Pressure intensifies on US consultancy as MPs demand ‘clarification and information’ on firm’s involvement
Christoph Schweizer says consultancy’s role has been ‘profoundly disappointing’ as Save the Children halts partnership
The episode raises serious questions over processes at the global consulting firm
Former UK prime minister’s institute participated in meetings on plan to turn shattered enclave into trading hub
Consulting firm had multimillion-dollar role in contentious new aid scheme for shattered enclave
Consulting group offered pro bono work to UNRWA shortly after Israel’s military campaign began in late 2023
Consulting group says work by employees on contentious US-backed effort was ‘unauthorised’
Boston Consulting Group puts partner on leave over contentious US-backed scheme to replace UN-led system
Big firms won £1.5bn of UK government work in 2024, an increase on the previous two years
US consulting firm is latest company to boost office space in sign of hope for UK capital’s commercial property market
Consulting bosses hope for shot in the arm from renewed ‘energy and excitement’ about M&A
Also in this week’s newsletter, the destabilising dynamics of Trump’s trade policies
A new poll says 51% of business leaders aim to redirect investment this year
US firm will give back $14mn in profits after agreement with Department of Justice
Companies in need of guidance create new opportunities for consultancy industry
CEO projects share of sales will double as companies integrate technology into operations
Senators assail consultants for helping Riyadh use ‘soft power’ to build influence in the US
Senator says consultancies have not complied with subpoena seeking details of their work for the kingdom
Also in this week’s newsletter, BCG predicts decline in UK goods trade with EU and US
Also in this week’s newsletter: a deep dive into UK trade performance
McKinsey and BCG among those holding pay at last year’s levels as growth slows
Germany’s central bankers up in arms over Boston Consulting Group’s recommended efficiency drive
Bain, BCG and McKinsey push back start dates for new recruits to as late as 2025
Examples of innovative services and advice developed by legal teams in Asia-Pacific
Fast-paced changes have pushed businesses’ legal departments to speed up on sharing expertise and allocating resources
