KPMG in Ireland

Inside Insurance - ESG - Episode 1

The CSRD can be seen as a tick box cost to the business, or it can be seen as something to really drive strategy, attract and retain customers, staff and drive value across the business.“ - Sarah Moran of our Sustainable Futures team talks to Jean Rea about the key challenges for insurers in understanding the potential impacts of climate change. 

Inside Insurance - CRO - Episode 4

In this episode of Inside Insurance KPMG’s Jean Rea interviews Marie Louise Delahunty and Edel O’Connell to explore some of the biggest opportunities and challenges facing the insurance sector at the moment.

Inside Insurance - INED's - Episode 3

In this episode of Inside Insurance, Jean Rea interviews experienced insurance sector iNEDs Yvonne Hill and Aidan Holton about the role of the iNED which covers topics such as diversity on boards, customer expectations and the need for innovation within the insurance sector.

Inside Insurance - DORA - Episode 2

In this episode of Inside Insurance KPMG’s Jean Rea and Michelle Byrne explore the latest developments on DORA and EU AI Act and their implications to the sector.

Inside Insurance - PIAB - Episode 6

In this episode of Inside Insurance KPMG’s Jean Rea interviews Rosalind Caroll, Chief Executive of the Personal Injuries Resolution Board to discuss the personal injuries environment in Ireland.

Exploring the future of work - Conversations with Auditors, season 2, episode 4

Hybrid working and e-commerce have accelerated how we work and live, and generative AI is expected to reshape the future of work even more.
Emma O'Driscoll, Audit Partner, and Susan Moylan, Associate Director, Management Consulting at KPMG, talk to Hugh Tonge, Audit Director, about hybrid working models, how flexibility is more attractive than salary, and the impact of AI and automation on the future of work in the audit profession.

John O'Sullivan, ACT Venture Capital - Capital Ideas, season 2, episode 3

How does a venture capitalist evaluate potential investments, scale up businesses and plan exit strategies?In this episode of Capital Ideas, KPMG's David O'Kelly talks to John O'Sullivan, General Partner at ACT Venture Capital, one of the leading technology investors in Europe. John shares his insights on what makes a successful venture capital deal, how he supports entrepreneurs in growing their companies and what factors influence the timing and mode of exit.

How will AI and blockchain shape the future of audit? - Conversations with Auditors, episode 3, season 2

Artificial intelligence (AI) will transform auditing by automating procedures and enhancing audit quality. At the same time, blockchain technology will radically change the future of audit.
 
Maria Flannery, Head of Digital Assets and Lucy Mac Auley, Director, Management Consulting at KPMG, talk to Niall Savage, Head of Audit Markets, about how AI and blockchain technology are changing the auditing landscape, how their capabilities interlink with one another and their impact on the future of audit.

Cheltenham exclusive with Rachael Blackmore

Rachael Blackmore joins Jane Mangan, former Irish Jockey and RTE broadcaster for an exclusive interview ahead of Cheltenham Racing Festival.

Auditing domestic companies - Conversations with Auditors, season 2, episode 2

Ireland's domestic private and family-owned businesses face many challenges, and the auditor can play a significant role in addressing these challenges, exploring opportunities and helping with their strategic direction. From AI and audit quality to private equity and succession planning, Colin O'Brien, Non-Executive Director and Alan Bromell, Head of Private Enterprise at KPMG, talk to Clare Taylor, Audit Director, about how the auditor's role is evolving and what the future looks like for Irish private businesses.