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The Evolution of the CFO: Leading through Change

How has the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role altered over the years? An Accenture survey found that 93% of CFOs agree the responsibility they’ve been entrusted with today feels much greater than...

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​The pros and cons of AI tech in customer service

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been rapidly transforming a host of industries as significant investment, breakthroughs and developments in this area of intuitive technology increasingly ramp up. ...

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Cold Feet in Call Centre Recruitment

​At what point in the call centre hiring process are candidates MOST likely to get cold feet? Our survey says…With the rise of digital technologies, the role of the call centre agent has evolved to...

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Recruitment in 2024: What to look out for...

Trends and predictions for the recruitment market in 2024The recruitment industry continues to change thanks to technological advancements, economic dynamics, and societal shifts. Expected or not, ...

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New proof of fair value to consumer rules could affect UK Life sector profitability

​It is believed that a new set of new rules, requiring UK Financial Services companies to show that their prices represent fair value to customers, might have a negative impact on Life sector profi...

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Boosting D&I in Financial Services

​Financial regulators want to make financial services workplaces more diverse and inclusive. This will help to create better workplaces, improve decision-making, and make financial services firm...

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What trait makes for a good manager?

​A company's leadership culture can be the difference between:⚠ Innovation and obsoletion⚠ Agility and stagnation⚠ Success and failureWhy? Because the destiny of any organisation rests on the shoul...

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​AI Discrimination is a Problem, But There Are Solutions

AI is all around us, from the apps on our phones to the self-driving cars that are starting to hit the road. But as AI becomes more powerful, so does the risk of AI-driven discrimination. AI...

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​Startling report reveals UK could lose its Open Banking pole position status

A recently published report has claimed that the UK, a global leader in Open Banking, is at risk of losing out on its prestigious prime position in 2023 unless major steps are taken to rectify the ...

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​Five Data Policies that will impact FS in 2023

As consumer attitudes to money alter amid the cost-of-living crisis, it’s vital that privacy policies are implemented to ensure that financial data is used in a controlled and secure manner. This i...

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Business Change & Transformation: 2023 Predictions

Businesses have come up against significant challenges and have undergone an incredible amount of changes over the past few years. This means that they’ve had to be agile and adapt quickly with thi...

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Hiring C-Suite Professionals in 2023: MERJE Executive Talent
The Unexpected C-Suite Hires to Consider in 2023

We’re all familiar with the traditional C-Suite roles that comprise the majority of an organisation’s senior leadership team, all of whom are instrumental when it comes to leading a business to suc...

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Is your workplace inclusive of all religions?

As World Religion Day takes place on January 15, we wanted to explore the importance of respecting and accommodating different faiths in the workplace. Not only is it against the law for an emplo...

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​7 tips to optimise your LinkedIn profile in 2023

If you’re thinking along the lines of ‘new year, new job’, then one of the most effective things you can do is to give your LinkedIn profile a makeover so that it’s primed and ready to help you wit...

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​92% of Fin Crime professionals are unhappy with current salary

​We asked our network of Financial Crime professionals about their salary and remuneration in the midst of the cost-of-living crisis: A staggering 92% of financial crime professionals are unhappy w...

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Insights: Insurance & the Economy

Here, Adam Jones, our Senior Actuarial Consultant, shares his insights around how rising living costs and a potential recession are affecting the insurance sector… In recent years, insurance compan...

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Super-apps are shaking up banking and financial services

Super-apps are still emerging as technologies but they do promise practical benefits and richer experiences. They are built as umbrella platforms used for personalised app experiences through a ser...

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Solvency II Regulatory Reforms: Our Guide

Adam Jones, Senior Consultant and insurance industry expert, shares his guide to the ongoing Solvency II regulatory reformsUK regulators are currently stepping up efforts to reform the insurance ma...

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COP27 Finance Day: In Review

COP27 took place in Egypt’s Sharm El Sheikh in November where Heads of State, ministers, negotiators and activists gathered to discuss climate action. The purpose of the conference was to build on...

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BNPL regulation will protect millions

​BNPL regulation is now confirmed, but what does that mean for the firms that provide it and their customers?Plans on how Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services will be regulated moving forwards were a...