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As the need for an effective, efficient, adaptable and up-to-date technology infrastructure has grown, so the importance of a thorough process for Technology Evaluation & Selection has also become far more important. Our Technology Evaluation & Selection business need is therefore a resource to support your discovery, understanding and engagement of the various solutions, solution providers and relevant knowledge resources to this area.
We are experts in business transformation. Our resources have learned their consulting craft at some of the world’s best known consultancies. They have also worked ‘in-house’ as practitioners in top tier banks and wealth managers. We believe that this blend of consulting discipline and practitioner experience is a key determinant......
Program management Managing change-the-system/bank projects; coordinating resources and timelines; mitigating risks while engaging stakeholders via steering/ mgmt committees and user forums TOM defintion Define the Target Operating Model (client value propositions, process model, satellite landscape) needed to deliver the expected benefits while verifying fit to Model Bank Business change management Implementing business changes (transformations) mandated......
Without question whatever industry you’re in, your organisation must transform for a digital world. In our 21st Global CEO Survey, 81% of respondents agree technological progress will fundamentally change their organisation. And the pressure to move faster is unrelenting. But achieving digital transformation at speed requires more than technology. Two other things......
Focused & specialized High quality research and advice needs genuine domain expertise. Our team has decades of experience at the crossroads of technology and operations. Translating the potential into the possible. Rooted in data High quality research and advice needs strong primary data. Our surveys and interviews are built on consistent and transparent......
Several factors like emerging protocols, peer competition, and new clients’ onboarding have led to a complex asset management landscape. Global companies must meet evolving stakeholder expectations across investors, regulators, and partners, while ensuring stringent compliance. Driven by these market forces, firms are outlining enterprise-wide transformation blueprints impacting process, technology, and people.......
Transform your business to drive higher performance with Atos|Syntel’s Capital Markets solutions. Our services range from the simplest reconciliation support to complex valuation operations, with full coverage across the investment operations lifecycle. Atos|Syntel partners with clients across the capital markets value chain including asset managers, custodians, broker dealers, wealth managers, trust companies,......
Core banking Digital banking has fueled customer demand for constant connectivity and access to carry out transactions anytime and anywhere. To keep up with this, a modern and up-to-date core banking system is essential. Having been part of multiple core banking implementations and upgrades, we bring the relevant knowledge and experience......
Market changes and regulation are forcing retail banks into a profound transformation. In an increasingly digitalised world, banks are poised to play an essential part in the life of their customers – but only if they are able to build strong engagement with them. Fierce competition forces banks to be proactive......
Our methodology weaves together requirements, process, technology and people to deliver actionable and scalable coaching recommendations to our customers. We bring to our customers a dedication to only the enterprise wealth management space, where our knowledge and experience is industry wide, and a mile deep....
Our methodology weaves together requirements, process, technology and people to deliver actionable and scalable coaching recommendations to our customers. We bring to our customers a dedication to only the enterprise wealth management space, where our knowledge and experience is industry wide, and a mile deep....
Get a comprehensive view of the market Uncover new opportunities by assessing the software or services market. The software and services market is moving fast. If you haven't undergone a search and selection recently, you could be missing out on new opportunities for functionality and cost efficiency. Citisoft benchmarking services offers a......
Services include: External validation of new service Assistance with RFI processes Proposition assessment service Strategic consulting Vendor selection (including client management systems, B2C services, platforms and provider partners) ...
Our experienced team of financial sector professionals and technologist work with clients to design, build and operate: - Investment Management Operating Models: We build digitally-enabled investment managers. We support the entire target operating model design, build and configuration process, by applying our proprietary integration technology and migration expertise to facilitate our clients' digital transformations. - Cloud-native digital......
Business dynamics within the financial services and insurance industries are changing fast. Regulatory burdens, revenue pressures, cost income ratios, and digital disruption are competing agenda items for stakeholders across the business. Synechron Business Consulting provides expert management consulting services to global financial services and insurance organizations, in areas related to......
