Consulting

Australia proposes consulting sector overhaul after scandals

Higher-risk projects, such as those dealing in offshore wind, have been deprioritised in recent times by utilities and related companies.

Engie Factory’s potential Apac exit signals energy firms’ pivot to near-term returns: analysts

KPMG China agreed to help Russia’s state-owned Sberbank set up its branch in China, which involved assisting with licensing, government inspections, IT assessments, and tax filings.

Top consulting firms test boundaries with China workarounds

AI systems that once struggled with basic analysis are already handling more sophisticated analytical work – the kind on which consulting firms have long staked their reputations.
THINKING ALOUD

When AI stops hallucinating, where will that leave consultants?

Recent research finds that companies which hire strategy consultants experience a significant and sustained improvement in productivity relative to those that do not. Now, though, the industry is heading for disruption.
THE BROAD VIEW

McKinsey and its peers need a new strategy. And some humility

This comes on the back of increasing demand for industry-focused advice and cross-border capabilities.

PwC Singapore appoints 11 new partners across different practices

Accenture CEO Julie Sweet insists that clients will require as much help with gen AI as they did with earlier tech innovations, or more, and that Accenture is perfectly placed to provide it.
THE BROAD VIEW

Who needs Accenture in the age of AI?

From left: Fractional chief marketing officer David Lim, fractional chief HR officer Susan Chen, and fractional chief of staff Mark Mullinix.
BRUNCH

C-suite on demand: Is Singapore ready to embrace fractional work?

Christophe De Vusser, Bain & Co worldwide managing partner, says Bain's business has grown in "healthy double digits". He sees South-east Asia as a bright spot thanks to healthy economies and positive demographics.

CEOs need to be on ‘high alert’ for AI impact on their businesses, says Bain’s global chief

Founded in 2002, Paia provides clients with sustainability strategy, implementation and reporting services.

Real estate player CBRE acquires sustainability advisory Paia