25/06/2007

Solvency II Briefing 2nd edition

This publication presents an insight into some of the major issues facing the insurance community prior to the implementation of Solvency II. The topics in this edition include: • Is Solvency II requiring firms to take actions which are transformational, aggressive and urgent? • QIS 2 - Implications for balance sheet restatement and calibration • Qualitative requirements for Pillar 2 • Data systems for Solvency II , • Capital management • Learning lessons from Basel II • and a section on the latest Solvency II news in brief

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25/06/2007

Improving Transfer Pricing Risk Management in High-Technology Companies

KPMG’s new publication offers a new perspective on understanding and managing the risks and opportunities presented by the increasing number of transfer pricing rules and regulations worldwide. The paper contains a combination of the following: - Interviews with industry experts - Discussion of the latest transfer pricing rules and regulations - KPMG commentary on mitigating transfer pricing risk

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05/03/2007

Implementing IFRS in the Insurance Industry

Conversion to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) has posed significant challenges for companies worldwide. To assess the effect of those challenges, KPMG sought the views of 47 insurers in a survey conducted in 2006. The survey aimed to determine the impact of conversion on accounting issues, financial reporting risks, and resourcing as well as to identify areas for post-IFRS implementation improvement for insurers.

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