KPMG Podbytes

Quantum computing has the potential to tackle humanity's biggest challenges, but it comes with risks. The question is: are we ready? Join KPMG in Canada's Alexander Rau and Pavan Chander, as well as IBM Canada's Sean Wagner as they kick off season 2 of Beyond by exploring a new era of discovery and innovation. French transcript available here.   

In the new episode of KPMG's Beyond, we'll explore the intense balancing act organizations face as the overwhelming demand for data competes with regulatory requirements for data governance and compliance, an especially volatile situation for the financial industry. Listen to the episode to know more.   French transcript available here.

Get a sneak peek into the new episode of KPMG's Beyond, where we'll explore the intense balancing act organizations face as the overwhelming demand for data competes with regulatory requirements for data governance and compliance, an especially volatile situation for the financial industry. French transcript available here . 

In the fourth episode of the KPMG Law Canada Estates and Trusts Podcast series, hosts Alaina Spec and Andrew Higdon are joined by KPMG UK’s Alice Killingbeck (Partner) for an insightful and informative discussion on international estates.   French transcript available here.

In the third episode of the KPMG Law Canada Estates and Trusts Podcast series, hosts Alaina Spec (Partner, KPMG Law) and Andrew Higdon (Senior Associate, KPMG Law) are joined by Madison Frehlick (Associate, KPMG Law) to provide insights on multiple wills including some of the benefits of preparing more than one will to administer your estate.    French transcript available here. 

In the second episode of the KPMG Law Canada Estates and Trusts Podcast series, hosts Alaina Spec (Partner, KPMG Law) and Andrew Higdon (Senior Associate, KPMG Law) are joined by Daniel Dwyer (Partner, KPMG LLP) and Madison Frehlick (Associate, KPMG Law) to provide insights on the tax implications of joint partner and alter ego trusts.    French transcript available here.

In the first episode of the KPMG Law Canada Estates and Trusts Podcast series, hosts Alaina Spec (Partner, KPMG Law) and  Andrew Higdon (Senior Associate, KPMG Law) are joined by Jonathan Warren (Partner, KPMG LLP) to discuss family trusts, highlighting the tax opportunities and other benefits they offer.   French transcript available here. 

The power that automation and technology can bring puts traditional business models and hourly rate fees under pressure. Watch Lisa Cabel, Partner and National Leader, Employment and Labour Law, KPMG Law in Canada, and Isabelle Durand, Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, IA Financial Group, discuss changing businesses models and value propositions, and how the legal department can demonstrate...

The power that automation and technology can bring puts traditional business models and hourly rate fees under pressure. Watch Lisa Cabel, Partner and National Leader, Employment and Labour Law, KPMG Law in Canada, and Isabelle Durand, Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, IA Financial Group, discuss changing businesses models and value propositions, and how the legal department can demonstrate...

Lisa Cabel, Partner and National Leader, Employment and Labour Law, KPMG Law in Canada, and Isabelle Durand, Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, IA Financial Group, discuss shifts in supply and demand, and three dimensions where legal services are expanding, including; in-house lawyers becoming more like business partners, broadening responsibilities, and legal departments now aiming to make t...

Let's delve into the fascinating world of cryptocurrency and staking. The conversation covers key topics such as the growing institutional interest in staking and its implications for the crypto landscape, as well as its risks and penalties. We touch on the future trends in staking and how it may evolve as the cryptocurrency market matures.   French transcript available here. 

Beyond is a podcast about protecting the future. New technologies and innovations open the door to novel ways of living, conducting business and shaping our reality, but also to new risks. Join us for the second season of our National cybersecurity podcast where we explore what quantum computing is, how it stands to change our lives and what we can do today to ensure our identities are protected w...

Our host Ilario Melia is joined by GTA leaders Janelle Dixon & Kareem Sadek, where the group candidly and authentically share what mental health means to them and their personal journeys. They delve into what is in their own mental health toolkit, sharing genuine narratives about challenges, support systems, setbacks, and the way they utilize tools from their mental health toolkits to thrive i...

Mental Health Week kicks off May each year. With that in mind, get ready for a brand new episode "Tools to Thrive" in our podcast series Come As You Are. This year’s podcast is hosted by Ilario Melia, GTA Audit Partner, Wellness Champion and GTA Mental Health Network Co-Chair. 

The #Bitcoin #halving is a core part of the Bitcoin protocol which occurs every four years and reduces the amount of new bitcoin supply by half. Ahead of the halving event next week, Amanda Fabiano (Founder, Fabiano Consulting) joins KPMG's George Djuric, Kaan Farahani and host Adam Rodricks to discuss the current Bitcoin mining industry, opportunities in capital markets and the future outlook on...

Marc Low, head of KPMG Ignition in Vancouver, invites Alex Tapscott, VC and author of "Web3 Charting the Internet's Next Economic and Cultural Frontier." They discuss entrepreneurship and what it means to get ahead as a business leader in the next internet age.  

Chainalysis CMO, Ian Andrews, joins Sue Ling Yip (Partner, Risk Services, Financial Crimes, KPMG in Canada) and Kunal Bhasin (Partner & Co-Leader, Digital Assets Center of Excellence, Advisory Services, KPMG in Canada) to discuss financial crimes involving cryptoassets and findings from the latest Chainalysis Crypto Crime Report.   Please note that the content of this episode is not to be trea...

Marc Low, head of KPMG Ignition in Vancouver, invites Brett Henkel, co-founder and senior vice president of business development at Svante, and Jeanette Jackson, CEO of Foresight to a candid conversation on the challenges and opportunities found within Cleantech. 

In this episode, we will be discussing stories of ESG fraud and its many consequences. Tony Lam joins as a special guest to share his thoughts on how to ensure that actions made towards ESG goals have the intended impact and how to avoid perpetuating ESG fraud.

Ransomware continues to make headlines and is seen on the news more frequently these days. In this episode, we share stories detailing how events unfold when a group of skilled individuals hold sensitive company information hostage through the use of ransomware.

In this episode, we discuss stories of cryptocurrency fraud and how we can all protect ourselves from becoming victims. Special guests Amrit Dev and James Emerson join as special guests to share recommendations and best practices to invest carefully in cryptocurrencies to mitigate the chance of fraud. 

In this episode, we discuss the schemes used by fraudsters to get information through illegitimate means. Imraan Bashir, Partner and National Public Sector Cyber Leader joins as a special guest and discusses phishing and digital identity. 

As owners look to manage their real estate investments and preserve their wealth, establishing a family office may become a viable option. In the latest episode of our Real Estate and Construction in Canada podcast series, Tom Rothfischer speaks with Jason Belanger, KPMG Quebec Real Estate Leader, and Bridget Sachs, KPMG Family Office Senior Manager, to discuss the stage in which owners may start...

Join us as we unravel the profound impact of these three buckets on the Canadian tech ecosystem and how these key pillars converge to shape a future defined by innovation, opportunity, and collective success. In episode 6, Sid Paquette, who leads RBCx at the Royal Bank of Canada, notes that there are three crucial roles in innovation. Which one is your organization in?

Entrepreneurship thrives on self-belief, guided by exceptional mentors and nurtured by a supportive network, all needed to overcome challenges often accompanying the entrepreneurial path. In Episode 5, Jeff McCann, CEO of Apollo Insurance, shares his journey to entrepreneurship, the importance of self-confidence and the influential people who help pave the way for success.