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Webinar recording: Global Economic and Geopolitical Outlook – September 2026

29 September 2026

This webinar, held on 24 September, features timely, practical insights that you can take back to the boardroom.

Webinar recording: EU packaging compliance in practice

22 September 2026

This KPMG International webinar, held on Thursday 17 September, examines early compliance experiences under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

Central bank scanner: Central banks’ waiting game

24 August 2026

Most major central banks are shifting from reacting to inflationary shocks toward assessing its durability; the result is a preference for holding rates steady while messaging hawkish sentiments.

China Economic Monitor: 2026 Q3

21 August 2026

The report points out that China's real GDP grew 4.7 percent year on year in H1 2026, remaining within the Government's 4.5 percent–5.0 percent annual growth target.

Webinar recording: Approaches and reactions in a changing tariff landscape

20 August 2026

This webinar, held on 8 August 2026, equips businesses with updates, practical insights, actionable strategies and effective tools to help successfully navigate the complexities of today’s challenging landscape.

UK moves to implement OECD Pillar Two Side-by-Side package

27 July 2026

The draft legislation updates the UK’s multinational and domestic top-up taxes legislation for recent OECD developments.

Patchwork or platform? The future of Pillar Two

22 July 2026

KPMG International convened a virtual roundtable as part of the Global Responsible Tax Program to explore the evolving trajectory of Pillar Two and its implications for global tax cooperation.

Australia Economic Outlook – Q2 2026

8 July 2026

Economic activity is expected to remain weak through 2026, with weak consumption acting as the primary drag in line with weak confidence and high interest rates.

Central bank scanner: Central banks buy time as Hormuz reopens

3 July 2026

Central banks have been given some breathing room, meaning most will be on hold at their next meetings, however, that masks the balance of risks facing policymakers.

Webinar recording: Global Economic & Geopolitical Outlook – June 2026

1 July 2026

This webinar, held on Thursday 25 June 2026, features KPMG’s regional Chief Economists, KPMG International’s Global Geopolitics Lead, and other senior advisors to provide business-focused insights on global economic and geopolitical trends.

Interest rates on hold for now, but inflation fight continues

17 June 2026

The RBA has been clear and consistent; inflation remains too high in Australia and the current levels of aggregate demand are at least maintaining, or more likely, pushing core inflation even higher, writes KPMG’s Chief Economist Brendan Rynne.

China Economic Monitor: 2026 Q2

16 June 2026

KPMG China has released the Q2 edition of the 2026 China Economic Monitor which analyses the latest trends in the macro economy and policy developments.

Video: Transfer pricing governance – from risk to opportunity

27 May 2026

Glen Hutchings and Phil Beswick discuss why transfer pricing governance has become a key focus given its inherent tax risk and how organisations can strengthen controls, improve reporting accuracy and unlock both risk protection and value creation.

UK consults on carbon border adjustment mechanism regulations

21 April 2026

The new tranche of draft legislation sets out provisions that will govern the calculation of embedded emissions, record-keeping and procedures for monitoring and verifying emissions data, as highlighted by KPMG UK’s Barbara Bell and Chalotte Capper.

Australian economy operating ‘as tight as a drum’

17 April 2026

Any price increases being generated within the economy are likely to be passed through to final prices, pushing inflation even higher, writes KPMG Australia Chief Economist Brendan Rynne.

US tariffs – IEEPA tariff refunds and what’s coming next

25 March 2026

US Customs and Border Protection is developing new functionality to automate tariff refunds to eligible importers, as highlighted by Daniel Rae and Jake Callaghan.

A rare stay of tax recovery proceedings: Commissioner of Taxation v Ho

23 March 2026

The decision in Commissioner of Taxation v Ho [2026] NSWSC 247 illustrates the scope of the Court’s discretionary power to grant a stay of recovery proceedings in exceptional circumstances, as outlined by Kristie Schubert and Keith Swan.

European Economic outlook – February 2026

16 March 2026

This edition of the European Economic Outlook explores how Europe’s adoption of AI could reshape jobs and productivity, highlights the outlook for long and short-term interest rates and assesses how easing inflation and consumer caution may shape the continent’s wider economic trajectory.

US Supreme Court tariff decision unlocks potential refund opportunities but not without uncertainty

26 February 2026

This article discusses the potential tariff refund process landscape, which was observed by Justice Kavanaugh in his dissenting opinion as “…likely to be a mess.”

United States’ trade gap widens with Asia

19 February 2026

Although the US trade deficit with the EU shrank slightly, deficits with major Asian partners like Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, India, Thailand and Vietnam expanded, writes KPMG US Senior Economist Meagan Martin-Schoenberger.

Pillar Two, CBAM amendments made to UK Finance Bill

9 February 2026

An amendment extends the deadline for making both long term and annual multinational top-up tax elections under Pillar Two, as highlighted by KPMG UK’s Tim Sarson & Sharon Baynham.

Fewer job openings in United States, but layoffs remain at historically-low levels

8 February 2026

Looking at three-month moving averages, hiring, quits and layoffs have remained flat for at least six months to over a year, depending on the indicator, writes KPMG US Senior Economist Matthew Nestler.

Webinar recording: Preparing for China’s new VAT era

5 February 2026

This KPMG International webinar, held on 21 January, focuses on the newly-enacted Implementation Regulations for China’s VAT Law.

