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

Ulster Bank says it is a pioneer in using Salesforce's AI suite for CRM Ulster Bank, one of Ireland’s traditional Big Four banks, has according to a press statement released by its PR team completed the world’s “first full-scale Salesforce Einstein CRM implementation” in
25 October 2017
Marc Davies leaves PwC to become Flexicare Finance Director Marc Davies has been appointed as a Finance Director for medical device manufacturers Flexicare.
25 October 2017
Global R&D spend surpasses $700 billion, but threatened by protectionism A new report into the world’s top 1000 innovators has revealed that R&D spending has hit $700 billion.
24 October 2017
Board level GDPR engagement may need more attention The British government has warned that boards of 15% of FTSE 350 companies are scarcely aware of the introduction of the GDPR, while only 8% are completely prepared, meaning a significant number of t
24 October 2017
Financial services consultancy Projective expands into France Projective, a financial services consultancy specialised in programme and project management, has opened an office in France.
24 October 2017
Oil giant Shell makes grand entrance into electrical vehicles market Shell has taken a large step into the world of electric vehicles, with the purchase of NewMotion.
24 October 2017
Delta Capita launches Big Data as a Service platform for financial services Delta Capita, a management and consulting firms for the financial services industry, has launched a new Big Data-as-a-Service Platform.
24 October 2017
KPMG appoints Justin Benson as new Head of Automotive The UK arm of Big Four firm KPMG has appointed Director Justin Benson as new Head of Automotive, as the company prepares for increasing demand resulting from period of change in the sector.
24 October 2017
Irish consulting industry expands to €676 million, growth slows to 5% The Irish consulting market is worth £676 million, but growth has slowed to under 5% a year.
23 October 2017
Consulting industry associations call for open trade after Brexit The European consulting industry has issued a joint call for all governments across the EU to support open trade and easy movement of consultants between the EU and the UK after Brexit.
23 October 2017
Slow greening will cost carmakers billions in European fines Large car-manufacturers such as BMW, Volkswagen, Fiat, Chrysler and Peugeot Citroën risk major fines, to the tune of hundreds of millions, if they don’t radically improve their CO2 footprint.
23 October 2017
Oliver Wyman and PwC named insurance consulting firms of the year Reactions Magazine, a global publication for the insurance and reinsurance trade industry, has named Oliver Wyman and PwC consulting firms of the year during its annual awards ceremony.
23 October 2017
Accenture to buy French digital agency Altima, adds 370 staff Accenture have announced their intention to acquire French digital commerce agency Altima.
23 October 2017
Graham Berry joins HFI Consulting, focuses on Middle East Graham Berry has joined HFI Consulting to help the firm develop focused oil and gas strategies for Middle Eastern clients.
23 October 2017
James George succeeds David Krucik as OC&C's Managing Partner James George, a 21 year veteran at OC&C Strategy Consultants, has succeeded David Krucik as International Managing Partner of the global strategy consultancy.
20 October 2017
Financial Fair Play rules see English clubs curb risks UK football clubs are adapting to key changes, as financial fair play rules curb excessive risk taking.
20 October 2017
Smartphone 'addiction' increasingly seen as problem by consumers The steady permeation of smartphone use into almost every functionality of daily life may be impairing consumers ability to concentrate, particularly in the case of younger users.
20 October 2017
Elixirr's Ellie Duffus on building a challenger consultancy brand Elixirr, a UK headquartered consulting firm, was recently named by the Financial Times as Europe’s third fastest growing consultancy.
20 October 2017
FAB CE reappoints consultancies to run Programme Support Office The Functional Airspace Block Central Europe (FAB CE) has reappointed aviation consultancy Helios and Integra Consult to run its Programme Support Office (PSO) for the next three years.
20 October 2017
The Investment Management Consultants Association rebrands The Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA), a body for investment and wealth management professionals, has rebranded as The Investments & Wealth Institute.
20 October 2017
As it turns 50, Capgemini redesigns its corporate identity As the firm celebrates its 50th year in business, Capgemini has unveiled a new corporate identity, as it looks to set its brand apart with the human touch.
19 October 2017
EY UK's gender and ethnicity pay-gaps narrow Figures released by Big Four consultancy EY have revealed the firm’s gender pay stands at almost 20%.
19 October 2017
Equiteq sells property consulting McBains Cooper to RSBG German investment firm RSGB has completed its acquisition of the McBains Cooper Group for an undisclosed fee.
19 October 2017
Grant Thornton Partner Tarun Mistry leaves after 14 years of service Tarun Mistry, Grant Thornton partner for its financial services corporate finance and automotive advisory team, has vacated his position at the accountancy and advisory business last week to seek new
19 October 2017
Global effort needed to tackle plastic recycling waste issues Plastic packaging, while versatile and seemingly cost effective, has widely known adverse damaging effects.
18 October 2017
Excelian Luxoft supports bank with FRTB compliance programme In 2019, banks will have to report under the new FRTB standards.
18 October 2017
UK business and IT consultancy Waterstons expands North of the border UK business and IT consultancy Waterstons has opened its first office in Scotland, as it eyes further growth and expansion.
18 October 2017
Ailis McKernan joins AMR International to head Digital practice Global strategy consultancy AMR International has appointed Ailis McKernan as the Head of Digital, as part of a new phase of growth for its Digital Practice.
18 October 2017
Accenture buys American and Australian consulting firm IBB Accenture has completed the acquisition of strategy firm IBB Consulting, in a deal expected to see 160 skilled professionals join Accenture’s Strategy practice.
17 October 2017
Freelance consultants satisfied with career, but concerned by falling fees Almost nine in every ten freelance consultants are satisfied with their choice of self-employment.
17 October 2017
Five strategic challenges facing UK consulting firms The consulting industry is a landscape in transition. Five strategic challenges facing UK consulting firms.
17 October 2017
UK workforce monitor notes workforce projection mismatches Migration continues to be an area of acute uncertainty for the UK, as Brexit threatens to make the nation a hostile environment for European emigrants.
17 October 2017

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