Traditionally, asset administration services have been provided by specialist third parties. In recent years, custodians and prime brokers have taken on key administrative functions such as portfolio accounting, shareholder servicing, compliance and reporting. Today, asset administrators must: Meet compliance and regulatory requirements Support alternative investment needs including complex fund structures, credit derivatives and......
Effectively designed processes and architectures allow a bank which is dedicated to the payments business to execute both revenue- and cost-focused initiatives in parallel, strengthening product innovation and operational excellence Capgemini delivers end-to-end support to help realize the hub by: Defining and managing strategy, business case and programs through our domain consulting......
Our solutions focus on key areas for wealth management firms and enables our clients to deliver superior customer experience with increased agility, operational excellence and cost efficiency. Advisor desktop transformation Capgemini provides enriching advisor desktop processes and platform helping firms increase advisor productivity, retain advisors and gain competitive advantage to grow wallet......
The recent financial crisis has led to a significant increase in the level of regulation, oversight and scrutiny of the financial services sector. Governments around the world are placing a greater emphasis on risk management and operational procedures, intensifying the pressure on investment banks, brokerage firms and hedge funds. This increase......
Ensuring that your IT strategy is fully aligned to your target operating model is key to any business success. For many firms, focus on technology strategy only takes place after a business model has been derived. As a result, it can be hamstrung by decisions made in isolation, excessive emphasis on......
Staying out in front of the competition is tough when the next “Uber” can come from anywhere. We help you reinvent business models and innovate products that create new value—by connecting people with things, insights and experiences. Artifical intelligence Imagine a business that always stays ahead of market changes, anticipates customer desires,......
Accelerate innovation Update your enterprise IT and application environment to support the needs of business today and tomorrow The IT challenges of running a digital enterprise can be overwhelming. Legacy technology investments are no longer enough to meet your business’s ever-increasing demands. And moving to new technologies and applications, whether on-premise or......
With global standards for processes and performance, your firm can optimize advisor productivity and customer experience, and better evaluate technology solutions. You can also drive revenues with new wealth management products. Cognizant Front Office Target Operating Model includes: Standard approach to engage with leaders in booking centers Detailed local assessments (“pain points”) Aggregate findings Global......
Confinale is Avaloq's Implementation Partner. The vast majority of our IT consultants are certified as Avaloq Certified Professional. Tailor-made Our IT consulting implements IT projects 'end-to-end' or supports our customers in certain areas of a project. According to your needs! Business and IT combined The combination of well-founded technical and IT know-how under one roof characterises......
For more than two decades, Lanware has been focused on working with FCA-regulated firms from throughout the financial services sector. In that time, we’ve developed an insight into the needs of financial services and the use of technology in its practical business context. Through our Consultancy programme, we’ll work closely as......
MD Solutions Consulting identifies the ways your core business capabilities encourage growth opportunities. We are passionate about harnessing innovation to tackle the most complex issues. Incremental changes are good but building for the future means making bold moves, reaching for greatness, and dealing with tough decisions to transform your business. MD......
Business operations systems are the heartbeat of an organization. At a minimum, they must be able to empower people and facilitate performance—but at their best, they can transform what a business is capable of. The biggest challenge for IT and operations leaders is that technology and solutions never stand still: What......
Client relationship management Client data is arguably the most precious asset of any firm. Unfortunately it is often stored in many disparate systems leading to duplication, inaccuracy and incompleteness. This, together with a lack of firm governance and policies, can mean that client data is not up to the required standards......
In the last few years, an important goal for many asset managers has been to ensure the flow of client and fund information in a near-real-time manner. Having a “dashboard-style” view of one’s business, as well as the evolution of tools like Salesforce and Salespage, has placed a firm emphasis on......
IT strategy More than ever, financial institutions need an effective IT strategy to optimize bottom line while staying at the forefront of technological innovation. To have a measurable impact, IT strategy must focus on business results while remaining closely guided by practical expertise. Capco responds with a unique combination: deep industry knowledge......
