Wednesday, February 17th 2021
This week in
Consulting
Brexit, Digital disruption, Covid 19: what’s next for the Financial Industry?
This week’s must read
The covid-19 pandemic has revealed that customer needs rapidly change. Turning to digital transformation by leveraging the right tools at the right time should benefit customers and financial institutions alike by widening access to services and lowering costs. Is this the solution for tomorrow?
This Week’s Must Read is an insight piece from MIT Technology Review about big tech initiatives in financial institutions.
Thought Leadership
The pandemic changed the shape of the financial services sector and there will be no going back. How can Financial institutions leverage AI to adjust their digital transformation strategy moving forward?
The Covid-19 pandemic will leave deep scars in the euro area and on the health of banking systems. This article provides a comparative assessment of the various policy responses to strengthen banks during the crisis period.
Banks and insurance companies are now pushed to embrace digital transformation to serve their clients better. Still, it does not come without challenges: changing customer behaviors, cybersecurity issues & rising competition, among others. How do they adapt to this changing environment?
The changes in consumer habits due to Covid have led to a shift from credit card benefits to necessity benefits. Kognitiv explores how credit card loyalty programs, and more broadly, financial institutions respond to this societal shift.
This week’s Consulting News
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This week’s media
The FT’s head of Lex Jonathan Guthrie takes a high-speed tour of Mayfair, the City of London, and Canary Wharf to see how leaving the EU will affect the capital’s financial landmarks.
Consulting sourcing tips
Demand Management for Consulting and Why You Need It
Demand management is an indispensable instrument for procurement professionals and businesses in general. Implementing it for the consultancy category is a no-brainer if you want to maintain spend control and strategic alignment.
How to set-up an Internal Consulting Group?
Internal Consulting is a growing trend today. In this article, you’ll learn how to set up your internal consulting group.
How to Check the References for Consulting Services the Right Way
When you are looking for a consultant or a consulting firm to help you improve your business, it’s a good idea to check the references provided. References can provide more information about the consultant or firm and can offer insights into the kind of work they have done in the past. In this article, learn the importance of checking references and what questions you need to ask while doing so.
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Hélène Laffitte is the CEO of Consulting Quest, a Global Performance-Driven Consulting Platform and author of “Smart Consulting Sourcing”, a step by step guide to getting the best ROI from your consulting. With a blend of experience in Procurement and Consulting, Hélène is passionate about helping Companies create more value through Consulting.
