Digital-only banks operating in the U.K. are projected to amass 35 million new customers globally within the next 12 months – up from 13 million today, according to new research from Accenture which tracks the performance of U.K. digital banks.
Spark-owned Qrious, the New Zealand telco's analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) business, has acquired WhereScape's data consulting division in a bid to up its data and analytics offerings.
As of 1 October, Deloitte employees will be able to take four weeks of paid leave as non-birthing parents
Often called paternity leave, the policy at the firm used to be two weeks of fully paid leave.
While becoming a consultant in today's gig economy is more difficult than on might think, surviving your first year in the market can be even harder, according to Elaine Biech, author of The New Business of Consulting: The Basics and Beyond.
One of the UK's largest independent financial consultancy firms is plotting a £200m takeover of the pensions advisory arm of KPMG, the accountancy giant.
Invenio Business Solutions, a Reading-based provider of business technology and consulting services, has acquired a logistics consultancy headquartered in Bangalore.
Canada has appointed veteran business consultant Dominic Barton as ambassador to China, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday, as the government grapples with a major diplomatic and trade dispute between the nations.
Consulting firms play a vital role in helping businesses across fields as diverse as business strategy, manufacturing and supply chain, sales and marketing, and human resources. While the sector’s diversity means it is able to weather change like few others, a report from Deltek suggests it still faces a myriad of challenges in the era of digitalised business.
Consultants are advising businesses to prepare for a no-deal Brexit and update any preparations they have already made.
The Management Consultancies Association said the current political crisis left companies across the UK with no greater certainty about the eventual outcome on October 31.
Many people who have decided on a career in accountancy don’t differentiate between the “Big Four” firms. But they are four individual companies, each with their own culture and style. Here’s some pointers, based on employee testimonials on Vault.com, which might help you make up your mind which one would suit you best.
Aerospace engineering consultancy Alten Group has opened new premises in Derby, with 150 positions to be filled for aerospace clients as well as railway.
EY announces record combined global revenues of US$36.4b for the financial year ended June 2019. Overall, financial year (FY) 2019 revenues grew by 8.0% in local currency (versus 7.4% in FY18). Over the last six years, EY has recorded strong 8.3% compound annual growth and at local currency rates has added nearly US$15b in combined revenue and more than 100,000 EY people.
KPMG is opening a national technology innovation hub at the Manchester Technology Centre.
The business advisory firm has agreed a deal with Bruntwood SciTech to open the 12,000 sq ft pace next to the emerging Circle Square neighbourhood on Oxford Road.
Procurement specialist Scape Group is renewing its construction consultancy framework to offer a broader range of services.
The life sciences services company Indegene has agreed to acquire a majority stake in the UK-based consulting company DT Associates, which focuses on areas such as customer experience and digital operations.
If you work in finance, you might think you want to leave and work in management consulting. However, the consulting profession has undergone some marked shifts in the competitive landscape in the past decade, and if you’re going to be a consultant you need to make your choice carefully
Creating a balance between one's work and personal life is crucial for an employee's health. A lack of balance can lead to major job burnout, which more than half of US employees suffer from, according to a recent University of Phoenix report.
Birmingham-based consultancy, Entec Si, is celebrating four major project wins, spanning the country and cementing its reputation as a leading business change consultancy.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has signed a seven-month deal with consultancy firm Deloitte to help shape the development of a new recruiting programme for the Armed Forces.