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Our experts provide their insights on the latest industry developments and share tips on accountancy and business matters.
30 March 2026
Improving your Consumer Duty board report in 2026As firms prepare their 2026 Consumer Duty board reports, they’re finding the focus has shifted from implementing the framework to evidencing impact. In this blog, Simon Cavell details the steps you need to take to shape this year’s Consumer Duty board report.
Ravi Malhotra
Consulting Manager
20 May 2025
Navigating change: choosing the right approach for successIn today’s dynamic business landscape, change is inevitable. Yet, despite the constant need for adaptation, many organisations struggle to successfully implement change initiatives. Project failure rates remain high, with McKinsey reporting a staggering 70% failure rate for major transformations.
Simon Cavell
Director and Head of Consulting
15 May 2025
Walking the AI Tightrope – balancing the risks and rewardsThe AI market is expanding rapidly, with businesses and governments globally racing to harness its potential. Industry leaders like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Nvidia continue to innovate, while major public investments, particularly in the US, China, and Europe, underline AI’s growing geopolitical importance. Yet for businesses, AI adoption remains a balancing act between opportunity and risk. While AI promises significant rewards, from operational efficiency and enhanced decision-making to better customer experiences, it also presents challenges. Poorly designed models, biased data, and weak oversight can lead to costly mistakes and reputational risks.
Simon Cavell
Director and Head of Consulting
31 March 2025
Steering clear of roadblocks: change pitfalls to avoidEmbarking on major change initiatives without effective planning often leads to setbacks. While strategy may define the ‘what’ and the ‘why’ to change, neglecting the ‘how’ can hinder success. Despite this, many change programmes move into the implementation phase without sufficient planning and suffer the consequences. Zoe Hodge, Consulting Partner, explains further.
06 November 2024
M&A high on the agenda for the majority of financial services firms, new survey findsMore than nine in 10 financial services firms are considering mergers and acquisitions as a means of growth, according to a new UK survey conducted by leading independent accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael.
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