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Consulting news in the UK | Page 230

The latest news in the consulting industry in the UK. An overview of consulting news, research and firm updates.

BDO appoints Adrian Wong as Head of Digital & Innovation BDO is strengthening its digital offering, through the addition of industry expert Adrian Wong, who joins the firm in a newly created role.
05 April 2018
The consulting firms with the most differentiated offering in the market Thanks to numerous sustained campaigns of merger and acquisition activity by the world’s largest consultancies, the top-table of modern consulting is increasingly dominated by firms with wide-reachin
04 April 2018
Just 40% of global companies reporting on UN Sustainable Development Goals As the world attempts to adapt a seemingly contradictory growth-based economy to sustainability measures, aligning business practice with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals goals remains a thorny
04 April 2018
Wavestone close to acquiring UK-based technology consulting firm Wavestone intends to accelerate international development with the acquisition of a UK consultancy in the coming month.
04 April 2018
John Alexander succeeds Marcus Agius as Chairman of PA Consulting PA Consulting’s incumbent Chairman has confirmed his succession plans, as he steps back into the role of Deputy Chairman.
04 April 2018
UK businesses remain uncertain as economy hit by market fundamentals UK business face various uncertainties, in part related to the outcome of Brexit talks.
03 April 2018
Executives in asset and wealth management sector positive about growth The asset management sector is expecting steady growth over the coming three years, boosted by organic growth in the short-term.
03 April 2018
FTI to advise on restructuring as Claire's files for bankruptcy Teen-targetted US jewelery chain Claire’s has become the latest bricks-and-mortar retailer to file for bankruptcy, with FTI Consulting reportedly advising on restructuring of the group.
03 April 2018
Engineering consultancy snaps up counterpart AcousticAir Engineering consultancy M-EC has acquired counterpart AcousticAir for an undisclosed fee.
03 April 2018
KPMG appoints Alfonso Marone as Partner in TMT practice KPMG has appointed private equity specialist Alfonso Marone as Partner to its technology, media and telecommunications practice.
03 April 2018
P2 Consulting and Brexit Partners collaborate for post-EU advisory offering With just under a year to go, the 2019 deadline for Brexit negotiations is looming, and without a workable deal in sight, the UK’s economy is bracing itself for the potential of a Hard Brexit resulti
02 April 2018
PwC encourages Asia Pacific businesses to invest in UK The GREAT campaign is an initiative run by Britain’s Department for International Trade to help overseas companies locate and grow in the UK.
02 April 2018
BDO appoints Paul Morris as Partner and Head of Growth Advisory The private equity market has boomed in recent years, with considerable dry powder raised. BDO recently announced it has appointed a new Head of Growth Advisory, industry veteran Paul Morris.
02 April 2018
Calls for Big Four competition probe as Grant Thornton pulls FTSE 350 audit bids Grant Thornton has withdrawn from bidding for FTSE 350 audit tenders, which it claims cost the firm as much as £300,000 an attempt, while rarely yielding a new contract.
30 March 2018
Digital transformation and merger integration lift consulting bill of Heineken Heineken ramped up its central consulting spending by more than 20% in 2017, according to its latest financial statements.
30 March 2018
KPMG moves Global Family Business Centre of Excellence to London KPMG has moved its Global Family Business Centre of Excellence to London.
30 March 2018
BT appoints BCG partner Michael Sherman as Strategy & Transformation Officer BT has appointed BCG Partner Michael Sherman as its first Strategy & Transformation Officer.
30 March 2018
Ecorys appoints Dutchman Michel van Woesik as Chief Financial Officer The Dutchman Michel van Woesik has been named the new Chief Financial Officer of Ecorys, an international research and consulting firm.
30 March 2018
Irish agriculture and food & beverage sector set for M&A uplift in 2018 Richard Duffy, Director at BDO Corporate Finance in Ireland and Head of the firm’s Agrid-Food Advisory practice, reflects on the state of Ireland’s food & beverage sector and how it will impact merge
29 March 2018
Elixirr and Kaizen to aid financial institutions transaction reporting compliance Last year, almost two thirds of transactions reported by financial institutions were incorrect, resulting in fines from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while firms were unaware of these inaccu
29 March 2018
Capgemini partners Statoil to deliver digital innovation in energy sector Capgemini today announced that it has signed a new strategic framework agreement with Statoil.
29 March 2018
Engineering consultancy Howard Ward Associates opens Nottingham office Howard Ward Associates has opened a new office in Nottingham city centre, as the engineering consultancy looks to position itself for a period of heightened demand.
29 March 2018
Transport expert Alan Bain joins Mott MacDonald in West Midlands Mott MacDonald has picked up Alan Bain, a transport sector expert who was most recently a Business Director at Systra.
29 March 2018
Hard Brexit jeopardises UK's £4 billion architecture industry A survey of the Royal Institute of British Architects members has revealed that the majority have now considered relocating, in the two years since the 2016 Brexit referendum.
28 March 2018
Tech IPOs worth $40 million or more hit $25 billion globally Tech IPOs saw an 85% increase on the year previous in 2017, with deals worth more than $40 million hitting 100 for the year. The total proceeds from these transactions amounted to $25 billion.
28 March 2018
Accenture Interactive seeks tighter integration with launch of London locale Aimed at bringing together design, advertising and technology talent obtained via numerous recent acquisitions by Accenture Interactive, the consultancy’s design wing has opened a new office in Londo
28 March 2018
RSM Leeds office officially opened by Earl of Wessex RSM recently formally opened its new Central Square office in Leeds.
28 March 2018
Marco Boldini and Naomi Burger join PwC and EY in London As 2018 sees the British economy mired in uncertainties relating to Brexit, poor productivity, and digital disruption, two of the world’s largest professional services firms are strengthening their h
28 March 2018
Trust in autonomous vehicles rises, with traditional manufactures most trusted Self-driving electric cars are said by manufacturers to boost both wellbeing and the environment, reducing wasted resources, emissions as well as high safety profiles.
27 March 2018
PwC sells £355 million valued public sector consulting arm to Veritas Capital Big Four professional services firm PwC has sold its US public sector consulting business to Veritas Capital.
27 March 2018
BCG advises budget cut to Fusion Media Group of up to 35% As communications giant Univision explores extensive cost cuts, facing mounting debt, and having shelved its plans for an initial public offering, the company has hired consulting firm BCG to find sa
27 March 2018
Deloitte appoints head of Europol as Senior Cyber Partner Big Four firm Deloitte has named the former head of Europol as its new Senior Cyber Partner.
27 March 2018

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