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Consulting news in the UK | Page 282

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

PwC and RSM add Sinead Leahy & Maya Buchanan to UK team PwC has appointed Royal Bank of Scotland veteran Sinead Leahy as Partner in the firm’s UK Pension Consulting business. RSM has appointed Maya Buchanan.
22 December 2016
Digital skills growing factor behind non-executive director appointments Digital is increasingly on the agenda of FSTE350 companies as new technologies and consumer behaviour transform back- and front-offices.
21 December 2016
The growing need for collateral management at buy-side banks Collateral management is already an important consideration for sell-side banks but many asset managers have not put in place adequate arrangements, writes Delta Capita’s Jonathan Adams.
21 December 2016
Royal HaskoningDHV and Deltares support Canal del Dique reopening The Canal del Dique, Columbia, has a more than 400 year history, a large part of which saw it being impassable.
21 December 2016
Insurance companies can leverage digital to improve customer loyalty Insurance companies find it difficult to interact with their customers, with few opportunities outside moments of cause.
20 December 2016
Simon Gray, Principal Consultant at Synechron Business Consulting Simon Gray, a Principal Consultant at Synechron Business Consulting, reflects on his time with the consulting firm, on the technology trends which have the potential to change the make-up of financia
20 December 2016
BAS comissions Ramboll to support Antarctica research station move To secure the future of the Halley VI research station on the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica, the British Antarctic Survey has commissioned Ramboll to provide technical advisory services.
20 December 2016
Marsh & McLennan Agency acquires Presidio Benefits Group Marsh & McLennan Agency has acquired San Francisco-based Presidio Benefits Group for an undisclosed sum.
20 December 2016
Ethan Bach to lead National Consulting unit of Baker Tilly in US Baker Tilly Virchow Krause has appointed Ethan Bach Managing Partner of its National Consulting practice in the US.
20 December 2016
Traditional banks looking to leverage FinTechs as innovation pathway While nearly half of executives in financial services see FinTechs as a 'significant threat', three quarters believe that they at the same time offer opportunities for partnerships.
19 December 2016
Succession planning, innovation and talent are top family business concerns Family businesses remain a key pillar for the global economy, with their focus on long-term sustainable growth, strong culture, focus on more than just profit and streamlined decision making.
19 December 2016
Cottage Delight bought by Vestey Holdings, RSM provides advisory Family owned fine food producer Cottage Delight was recently sold to Vestey Holdings, a fourth generation family foods business.
19 December 2016
Zero Waste Future project in Scotland reaches financial close In a bid to reduce waste in Scotland, the Zero Waste Scotland initiative was launched in 2010 – aiming for 70% recycling and a maximum 5% of waste sent to landfill.
19 December 2016
A&M promotes Jonathan Hickman to lead role in Restructuring arm Alvarez & Marsal has in the US promoted Jonathan Hickman to the role of co-Head of the firm's Restructuring division in the Southern Region.
19 December 2016
Global internet inclusion could lift 500 million people out of poverty Global internet inclusion could lift 500 million out of poverty and increase global economic activity by $6.7 trillion, according to a new report.
16 December 2016
Eden McCallum Benelux moves into larger office in Amsterdam The Dutch practice of consulting firm Eden McCallum has moved into a new, larger office.
16 December 2016
Southwark Council contracts BDO for internal audit and risk services Southwark London Borough Council, one of London’s largest and most diverse councils, has hired BDO to provide internal audit and risk management services.
16 December 2016
Mercer buys Australian superannuation administration provider Pillar Mercer has bought Pillar Administration, an Australia based superannuation administration provider.
16 December 2016
Thomas James steps down as Chairman of Raymond James Thomas James, the founder of Raymond James, has stepped away from his role as Chairman of the Board, continuing the firm's succession plan.
16 December 2016
KPMG adds $1 billion in revenues to global footprint in FY16 Global accounting and consulting giant KPMG has seen its revenues grow by 4% to $25.4 billion for its latest fiscal year.
15 December 2016
The 20 largest R&D and innovation spenders of the globe Volkswagen remains the world’s biggest spender on innovation, while Apple, just, manages to retain its position as the company perceived to be the most innovative by innovation leaders.
15 December 2016
Utilities sector can recuperate millions by reducing grid losses Grid losses comprise a substantial cost factor for grid companies, according to an analysis by the IDBC, an international expert community for the power & utilities sector.
15 December 2016
Internal control aligned with strategy and business requirements RGP has over the years developed extensive experience in internal control, serving clients across industries from strategy through implementation.
15 December 2016
Arup provides lighting design consultancy for The Science Museum To celebrate the past 400 years of mathematics' relationship with human civilisation, The Science Museum is opening a gallery on Mathematics: The Winton Gallery in London.
15 December 2016
Steer Davies Gleave hires Michael Colella and Scott Dickinson Steer Davies Gleave hires Michael Colella as an Associate Director in the firm’s London Advisory team and Scott Dickinson as an Associate within the firm’s new Economic Development business also in L
15 December 2016
ISG buys Alsbridge in shake-up of outsourcing advisory market Information Services Group has acquired outsourcing consultancy firm Alsbridge for $74 million.
14 December 2016
African spending to hit $4 trillion by 2025, led by consumer growth The African continent has seen a slowdown in economic activity, as global commodity demand and prices wane.
14 December 2016
Comatch: connecting consulting firms with independent consultants Since its launch almost two years ago, Comatch has grown its database of consultants to over 1,700 and matched over 200 projects with independents or consulting teams.
14 December 2016
FIS launches FIS HiPo Network: early stage FinTech network To support its clients access strong startup propositions in the financial technology space, FIS has launched its own network for ‘high performance’ FinTechs.
14 December 2016
Sherrie Krowczyk-Mendoza and Louis Shiber join Baker Tilly Baker Tilly Virchow Krause (US) has added a new Partner and a new Senior Manager to its operations.
14 December 2016
Corporate leadership needed to bolster road-safety management Corporate leadership is needed to support road safety initiatives globally, write Arthur D. Little consultants Marcus Beard and Guillaume Rominger.
13 December 2016
Mid-market mining industry facing improved economic conditions Middle market mining industry players continue to contend with fierce conditions in the face of lower commodity prices, lower demand and geopolitical and economic pressures.
13 December 2016

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