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

The potential of blockchain as a future financial services infrastructure The potential for blockchain technologies to create considerable disruption in the financial services industry has created considerable hype, as well as spurred considerable effort to explore the phenomenon.
02 March 2017
New 2018 European Championships hires Atos for tech support The 2018 European Championships organisation has appointed Atos as the first official supporter of the event, to which it will supply Timing, Scoring and Results technology.
02 March 2017
VPK Packaging Group acquires Dutch counterpart SolidPack VPK Packaging Group, a Belgium-based manufacturer of packaging products, has acquired SolidPack, a Dutch counterpart with revenues of more than €50 million.
02 March 2017
Jacek Czerwonka new head of Ramboll operations in Poland Ramboll Poland has appointed Jacek Czerwonka, formerly the Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of construction firm GK Polimex-Mostostal, as Managing Partner.
02 March 2017
Actively engaging frontline staff is key for successful transformation Actively engaging line managers and frontline staff are key parts of the wider organisational transformation puzzle, a new report finds.
01 March 2017
Global risks in the face of social, environmental and technological change Global risks related to key social, environmental and technological trends are creating an interconnected web that continues to sow considerable uncertainty for humanity going forward.
01 March 2017
Arcadis, Deloitte and Sweco to support Brussels ring road redevelopment In a bid to improve traffic flows around Brussels, the Flemish Region has commissioned Arcadis, Deloitte and Sweco to support the design for the redevelopment plans for the northern part of the road.
01 March 2017
CBRE acquires real estate consultancy Capstone Financial Solutions CBRE has acquired boutique commercial real estate finance and consulting firm Capstone Financial Solutions, for an undisclosed sum.
01 March 2017
A.T. Kearney partner Laura Gurski joins consulting arm of Accenture Accenture has hired Laura Gurski, formerly the Global Practice Lead of A.T. Kearney's Services & Industry practices, as a Senior Managing Director.
01 March 2017
FinTech sector sees venture capital pull back from angel/seed rounds FinTechs have seen total investment coming their way from an array of sources decrease significantly, falling from from $47 billion in 2015 to $25 billion last year.
28 February 2017
Volatile oil & gas market leaves financial analysts in the dark “Fake-news” hits oil markets, volatility due to data crunching agencies? EIA report contrasts API, OPEC on backburner?
28 February 2017
PwC apologises for incorrect envelope during Oscars ceremony The annual presentation of the Academy Awards - known as the Oscars – took place over the weekend.
28 February 2017
Insurer Alecta hires CGI to modernise its IT capabilities in five year contract Alecta, a Swedish insurance firm, has appointed CGI as its IT modernisation vendor. CGI will deliver a range of IT related services, for the five year contract valued at around €33 million.
28 February 2017
FTI adds Romain Bégramian to Operational Transformation arm in France FTI Consulting has boosted its Operational Transformation Practice. The firm has appointed Romain Bégramian, formerly owner of his own consultancy and at A.T. Kearney, as Senior Managing Director.
28 February 2017
Procurement executives continue to focus on cost cutting and talent Procurement executives are predominantly focused on cost reduction, managing risks and new product/market development, finds a new study.
27 February 2017
Sustainability transformations remain difficult to achieve finds study The importance of businesses becoming sustainable in their operations, across their wider supply chains, is becoming increasingly imperative.
27 February 2017
Mott MacDonald provides financing expertise to wind farm in Cumbria Offshore Partners Walney Holdco has hired Mott MacDonald to provided technical due diligence for the refinancing of its Walney offshore wind farm financing.
27 February 2017
Two new partners for Baringa: Richard Jones and Katharine Williams Baringa has hired a new Partner and promoted another internally, as it continues to build its client offering and expand across the UK.
27 February 2017
BearingPoint revenues grow 10% on back of expansion strategy BearingPoint has seen its revenues grow 10% last year to €622 million, on the back of organic growth and expansion into new markets.
24 February 2017
Accenture's design studio Fjord opens office at The Dock innovation hub Fjord, Accenture's design studio, has joined Accenture's Dublin The Dock Innovation hub.
24 February 2017
BDO hires two new Partners to its Gatwick and Southampton offices BDO has picked up two new Partners, they join the firm's Tax practice.
24 February 2017
Smartphones are increasingly dominating the retail customer journey In 2016 around 49% of e-commerce transactions involved a smartphone, this is expected to increase to more than 80% by 2020, finds a new study.
23 February 2017
Driver of global growth is shifting from developed to developing markets In a new report from PwC, titled 'Winning in maturing markets', the consultancy firm explores how growth markets have been affected by a range of internal and external conditions.
23 February 2017
Consortium of consultants to develop FFWS for Sava river basin Flooding in the Sava river basin, where Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia meet, killed 79 and caused considerable economic damage in 2014.
23 February 2017
Ramboll Environ appoints Steve Laking as regional leader Ramboll Environ has bolstered its senior leadership with the appointment of industry veteran Steve Laking to the role of Europe and Africa Division President and Senior Director.
23 February 2017
Women aspiring executive roles face structural barriers, finds Bain study Women continue to be under-represented in the top tier echelon of the business world, making up less than 5% of CEO roles at large US corporates.
22 February 2017
Accenture acquires iDefense Security Intelligence from VeriSig Accenture has acquired iDefense Security Intelligence from VeriSign.
22 February 2017
Mott MacDonald supports Allianz with due diligence in utilities sector Allianz Capital Partners commissioned Mott MacDonald to provide a range of advisory services as part of the due diligence for a deal to acquire a 30% stake in Romanian electricity and gas distribution giant Delgaz Grid.
22 February 2017
Willis Towers Watson adds Shawn Smith and Fred Zutel to Florida team Willis Towers Watson as part of its expansion in Florida, has hired Shawn Smith as Senior Vice President and Health Care Industry lead and Fred Zutel as Head of Corporate Risk & Broking in South Flor
22 February 2017
Seven key trends in the utilities and energy infrastructure M&A market M&A activity in the utilities & energy infrastructure sector hit €329 billion last year, on the back of continued strong financial investor interest in Europe and consolidation, some mega, in the Nor
21 February 2017
Urbanisation, growing middle class and inclusion to lift Indian prosperity India has enjoyed rapid economic growth in recent years, pulling hundreds of millions out of abject poverty. Growth in the near term remains robust at 7.7% per annum, according to a new report.
21 February 2017
Strategic focus needed to rejuvenate interest in Northern Powerhouse The development of the North of England – dubbed the Northern Powerhouse by Osborn in 2014 – has hit the roadblock of a lack of clear strategy, finds a recent BDO analysis.
21 February 2017

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