How Delta Capita can help At Delta Capita we help you to design and implement strategies, define and operationalise target operating models and become more responsive and lean in your operations. Our asset/wealth management practitioners have proven track records and expertise in a range of areas, including but not limited to: Rationalising......
DXC’s Digital Transformation is a customer intelligence solution that enables banks to process, organize, mine and act upon digital data — from all sources and in real time — to deliver a great omnichannel customer experience. A complete, end-to-end DXC service that creates the most appropriate digital strategy for the customer,......
Digital innovation Today, both banks and insurers need to evolve their business models. On the one hand they need to provide products and services that improve customer experience and stand out from the competition, on the other they need to improve operational efficiency to reduce costs and increase profitability. All this......
Digitization is transforming businesses throughout the world. There are four key drivers behind these efforts, improving customer engagement, digitizing products and exploring new business models, improving decision making and driving operational efficiencies. The value creation opportunities in each of these areas are enormous, however companies undertaking these efforts quickly learn that the......
We help you transform your business to become digital by disrupting the status quo: deliver software faster, unlock new revenue streams and rethink your execution. As your partner, we guide you through all steps of the process – from innovation and design to global project delivery, to applying and bridging......
At Edge, our difference is our people and the talents that they possess. Our seasoned team of technology professionals focus their skills on serving the demanding needs of some of today’s leading alternative investment firms across the globe. Their expertise and knowledge is available as a service to help you......
Unparalleled anywhere in the world, our support experts at service desks across the U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific understand your firm’s unique requirements and are there for you any time of the day or night. IT experts with in-depth financial services knowledge We don’t just rely on personnel with strong technical backgrounds......
We accomplish this by identifying opportunities presented by emerging and established technology trends. In addition, we also put a key focus on avoiding the pitfalls of operating within complex legacy financial services architectures. Our propositions Tactical technology development We can provide you with considerable cost-savings through the use of tactical technology which seamlessly......
Strategic advisory Providing business consultancy and strategic advice on Target Operating Model Design, system implementations and transformation projects Organisational efficiency Identifying areas of potential business value to increase operational efficiency Technology optimisation Working with clients to optimise their technology landscape, as well as leveraging clients’ technology solutions for business use Implementation service Offering implementation expertise to our......
Today’s organizations are only as dynamic as the technology systems that support and enhance their business functions. Enterprise technology must do much more than keep the wheels turning; it needs to be the engine that drives functional excellence and the enabler of innovation and long-term growth. Deloitte’s IT and technology professionals......
The team at Enzumo is the largest and most experienced independent XPLAN consulting group in Australia, providing XPLAN customisation and support across the country. The experience we’ve gained from our first hand knowledge of working with large and small organisations, means we deliver solutions to dealer groups and financial planners that......
Our advice is independent, refreshingly free from conflict of interest and founded in our extensive experience, allowing our clients to make informed decisions that benefit your business. Saving you time and money We are constantly working with a wide range of providers on different types of projects. So we’re well placed to......
We’ve worked with our financial services clients over many years on a broad range of activities, from strategy development through to delivery of large-scale transformational change. However, it is far from business as usual in the sector at the moment. The industry is going through a significant period of change......
Originally built for $1B+ AUM teams, Fusion Black Ops provides advisors of all size comfort and confidence by providing a seamless process of getting a team from point A to RIA. Fusion Black Ops is a turn-key program for fee-only or hybrid teams that delivers an all-inclusive suite of services including:......
Empowered by our relationships across custodians, IBD’s, regulatory firms, law practices, technology companies, asset managers, insurance companies, digital media, marketing/PR firms, we work closely with the industry’s leading firms for your benefit. For enterprises, we offer access to our executive business leaders for management consulting and strategic partnership opportunities. Our clients’......
