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

Big Four and Capgemini dominate best FinTech and InsurTech reports FinTech and InsurTech are causing massive disruption among their relevant sectors, as agile new start-ups utilise new technology to challenge long-term market incumbents.
06 September 2017
Businesses lack skill when sourcing HR talent, study finds A recent survey of Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) across the globe has found that business acumen is the most lacking skill when looking for top level HR talent.
06 September 2017
Yorkshire based leadership consultancy receives six figure investment Leadership and governance solutions firm Real World Group has received a six figure investment from one of Yorkshire’s most prolific entrepreneurs.
06 September 2017
How going frameless from agile models can boost organisation agility Changing consumer behaviour and disruptive technologies are changing the game and levelling the playing field across multiple industries.
06 September 2017
Arup elevates veterans Stefan Sanders and Anna Squire Arup has promoted two key regional staff members, Stefan Sanders and Anna Squire to high ranking positions within the firm.
06 September 2017
French management consulting market grows 8.5% to €5.9 billion In 2016, the French strategy and management consulting market enjoyed its best year since the outbreak of the global financial crisis. For the fourth consecutive year growth was booked, up 8.
05 September 2017
BearingPoint helps Continental develop new business model for motorcyclists Automotive suppliers Continental late last year launched a brand new service for motorcyclists that helps them to ‘see’ around corners.
05 September 2017
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles launches consulting unit After a successful year, executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles announced their creation of a new consulting unit Heidrick Consulting, forming a relationship with Leadership Consulting and Cultur
05 September 2017
FRONT Consulting appoints new country head in the Netherlands FRONT Consulting, a consultancy for the financial services industry, has named a new country head for its Dutch operations.
05 September 2017
The world's top 10 largest cybersecurity | security consulting firms The Big Four – Deloitte, EY, PwC and KPMG – are the globe’s largest security consulting firms, according to new data.
04 September 2017
Parthenon-EY: Divestments can help technology firms bolster operations Despite unprecedented technology industry divestment activity, many companies in the technology sector still aren’t fully benefiting from using divestitures as part of a broad strategy to position themselves better for coming disruptions.
04 September 2017
Border adjustment tax would see costs heaped on automotive industry With the increasing prospect of a border adjustment tax on vehicle related imports, automotive producers face between around $1,000 and $1,800 in additional fees per import, depending on the producti
04 September 2017
Family businesses continue to provide strong growth in UK Family businesses remain a cornerstone of the UK economy, offering a broad range of more social business models, focused on wider cultural phenomenon than just growth and profit.
04 September 2017
Strategy& enters Belgian strategy consulting market with Brussels office The brand is difficult to miss, thanks to the new logo visible on entry of PwC’s office in Brussels, located at boulevard de la Woluwe: it reads “Strategy&”.
04 September 2017
Sastry Durvasula joins Marsh as Chief Digital Officer Marsh has appointed Sastry Durvasula as its new Chief Digital Officer and Chief Data & Analytics Officer, he was most recently at American Express as its Senior Vice President & Unit CIO of Enterpris
04 September 2017
Advisory Board splits health and education arms in $2.6 billion sale The Advisory Board Company has confirmed it has agreed to sell its health care and education consulting businesses following pressure from activist investors Elliot Management.
01 September 2017
Cross-border entrants to further disrupt TV and broadcast industries Media and entertainment delivery is changing, throwing traditional television and broadcast companies into a period of uncertainty.
01 September 2017
Bain launches ADAPT, combines strategy, digital and tech offerings Bain & Company has continued the expansion of its digital advisory offering, as the firm aims to assist clients with accelerating innovative transformations to their businesses.
01 September 2017
Interview with Maarten Holland, Consultant at House of Performance Maarten Holland, a consultant at Dutch management consulting firm House of Performance, reflects on two major trends that are impacting the business world – data and gamification – and provides his t
01 September 2017
Financial Services can learn from unbundling strategies in aviation In order to fully understand the true implications and consequences of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II), the financial services (FS) sector should look to other areas to lear
01 September 2017
EY appoints Simon O’Neill as Managing Partner for Midlands EY has appointed firm vereran Simon O’Neill to the post of Managing Partner for its Midlands regional business.
01 September 2017
Benelux consulting market breaches €2 billion barrier for the first time The Benelux consulting market broke through the €2 billion barrier for the first time last year, following 3.6% growth on the back of a booming digital space.
31 August 2017
Capgemini & Publicis.Sapient to develop McDonald's digital solutions The international consulting firm Capgemini have entered into a multi-year agreement as IT strategic providers to fast-food giants McDonald’s.
31 August 2017
Africa sees equity capital market pushing $45 billion since 2012 Poor regulation has hampered the development of capital markets across the continent of Africa, with 87% of opinion leaders stating this had impacted the performance of the market in their country.
31 August 2017
PwC appoints 12 partners in Irish business and grows Cork office PwC’s assurance, advisory and tax practices in Cork is experiencing strong growth, which is reflected in the recent appointment of three new partners in the firm’s Cork office.
31 August 2017
Best Value approach: lessons learned & success factors from Norway The Best Value approach has seen its adoption increase rapidly in Norway – the country currently has ten pilot projects in various phases leveraging the methodology.
31 August 2017
Procurement functions needs to evolve to match changing needs The majority of procurement models are failing to add significant value to businesses, according to research by Ayming among C-level executives across Europe reveals.
30 August 2017
Eurozone businesses optimistic about future of region With the Euro reaching an 8 year high against the Pound, Eurozone businesses are increasingly optimistic about the future of the region, as growth picks up and the threat of reactionary nationalism s
30 August 2017
Cork City Council under fire for €35 million external consultant spend Cork City Council spent almost €4.5 million on consultants each year from 2009 to 2016.
30 August 2017
New partners for French strategy & management consulting firms The top echelon of strategy and management consulting firms in France has seen major reshuffles in recent months, highlighting the growth plans of many of the consultancies as well as the rivalry bet
30 August 2017
Four dimensions for asset & wealth managers considering outsourcing In a bid to bolster efficiency, agility and value-added to business activities, asset and wealth managers are increasingly contemplating outsourcing their Middle and Back office functions to Third Pa
30 August 2017
Gate One adds James Brewin to consulting team by way of EY London based consultancy Gate One has bolstered its team with James Brewin, who joined as a Consultant from EY.
30 August 2017

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