Tom Spencer

MAY 18, 2019

Asset managers are institutions that ‘manage money’ on behalf of certain beneficiaries. Well, asset managers aim to understand client investment objectives and invest client funds in a variety of financial products and asset classes. Major traditional asset managers include: Blackrock. Affiliated Managers.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 30, 2024

While Gen AI holds big promise for banking , most of the current deployments are limited to just a few areas or don’t go beyond the experimental phase. Though early pilots appear impressive, it will definitely take time to realize Gen AI’s full potential for the banking industry. Five Challenges for AI in the Banking Sector 1.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 16, 2024

Despite many current applications being small-scale pilot projects, the promise of Gen AI to revolutionise banking operations and enhance customer experiences is becoming clear. This helps banks to quickly identify profitable investment opportunities and risks so as to maximise investment returns and minimize losses.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In the previous article , we looked at how banks make money and how they must meet capital requirements. In this article, we will explore the importance of profitability ratios and valuation metrics that are crucial when analyzing banks. It provides insights into how effectively a bank utilizes shareholder capital to generate profits.

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MishTalk

NOVEMBER 16, 2014

It also says Ukraine''s central bank is to close down all banking services - including card operations - in some areas within a month. I picked this up from ZeroHedge Ukrainians Line Up to Withdraw Money from a Bank in Donetsk. Human Rights Violations Here''s some additional details on Poroshenko''s Bank Servicing Decree.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Today we launch a killer combo that every consulting wanna be needs in their repertoire – our online Consulting Case Bank and The Consulting Bible 3rd edition – combining forces to rule over the consulting interview jungle! Starting today you can get BOTH for the price of the Consulting Case Bank.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Learning how consulting firms operate can help you better understand what you would do as an analyst. Although each consulting firm has slightly different structure, they generally have similar roles including partners, managers, associates, and analysts. How do Consulting Firms Work?

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Management Consulted

JULY 22, 2013

From the variety of work and access to C-level executives to the wide array of exit opportunities, strategy operations consulting far surpassed financial advisory consulting as our recommended career to pursue. Find it here: 5 reasons to choose strategy operations over financial advisory consulting. management consulting'

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Tom Spencer

MAY 8, 2016

This post provides you with a high level comparison of management consulting and investment banking. Management consultants assist organisations by providing advice to address specific problems and to improve organisational performance. Nature of the job. They do this by selling stocks and bonds to public investors.

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MishTalk

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

I seriously do not understand this "Bad Bank" concept. If for some reason you disagree, please note that Spain now needs a "Bad Bank" for "Bad Banks". Via translation from El Economista, please consider Another bad bank? Hopefully investors in "bad banks" in Spain have learned their lesson.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

I asked my partner Jen Hamilton - our community Chief Operating Officer to be my guest today and share all the deets on the what you'll need and how much it all costs so that you can plan in advance for both the startup and ongoing costs. It matches the bank account. You definitely want to have a managed system for your filing.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 2, 2017

McKinsey is still well-networked in the region, and doing substantial work in sectors including: banking, industrials, telecoms, energy, real estate, construction, health care, and diversified conglomerates. If you have an MBA and are interested in actuarial work, EY’s Middle East operation is a great place to get your foot in the door.

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Asamby Consulting

JANUARY 13, 2022

Why you need a COO or Operations Manager. Either their operations have grown quite a bit or they are in the midst of growing. Many founders and CEOs ask us this question: Do I need an operations manager? But there are a few questions: Why is it necessary to hire an operations person?

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 3, 2012

The prize for best answer was a FREE Consulting Case Bank and The Consulting Bible 3rd edition – a HUGE giveaway – so we weren’t surprised when we heard from so many of you. Then, one day, I fortunately came across the Management Consulted website. Managing these camps, I saw all facets of the business.

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MishTalk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Banks are in the business of making loans. Exploring Lending Club Bloomberg columnist Mat Levine explores the issue in Lending Club Can Be a Better Bank Than the Banks. There are a lot of ways in which [Lending Club] is not a bank, but the big one is that basically all (95.6 Is that the right model?

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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

What makes Bulger Partners even more unique among consulting firms is the fact that the firm houses Strategy Consulting and Investment Banking arms under the same roof, and even has a small PE fund. Bulger Partners really got off the ground in 2012, and was the brainchild of Founder and Managing Partner Chris Bulger.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 29, 2022

Human resource teams are critical to the growth of a company since employees typically represent both the biggest operating expense and largest off-balance sheet asset for most businesses. In this article, I will break down a few functionalities of Human Resource teams, and a couple of ways to get started in Human Resource Management.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 29, 2020

In the past you operated in a compensation model where you do work and then get paid. Now you're operating in a return on investment model where you invest your money, time and talents in your business with the expectation of a return. When I started my business, I was a single mom with only $200 in the bank.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

In the digital age, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to gain a competitive edge and streamline their operations. From enhancing customer experiences to optimizing decision-making processes, AI is reshaping the way businesses operate and opening up new possibilities for growth.

