Conversational Commerce Spend over RCS Messaging to Reach $27 Billion Globally by 2025
- 4 years 5 months ago
- Data, Consultancy
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the global conversational commerce spend over RCS messaging will reach $27 billion by 2025; rising from less than $10 million in 2021.
4iG: Executing at Pace on Its Five-Year Plan
- 4 years 5 months ago
- Consultancy
In FY20 and into H121, 4iG has continued to execute at pace, with a series of acquisitions that will transform the group once the acquisition of DIGI Group, a leading telecoms services provider, closes in Q321. 4iG's strategy is focused on three pillars: IT services; telecoms & infrastructure; and space & defence. The group continues to scale in Hungary, with a target to become the market leader, but we also expect 4iG to develop a more... more
European Retail Banks Need to Reduce their Costs by over £25 Billion to Improve Profitability Following the Pandemic, According to Kearney Research
- 4 years 5 months ago
- Management, Consultancy
Analysis from global consultancy partnership Kearney has found that retail banks will need to reduce costs by €35-€45 billion (£25-£32 billion) within the next 3 to 5 years to regain profitability. To do so will require the transformation of operating models to improve the cost-to-income ratio (CIR).
Digital Solutions to Enhance, not Replace, Human Advisers in Post-Pandemic Financial Services
- 4 years 6 months ago
- Financial, Consultancy
Ignition, the global provider of advice technology, and Altus Consulting, specialist provider of consultancy services to the financial services sector, have today launched a blueprint for improving the use of digital capabilities in the financial advice market.
Synechron and Campus Pride Partner to Promote and Align Diversity Initiatives and Expand LGBTQ Career Opportunities
- 4 years 6 months ago
- Financial, Consultancy
Synechron, Inc., a leading digital transformation consulting firm focused exclusively on the financial services industry, today announced its new partnership with Campus Pride, the leading national non-profit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create a safer college enviro
New Survey Indicates UK Businesses are on The Road To Recovery With Plans to Step Up B2B Spending to Drive Growth
- 4 years 6 months ago
- Payments, Consultancy
Today, American Express unveiled the Global Business Spend Indicator (GBSI), its new survey of global businesses conducted with the Centre for Business and Economic Research (CEBR)[1].
Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA) Expands Paris Office with Financial Investigations Expert from the French National Financial Prosecutor’s Office
- 4 years 6 months ago
- Data, Consultancy
Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA), a forensic accounting and data governance consultancy specialising in international and complex investigations, compliance and disputes, is pleased to announce that Uriel Goldberg has joined the firm’s global forensic accounting team as a director, based in Paris. Uriel joins after five years serving as forensic accounting expert in the French National Financial Prosecutor’s Office (PNF).
EQS Group (EQS): FY21 Focus on Whistleblowing
- 4 years 6 months ago
- Compliance, Consultancy
EQS is making good progress on building a substantial presence in both corporate compliance and investor relations, growing its SaaS and annual recurring revenue streams. With a platform approach that allows for cross- and up-selling, this is a scalable business model in growing markets, driven by digitisation and regulation. The implementation of whistleblowing regulation in the EU during 2021 gives a clear opportunity for the group to extend... more
Beyond Launches Fintech Innovation Network (FIN) To Accelerate Digital Transformation In Financial Services
- 4 years 8 months ago
- Compliance, Financial, Technical, Consultancy
Beyond, a specialist digital transformation consultancy for Financial Services, today announced the launch of the Fintech Innovation Network (FIN). This online resource has been designed specifically for Financial Services professionals to enable them to navigate the crowded marketplace of technology and data solutions in areas such as financial crime (e.g.
Opencast Shares Its Top Tips for How Tech Businesses Can Maintain a Strong Company Culture in 2021
- 4 years 9 months ago
- Consultancy
The pandemic has re-shaped many businesses’ operations during the past 12 months, with company culture often suffering as a result. This problem has affected businesses of all sizes, and with the UK currently in the grips of a third national lockdown, it shows no sign of abating.
Avaloq Introduces Consulting Firm d-fine as a Special Service Partner
- 4 years 10 months ago
- Banking, Consultancy
Frankfurt-based d-fine joins Avaloq’s global partner network to strengthen the leading digital banking solutions provider’s implementation capabilities.
Hyland and Alfresco named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Content Services Platforms 2020
- 5 years 2 days ago
- Cloud, Compliance, Consultancy
Hyland and its new acquisition, Alfresco have both been named Leaders in the Gartner 2020 Magic Quadrant for Content Services Platforms*. This is the 11th consecutive year Gartner has recognised Hyland as a Leader within the evolved content services report, and the inaugural Leader positioning for Alfresco.
Freshfields advises on the €7.8bn merger of Nets with Nexi
- 5 years 2 weeks ago
- Consultancy, M&A Deals
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) is advising Nets, a leading payment services provider, and its majority owner, Hellman & Friedman, on the all-share merger of Nets into Nexi, in a transaction valued at €7.8bn.
Paymentology Joins the PwC Scale Fintech Programme
- 5 years 1 month ago
- Payments, IT Innovations, Consultancy
Payment processor technology leader Paymentology has been accepted by global professional services firm PwC to join their Scale Fintech Programme. The programme acts as a platform to allow financial institutions and fintechs to work closer together and focus on progressive benefits for the industry. PwC believes that collaboration is a key part of innovation and are on a mission to bring the best from both the scale-up and large corporate worlds... more
