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Consulting news in the UK | Page 294

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

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21 September 2016
CGI opens office in Glasgow's technology and innovation zone CGI has opened a new office in the inovo building, developed by Scottish Enterprise, in Glasgow.
21 September 2016
Unit4 and Improven support Avans with overhaul of finance operations Avans, a higher education institute based in the Netherlands, has launched a large programme that will overhaul its financial operations.
21 September 2016
Former Oliver Wyman consultant Mike Dargan appointed CIO at UBS UBS has hired former Oliver Wyman consultant Mike Dargan as its head of Information Technology.
21 September 2016
HR benefit programmes finding a lack of traction at UK businesses Benefits remain a key part of the package UK employers use to attract and retain key talent.
20 September 2016
Consumer sentiment spurring boom of small producers in US food industry More and more US consumers are opting for food products that offer wellness benefits, are sustainably produced and lack additives.
20 September 2016
Kantar adopts new corporate identity for its twelve operating brands Professional services firm Kantar has launched a new corporate identity for all its global brands.
20 September 2016
Accenture buys Redcore and bolsters APAC cyber security capabilities Accenture has acquired Melbourne-based cyber security firm Redcore for an undisclosed sum.
20 September 2016
Banks should start preparing for Payment Services Directive 2 Less than 18 months to go before Payment Services Directive 2, one of the most disruptive regulations in the financial industry, kicks in.
20 September 2016
Smart meters and their challenges for energy distributors | retailers The energy industry is bracing itself for the transformations on the horizon. One of those is the rapidly growing adoption of smart meters.
20 September 2016
Korn Ferry Futurestep promotes Bill Gilbert to President of US business Korn Ferry's talent acquisition business, Futurestep, has promoted 17 year veteran Bill Gilbert to the role of President of its North American operation.
20 September 2016
AB InBev | SABMiller deal is fee bonanza for management consultants The megadeal between AB InBev and SABMiller has triggered a fee bonanza among advisers working on what is third-biggest deal in global corporate history.
19 September 2016
Venture Capital funding streams slow but steady, cyber security and AI strong Venture capital investment remains cautious across the globe, with political and economic uncertainties – including Brexit and possible rate rises – as well as valuation concerns.
19 September 2016
PwC UK to add 1,000 technology specialists to Risk Assurance unit Digital technology comes with costs, as cyber security threats mount and global cyber-crime damage hits $400 billion per year.
19 September 2016
M&A activity in Power & Utilities shifting to renewables and tech M&A within the global Power & Utilities sector is moving further towards renewable generation and related disruptive technologies as the writing is on the wall regarding the mid-term need to develop sustainable energy assets.
19 September 2016
Infosys and Huawei launch cloud-based universal banking capability In a bid to further expand its offering to the global universal banking industry, Infosys Finacle and Huawei have become partners.
19 September 2016
Bourton Group adds three consultancy experts to UK team Bourton Group has added three new consultants to its consulting team in the UK.
19 September 2016
The countries most and least likely to be affected by a natural disaster Natural disasters cause considerable harm to people, infrastructure and economies.
16 September 2016
Roland Berger and Tusk Advisory oversee Jakarta rail station finances Roland Berger and Asian consulting firm Tusk Advisory have won a €300,000 contract to provide financial planning to the construction of Jakarta’s main central railway along the MRT route.
16 September 2016
Atos acquires Anthelio Healthcare Solutions for $275 million Atos has acquired US-based Anthelio Healthcare Solutions for $275 million.
16 September 2016
Eight EY staff take part in Aspire's Wheelchair Challenge EY has taken part in the Aspire Wheelchair Challenge, a spinal cord injury charity.
16 September 2016
Jenny Richards and Mark Channon join BBS Consultants & Actuaries Bristol-based BBS Consultants & Actuaries hired two new consulting actuaries, Jenny Richards and Mark Channon, to their growing team.
16 September 2016
FinTech booming in Asia-Pacific, market nears $10 billion mark The Asia-Pacific region has seen a boom in FinTech investments over the past six years, jumping from a mere 10 deals valued at $100 million in 2010 to 192 deals with a total value of more than $9.6 billion.
15 September 2016
UK business confidence for coming 12 months takes Brexit hit The long-term and potentially negative effects of the UK leaving the EU remain to be seen, business confidence following the referendum remains low, however.
15 September 2016
Navigant acquires US life science specialist Dymedex Consulting US-based Navigant has picked up Minneapolis based medical market development consulting firm Dymedex.
15 September 2016
UCLH hires Mace to deliver new state-of-art centre for TNE and dentistry Mace has been hired by the University College London Hospitals (UCLH) to deliver a new ‘state-of-the-art’ home to the Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, the Eastman Dental Hospital and services from the UCLH.
15 September 2016
Andrew Berry and Scott Thomson join Deloitte as Directors Business advisory firm Deloitte has added two financial services specialists, Andrew Berry and Scott Thomson, to its risk data and analytics team.
15 September 2016
Organic and bio food market faces large growth potential in India Global demand for organic food, seen as healthier and to enhance the well-being for people and the environment, is creating a boom for small producers.
14 September 2016
US energy companies in crisis as continued low oil prices take their toll The US fracking boom may, with continued oil prices below breakeven levels, give way to fracking bust. Volatile oil prices, coupled with high debt levels, have left many companies in distress.
14 September 2016
Accenture acquires New Energy Group, adds 450 professionals Accenture has acquired the New Energy Group, a Southern European group of companies focused on supporting enterprise companies with Salesforce and cloud applications.
14 September 2016
The Open University and KPMG launch joint apprenticeship services The UK Government’s Apprenticeship Levy, which will go into effect from next year, provides businesses across the UK with funds to train apprentices.
14 September 2016
McKinsey Associate Principal Assi Gol joins online retailer Shop Direct Shop Direct has hired Assi Gol as the lead of the firm’s customer intelligence teams.
14 September 2016

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