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Accenture acquires digital twin platform for banking modernisation

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Accenture acquires digital twin platform for banking modernisation

Accenture has announced the acquisition of a digital twin technology platform developed by Singapore-based fintech company Percipient.

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Peter Heit named new chief financial officer at Efficio

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Peter Heit named new chief financial officer at Efficio

Efficio has announced Peter Heit’s promotion to Chief Financial Officer. He takes over from Richard McBride, who is now a non-executive board director.

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New partner cohort lifts BDO’s partnership size to 300-plus

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New partner cohort lifts BDO’s partnership size to 300-plus

BDO has broken through the 300-partner milestone, following its latest round of partner promotions and hires.

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Sia Partners secures €250 million in funding from Blackstone

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Sia Partners secures €250 million in funding from Blackstone

Following 25 years of privately-funded growth, Sia Partners has turned to the world of private equity to fast-track its future growth ambitions.

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Interpath enters DACH market with acquisition of Kerkhoff

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Interpath enters DACH market with acquisition of Kerkhoff

Continuing its expansion in mainland Europe, British consultancy firm Interpath has entered the DACH region with the acquisition of Kerkhoff.

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Kearney appoints Varun Arora and Siddharth Jain as new managing partners for Southeast Asia and India

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Kearney appoints Varun Arora and Siddharth Jain as new managing partners for Southeast Asia and India

Global management consultancy Kearney has announced two key leadership appointments in its Asia Pacific region as part of a regular leadership rotation, effective 1 January 2025.

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Consulting industry trends in 2025

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Consulting industry trends in 2025

There are positive signals coming out of the management consulting industry, with several major players expressing optimism about the market and business prospects for the year ahead.

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Six procurement trends to consider in 2025

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Six procurement trends to consider in 2025

In today’s rapidly changing environment, Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) face a myriad of trends that they need to consider in order to successfully navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Experts from Sourcing Champions share six trends that belong at the top of the priority list in 2025 and beyond.

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OC&C Strategy Consultants welcomes back German trio as partner

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OC&C Strategy Consultants welcomes back German trio as partner

Hot on the heels of a significant team hire from EY-Parthenon, the German arm of OC&C Strategy Consultants has welcomed another three partners back from the Big Four strategy firm.

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Johannes Schilling leads German arm of Archery Strategy Consulting

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Johannes Schilling leads German arm of Archery Strategy Consulting

Archery Strategy Consulting has appointed Johannes Schilling as the new leader of its German business.

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Sustainability-Focused Consulting and Engineering Firm RSK Raises £500 Million

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Sustainability-Focused Consulting and Engineering Firm RSK Raises £500 Million

Sustainable solutions provider RSK Group announced that it has raised £500 million through a preferred equity investment, aimed at supporting the company’s ambitious growth plans, including both organic and inorganic opportunities.

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FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring Segment Promotes 22 Professionals to Senior Managing Director

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FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring Segment Promotes 22 Professionals to Senior Managing Director

FTI Consulting, Inc. announced the promotion of 22 professionals within the firm’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment to Senior Managing Director,

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Jim Murphy Appointed Senior Advisor At Oliver Wyman Australia

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Jim Murphy Appointed Senior Advisor At Oliver Wyman Australia

Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), today announced the appointment of Jim Murphy as Senior Advisor. Mr. Murphy, former Under Treasurer of Queensland Treasury, will work closely with the Oliver Wyman team in Australia to provide specialized expertise to solve complex government and public sector problems. 

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Accenture to Acquire IQT Group, Strengthening Its Capabilities for Net-Zero Infrastructure Projects

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Accenture to Acquire IQT Group, Strengthening Its Capabilities for Net-Zero Infrastructure Projects

Accenture has agreed to acquire IQT Group, a provider of engineering managed services for large infrastructure projects, based in Rovigo, Italy. The acquisition will combine Accenture’s generative AI and digital capabilities with IQT Group’s infrastructure projects expertise to help clients plan, execute and manage net-zero infrastructure projects more efficiently

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Telstra taps Accenture to transform its operations with AI

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Telstra taps Accenture to transform its operations with AI

Telstra is set to launch a joint venture with Accenture to expand its use of AI across the business. The proposed joint venture would see Telstra streamline its AI and data providers, with Accenture experts tasked with helping to accelerate the company’s AI roadmap.

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Accenture wins £35M more UK tax work without competition despite promise to 'disaggregate'

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Accenture wins £35M more UK tax work without competition despite promise to 'disaggregate'

The UK tax collector has handed Accenture an additional £35.2 million without competition on a £70.4 million contract which was never tendered.

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Accenture Acquires Digital Twin Technology for Banks to Enhance Core Modernization Capabilities

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Accenture Acquires Digital Twin Technology for Banks to Enhance Core Modernization Capabilities

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired a digital twin technology platform for banks developed by Percipient, a Singapore-based fintech company with deep experience in banking technology transformation.

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Teneo Appoints Richard Arnold Non-Executive Chairman of Teneo’s Financial Advisory Sports Practice

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Teneo Appoints Richard Arnold Non-Executive Chairman of Teneo’s Financial Advisory Sports Practice

Teneo, the global CEO advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Richard Arnold as the Non-Executive Chairman of Teneo’s fast-growing Financial Advisory Sports Practice.

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Rivean Capital to become major shareholder in Valcon

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Rivean Capital to become major shareholder in Valcon

Valcon, a leading European digital transformation service provider specialising in data, consulting and technology, is delighted to announce its partnership with Rivean Capital, a pioneer in European mid-market private equity, who will acquire a majority stake, subject to ACM approval (the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets) and the advisory process with Valcon’s Dutch works council.

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It’s Time to Implement New Tools to Counter Quantum Hacking

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It’s Time to Implement New Tools to Counter Quantum Hacking

Right now, the US Department of Commerce wants businesses to transition to the new encryption tools it has designed to withstand cyberattacks from quantum computers.

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