Global Scans · KPMG · Weekly Summary

• KPMG The adoption of immersive technologies in entertainment and tourism could generate an additional 5 billion pounds in revenue by 2030 as users seek novel forms of engagement. Shaping Tomorrow
• KPMG warns that treating agents as isolated apps risks fragmenting enterprise architectures and amplifying operational fragility. Hymalaia
• The full year outlook has deteriorated sharply: the OECD has cut its UK growth forecast from 1.3% to 0.8%, and KPMG now projects 0.7%. Capitalise
• A further KPMG projection places the EU's full circular potential as high as 104 billion euros by 2030 if regulatory levers such as Extended Producer Responsibility, the Digital Product Passport and a harmonised circular VAT are applied. The Silent Luxury
• (KPMG) 64% of accounting firms plan to invest in or upgrade AI systems in 2026, up from 57% in 2024. ReceiptsAI
• Wisor says it's broadly expected that, under SB 315, AI labs could use the Big Four accounting and auditing firms-Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC - to audit their safety practices. Wired
• KPMG anticipates Eurozone GDP to advance by 0.9% in 2026 and 1.2% in 2027, broadly in line with the UK's trajectory. Crowdfund Insider
• Amid ongoing Canada-U.S. trade talks, 88% of Canadian business leaders say that the greatest risk to their company would be to lose their current protections under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, finds a new KPMG survey. KPMG
• The Big Four - Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC - have traditionally hired junior staff to perform administrative tasks, a process that could be affected by AI tools delivering services directly to clients, without the need for additional human involvement. Bizclik Media Ltd
• Convenience was the most commonly selected factor in supermarket choice, while KPMG reported that more than 55% of consumers now expect same-day delivery as standard and 85% blend online and in-store shopping. Consult Group

Last updated: 02 August 2026