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KPMG LLP & INTERNATIONAL SOS ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION AGREEMENT
First of its kind agreement will provide a seamless approach to medical, security, tax and immigration risk implications of business travel and overseas assignments
International SOS and KPMG LLP, have signed an agreement, which will see the two organisations working together to help clients streamline their travel risk management processes. The collaboration will enable clients to better support employees before, during and after short and long-term travel or assignment. International SOS and KPMG shall be collaborating across their services, including high quality medical and security advice and assistance (provided by International SOS) and expertise in cross-border taxation, social security, immigration and HR policy (by KPMG). Clients will also be able to benefit from time and cost efficiencies.
Marc Burrows, KPMG’s Head of Global Mobility Services said, “We are delighted to launch this collaboration, which will enable organisations to better manage their risk and compliance obligations and future proof their travel compliance processes. Business travel is on the increase as employees support the desire of businesses for greater globalisation. At the same time, employers are under greater scrutiny from global authorities, and subject to greater expectations from their key talent to manage their compliance and Duty of Care obligations.”
Philippe Maezelle, Chief Commercial Officer at International SOS said, “We have been working closely with KPMG for some time and know that formalising our collaborative approach will deliver even more efficient processes for our clients. This collaboration is the first of its kind and will enable travel managers, mobility managers and others responsible for international assignees to address a number of personnel and financial challenges in the ever complex world of travel risk. Working with clients to optimise our complementary services and technology in relation to travel risk, compliance and Duty of Care, allows global employers to take a more holistic approach to business traveller management.”
KPMG and International SOS will work together with organisations to design and implement an end-to-end travel process. The roll-out of this collaboration will initially be available to European headquartered clients, followed by a global roll-out.
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About the International SOS Group of Companies The International SOS Group of Companies is in the business of saving lives, protecting your global workforce from health and security threats. Wherever you are, we deliver customised health, security risk management and wellbeing solutions to fuel your growth and productivity. In the event of extreme weather, an epidemic or a security incident, we provide an immediate response providing peace of mind. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We help protect your people, your organisation's reputation, as well as support your compliance reporting needs. By partnering with us, organisations can fulfil their Duty of Care responsibilities, while empowering business resilience, continuity and sustainability. Founded in 1985, the International SOS Group, headquartered in London & Singapore, is trusted by 12,000 organisations, including the majority of the Fortune 500, as well as mid-size enterprises, governments, educational institutions and NGOs. 12,000 multicultural medical, security and logistics experts stand with you to provide support & assistance from over 1,000 locations in 90 countries, 24/7, 365 days.
To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: www.internationalsos.com
About KPMG
KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. It operates in 154 countries and territories and has 200,000 people working in member firms around the world. The independent member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative ("KPMG International"), a Swiss entity. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such.
KPMG LLP, a UK limited liability partnership, operates from 22 offices across the UK with approximately 14,500 partners and staff.
