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Consulting news in the UK | Page 258

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

Market capitalisation of world's 100 biggest companies hits $17.4 trillion The total market capitalisation of the world's 100 largest companies hit $17.4 trillion last year, more than doubling 2009 levels. Technology firms continues to dominate the top rungs.
31 July 2017
Artificial Intelligence may only replace 19% of the jobs it takes Artificial Intelligence is often forecast to create more jobs than it replaces, however a new analysis suggests that at current growth rates, AI will only cover 19% of the jobs lost after its impleme
31 July 2017
Concern as former UK ministers take up consulting roles The number of former public servants and members of government taking up consultancy roles has led to growing concern at a “revolving door” culture within the UK.
31 July 2017
Consulting firm Applied Acumen celebrates 15 years of business UK business improvement advisors Applied Acumen passed their milestone 15th anniversary in 2017, having survived and thrived since opening for business in 2002.
31 July 2017
Korn Ferry hires Kathryn Ang and Beatrice Grech-Cumbo as Senior Client Partners Korn Ferry has appointed executive search and industry veteran Kathryn Ang to the role of Senior Client Partner for the Consumer sector, she joins the firm's Singapore office.
31 July 2017
Fourth Protiviti Day of Service donates 2,200 hours to community work More than 850 people, interns, staff and clients, have helped local businesses by participating in Protiviti’s US Intern Day of Service.
31 July 2017
Women blocked by glass ceiling in South African business environment Women looking to reach the boardroom in South Africa face discrimination, harassment and cultural stigmas on the way, a study into gender disparity has found.
28 July 2017
British women to spend over £1 billion on video games Women in the UK are predicted to spend more than £1 billion on video games over the following 12 months.
28 July 2017
Arup Ventures backs development of new polymer modular bridge Arup Ventures, the investment arm of the engineering consultancy, has aided the creation of a new glass-fibre reinforced polymer modular bridge.
28 July 2017
Tata appoints Ramakrishnan Venkataraman as CFO Tata Consultancy Services has appointed Ramakrishnan Venkataraman as the Chief Finance Officer of the firm, following the ascension of his predecessor, Rajesh Gopinathan, to Chief Executive Officer.
28 July 2017
Business Come Dancing Summer Ball raises £4,500 for charity To support local charities focused on life-long degenerative illnesses, the South West business community, including staff from a number of professional service firms, took part in the Business Come
28 July 2017
McKinsey Senior Partner Tim Welsh joins US Bancorp Tim Welsh, has been handed the role of Vice Chairman of Consumer Banking Sales and Support at US Bank.
28 July 2017
Health insurance costs continue to increase globally Private health insurance costs have increased above the rate of inflation, with cancer and diseases of the circulatory system blamed as the main cost drivers.
27 July 2017
EU must harness energy efficiency or miss climate targets According to a new study, in order to maintain the current level of ambition for RES deployment, renewables targets will need to be increased compared to the EC proposal of at least 27%.
27 July 2017
Emerging markets could surpass G7 by 2030 Major emerging economies are projected to outperform the GDP of major developed economies by 2030.
27 July 2017
McKinsey to help Usha Martin develop steel business action plan Waning demand for wire rope has seen Usha Martin, an India-based giant in the segment, fall on hard times.
27 July 2017
Kota Smart City hires consulting firms for transformation The city of Kota in India is one among almost 100 slated to see a smart city transformation.
27 July 2017
Dassault Aviation contracts consultants for Mission Preparation System Aeronautics firm Dassault Aviation has appointed Altran and Luciad to develop the Mission Preparation System, for its multipurpose fighter jets.
27 July 2017
Arcadis confirm Wee Gee Ang for Supervisory Board Arcadis confirmed Keppel Land Group CEO Wee Gee Ang as a new member of their Supervisory Board, after George Nethercutt completed his final term in the role.
27 July 2017
Consulting firms back #BuildingEquality for LGBT+ friendly construction sector 50% of LGBT+ employees in the construction industry say they face homophobic or transphobic abuse. The #BuildingEquality network has called on industry leaders to develop the tools and practices to transform the business culture.
26 July 2017
Export activity increases among major global economies as US demand increases EU exporters are preparing to meet increased demand from the US, particularly for machinery.
26 July 2017
Deloitte promotes Nicola Roberts, Shaun Curtis & Ian Goodsell Deloitte has promoted Nicola Roberts, one of the firm's youngest ever partners, to the role of Head of Private Client Services.
26 July 2017
10,000 Chinese firms in Africa as Ministry of Commerce underestimates number China is increasingly active in Africa, with the country seeing significantly boosted FDI spending in the region causing the number of private enterprises operating across the region to jump as high as 10,000.
26 July 2017
PwC use gender pay release to court new talent PwC’s pay gap is shrinking in the UK, however women’s bonuses continue to lag behind those of their male counterparts. Figures released by the firm show a 1.3% decrease in the gap.
26 July 2017
Swiss banks must cut costs despite healthy 2016 performance Swiss banks have managed to generate healthy gross operating profit margins, outperforming Western and Southern neighbours.
26 July 2017
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause sponsors $300,000 Calvary Women’s Services dinner Baker Tilly Virchow Krause has helped raise more than $300,000 for Calvary Women’s Services by sponsoring the Hope Awards Dinner.
26 July 2017
Uncertainty increasingly hitting workers and businesses in time of change Policy uncertainty has risen to levels above that of the depth of the financial crisis as the US and the UK and Europe find themselves in somewhat unexpected situations.
25 July 2017
Executive pay slides in UK but alignment to long-term goals and fairness still falls short Executive pay fell over the past year, following continued discussion around executive pay and increased pressure from shareholders.
25 July 2017
Investors rate quality over quantity, study finds The most recent survey of the venture capital industry has found that in line in the previous quarter, investment has continued to decline.
25 July 2017
Engineering consulting firm Ramboll launches new four year plan On the back of the best financial year in its history, engineering and consulting firm Ramboll, has devised an ambitious new four year plan.
25 July 2017
McKinsey & Company to expand Costa Rican outfit by 250 McKinsey & Company has announced plans to further expand its Costa Rican office with the opening of 250 places in its modern design centre in San José.
25 July 2017
Point B acquires digital experience design studio TNG Management consultancy Point B has acquired US-based TNG, a digital experience design studio, to boost its own offering to clients based across the US. The value of the deal was not disclosed.
25 July 2017

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