Gaining an edge in the competition for talent
The mounting skills gaps within financial services (FS) are spurring a rethink of how talent is sourced and selected.
Business and professional services
Suppliers of business services are continuously trying to distinguish themselves from the competition.
What added value do you offer?
Suppliers of business services are continuously trying to distinguish themselves from the competition. This challenge is becoming increasingly important due to the economic crisis, because clients now expect the lowest possible price. To escape from this negative price spiral, it is crucial for business service providers to offer tangible added value. Besides these challenges, such providers are also experiencing a great deal of pressure, such as the unrelenting pressure to achieve cost-efficiency. They are also endeavouring to achieve economies of scale, and have placed strategic repositioning and new business models high on the management agenda. But the most important question is: how will you make a difference in the coming years?
- Strategy execution. How can you safeguard it?
- Digitalisation. This is one of the main trends on the market for realising greater cost-efficiency. Do you know the digital path that you are going to follow?
- Sustainability. This is no longer a trend, but a must. But how can corporate social responsibility support business strategy? And what best suits your enterprise?
- Mergers and takeovers. They can help to achieve economies of scale and cost reductions, while improving your competitive position. Does this also apply to you?
- Remuneration. This continues to be a major cost factor. Is your remuneration policy up to date? And are you in control of salary tax?
- Day-to-day legal administration. This is an important factor in the business services sector. Are your contracts also in order?
How we can help you
Our team of business service specialists will gladly help you to answer these questions. We can help you to realise your company objectives, manage your business risks, comply with laws and regulations and make your organisation more efficient. PwC possesses an international network and is the worldwide market leader in your sector. We would like to share our knowledge with you, so you can gain new insights that will set you apart from your competitors.
'Day-to-day legal administration. This is an important factor in the business services sector. Are your contracts also in order?'
Publicaties
Global Economic Crime Survey 2016 - Financial Services Industry Insights
We have been performing a global survey of economic crime since 2001, and despite significantly increasing investment in compliance and being continuously under the scrutiny of regulators in that time, 46% of respondents in the Financial Services industry reported being victims of economic crime in the last 24 months – an increase from 45% reported in 2014.
Financial Services Technology 2020 and Beyond
The financial services industry has seen some dramatic technology-led changes over the past few years. While FinTech start-ups are encroaching upon established markets, many executives look to their IT departments to improve efficiency and facilitate innovation, while somehow also lowering costs and continuing to support legacy systems.
Equity Capital Markets Briefing Q1 2016
Global Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) experienced a significant slowdown in Q1 2016.
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