16 December 2019
How well do you understand your fraud risks?
There are a number of steps you can take to protect your business. In this blog, we focus on the first step - conducting a thorough fraud risk assessment.
Industry Insights
Focusing on the actions needed by industrial sectors today, in order to make the most of tomorrow.
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05 December 2019
Does the way that financial services organisations deliver their transformation, remediation and change programmes need evolution or a revolution to succeed in the future?
Pressure on the financial services industry to remain profitable has been predominantly driven by regulatory changes, political uncertainty and competition. Michael Gibbons and Jessica Parthezius discuss the key question, does the Financial Services need evolution or a revolution?
04 December 2019
Would a tourist tax affect UK hotels?
By Sharon Blain In our Hotels Forecast 2019-2020, we briefly noted growing talk of tourist taxes in the UK as a way for councils to...
02 December 2019
Creating value beyond the deal in the Transport & Logistics sector
By Max Livingstone-Learmonth Throughout my career, either working in the Transport & Logistics sector or as an advisor, I have seen firsthand the transformative potential...
28 November 2019
The UK Senior Living opportunity
As retirement/assisted living tops Emerging Trends in Real Estate’s sector investment prospects and gains the #2 spot for prospects for development, what’s the future for this emerging sector in the UK?
22 November 2019
Venture capital investment in maritime technology
By David Smith, UK Shipping Co-Leader Venture capital interest in maritime technology has grown significantly in recent years. As barriers to adoption fall, there is...
21 November 2019
Digital investment is key to long-term growth for industrial manufacturers
Why industrial manufacturers can’t keep putting off investment in digital technology and skills... Global trade disputes and political instability, particularly around Brexit, are making businesses cautious when it comes to investment decisions. The depth of these challenges has not been lost on the industrial manufacturing (IM) sector’s leaders, with our 22nd Annual Global CEO Survey showing that government policy worries are top of mind (40%), while trade conflicts come a close second (39%).
06 November 2019
Law firms look ahead to the future
A blog about how law firms can look to the future despite what's going on in the current economic climate. Despite a very turbulent year, it is promising to see a positive within the performance of the UK legal sector. Firms showed much resilience and still reported revenue and profit growth.
30 October 2019
Plugging the revenue leakage on Software and IP could boost your overall income by 10%
Businesses are constantly looking for ways to boost their cash flow, but rights associated with intangible assets are often neglected. The blog talks about how can a business make the most of this massive, but still largely untapped, earnings multiplier? Also, when’s the right time to tackle this revenue leakage?
29 October 2019
Protecting your hotel from cyber risk
An uncertain economic outlook is encouraging hoteliers to embrace new technologies to attract and retain guests. But this means an increase in cyber risk.
28 October 2019
Three ways blockchain could benefit the defence sector
While blockchain has typically been associated with cryptocurrencies and other financial services, the technology is now being developed for use by other industries with capital assets. The defence sector is no exception.
21 October 2019
How can law firms adapt to the cyber security threat
This year’s Law Firms’ Survey showed cyber security risk to be an area of concern for all responding firms. Law firms are increasingly targeted as they hold a wealth of sensitive data and large amounts of client money. With the increased use of digital and cloud-based solutions means that the ‘attack surface’ and exposure threats has increased. This latest cyber security blog looks at three elements of how law firms can adapt to the security threat environment within this digital age.
15 October 2019
Do you believe in unicorns? - Common pitfalls for investors valuing start-ups
By Simon Harris and Ralph Dodd Once a rare phenomenon, unicorns - privately-owned startup companies valued at US$1bn or more - are now a common...
08 October 2019
Better diversity in Transport - How women can unlock the Non Executive Director opportunity
By Charles Johnson-Ferguson and Adeline Ginn One of the best ways for women to get board experience in the transport industry, as well as open...
09 August 2019
Cost savings quick win: Could business services save around 15% on some categories of IT spend?
By Rachael Joyce, Forensic Services Business Services Industry Lead and Jill Powell, IT Cost Optimisation & Strategy Lead Cost savings programmes are a frequent topic...
18 June 2019
The manufacturer and retailer dilemma: To use or not to use plastic packaging?
By Simon McKay It is clear that the UK consumer is increasingly wanting to do the “right” thing when it comes to packaging, but there...
06 June 2019
Esports - where to play? Something for everyone
By Andy Fahey, Esports Lead Finding the right entry point to the esports market is one of the most common barriers organisations find themselves up...
23 May 2019
GDPR one year on: What should retailers be considering now?
By Emily Sheen, Data Protection Strategy Manager Watch my vlog or read the blog version on the British Retail Consortium's website. For more on this...
21 May 2019
Assurance in the Cloud - How to turn compliance challenges into competitive advantage?
This rapid advancement in technology has created sophisticated cyber threats. As the Cloud technology matures, so have the user expectations – there is an increased demand for trust and transparency. With the right support and planning, benefits will outweigh the cost and the associated risks.
16 May 2019
Rise of the machines – investing into a disruptive world
By Matthew Alabaster. The world is changing faster, and with greater uncertainty, than arguably at any time over the last thirty years.
25 April 2019
Why multi-let assets are the future of institutional real estate investment
By Gareth Lewis and Ainsley Moore How would most people typify the real estate assets that institutional investors are most eager to invest in? Up...
04 April 2019
5G use cases dominate the conversation at MWC - but who’ll get to monetise them?
By Warren Tucker and Anita Nadkarni We’ve spent fascinating and energising few days at MWC 2019 in Barcelona, which was packed with ground-breaking innovations and...
26 March 2019
Real estate shake-up: Big tests ahead offer opportunities as well as threats
By Sandra Dowling, Real Estate Leader Our newly launched Emerging Trends in Real Estate: The global outlook for 2019 report highlights risks of standing still...
25 March 2019
Real asset investment gets proactive
By Andrew McCrosson and Pragya Jain As anyone involved in the real asset market will know, the past two years have seen intense competition for...
22 March 2019
Employers in the Facilities Management sector: preparing for even more change and enforcement...
By John Harding and Emily Webster We all know just how critical people are to businesses in the Facilities Management (FM) sector and how much...
