Managed Services
Introduction In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world of banking and finance, operational flexibility and scalability are crucial for staying competitive and meeting customer demands. Managed services, including capacity support, have emerged as essential solutions that help banks navigate these challenges effectively. Source: https://www.precedenceresearch.com/regulatory-affairs-outsourcing-market The global regulatory affairs outsourcing market was estimated at USD 6.7 billion in […]
ECB’s Climate and Nature Action Plan 2024-2025
Introduction The European Central Bank (ECB) has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by the climate crisis. In this article, we explore the ECB’s strategic framework for addressing climate change, focusing on three critical areas for 2024 and 2025: the transition to a green economy, the physical impact of climate change, and […]
Consulting Trends
Introduction This article offers a perceptive overview of 5 key trends that are poised to drive and reshape the financial sector this year and beyond. These valuable insights will assist businesses in navigating the evolving landscape and making strategic decisions to achieve success. If you aspire to stay ahead of the curve and prosper in […]
TradFi and DeFi
Introduction The financial world is undergoing a transformative shift as decentralised finance (DeFi) and traditional finance (TradFi) converge, paving the way for a promising future. With DeFi’s innovative approach backed by blockchain technology, and TradFi’s deep-rooted experience and stability, the amalgamation of these two spheres offers unparalleled opportunities for investors and financial institutions alike. DeFi […]
Post COP28 Dubai
Introduction 2023 has now been officially confirmed as the hottest year on record, sounding alarm bells about the tangible impacts of climate change and the efficacy of global efforts to mitigate its effects. In this article, we consider what responses the world, and the financial sector in particular areare adopting or planning to adopt in […]
COP28 Dubai
Introduction As the world gears up for the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), we are reminded of the critical juncture we face in our collective fight against climate change. Nearly eight years after the historic Paris Agreement, COP28 stands out for hosting the first-ever “Global Stock Take” – a comprehensive assessment of global progress […]
Tokenization vs. Encryption
We’ve set out the most important things you need to know about data breaches, how they happen, and how tokenization and encryption are used to protect you against them. Introduction In the fast-evolving realm of data security, two titans currently dominate this space enhanced by the latest technological developments: Tokenization and Encryption. As organisations strive […]
California requires companies to report carbon emissions
California has just dropped a bombshell on the corporate world with the unveiling of The Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, or as we like to call it, the “Green Giants’ Reality Check.” This game-changing law is a massive leap towards tackling climate change head-on, and it’s got businesses quaking in their eco-friendly boots. If […]
European Sustainability Reporting Standards
1. What is it? The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) went into effect on January 5 2023 to reinforce the reporting requirements for social and environmental reporting and requires companies to make extensive, detailed disclosures about sustainability performance and related strategic implications. The aim of the CSRD is to bring sustainability reporting on par with […]
From Worthy to Invaluable: How Strong Leadership Catapults Financial Services Consultants to Success
Introduction In this opinion piece I’ve set out some core lessons I’ve learnt as a business leader of our financial services consulting firm, Aspect Advisory, and specifically the correlation between strong leadership and the success in the financial services space. As the world of finance becomes increasingly complex, the role of exceptional leaders has become […]