Although many firms are making good progress with the changes needed to become GDPR compliant, it is expected that in order to meet the May 2018 deadline up to two thirds of banks and wealth management firms will have to put in place workarounds with the intention of continuing to......
Technology is no longer a specialized skill or distinct function; it has become the core DNA of your company. This changes the game for IT, from being a service function to a team-driven effort across business and technology, making the CIO less a functional leader and more a digital architect of the business. This also places the emphasis and pressure on......
Engage elite Elite acts as one cohesive team that becomes an extension of your internal resources, solving business challenges and helping you get to market with your new technology solution through product development, strategy, marketing, branding, public relations and marketing services. By partnering with INVENT Elite’s subject matter experts, your firm can......
Our experienced team of IT consultants and software engineers employs state-of-the-art software technologies, tested methods and procedure models to manage your projects. No matter whether you use standard software or an individual solution: our services cover all stages in the lifecycle of a software. In our projects we primarily work in......
Most clients have high ambitions for their Information Technology. "High-performant, transparent and harmonized applications as well as processes to achieve efficiencies today and enable new digital business models tomorrow, leveraging new technology platforms" could be an example for an ambitious vision. Ensuring a focused and business-relevant IT transformation within reasonable......
At NextWealth we help firms thrive amid disruption. We help our customers adapt to what’s next in wealth. Historians of finance will look back on this era as the decade of disruption. The investment industry is being reshaped. The upheaval is driven mainly by external forces, including regulatory disruption, societal and......
Make powerful decisions with Omdia Vendor Selection To help you make the best-informed technology purchase decisions, we have introduced a portfolio of new vendor selection products: Omdia Universe, Omdia Market Radar and Omdia On the Radar. They give a clear view of the technology landscape with expert insights into vendors, and......
Finlight brings unparalleled access to IT competencies, audit and family office practitioners. We can help you map, assess and price your operational costs and processes. This provides family offices, wealth managers and asset managers with a formalised process review that is in line with the SOCC1 report framework. Furthermore, we......
As RIAs grow, they oftentimes add duplicative technology and their back office turns into an overcomplicated web of systems. PFI Advisors can help you simplify and consolidate your RIA’s infrastructure to optimize integrations, workflows, and functionality. Service areas include: Technology assessments Vendor due diligence Technology conversions Opening new office locations ...
The outsourcing of business processes has become a key part of the operating model for many firms, it is an especially attractive proposition for new entrants and green field sites as there are few challenges with legacy infrastructure and integration. There are many reasons why firms consider outsourcing: Issues with legacy system(s),......
Cut to the chase Ask the right questions to find the right answers quicker. Get up to speed on the service provider landscape with our outsourcing expertise. We’ll help you quickly narrow down your options to find the best partner by leveraging our deep library of RFI and RFP documentation. Having resources......
Delivering a project or programme, or multiple projects, has lots of challenges. It might be that your corporate environment is continually changing, or maybe there are cultural challenges in implementing new things, or maybe there is just too much to do and not enough time (or people) to do it.......
Focusing on results A strategy for fast-track, profitable growth We are in the business of transformation, known for our focus on and commitment to achieving results. We combine strategy, technology and management consulting expertise to help organisations succeed, with an understanding of how business works and a knowledge of how the right......
Roland Berger enables corporations to define their digital purpose and achieve a shift towards new business models, while tapping into new revenue pools. With more than 400 experts across 14 economic branches, Roland Berger leverages an effective network of more than 90 technology partners within its Terra Numerata™ ecosystem. Instead of binding......
Partnering with leading BFSI organizations, we offer comprehensive solutions that meet the evolving needs of the industry. From asset and liability to wealth management and customer engagement, we offer data-driven analytics services that help the industry boost enterprise resilience, increase cross-selling opportunities, enhance customer value, and maximize their market share. What......
Security system procurement and implementation can be overwhelming responsibilities. Kroll understands. Our systems experts and security specialists will ensure that the systems you choose not only meet the functional and technical requirements, but are also installed on time and within budget and represent the best value for you. During system procurement,......
