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A completely new world is emerging. It is now more than 25 years since the telecoms sector around the world started to be regulated by independent regulatory bodies and markets started to be liberalized. Regulatory decisions have a direct impact on investment incentives so the next generation of communications networks will not happen unless the right framework is in place. Some governments are taking responsibility directly for creating the conditions for that investment; others are openly questioning whether they should take policy-making powers back from the regulators. It is this world in which uncertainty rules, in which business decisions are inextricably linked to regulatory signals, in which constructive engagement between regulator and regulated is key.
Businesses, regulators, governments and customers need joined-up thinking from advisors with global reach, an understanding of both leading regulatory thinking and of what successful business models look like.
KPMG has a network of over 4,000 professionals around the world with experience in various industries including the communications sector which enables us to draw parallels around best practice. Coupled with a specialist team of 160 professionals focusing on economics and regulation with experts across a variety of disciplines, including audit, accounting, assurance, corporate finance, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, sustainability and tax; I believe KPMG is best placed to provide that advice.
My colleagues and I look forward to meeting you at this conference.
David Thomas, Global Head of Communications Regulation, KPMG in the UK
