Powering Ahead is the 2010 version of an annual publication which discusses trends in M&A in the Renewable Energy Industry. Over 250 senior executives were surveyed and supplementary interviews were carried out with key industry players.

The latest issue of Agenda - insights into growth, performance, and governance is an essential read for those interested in analyzing global businesses in the light of the ongoing recovery from the economic crisis

IFRS Now III is a publication that looks at impact that IFRS is having on employees within organizations. Getting the right people plan in place is essential to a successful IFRS conversion.

Following the many challenges the financial services industry has faced over recent years, there appears to be a decidedly more optimistic feel emerging. Much change in the industry means that financial institutions should now be considering how their fundamental strategic priorities should be pursued in the new, post-crisis environment.

KPMG’s Mining Executive Forum for 2009 was once again fully subscribed and buzzing with energy. The mood was more optimistic than a year ago. Delegates seemed to feel that the worst is behind us. Commodity prices are on the upswing, credit and equity markets are opening up once again, and a number of important business costs have declined. Companies that managed their balance sheets well are poised for growth.

Despite the deepest recession in 60 years, the construction industry is surprisingly positive about its future prospects, according to KPMG's latest Global Construction Survey report.

Launch of our new report into Finance in the Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Sector

Insights from leading finance institutions.

The financial services sector – like the global economy as a whole – faces a long and potentially bumpy road to recovery.

What is the future of automotive retail in a world where credit is scarce; where growth is turning or has turned negative and employment is falling; and where the very survival of some of the world’s biggest car manufacturers is in doubt?

Transforming the finance environment. How IFRS can change your business for the better.

KPMG, in association with the Gulf Venture Capital Association and Zawya, has published the 2008 report on Private Equity and Venture Capital in the Middle East. The report compiles comprehensive information and statistics about private equity funds and investments across the region, and contains nine Thought Leadership articles on current topics in the industry. It also provides a special section dedicated to sovereign wealth fund strategies and investments and the results of a survey of 18 private equity fund managers regarding their views looking back at 2008 and ahead to 2009.

The International Financial Reporting Group has published The Application of IFRS: Power and Utilities. This publication is based on a review of the latest consolidated financial statements of 25 power and utility companies from 16 countries

This publication provides guidance to prepare financial statements for a bank or similar financial institution in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs).

This publication is based on a review of the latest consolidated financial statements of 33 oil and gas companies from 14 countries, and illustrates disclosures made by these companies in their consolidated financial statements. Each section is accompanied by survey results and a high level summary focusing on oil and gas specific issues.

Navigating through the current economic conditions will be challenging for time to come. Is there a way to minimize short-term pain and maximize long-term competitive advantage? What costs should be cut and what should not? And what lessons can be learned from previous downturns and how organizations managed during those times?

KPMG recently cooperated with the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) on research that aims to begin a direct dialogue with the business community regarding the state of our infrastructure.

2008 thought leadership report on risk management in global banking, produced in cooperation with the Economist Intelligence Unit

The second edition of KPMG's Agenda magazine, focuses on the impact that the high growth economies are having on the global markets whilst examining the challenges businesses face in the current climate.

A lack of stature and resources for risk management are cited as leading contributors to the credit crisis, according to interviews with almost 500 global bank executives conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit on behalf of KPMG