In this report, the second of the Agile Asset Manager series, the focus is on the Evolving Distribution Models in Asset Management.

This checklist assists in preparing interim financial reports in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.

A discussion on the World Economic Forum on Africa 2013, the importance of mobile banking for financial inclusion in Africa, IFRS Consolidation suite and the role of women in economic decision-making.

In this issue: GDP growth in Q2, local and global pressures on the Rand, and the effect of strikes in South Africa.

In May 2011, the International Accounting Standards Board issued "IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements" which provides guidance on when investments should be consolidated.

Johannesburg, 12 April 2013 – A meeting to assess practical ways for business to engage in implementing the NDP successfully was held at KPMG Wanooka Place in Parktown, Johannesburg yesterday, facilitated by KPMG and Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA), with the commissioners of the National Development Plan (NDP), including The Honourable Minister of the National Planning Commission (NPC), Trevor Manuel, and several prominent business leaders.

At the end of July 2013, the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) released a suite of exposure drafts which propose to revise the auditor's report on financial statements and to make the auditor's report more informative.

The impact of the Mineral Petroleum Resources Royalty Act No. 28 of 2008 on coal mining companies in South Africa has been subject to substantial debate since the Royalty Act came into effect.

Technical and practical complications have arisen for market participants across the spectrum of the equity and capital markets.

The recently released accounting standard, IFRS 9 (2013) – General hedge accounting could offer some welcome relief to corporate South Africa.

Improved dialogue and effective implementation of the national infrastructure development plan could position South Africa’s mining sector to capitalise on the next growth super cycle, say, stakeholders.

KPMG International report reveals culprits are predominantly an employee colluding with others inside and outside their organization.

Despite the World Bank reporting that the African continent only uses 2 percent of its water resources, it remains a fact that water is a scarce resource.

Imminent changes to revenue recognition standards will have far-reaching cost implications for the telecommunications sector, among others.

Auditing firm KPMG has laid out its 2012 Budget Speech wish list for job creation.

Many pension funds are finding it difficult to stay abreast of the reporting requirements imposed on them by Regulation 28.

Following Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan’s National Budget Speech yesterday, professional services firm KPMG hosted an in-depth panel discussion, to look at the Speech's implications for delivery on the National Development Plan.

Minister Pravin Gordhan’s Budget speech will likely focus on spending, says KPMG’s Cuma Limekaya

It has been announced that certain sections of the Protection of Personal Information Act came into effect on 11 April 2014.

81% of respondents believe Original Equipment Manufacturers will gradually lose their dominance in motor expertise, as suppliers take a more involved role.