Total cost of ownership [TCO] reduction Determining new ways to optimize costs and unlock value through direct and indirect savings. Data simplification Consolidating your legacy data across systems so you can extract intelligence that gives you a competitive edge. Operations simplification Optimizing your fragmented workflows, processes and business units to streamline your business. Infrastructure simplification Leaving costly......
By implementing a new Sitecore platform, you’re making an investment in your company’s future. Make the most of it with Sitecore Value Realization Services. Leverage the insights of our technical consultants, who have a holistic understanding of the marketing technology ecosystem, advanced knowledge of upcoming features, and first-hand experience with......
Soranus is your partner for IT strategy consulting as well as for the evaluation of operating models, sourcing providers or software solutions. Our consultants develop the necessary concepts and take responsibility for the implementation and integration of selected banking platforms, be it core banking platforms, customer portals or front-end applications. We combine......
Gain valuable perspective Learn how your peers approach their technology and operations challenges. Peer benchmarking is key to determining your future state and how to get there. From financials to architecture, we have unmatched perspective on industry practices and metrics. We’ll help you glean key insights on what works for others—and what......
As disruptive new technologies emerge and sector convergence sets industries on collision courses, both opportunities and threats present themselves in the shape of new markets, propositions, channels, capabilities and behaviors. When organizations from different industries meet in the market for the first time, and when disruptive new entrants are added......
As specialists to the finance sector we keep on top of developments such as major releases from vendors. We know where the costs are and what can be cut. And we have the skill sets and resource to support and upgrade your business technology. Support: With a long track record of successful......
Synechron Technology provides systems integration expertise and technical development work in highly-complex areas within financial services. This includes enterprise architecture & strategy, application development & maintenance, quality assurance, infrastructure management, data & analytics and cloud computing. Synechron also is one of the world’s leading systems integrators for specialist technology solutions......
Getting it right first time Whether you are a start-up or a global institution, deciding which systems to choose to meet your business needs can be complicated. With so many vendors offering an array of different solutions it can make finding the right systems for you feel almost impossible. Why not......
IAWMC has excellent relationships with, and an in-depth knowledge of, all of the key financial services systems and vendors serving our market. This gives us a significant competitive advantage as we can often fast-track the selection process for clients who are considering changing systems or implementing a system for the......
Leverage proven methodologies When it comes time to replace your technology, you need a tried-and-true approach to guide the process. Using our proven methodologies, we’ve successfully delivered over 20 systems strategy and selection projects in the last 5 years. We begin the systems strategy process by determining your key stakeholders and assessing......
Whether you want to optimize your organization, processes or systems infrastructure, or enter new markets, a Target Operating Model helps you with the practical implementation of your vision. While the strategy defines what, how and why you are taking the next steps, the Synpulse Target Operating Model offers you methods......
Directing the winds of change With over two decades of experience in offering innovative solutions for retail banking, lending and leasing, cards and payments, asset and wealth management, investment banks, stock exchanges and life / general insurances, Tech Mahindra helps in directing the winds of these changes in the right direction......
We complement these services by offering operating model design, data management and governance strategy. And, by combining our expertise in technology with our skills in outsourcing, we can also advise on IT infrastructure outsourcing. Data strategy and governance IT strategy and design Roadmap and architecture migration strategies Solution selection ...
Digital & Technology Transformation for Wealth Management, Private Banking, Treasury, Asset Servicing, Core Banking, Open Banking, Digital Banking, Lending, Embedded Finance, Alternative Finance, Open Finance, Payments, InsurTech, RegTech, Wealthtech, FinTech & SupTech...
Independent wealth managers now have access to superior tools, capabilities, and infrastructure previously limited to very large institutions. Technology consulting from Mirador will help you select the right combination of technologies and service providers based on your needs. We’ll show you how to integrate these technologies and deploy them, as......