Australia Pillar Two lodgement exemptions finalised

1 February 2026

The filing exemptions provided by the ATO are reasonable overall, given the approach of the ATO to only provide an exemption in circumstances where there can never be a top-up tax liability, as detailed by Alia Lum and Amanda Maguire.

UK to introduce carbon price for certain imports

15 December 2025

Both UK importers and overseas exporters of CBAM-able goods should already be looking at the impact on their businesses, writes KPMG UK’s Barbara Bell.

Overhauling the Advance Pricing Arrangement framework, the ATO completes significant update

30 October 2025

The revised framework is a move in the right direction, with additional guidance and commentary addressing mutual expectations, collateral issues, and streamlining the early engagement stage of an APA, as outlined by Sean Madden and Akash Mundhra.

European Union public country-by-country reporting – early lodgement deadlines approaching

28 October 2025

For some Australian-headquartered multinationals with 30 June year-ends, this may mean their first EU public CbCR reports are due in the coming months, as outlined by Sean Madden, Jennifer Goldkopf and Amanda Maguire.

Three big trends in global manufacturing

25 September 2025

Everything from shifts in trade and industrial policy to aging demographics are eroding and even severing global supply chains, writes KPMG US Economist Benjamin Shoesmith.

Navigating increasingly complex supply chains

16 September 2025

This report by KPMG US Senior Economist Meagan Schoenberger, outlines five trends reshaping the outlook and what those trends mean for businesses trying to navigate uncertainty.

Central bank scanner: US Fed weighs joining rate cutting cycle

11 September 2025

The slowdown in global growth can be primarily attributed to North America, with the US forecast to suffer a mild bout of stagflation, meaning rising prices and unemployment, due to shifts in trade policy.

Strategic trade management in 2025

10 September 2025

While the tariffs under the Trump administration pose challenges, businesses can employ various strategies to mitigate their impact.

Vietnam issues decree on global minimum tax implementation

4 September 2025

The rules can have a significant impact on the cash taxes of MNE groups, especially those enjoying generous corporate income tax incentives in Vietnam.

How intellectual property payments impact US tariffs on goods

26 August 2025

Understanding how CBP treats these payments is essential for minimising risk, maintaining compliance, and avoiding costly surprises.

China Economic Monitor: 2025 Q3

22 August 2025

KPMG China has released the Q3 edition of the 2025 China Economic Monitor which analyses the latest trends in the macro economy and policy developments.

Webinar recording: Transfer pricing hot topics

5 August 2025

This webinar, held on Thursday 31 July, discusses US tax reform, OECD updates and public country-by-country reporting.

European Commission publishes tax incentive recommendations

7 July 2025

The recommendations expand options for Member States to grant support for certain investments and objectives that would be considered in line with EU State aid rules and the EU’s climate goals.

US Senate deliberates on tax bill, with significant changes expected

5 June 2025

An overarching issue is the effect of the bill and proposed changes on future deficits and the national debt, which many believe is on an unsustainable trajectory, writes KPMG US’ John Gimigliano.

US economy trips on tariff uncertainty in first quarter

2 May 2025

The rise in spending to hedge against a surge in tariffs masks an underlying weakness, notably in business investment, writes KPMG US Chief Economist Diane Swonk.

Webinar recording: Tariff Turmoil – What you need to know

23 April 2025

With the introduction of a sweeping portfolio of new global tariffs from the United States, this webinar dives into the potential economic and geopolitical impacts of this new world order.

Black Swans flock – US recession risks rise

14 April 2025

This edition of Economic Compass, from KPMG US Chief Economist Diane Swonk takes a closer look at the fallout from the most recent round of tariffs.

More jobs advertised in the United States in January 2025

11 March 2025

The jobs data comes from January 2025, before the effects of the Administration's new policies on layoffs, tariffs and immigration have fed through the economy. A sharp downturn cannot be ruled out, writes KPMG US Senior Economist Matthew Nestler.

What the US election result means for Australian companies – Part II

17 February 2025

In this series of four articles, the Australia Geopolitics Hub analyses how President Trump’s policies could reshape the geopolitical map and ask what that means for Australia and Australian businesses.

Webinar recording: Navigating cross-functional tariff complexities

13 February 2025

This webinar, held on 12 February 2025, provides information for companies navigating the complexities of tariffs, transfer pricing, and supply chain planning across North America.

United States’ prices accelerated in January

12 February 2025

After a significant decline in US inflation from the 9.1 percent peak in mid-2022 to roughly 2.5 percent in the late summer of last year, inflation has been in a holding pattern, even edging higher.

Webinar recording: Inbound distribution in the US

11 February 2025

This webinar, held on Wednesday 5 February, focuses on tariffs and Amount B in the United States.

Webinar recording: Trump tariffs - Potential impacts in the US, Canada, Mexico and beyond

23 January 2025

This webinar, held on Thursday 19 December 2024, delves beneath the headlines and explores the implications of these developments and address the concerns businesses may have in the new trade environment we are entering.

What could the result of the US election mean for Australian companies?

12 December 2024

In this series of four articles, the Australia Geopolitics Hub will analyse how President-elect Trump’s policy pronouncements could reshape the geopolitical map, and ask, what does that mean for Australia and Australian businesses?

Unlock the ATO's latest GST review outcomes

15 October 2024

Roseanne Ross and Catherine Ommundson explore how businesses can achieve higher assurance ratings from the ATO’s Top 100 and Top 1000 programs.