax at KPMG International and Partner, KPMG in the US, explores the challenges and benefits Sovereign Wealth and Pension Funds face when adopting and advancing a technology program.

Managing transfer pricing processes with technology enabled solutions

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:27:05 -0300

Kirsty Rockall, KPMG in the UK and Thomas Herr, KPMG in the US discuss what tax departments can do to increase the use of technology to help manage their transfer pricing processes.

Aligning Inclusion and Diversity with Mobility

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:17:27 -0300

Katherine Avery and Glen Collins, KPMG in the US, explores the advantages of aligning inclusion and diversity with mobility as organizations and workforces transform.

The rise of disputes in Transfer Pricing

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 17:53:17 -0300

How are multinational corporations developing practical transfer pricing strategies to mitigate tax disputes in an ever changing tax landscape?

How geopolitics, digitization and changing business models are impacting tax disputes

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 17:12:44 -0300

Sharon Katz-Pearlman, Head of Global Tax Dispute Resolution and Controversy Services, KPMG International, explores the ways in which the tax dispute landscape is being impacted by geopolitical developments, the digitization of tax and changing business models.

Transfer pricing perspectives on the Future of Tax

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 22:03:46 -0300

How is digitization impacting transfer pricing and what significant changes are we seeing?

Changing business models and the evolving customer

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 14:43:39 -0300

@Erica Perry, Director, Transfer Pricing and Value Chain Management at KPMG in the UK and @Sinead Murdock, Senior Manager, Transfer Pricing and Value Chain Management also at KPMG in the UK, explore how customers have changed, the drivers of change and the impact this is having on tax operating models. To learn more about this topic, read the article: The customer has changed here.

An international tax perspective on the future of tax

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 11:59:39 -0300

Rodney Lawrence, Global Head of International Tax at KPMG International provides his perspective on what the most prevalent changing business models, geopolitical and digitization issues are for tax leaders.

Geopolitics, digitalization, changing business models and indirect tax

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 11:48:53 -0300

In this episode, we speak with Lachlan Wolfers, the newly appointed Head of Global Indirect Tax Services, KPMG International. Today we explore how geopolitics, digitization and changing business models are impacting indirect tax and the Future of Tax overall.

Turn trade disruption into opportunity

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 16:07:40 -0300

Is your business prepared for global trade turmoil? In this episode, Douglas Zuvich, Partner, KPMG in the US and Head of Global Trade & Customs Services, KPMG International, explores global trade turmoil, the tax implications of this turmoil and how it fits into the Future of Tax. To learn more about this topic, read the KPMG Global Trade report here.

Why consolidate your pension and sovereign wealth funds?

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 17:52:21 -0300

In this episode, we are looking at the consolidation of pension and sovereign wealth funds.To discuss the tax implications, potential risks and the challenges of this form of consolidation, we have David Dietz and Dino Mauricio. David is Managing Director for Tax at KPMG in the US and Dino is Managing Director and Financial Services Lead for Deal Advisory & Strategy at KPMG in the US. To learn more about this topic, click here.