Emerging technologies and changing business models are driving a shift in the role of IT - from leveraging technology in support of the business, to the higher, more strategic goal of protecting and enhancing business value. Today, it is critical that you have strong IT processes and practices to ensure......
The issue Wealth managers support and maintain multiple critical systems, many developed in-house or acquired through mergers over many decades. Coupled with potentially high operational risk, the expense of historic infrastructure, increasingly scarce skills, duplication of compliance effort and high fixed costs make total cost of ownership a compelling business case. The......
Advanced software engineering Our in-house team of engineers are experts in developing native and cross-platform mobile and web applications, as well as their supporting backend. Also specialising in CMS and API creation or integrations, robust and efficient engineering is critical to the culture of xDesign. Native mobile app development Cross-platform enterprise app development Front-end......
Your technology and platform strategy should follow the business strategy. There is no need to re-invent the wheel. Focus on your differentiating capabilities and leverage our experience and deep understanding of the solutions market. Platform strategy Selection & Negotiation Implementation ...
For Asset & Wealth Managers: 1. On demand COO/CTO advice 2. Assessment of current Operating Model & strategic fit 3. Definition of a Platform Strategy 4. Architecting the Target Operating Model 5. Advise on contract negotiation 6. Project Health-check 7. On-demand domain expertise For Platform Providers: 1. On-demand Product Manager advice 2. Definition of a Product Strategy 3. Assessment of current offering & market fit 4. Advice on client experience improvements 5. Help the......
Standardised understanding – Over 1,600 financial technology providers, presented consistently, enabling financial institutions to easily scan the ever growing innovation landscape. Taxonomy led approach – Search via; functional taxonomy, sector alignment, semantic tags, company name or by named individuals. Sophisticated tracking toolkit – Keep up to date with emerging technology firms and assess progress of......
The TDH Scorecard assess technology vendors key capability indicators in the following areas; Business model – assessment of market, strategy, innovation and product or service offering Customers – review of reputation and relationship with customers and how well the company is able to adapt to customer needs The team – measure of experience, effectiveness and leadership Financials –......
The Wealth Technology Landscape Report Series (WTLRs) takes the solutions and solution provider marketplace that we host in our digital platform, segments them in different ways (see below) and creates written reports which are formed of a content and opinion element and a directory element. These reports support and enhance the......
No matter how secure your company’s IT system is, sometimes your risk of data breach depends on who you associate with. In today’s complex business environment, large amounts of sensitive data are often shared with partners, outside vendors and service providers — who all have their own dedicated IT systems,......
Assurance visit programme for third party management against client policies or requirements Design, testing and audit of controls reports eg SSAE16, ISAE3402 and AAF01/06 Management of full procurement process, including: preparing statement of requirements; due diligence on providers; balanced scorecard evaluation of bids; recommendations to management; and contract negotiations Design, implementation and monitoring......
Even the best strategies and initiatives will fail to deliver results without the right implementation. By centralizing accountability, for example, change management projects are more likely to happen on time and achieve the expected results. Paradoxically, centralizing responsibility also makes it easier to involve more players in the organization. Our well-established......
Our overarching goal when advising clients is to add measurable financial improvements to their business. This we achieve by consulting on operational and supplier efficiencies, revenue protection, and new business growth. A guiding principle for our firm is that our team's expertise should derive from direct experience of working within......
Sample engagements include: Supporting a broker seeking a sell-side OMS solution Conducting an RFP process in the area of document management systems for a leading U.S. custodian to the RIA marketplace; established a long list of vendors, developed the questionnaire jointly with the client, and conducted all vendor interviews to select a short list of three......
Emerging movements in digitalization impact customer behavior and therefore influence direction for wealth management firms. As client-advisor relationships change course in this dynamic landscape, efficient business planning is now a business imperative. Market leadership must be propelled by understanding investor demand. Specialized customer expectations call for substantial investments in advisory models as well......
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