How well do you know your individual competitors and the competitive landscape in which you operate? When it comes to putting together useful business intelligence, SWOT analysis is an important piece of the puzzle. SWOT Analysis is a common way for...
The finance industry is up against massive challenges as 2023 shapes up to be a tumultuous year for the market. The closure of Silicon Valley Bank signaled another big fall in trust, and businesses are scrambling to make sure that they’re providing...
With new sources of content popping up every minute, finding reliable, relevant sources for your research projects can be a major challenge. It might seem that searching on the open web is a free and easy way to find the information you need, but it's...
In today's climate, saving money, fueling growth, and protecting against risk are imperative goals for financial service organizations. While there are a million and one ways to accomplish any of these, determining your strategy will come down to...
The youngest generation in the workforce, Gen Z (cordially called “Zoomers” at times) has a unique set of values that distinguishes them even from millennials . A cohort defined by their love of trends and social media, Gen Z can be an enigma...
In the last month, some of the world’s biggest banks have faced votes from investors to improve their ESG and climate records. This is just the latest evidence that a growing proportion of shareholders, employees, and consumers want to invest in...
Anyone who’s used the internet for their own shopping or banking needs has undoubtedly already seen examples of embedded finance (abbreviated as EmFi). And yet, the average consumer would likely have no idea how to define the term “embedded...
Millennials have long been the most hated generation. From Baby Boomers calling them “lazy” to Gen Z calling them “cheugy” and “cliché,” it seems like the now 27- to 42-year-olds can’t catch a break. But...
In 2021, McKinsey, in collaboration with the Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA), conducted a survey on resilience behavior and organizational management. Noting a “striking difference between corporates and financial services...
Whether you are looking at an exciting new business opportunity or a comprehensive strategy transformation, monitoring the performance of projects is crucial in today’s business world. But what's the best way to measure your goals to know the...
A McKinsey article on use of AI in the insurance industry calls data and analytics capabilities “table stakes” in the sector in Europe and North America. The article notes that “External data are the ‘fuel’ that is unlocking...
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) made international headlines when it announced Friday, March 10 that it was closing the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). This is the largest U.S. bank failure of the decade, as SVB is estimated to have had over $209...
What is your reputation worth? While reputation can be difficult to quantify, a study by the World Economic Forum suggests that more than 25% of market value can be attributed to an organization’s reputation. Particularly in the financial service...
The tech space has boomed for decades, and most investment firms and financial institutions have invested consistently and aggressively in the area. As a result, tech stocks have led the pack throughout the 21st century's historic bull market, with...
It’s true. When you gain access to a wealth of clean and accurate alternative data, you can greatly improve your financial modeling and predictive analytics. But before we get into the how , let’s back up a second and define the what . Alternative...