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

Catherine Grum joins family business of KPMG in UK KPMG has strengthened its family business offering with Catherine Grum as Head of Family Office.
29 October 2015
IBM launches practice dedicated to Cognitive Business IBM has launched Cognitive Business Solutions, a new practice aimed at developing cognitive computing expertise and solutions for the coming demand from a wide range of industries. The new practice will leverage IBM Watson, involve more than 2,000
29 October 2015
Continuous Improvement priority for manufacturers Manufacturers are feeling the pressure that comes with competing on a global platform, and in recent years, that pressure has intensified as customer demands increase and supply chains expand.
29 October 2015
Royal HaskoningDHV offers water filters to Philippines Super Typhoon Haiyan caused considerable damage to infrastructure as it moved through the Philippines. Many towns now rely on bottled water to access safe drinkable water.
29 October 2015
BearingPoint, Capco & Deloitte EURO FINANCE partner From November 16-20 the EURO FINANCE WEEK takes place in Frankfurt.
29 October 2015
Innovation failures cost UK companies 65 billion a year Innovation failures are costing UK organisations up to £64.7 billion per year, and further depress what is already considered the productivity puzzle in the UK.
29 October 2015
Accenture provides employees shared parental leave Following the UK’s shared parental legislation, sharing the first year of life with the new born while still in work is no longer only possible for mothers.
28 October 2015
Ian Koxvold heads education strategy business of PwC PwC has boosted its Education Strategy business with the appointment of Ian Koxvold as the Lead of the practice.
28 October 2015
MOSL selects CGI for water central market system The development of a competitive market within the English suppliers of water and waste water retail services was set out by Water Act 2014.
28 October 2015
Delaware Consulting expands into Brazil, Latin America Delaware Consulting has opened an office in São Paulo, Brazil, its first in South America.
28 October 2015
Mace appointed to deliver new UCL Student Centre Mace has been appointed by the UCL to deliver its new Student Centre at the Bloomsbury campus.
28 October 2015
Personnel Today shortlists 12 advisories for Awards On 30 November 2015, the annual Personnel Today Awards ceremony will take place at the Grosvenor House in London.
28 October 2015
KPMG: Sustainable banking in a rapidly changing world Banks play a key role in society by providing the capital required for resources to be used and social engagements to flow.
28 October 2015
Collateral optimisation can help banks deal with interest rate changes Eight years on from the global financial crisis, and banks continue to face a growing number of challenges.
28 October 2015
UK supermarkets lose 300 million on online delivery UK supermarkets are losing up to £300 million every year on their online delivery models because their current financial models are designed to operate at a loss.
27 October 2015
Rick Eagar Chief Innovation Officer of Arthur D. Little Arthur D. Little has appointed Rick Eagar as its first ever Chief Innovation Officer. The UK-based partner will also lead the consultancy’s Technology & Innovation Management (TIM) Practice.
27 October 2015
Six ways retail banks can achieve digital success Retail banks need to do more to satisfy the expectations of digitally empowered consumers, as more than half are unsatisfied with the performance of their banking institution within the digital space. In a recent article, Cognizant considers six di
27 October 2015
21 largest benefits consulting firms in New York Business news organisation Crain’s New York Business recently released its list of the 21 largest benefits consulting firms in the New York area.
27 October 2015
Opportunity choice is complicating growth strategies Growth remains the number one priority for most medium to large global businesses.
27 October 2015
Marsh: Premium for cybercrime Insurance on the rise The cyber security insurance industry is seeing increased demand as more and more high profile cyber-attacks are embroiling companies in controversy and costing them millions of dollars.
27 October 2015
Chris Bergstrom joins Healthcare practice of BCG The Boston Consulting Group has picked up Chris Bergstrom as Associate Director in its Healthcare practice.
27 October 2015
Top CEOs are male, 60 years old and insiders, says HBR Last week Harvard Business Review released the 2015-edition of its top ‘100 Best-Performing CEOs in the World’, this year topped by Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Rebien Sørensen. The list includes both financi
26 October 2015
Employing and training youth could generate 1.2 trillion Youth unemployment remains an issue across developed economies. In some, more than half of those aged 20-24 are not in employment, education or training (NEET).
26 October 2015
UK Government amidst decade of financial recalibration The bailing out of private sector banks and institutions globally, and the resultant financial crisis, has hit the UK’s public finances hard.
26 October 2015
5 advisors listed in Top 30 Future LGBT Leaders Five professionals active in the consulting industry have been recognised as inspirational LGBT leaders by OUTstanding in Business and the Financial Times. The so-called ‘Top 30 LGBT Future Leaders’ list is topped by Arith
26 October 2015
Marc Carrel-Billiard leads Accenture Technology R&D Accenture has promoted Marc Carrel-Billiard to Global Managing Director of Technology Research & Development. In his new role, Carrel-Billiard will oversee Accenture Technology’s R&D organisation, a unit which consists of among others
26 October 2015
14 consulting firms contribute to HR Tech World Paris On 27 and 28 October 2015, the ‘HR Tech World’ will take place in Paris, France.
26 October 2015
Boost global internet access to foster economic growth Internet access is enjoyed by 2.7 billion people, bringing with it considerable economic benefits.
26 October 2015
Johan Aurik elected Managing Partner of A.T. Kearney The partners of global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney have re-elected Johan Aurik to a second three-year term as Managing Partner and Chairman of the board, starting 1 January 2016.
23 October 2015
Infosys acquires Noah Consulting for 70 million dollar Infosys has acquired US-based Noah Consulting for a reported fee of $70 million. The deal will improve Infosys’ technology and analytics offering to its energy and utilities clients that continue to undergo often f
23 October 2015
4 Accenture advisors in Leading LGBT and Ally Lists On Tuesday OUTstanding and the Financial Times unveiled the 2015 edition of their LGBT ranking, with in total 20 leaders working in the professional services industry making the three lists.
23 October 2015
PA Consulting names Jan Jelle van der Meer Partner Jan Jelle van der Meer has become Partner at PA Consulting, and will work in the firm’s Consumer and Manufacturing practice.
23 October 2015

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