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

MARCH 29, 2023

There are so many things to consider: The field your company operates in, and how quickly it changes, affects the complexity, length, and scope of your strategic plan. As a business leader, you know that creating and implementing an effective strategic plan can be overwhelming.

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MishTalk

DECEMBER 17, 2013

On December 12 the Financial Times reported EU reaches landmark deal on failed banks with a "common rule book for handling failed banks". The next day, a friend commented the banking union agreement proved me wrong. I replied "wait for the details". Some senior officials are warning the proposals are too cumbersome.

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MishTalk

JANUARY 20, 2014

Michigan Live reports Highland Park pensions in jeopardy if Fifth Third Bank halts loan payments. The city of Highland Park is operating on financial fumes and the pensions of its retirees could be in jeopardy if Fifth Third, one of the banks providing loans to the municipality, cuts of the money stream.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 1, 2019

Management consulting is a professional service offered to organisations which aims to help internal management improve operating performance. The management consulting value chain encompasses strategy (idea origination, analysis and presentation of findings), implementation, operations and maintenance/feedback.

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BCG

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Many transformation initiatives focus on improving a company’s financial and operational performance from “good” (or moderate) to “great”—that is, the company is already doing well in some or most areas, yet management still sees a need to make improvements. In some cases, management may not recognize the scope of the problem.)

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 24, 2023

On March 10th, Silicon Valley Bank went bankrupt. Federal regulators had to take over operations to avoid economic disaster. Due to the Federal Reserve’s determination to curb inflation it has consistently hiked interest rates for the last 12 months, an outcome that SVB and many other banks failed to anticipate.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 20, 2014

However, today BearingPoint is emerging as a player in the operations and technology scene, especially in Europe, and has re-established an impressive growth trajectory. BearingPoint Managing Partner: Peter Mockler. This consulting business unit focused on both technology and management. Preparing for a BearingPoint interview?

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BCG

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Corporate banking is a tough business. In fact, BCG’s most recent Corporate Banking Performance Benchmarking survey—of 300 corporate banking divisions around the world serving the small, midmarket, and large business segments—found a dramatic split between the best and the rest. Report Monday, December 12, 2016.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

in Management Consulting. Value Partners Management Consulting. Established in 1989, Accenture operates in more than 120 countries worldwide. Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Founded in 1983, A&M operates in 38 cities worldwide. Definitions.

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BCG

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Bank operating models continue to evolve in response to new regulations, digitization, a volatile economic and risk environment, external threats, and advances by nontraditional competitors. In response, many banks have increased their spending on OR management by more than 50% in the past five years.

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MishTalk

JULY 14, 2013

Expect Another "Bad Bank" Bailout in Spain; Humorous Details of Sarebs Property Assets. Spains bad bank, Sareb, has plans to unload 45,000 distressed properties in five years, over 7,500 of them in 2013. Here are some excerpts (translated) from GurusBlog report Havoc in the Bad Bank (SAREB). Expect Another Bad Bank Bailout.

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MishTalk

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Tale of Two Countries Fearmongering in Scotland hits fever pitch as RBS and four other banks threaten to leave the country if Scotland votes "Yes" for independence. RBS, 4 Other Banks Warn of Relocation to England if Scots Vote Yes On the fearmongering front, RBS warns it would relocate to England if Scots vote Yes.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 28, 2023

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are a new form of digital currency that will be issued and backed by central banks. While CBDCs and bank deposits can both be transferred digitally, there are at least five key differences between CBDCs and bank deposits that are worth being aware of.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Many management consultants hardly complete two or three years in their jobs before they realize that there’s more to life than consulting. BizOps / Strategy & Operations at tech firms. Helping the organization to identify and manage strategic uncertainty. BizOps / Strategy & Operations at Tech firms.

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MishTalk

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Every time I walk into my bank, I typically notice several offices in plain view of customers, each with a manager or loan office sitting doing nothing. Express Banking The Telegraph reports computers lined up to replace humans in bank branches. What if there were queues of bankers at all times, and a no-wait policy?

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

However, many people still struggle to grasp what exactly hedge funds are and how they operate. Their Purpose A hedge fund is privately managed investment fund that employs various investment strategies with the aim of generating superior returns, striving to deliver positive returns even in adverse market conditions.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 28, 2013

Booz, who could very well possibly be considered the father of management consulting as a career. It is one of the original “white-shoe” firms, accredited with being the origination of the management consulting profession. Most recently, Booz & Company acquired Management Engineers , based in Dusseldorf, Germany.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 14, 2024

Your previous managers and potential managers don’t see the value of someone in your position. That’s because these managers think agile coaching and Scrum Mastering is a staff job, not a line job. Cutting overhead is definitely not personal—it’s all about how managers perceive an employee’s value.

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