Strategy & Planning
Strategy & planning have never been more critical. Volatility is the order of the day but businesses must be innovative, agile and forward looking, constantly seeking new markets and growth strategies in a fast-moving macro environment.
The Office of Finance is leading the change agenda, dealing with complex demands of various shareholders. Specifically, the new agenda is about innovation; organisational agility; change; macro economics; board relationships and creating a post-recessionary M&A strategies and partnerships.
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It's All In The Detail
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The Bottom Line:If Mr Cable has his way...
"If Mr Cable had his way, all the big banks would be broken up and bonuses would be virtually eliminated - a sure-fire way in my view of guaranteeing an end to the UK’s ability to compete as an international financial centre. Let’s not forget that this is a man who is on record as saying that everyone who works in a bank has an ‘aristocratic lifestyle’ clearly demonstrating his lack of understanding of the sector." A tough line on bankers’ bonuses could make a brain drain of financial talent a distinct possibility, warns Paul Marsden. Read more